To see what your friends thought of this book, Superman: The Death and Return of Superman Omnibus (New edition), Wow -- talk about the perfect example of the difference between a story we, Certainly the largest (by weight, anyway) comic I've ever read. The covers are locat. It did go on an issue or two too long (not an accident, I'm sure sales were insane) but added some excitement to a long spell of dry Superman stories previous to the book. This brings me back to my initial comic obsession, but the Death and Return of Superman really meant a lot to me, a time ago. Join DAN JURGENS (SUPERMAN: LOIS & CLARK), JERRY ORDWAY (ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN), LOUISE SIMONSON (SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL), and many more as they bring you the seminal moment in the Collects ACTION COMICS #18-20, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #496-498, SUPERMAN #73-75, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #17-19, and for the first time ever in a collected edition, NEWSTIME: THE LIFE AND DEATH OF SUPERMAN. The Lois mourning and Pa losing his mind parts remain, but otherwise, the the "Funeral For a Friend" storyline appears to be only 3-4 parts long (despite a cover gallery for all nine chapters). 3), Justice League America, Metal Men, Teen Titans (vol. This omnibus, the most comprehensive single volume published of the saga, is just as much fun to read today as it was then. Clark is assumed dead after a month and it's perfectly alright for her character to be dating and kissing another guy? We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. The middle portion of the story sees the effect that Kal-El's death takes on his friends and family (and is probably the weakest). These late 1980s stories led up to "The Death of Superman" epic in an oversize omnibus hardcover! 3), Justice League America, Metal Men, Teen Titans (vol. Other series he has been associated with include The Sensational Spider-Man (Vol. (Yes, shame on me for taking over 10 years to finally read it cover to cover.) Yes, much of the dialogue would be considered dated by today's superior standards (mainly anytime Superboy talks), but the plot is always moving forward, leaving the dated verbiage less impactful. I didn't realize it at the time, but it would be one of the biggest influences on my fandom. I totally remember all the different Supermen being introduced, and the whole "Who's the real Superman" tag lines! Dan Jurgens is an American comic book writer and artist. Other series he has been associated with include The Sensational Spider-Man (Vol. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. The first part is exciting, just seeing Doomsday go through a few issues of destruction leading up to Superman's death. A mammoth read, but it really drags in places. 1), Thor (vol. If that's not bad enough all the covers were separated from the actual issues. Collected as one, giant story, I really grew to appreciate what Dan Jurgens and the rest of the Super team did with the last son of Krypton during this arc. Other series he has been associated with include The Sensational Spider-Man (Vol. We’d love your help. The pages are similar to newspaper and the binding is so weak it crack and broke apart half way through the book. It sucks. It drove me nutty how disloyal Lois was too. In September 2007, DC released an omnibus edition of the story, The Death and Return of Superman Omnibus. But it's the middle section, particularly the non-super characters like Lois, the Kents, and Bibbo, who will stick with you. There's a nice added bonus as well, with a small amount of supplemental material at the end including impressions from some of the writers and artists involved telling their versions of how the story came about. The notorious "Death Issue" was particularly good, using large, powerful images to express Superman's struggle with Doomsday in a way that relentless exposition could not. First I want to comment on the quality of the book. I acquired this massive omnibus which tells the tale of the death and r. Comics in the 90s get a bum rep. Sure, I may be slightly bias because this was the era of my youth and I grew up reading stories like Reign of the Supermen in between dips in the pool and riding my bike. And it ends with a kick-ass. The story of the continuing conflict between the Man of Steel and his deadliest enemy in the years after the Death and Return of Superman! Definitely the high-water mark of post-crisis Superman comics. All in all, this series was very well-written. The Deus Ex Machina return of the real Superman was a little too convenient for me, but hey, any return-from-the-grave storyline is going to be somewhat unrealistic, right? by DC Comics. Buy The Death and Return of Superman Omnibus (Superman: The Death and Return of Superman Omnibus) New by Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway (ISBN: 9781401291075) from Amazon's Book Store. I'm happy to report that the stories of my childhood are not tarnished and withered with age (well, some, but not this one). please sign up Removing this book will also remove your associated ratings, reviews, and reading sessions. The full death and return of Superman storyline is included, and while there's plenty of action and crossovers with other