If you are a long time fan of Superman, looking for something new to read or new to the Superman mythos, then Man and Superman is the book for you. Marv Wolfman, a man who teamed with Legendary comic book artist George Perez assembled a team of teenage superheroes to fight evil villians such as the assassin/mercenary known as Deathstroke, then the duo brought the DC Multiverse to its knees in a Great Crisis, Causing heroes, villains to work together and fight a Greater Evil.
Mr. Wolfman introducing to the reader the story of how this idea came to be, which started out as Superman Confidential. It shows how the creative process began in a way, Wolfman goes onto focusing on how Clark came up with this new identity, and bringing it to life. Meanwhile, Claudio Castellini, a popular Italian artist who is also known for his work in Marvel and DC, also for his love of detail and technical detail shows in this book. This isn’t your typical origin story, this shows Clark’s relationship with Metropolis, wrestling with doubts with himself, and his abilities this makes himself question his place in the world.
Castellini’s art is sensational, his work is timeless and doesn’t rely on flashy gimmicks like a splash panel, or polygon constructed panels. Hi-Fi’s colors are one of the things I cannot leave out and that was one of the things that made this book shine, with Castellini’s art and Hi-Fi’s colors it brings readers a feeling of nostalgia and emotion, feeling the moments of dread and wondering how you can make a difference. It was one of the things that Marv Wolfman does perfectly for the reader, setting up a story that can hook the reader in instantly.
I leave you on this review with a recommendation and great praise for the legacy that Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster worked so hard to bring the world. Also, this was a great creative team, This book is by far one of the best stories in the Superman mythos that you should look into reading. Man and Superman is available now at your local comic shop and e-retailer, including on Amazon.
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