Superman: Earth One Vol. 2 (Paperback)

from datrappert

The second volume of Straczynski's trilogy maintains a high level of excitement, although the fact that the villains are drawn because Superman is on Earth is a bit annoying, since it means he is indirectly responsible for lots of death and destruction. Having almost finished listening to Straczy...

from rivkat

Accidentally or not, this has essentially the same cover as Irredeemable vol. 8: Hands fisted by his side, Superman/the Plutonian floats in front of a world on fire, his eyes glowing. Here, however, Clark is struggling with the implications of his power, and the moral use thereof, in a world wher...

from ElizaJane

Very satisfying follow-up to Volume One, giving us a new take on the Superman story. This volume is all action as some old villains with new twists return to Metropolis. The main story concerns a serial killer who accidentally gets zapped by some sort of radiation and turns into Parasite. This gi...

from EricKibler

A pretty average comic book offering, not at all justified by the fanfare and format. The reinvention of Superman that Grant Morrison has been doing in the mainstream Action Comics series is far more interesting.

from rodhilton

Disappointing followup to the excellent Earth One Volume 1. Whereas the previous volume was an interesting modern-day take on Superman that had a lot in the way of exploring the character of Clark Kent, this was mostly just a bad guy shows up and Superman is no match for him. And the villain, by ...