Books : Superman: Peace on Earth

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Rating:

- Excelent buy!
Even though Superman totally sucks, for all bad things he stands for, this book is an awesome work of art. Just the paintings by Alex Ross would be enough reason to buy it. The story is well written, showing that a great writer like Paul Dini can produce some great stuff even when the ingredients aren't that good.

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- Not for those looking for one of Superman's usual adventures
My dad bought this book for me for my birthday without looking inside first. When he eventually looked through it, he was disappointed; I wasn't. This book is not about fighting the usual comic book villains, this is more about facing the real-life situation of world hunger. I don't want to spoil it for you, but Superman learns that even with all his super powers, he can't do everything.
There were parts of this book that almost made me cry. I highly recomend this book to anyone who likes Superman but wouldn't mind seeing a little less of the Lex Luthor stuff.
Although I didn't give this book 5 stars, I still think it's a great book. The illustrations, while not my favorite, are nicely done.
...now if I could just find my copy. Must have lost it somewhere in one of my many moves...

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- Fosters a spirit of hope and faith in humanity
Good comic books give us escapist fantasy. The *best* comic books hold a mirror on humanity and force us to confront certain truths about ourselves.

In the current Modern Age of comics, it's easy to buy into the myth that these characters are god-like and the paramount force for good (The Dark Knight Strikes Again, Kingdom Come, JLA, Miracleman).

And so it's with a certain cynicism that certain comic-book writers and fans have asked, "Well, if Superman really existed, if he were really that mighty, couldn't he control just about everything happening on Earth and turn it into paradise?"

Dini and Ross remind us why even the Man of Steel can't solve all of Earth's problems (and gently hint that it's wish fulfillment on the part of fans to pray for deliverance from a Superman in the real world). They even suggest why Superman *shouldn't* solve all the issues affecting humanity. You'll need to read it to find out why.

It's graphic novels like these that make me proud to be a fan and not ashamed of this great hobby of ours.

Good, easy read for people who have either never picked up a comic book before or haven't picked one up in years as the story doesn't rely on continuity (although it would spoil them for better stuff rather than the pap the big publishers churn out weekly).

Highest possible recommendation.

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- great artwork!!!!!!
i thought superman peace on earth is a great story and the artwork is even better!

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- Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day...
Teach a man to fish and he'll spend all day in a boat with a funny hat on. Okay, so that's not how it's supposed to be.

Superman: Peace on Earth is a great story, the tale is heartwarming, the artwork of Alex Ross is fantastic and I think makes a great effort to be much more then a comic book. I think that Paul Dini and Alex Ross are trying to help elevate the characters (Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel) of these oversized books from just being characters and helping them deal with actual situations in real life. What if Superman was real? Would people just accept handouts from him even if he was working toward a selfless goal. Or would people see him as a symbol of imperialism or think that he has some hidden agenda?

I think that the overall moral of the story is great, even if you can do great things for other people, sometimes the best thing you can do is help other people do great things. In this case, Clark Kent, farmboy from Kansas helping teach some kids to grow things.

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