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Superman: Last Son | 
 enlarge | Authors: Richard Donner, Geoff Johns
Creator: Adam Kubert
Publisher: DC Comics
Category: Book
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 14416
Media: Hardcover
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Pages: 160
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Dimensions (in): 10.4 x 7 x 0.3
ISBN: 140121343X
Dewey Decimal Number: 741
EAN: 9781401213435
ASIN: 140121343X
Publication Date: February 1, 2008
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A New Superman Classic October 23, 2008
When Geoff Johns and Richard Donner were announced to be the new writing team on Action Comics, Superman fanboys' heads exploded with excitement. Johns who had become a superstar writer after doing what many thought impossible; finally reviving everyone's favorite Green Lantern; Hal Jordan, and Donner who is most known for directing Superman: The Movie as well as most of Superman II would begin their first arc by re-introducing General Zod and introducing a son to Superman. Unfortunately their first arc, collected here, was plagued with unforgivable delays. Thankfully, for those who didn't read the story in monthly format can now experience this great story which reads exceptionally well in one sitting.
At first glance one might think this story is essentially an adaptation of the films but one could not be more wrong. After the 1986 reboot, General Zod and his minions Faora and Jax-ur(who were the basis for Ursa and Non respectively in Superman II) were wiped out of continuity, sure some writers tried to bring back Zod but all were quickly forgotten as no one ever tried bringing back the classic version of General Zod. Finally, in this story the classic General Zod along with Ursa and Non were introduced to modern comics in all their evil glory. But lets get on with the plot...
In a nutshell, a rocket lands in Metropolis containing a young boy who turns out to be Kryptonian. Of course something is not right as Krypton blew up years ago, regardless, Superman quickly develops a friendship with the boy but is worried about the boys fate in hands of the Government. Superman and Lois, decide to adopt the boy as their son and name him Christopher(a lovely tribute to Christopher Reeve) but things quickly go really bad as the arrival of General Zod and his minions arrive on Earth and are apparently plenty pissed about being imprisoned in the Phantom Zone by Jor-El. Seeing as how Jor-El is no longer around, they decide to instead punish his son; Kal-El, aka Superman. Soon enough, Christopher's past and sudden appearance is explained which will come as a shock for those who do not know yet.
The biggest detractor of this story will probably be the idea of Superman having a son, as many(including myself) did not like this notion in Superman Returns. But here, the concept is executed so well, Christopher quickly becomes a loveable character and even has his moment to become a hero. Without spoiling anything, you would have to be made of stone to not be moved by the story's ending. The only reason it doesn't get 5 stars is because of the art which sometimes looks rushed and sketchy, with that said, when it looks good, it looks really good. This will surely become a Superman classic in years to come and is only the beginning of Geoff Johns current and fantastic run on Action Comics.
 A BABY'S TOY October 7, 2008
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
I bought this comic under the impression I was purchasing a valid story telling platform, an art form. What I got was more like a novelty baby's toy. Complete with cardboard three D cut out glasses smack dab in the middle of the novel. When you try to remove this distraction it ends up gutting the entire comic. Thus you are stuck with the embarrassing cut out three D glasses. I can just imagine how proud they were of themselves when they thought this up at DC, which is why marvel is ten times better. Stay away from this unless you want to where the three d - goggles.
 A Super Read September 7, 2008
Well, first of all, I tend to purchase these series in the collector hardback (or paperback)version, so I will review this item alone without consideration to how it stands with other comic storylines. Although I may venture into comparing it (since it is from Richard Donner) to Superman and Superman II, and possibly Superman Returns.
The artwork in graphic novels draws me in, and this book proved no exception. The colors recapture the "Superman feel," and the panels remind me of a movie storyboard. Donner and Johns get back to the Superman of the first two movies, and I know I'm not the first to suggest that this felt like a Superman III.
Elements of the Superman mythology such as the Phantom Zone, Jor-El, Mon-El, and even Kryptonian history are given a tweaking and reintroduced in ways that renew one's interest in the original cinematic storylines. You should go see the Donner version of Superman II to understand more of what goes on in these books and of the personalities given to the main three Phantom Zone criminals.
I didn't like Superman Returns, and felt that the "Superkid" storyline should have been left out altogether. This book gives to me a more plausible version of how there could be a Superkid, and of how he could fit into Superman's universe. I thought that the Superkid idea could have worked in Superman Returns based on the Donner version of Superman II, but the version people saw in the theaters had Superman sleeping with Lois AFTER his powers were removed, thus causing (to me, anyway) some confusion as to how she could've had a child with powers.
All in all, a terrific read that stands out, too, for an interesting chapter to be viewed with the included 3D glasses. I wish Richard Donner had made more good Superman movies, but at least he graced us with another good story about the Man of Steel. Enjoy!
it's a good time to be a superman fan August 27, 2008
it's not easy to write a good superman story, but this here is a good one. a fairly quick but satisfying read with a few twists and a formidable challenge thrown superman's way. it's impossible to tell which bits come from johns and which from donner, but the collaboration works. as for the art, looking at previews, i thought we were in for some sloppy work by adam kubert, as he tends to produce from time to time (which is frustrating for an artist of his caliber), and it's definitely on the loose side, but it works. it's energetic, tells the story nicely, and it has the benefit of some of the nicest coloring i've seen in recent memory. the foreground figures are inked and colored in the usual modern style, but the backgrounds are done in pencil and colored with a much softer, almost watercolor, palette. and the result is really fantastic. this series was delayed an incredibly long time, i believe due to kubert's sluggish pace, but i didn't feel cheated in the end. the thing looks great, and it was a lot of fun (complete with a 3D section). superman's in good hands with geoff johns.
What may have been... August 8, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Last Son, the much hyped and maligned Superman storyarc from the team of Geoff Johns (arguably the best superhero writer today) and Richard Donner (director of the original Superman film), is a spectacular achievement that displays what might have been with future Superman film installments had Donner not been fired from the set of Superman II. What happens when Supes finds a young Kryptonian boy? He decides that he and Lois should raise him properly, even naming the boy Christopher Kent (in a tasteful ode to Christopher Reeve) in the process, but their new found familial happiness sadly doesn't last long. Soon enough, Kryptonian criminals General Zod, Ursa, and Non are free from the Phantom Zone and wreaking havoc on Metropolis. Brawls are engaged, uneasy alliances are formed, and plenty of nods, winks, and odes are given to Superman mythology and lore. While Last Son as a whole doesn't quite fit into the Superman continuity as of late, there's still something about it that makes it a wonderful read regardless. Adam Kubert's pencil work is great as well, and the 3-D Phantom Zone segment is something that needs to be seen to be believed. All in all, other than Grant Morrison's brilliant, quintessential run on All-Star Superman, Superman: Last Son is one of the best modern Superman stories you are likely to read. It was worth the delays and aggravation, and above all, is worth every second of your time.
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