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This almost sappy Superman story is surprisingly touching and insightful into the nature of people. As an avid Superman fan, I highly recommend it.
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I think this book is one more of the great hits from Alex Ross. His work on Marvels, Kingdom Come, Astro City, etc. doesn`t compare with this. In a larger format, the paintings looks better, maybe the cover should be hardcover, but I think the story is an intend to reivindicate old Superman to his fans, as Superman for all seasons is. The life of Kripton`s last son lately isn`t satisfactory. Thank You.
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Comic book fans around the world have been salivating at their retailer's counters for months after seeing ads for this dream project. Imagine, the writer who has pumped new blood into timeless icons (Batman and Superman) and the artist who brought the painted comic book into the spotlight not as an oddity but as a sight for sore eyes.
Well, guess what? The artwork by Alex Ross is, as always, stunning to see. There is a majesty he brings to his heroes, villains, and even the normal folk that litter his painted pages. Beautiful. But the story is, to say the least, remarkably bland. And so, the piece as a whole suffers.
The basic synopsis, to me anyway, is "Superman wants to end hunger. Superman can't end hunger. Oh well." It's borderline whiny. There's one scene that is an exception to the boredom and that's Big Blue's confrontation with a dictatorial government. It's tense stuff for comics.
Other than that, it's a book filled with pretty pictures. It's worth it for that, but I expected more from both creators, Dini for having written some of the most spectacular Batman stories in years, and Ross, who usually has pretentiously high standards, for going along with this sleepy tale.
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Alex Ross has outdone himself (once again) with his great paintings. He brings a norman rockwell touch to the world of comics. The story by Paul Dini is great and very touching. Altho the format is a little cumbersome since it is so much bigger than a regular comic, it is still a work of true art. Also makes a great holiday gift.
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SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH is one of that pieces that makes you understand why comics are art and not only kid's stuff. It has ALEX ROSS' art, the best comic book painter ever and an excellent story by PAUL DINI (creator of Batman The Animated Series). With big pannels of excellent artwork, they told a story that brings back the image of the original Superman, the image of a myth, fighting against a terrible enemy: hunger. An excellent reading and a great Christmas gift.
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