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These are the words that come to mind each time I read this. If I were to give someone one comic, just one, which perfectly illustrates not only what and who The Man of Steel is, but who every hero is at base, it would be this incredible work. Many comics are lauded for their action, their jaw-dropping plot twists, or their intricately woven storylines. But the greatest graphic novels, in my opinion, are the ones which bring us back to who we were as children, who we were when we first fell in love with the idea of superheroes, with the idea that a hero isn't a reflection of their powers, or of their ability to accomplish things no one else can.

Instead, the truest hero is a reflection of their heart. A hero does good because they can. Nothing more and nothing less. And it is this eternal message that speaks to everyone who has ever read a comic book and come out of it feeling like no matter how small or unremarkable they may feel, they have a hero inside themself as well, and the power to help make the world a better place.


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Superman for All Seasons Jeph Loeb Books Reviews

Though I've long since been a fan of the action/adventure/superhero genre, I was never the heaviest of comic book readers--mainly because with storylines carrying on for over 70 years, it was near impossible to know where to start. But thanks to "ComicPOP"--a YouTube channel that analyzes (and jokes about) various famous storylines from comic history, I've slowly been venturing into the books more. One trade paperback in particular that got their high recommendation was this one, and though I like Superman as much as the next person, he was never one of my favorite superheroes (in comparison to others). I always found him (again, in comparison to others) kind of bland (or worse, boring). But ComicPOP hasn't steered me wrong so far, so I gave this book a shot.

I'm so glad I did, for this is one of the most heartfelt and unique Superman (or superhero) stories I've read, and it's made me realize that the Man of Steel is NOT boring, when written right. The story tells the early years of Superman's career as a superhero, set against the backdrop of each of the four seasons. And rather than present the events from Superman's eyes or omnipotently, each section is told from the perspective of the "average" people that've shaped his life, and he theirs, in some form or another, for better or worse. To make things easier, I'm just going to review each section separately.

MINOR SPOILERS AHEAD

SPRING- Told from Jonathan Kent's perspective, we see Clark graduate high school and hang out with his friends while coming to terms with his special abilities. After saving some people from a tornado that hits Smallville, he sets out on his path to becoming a superhero. Out of the four segments, this one was my favorite, as it sort of retells Superman's origin in a simple way we've never quite seen before. We never see Clark's rocketship crash, nor is there a scene where Ma and Pa Kent show him the craft. It's not even until the "fall" segment that Clark finally figures out he's an alien. Instead, we're shown his childhood via some photos in an album, and get a taste of his home life and upbringing from the town's residents and neighbors, and of course, the Kents, who worry for their son and what he's becoming, and just hope that they raised him right when he finally leaves the farm....but not before telling his crush, Lana Lang, about his superpowers.....

SUMMER- Told from Lois Lane's point of view, we jump in time to Clark having already established himself in Metropolis, both as a reporter, and as Superman. While everyone else fawns over the Man of Steel, Lex Luthor quietly broods and schemes to try and take down the hero who stole his thunder. Lois's thoughts on Superman are both funny and insightful, as she tries to piece together this mystery man who, by all appearances, is invincible and perfect. To her, she just can't wrap her head around the idea of someone being so kind and selfless with their powers, and wonders what he must be up to when he's not out saving the day. In the end, her tough exterior melts a tiny bit, and she allows herself to hope that such a "perfect" person does exist.

FALL- Told from the eyes of Lex Luthor, the business mogul hatches a scheme to take Superman down a few pegs by introducing a virus that nearly wipes out the city--something that even Superman, with all his powers, can't stop. With great reluctance, Clark works with Lex to stop the virus, but not without a great cost that proves that even Superman isn't infallible. Out of the four segments, this one is my least favorite, as I feel that some other situation could've been used to make Superman see that he can still fail. Instead, we're treated to a plot that looks like it came out of 'A Clockwork Orange', and though it's okay and gets the message across, I think it's a bit out of place in comparison to the other chapters, in terms of tone. Still, it's interesting to hear things from the villain's perspective and learn why he hates Superman so much. And strangely enough, it's Lex who plants the suggestion to Clark that he's an alien from outer space--an angle I've never seen done before.

