Books : Superman: Peace on Earth

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Rating:

- Good, but symptomatic of the bleak future for superheros
Paul Dini (big-shot on the DC animated series and author of MAD LOVE among other comics) and Alex Ross are great in this comic. Others have expounded on the great art, writing, etc. But I think the humongous format, lushly detailed images, and reversal of Superman's standard modus operandi has the effect of showing us that there really isn't a big future out there for superhero comics. In this book, DC is proving to itself once again that it's upteen titles per month per character, endless continuity acrobatics, $3.25 per book, assembly-line system just isn't going to work in the long term.

But back to talking about this book... The format is nice, but the interior pages my copy (actually my copy of Batman: War on Crime, which is in the same format) have gotten kind of wrinkly near the spine. I've talked to a lot of people, and it seems like there's no way to prevent that from happening with the heavy glossy stock. Oh well. It's really breathtaking art though. // ----Koby

Rating:

- Alex Ross does it again
The paintings of Superman flying food to the hungry are spectacular. Superman really comes to life in this edition. Paul Dini writes a great tale to accompany Ross's spectacular painitings. To watch Superman discover the limits on his power, and trying his best to make sure everyone can receive some benefit from his powers. This book really captures your attention and leads you to a greater understanding of Superman and who he is and why he does what he does. This story is highly recomended to any fan new and old.

Rating:

- This Book Is Super
Alex Ross first attempt of the large dimensional grahpic novel. Ross' artwork does well in this bigger and bolder format as the reader becomes absorbed by the illustrations, and like a good movie, is transported into the story as if he or she is actually there. The story is every "bit" as good as the artwork.

Superman, who is virtually indestructable, must fight an opponent he can't see: world hunger. This story, filled with overtones about humanities plight in world hunger, preaches to us without being pretentious. Further, we observe Superman more as a human being since there are some things even he cannot do.

Rating:

- A Truimph of the Human spirit! A magnificent read!
Printed in an oversized format, Peace on Earth is an awe-inspiring look at how Superman attempts to thwart world hunger. Alex Ross' breathtaking art is unbelievable. His paintings escpecially those of the U.S. Congress are exalting. The writing is an illustrious and creative account of how Superman expericenes opposition to his attempts in stopping starvation. Overall the book is a compliment to the human spirit, and an agonizing glance at world hunger. This graphic novel is a 1000 times better than any "comic book" I have ever read and I highly encourage you to pick this book up. Also if you enjoy this book, try Batman: War on Crime, another great read by the same creative team.

Rating:

- Incredible!
Alex Ross strikes again, and he doesn't dissapoint! No other illustrator in the comics industry comes close to posessing the kind of talent that Mr. Ross showcases again with Superman: Peace on Earth. This book is touching and moving in a way that most people would deem "comic books" incapable of. I have also just read Batman: War on Crime, and it exudes the same brilliance of artwork and story as this Superman book. Also, check out Kingdom Come! They just don't get much better than this...

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