2 Man Of Action Superman Stories in Top 10!
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Posted by MOA on We are all pretty dang stoked to see the new Superm….Man of Steel movie next week – but we’re really excited to have TWO Superman stories written by Man of Action in the TOP 10 of IGN’s “Top 25 Superman Stories.” There’s A LOT of great stories in the Top 25 so we definitely suggest you fly on over and check ’em out HERE! #6 What’s So Funny ‘Bout Truth, Justice, and The American Way?
As Seen In: Action Comics #775 “Dreams save us. Dreams lift us up and transform us. And on my soul I swear… until my dream of a world where dignity, honor and justice becomes the reality we all share… I’ll never stop fighting. Ever.” A problem that Superman has faced in the last couple of decades is that he’s too “old fashioned”; his ideals too optimistic and out-of-date in today’s society. Joe Kelly, Doug Mahnke, and Lee Bermejo took that notion to task with this tale, presenting an Authority-esque super group known as The Elite, who deliver a much more violent brand of justice than Superman is accustomed to. As the group gains more popularity with the public, Superman is left to ponder his own relevance and even question his own ideals as a crusader for good. Ultimately, the story underlines the idea suggested in its title; there’s nothing funny about “Truth, Justice, and the American Way.” This tale portrays Superman at his finest, working diligently not to lead, but to show man that they have the power to lead themselves by standing up for what they believe in and never giving up hope for a better world. #10 It’s A Bird…
As Seen In: It’s a Bird… Original Graphic Novel “That’s what Superman is all about. To remind us that we have hurdles, but as long as we keep jumping them, we’re in the race.” Steven T. Seagle and Teddy Kristiansen’s It’s a Bird… is the book to hand to that friend that doesn’t “get” Superman. That friend that finds him unrelatable, old fashioned, or bland. This semi-autobiographical graphic novel fixates on Seagle himself as a narrator who is handed the opportunity to write the world’s most iconic superhero in the Man of Steel. Cynical, over logical, and oftentimes downright unlikable, Steven copes with his childhood memories while trying to reconcile the real world he lives in with the illogical heroism of a character like Superman. It’s a Bird… is a personal journey for Steven that deals with his severe personal and professional shortcomings. But getting through all of those hardships while struggling to find an angle on Superman – a character he admits to having no affinity for or even understanding – we get to watch his understanding of the character blossom through thoughtful, experimental musings and from the consequences of the real-life situations he’s dealing with. This is a book that deals directly with many of the modern criticisms of Superman in an insightful and inspiring way. — It’s been 75 year’s since Supes made his first appearance and we’re proud to be a part of his rich history!
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