Customer Reviews
Second coming? Or godlike delusions? - By: , 31 Jan 2006 
The return of superman was never going to carry the same blow as the death of him. As Steven T. Seagle said, there’s only one story that could ever have a successful return from the dead, & Superman is certainly no Jesus....
However, having said that "The Return of Superman" is a solid piece of fiction that flows elegantly & highlights why the figure of superman is so enduring through his erroneous doppelgangers: the four false supermen. This novel questions & forces the limits of Superman, (and indeed Clark Kentin the memorable story "Prove It")with the four false supermen trying to fill his boots, each succeedingin some area's but never fully understanding, nor achieving what Superman did. "There's only one Superman" & this tale certainly drive's that point home.
This graphic novel is relevant today, covering issues of religious fanaticism & false hopes divergingin violent counterpoint to the death of an ideal, a hero if our times that is wholly part of the 20th centaury. Set against the angst ridden streets of metropolis, where clinical depression is rising as fast as the gun crime, “The Return of Superman” attempts very bravely to resolve the goodin the world against the seedy underside of the criminal world. The four false supermen, therefore take upon themselves the guilt, anger & frustration of the times, displaying the iconic “S” as a reminder that even the dirtiest of past’s can be redeemed through the ideal’s of which Superman embodies.
The writing never gets stale, leaping from one narrative thread to the next without disorientation or confusion. It is a clearly written, neat narrative, cross referencing other D.C characters & past Superman tales. Art work is clean & at times inventive & powerfully imaginative. However, with the loss of superman’s power, you can’t help but think that the inclusion of the Green Lantern was a little overwhelming & took away from the heroics that Superman took upon himself laterin the book. Coupled with slightly gaudy angles & poses the characters perform, helps to detract from the realism “The Return of Superman” tries to establish.
Between the media coverage this book generated & the hype of Superman’s return it is no wonder that the writers fought an uphill battle trying to resurrect the manin blue. While not a tale of ingenuity & cutting edge human drama (like The Watchmen), “The Return of Superman” is a solid work, & comes highly recommended, buy it, it’s worth it even if you are not a Superman fan. It will not change your life, but it will satisfy your escapist side for an afternoon.
Second coming? Or godlike delusions? - By: , 31 Jan 2006 The return of superman was never going to carry the same blow as the death of him. As Steven T. Seagle said, there’s only one story that could ever have a successful return from the dead, & Superman is certainly no Jesus....
However, having said that "The Return of Superman" is a solid piece of fiction that flows elegantly & highlights why the figure of superman is so enduring through his erroneous doppelgangers: the four false supermen. This novel questions & forces the limits of Superman, (and indeed Clark Kentin the memorable story "Prove It")with the four false supermen trying to fill his boots, each succeedingin some area's but never fully understanding, nor achieving what Superman did. "There's only one Superman" & this tale certainly drive's that point home.
This graphic novel is relevant today, covering issues of religious fanaticism & false hopes divergingin violent counterpoint to the death of an ideal, a hero if our times that is wholly part of the 20th century. Set against the angst ridden streets of metropolis, where clinical depression is rising as fast as the gun crime, “The Return of Superman” attempts very bravely to resolve the goodin the world against the seedy underside of the criminal world. The four false supermen, therefore take upon themselves the guilt, anger & frustration of the times, displaying the iconic “S” as a reminder that even the dirtiest of past’s can be redeemed through the ideal’s of which Superman embodies.
The writing never gets stale, leaping from one narrative thread to the next without disorientation or confusion. It is a clearly written, neat narrative, cross referencing other D.C characters & past Superman tales. Art work is clean & at times inventive & powerfully imaginative. However, with the loss of superman’s power, you can’t help but think that the inclusion of the Green Lantern was a little overwhelming & took away from the heroics that Superman took upon himself laterin the book. Coupled with slightly gaudy angles & poses the characters perform, helps to detract from the realism “The Return of Superman” tries to establish.
Between the media coverage this book generated & the hype of Superman’s return it is no wonder that the writers fought an uphill battle trying to resurrect the manin blue. While not a tale of ingenuity & cutting edge human drama (like The Watchmen), “The Return of Superman” is a solid work, & comes highly recommended, buy it, it’s worth it even if you are not a Superman fan. It will not change your life, but it will satisfy your escapist side for an afternoon.
One of the best books in years - By: raziel, 11 Jun 2005 
This has to be the best of the three(others being death of superman & world without superman)and one of the best superman stories ever(fact)do yourself a favour buy all three books & get ready for a great saga of which many fans have said has yet to be bettered
Another Good Superman Book... - By: , 17 Jul 1999 If you like this, read "The Death & Life of Superman" by Roger Stern. It is a 400 page novel that includes Reign of the Supermen, Funeral For a Freind, & the battle with Doomsday & a whole ton of back-story the first few chapters. It has info the comics don't, & a must read for any Superman fan. The way he describes the charecters is awsome! Pick it up today, & no, I am not Roger Stern's press agent!
Wow! I never was so compelled to finish a book. - By: , 07 Feb 1999 I brought this book to conclude the death of Superman saga & I was not disapointed.The illstrations are some of the best I have seen but,palein complexion to the sublime story line. The book almost pushes the reader to turn the page.WARNING-Do not buy this book if you need an early night!