WINTER- Told from Lana Lang's point of view, the final segment sees Clark reeling from his recent failure, to which he decides to return home to Smallville for a while to take a break. During which, he reconnects with the town, his old friends, and his childhood sweetheart, who has done some soul searching of her own ever since she found out about Clark's powers. And when a natural disaster strikes, Clark must realize that, even in times of failure, he must still try to carry on and do as much good as he can with the powers he has. The book pretty much starts and ends in Smallville, for good reason, and Lana offers an extremely human look at the effect that Superman's had on her life and the lives of others, both in big and small ways. By knowing Clark's secret, she's gained a larger perspective on how scary the world can be, but that no matter what you do with your life, you should never forget where you came from and the people and things that shaped you. And that for all of Superman's powers, he'll always be simple, kindhearted Clark on the inside.

One other major thing to note is the artwork. Rather than the typical, streamlined "comic book" art, the story is told via watercolor paintings, with a sketchy style that's somehow simple, yet detailed at the same time--evoking a Rockwell painting, or the Max Flesher cartoons. There's a 1950's vibe to it, while also remaining timeless. The style suits the laid back tone perfectly, as though this were a storybook being read, or a tall tale being told. And by using the point of view of the other main characters in Clark's world, we get a more unique look on how this one man changed the world, with the focus being more on the "man", rather than the "super".

A thoughtful story, this book left me with a warm feeling inside, and it's a perfect TPB to read when you're graduating school, or at some point where you're not sure what you want to do with your life, and you want to try and do the most good with the gifts you've been given. A must read for any Superman fan, and a great jumping off point for those who are just getting into comics.
I love Superman, the 'classic' Superman, not the New 52/modern Superman. I always grab a copy of any good Superman graphic novels. This is one of the best ones I've read that isn't like an 'Elseworld' story, like 'Red Son' is. It's set during the early days of Superman, but it's unique enough of a story to be worth reading. The art work is cool and different. It's by Tim Sale, the same one who did the art of Batman The Long Halloween. The art design is a major throw back to the golden/silver age or older times when Superman was a big deal, before Batman took over the fandom. Each chapter is told by a different characters point of view and takes place during different season of the year. If you want a really good Superman story, this is one of them. Buy All-Star Superman and this one. Those two do Superman really well. This one has a younger, more sensitive Superman who's new to Metropolis. It's a more personal story. Lots of time spent in Smallville, in a good way. Clark is already Superman though. Of all the Superman comics I'd say give this a try. They do Supes right.
First of all, I have to make it clear that even though I have seen and read reviews and breakdowns of a few Superman stories, I had never before sat down and read one myself until I read Superman For All Seasons. However, I think I chose the perfect starting point to get into the Man Of Steel because this story is just amazing. Jeph Loeb's writing and Tim Sale's art combined with Bjarne Hanen's coloring work combine to make this book something so so SO special and so different from what you'd expect from a Superman story, or from your average comic book, for that matter.

There's a wonderful charm about this book in every page, in the writing and the structure of the story as it is told from the point of view of different key characters in Superman's life, each during a different season of the year at different stages in Superman's life. This book made me feel good inside as I was reading about this character that, despite being essentially an alien god, is really just a son, a friend, a neighbor; and really just a good dude with a heart of gold and a strong desire to do what's right. The art in this book is so beautiful that even my 62 year old mother, who knows nothing about comics, couldn't stop flipping through its pages.

If you're one of those people who finds Superman boring and complains about him being way too powerful and too difficult to relate to (like I was!), just do yourself a favor and read this book. By the end it might prove to you that Superman may indeed be the most human of all superheroes out there.
These are the words that come to mind each time I read this. If I were to give someone one comic, just one, which perfectly illustrates not only what and who The Man of Steel is, but who every hero is at base, it would be this incredible work. Many comics are lauded for their action, their jaw-dropping plot twists, or their intricately woven storylines. But the greatest graphic novels, in my opinion, are the ones which bring us back to who we were as children, who we were when we first fell in love with the idea of superheroes, with the idea that a hero isn't a reflection of their powers, or of their ability to accomplish things no one else can.

Instead, the truest hero is a reflection of their heart. A hero does good because they can. Nothing more and nothing less. And it is this eternal message that speaks to everyone who has ever read a comic book and come out of it feeling like no matter how small or unremarkable they may feel, they have a hero inside themself as well, and the power to help make the world a better place.