heroes, it's the middle section, known as the "World Without a Superman" storyline, that really gives weight to everything else. To be fair, The Death & Return of Superman probably merits discussion in comparison to the other iconic DC comics event of the nineties.Knightfall followed a very similar pattern to The Death & Return of Superman, at least superficially., at least superficially. if you've never read this story do yourself a favor and pick up these trades or this omnibus you will not be disappointed. Of course it just goes to show that you may only remember the good cause I don't remember a lot of the boring drama stuff. Are you kidding me?! One of the most stunning events in modern comics history iscollected at last in a single, huge graphic novel. Superman: The Death and Return of Superman Omnibus [Dan Jurgens, Karl Kesel, Jerry Ordway, Louise Simonson, Roger Stern, Jon Bogdanove, Tom Grummett, Jackson Guice, Brett Breeding, Glenn Whitmore] on Amazon Where's the mourning period? Discover lots of new and upcoming nonfiction reads this spring It sucks. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. This new edition of one of the most memorable DC storylines of all time is back in The Death and Return of Superman Omnibus! 1), Thor (vol. From there we went into a mystery -- which of the four pretenders to the throne, if any, is the true Superman? Start by marking “Superman: The Death and Return of Superman Omnibus (New edition)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. He is best known for creating the superhero Booster Gold, and for his lengthy runs on the Superman titles Adventures of Superman and Superman (vol. There really is a lot of story here. It features all the issues from previous collections along with 40 pages dedicated to promotional materials and interviews, for a total of 784 pages. From there we went into a mystery -- which of the four pretenders to the throne, if any, is the true Superman? He is best known for creating the superhero Booster Gold, and for his lengthy runs on the Superman titles Adventures of Superman and Superman (vol. Well made, high quality print and binding. 2), Captain America (vol. The rush of those stories for a 11y/o kid was real. Dan Jurgens is an American comic book writer and artist. THE. A mammoth read, but it really drags in places. 3), Justice Lea. I'm still impressed that DC would devote so much space and time to the effects of their greatest hero's absence; Lois, especially, really carries this part. wow! Funnily enough, when Superman is dead. . trying to resuscitate Superman, and the funeral, and then it skims just the Lois/Pa stuff and goes directly to Pa's heart attack. 2), particularly during The Death of Superman storyline. Everyday low prices and free Back in 2007 I paid way less for this book, hardcover, thank God. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Some much of it I can't believe I still remember! The notorious "Death Issue" was particularly good, using large, powerful images to express Superman's struggle with Doomsday in a way that relentless exposition could not. What an inconsistent and meandering book, but glad I finally dove in after 20 years of putting it off. It just wasn't the story for me. with our author interviews, articles, and book lists! Published September 1st 2007 by DC Comics (first published 2004. The Death And Return Of Superman Omnibus de Jerry Ordway e Dan Jurgens Para recomendar esta obra a um amigo basta preencher o seu nome e email, bem como o nome e email da pessoa a quem pretende fazer a sugestão. What an inconsistent and meandering book, but glad I finally dove in after 20 years of putting it off. This new edition of one of the most memorable DC storylines of all time is back in The Death and Return of Superman Omnibus!Collects Action Comics #684-692, Adventures of Superman #497-505, Superman #75-83, Superman Read 4 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. The covers are located at the end of the book, thumbnail sized. For the first time, the historic story of the death and return of Superman is collected in one massive, 784-page hardcover volume featuring an all-new cover by pivotal creator Dan Jurgens, timed to coincide with the 15th anniversary of the event! 3), Justice Lea. The original Death and Return of Superman ran in 1992 and 1993. Re-reading all this now almost 20 years later was quite the experience for me. All in all, this series was very well-written. Like most of my friends, I considered this a publicity stunt at the time, but I have to say that's a bit unfair. Dan Jurgens is an American comic book writer and artist. THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN OMNIBUS includes the best-selling trade paperbacks THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN and THE RETURN OF SUPE THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN OMNIBUS includes the best-selling trade paperbacks THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN and THE RETURN OF SUPERMAN, as well as portions of WORLD WITHOUT A SUPERMAN, plus 40 pages of bonus ⦠My big gripe: They cut out ALMOST ALL of the Funeral storyline. Well worth the purchase for fans, and those who remember when the death of Superman was a HUGE deal and not just a routine thing every hero went through. The unthinkable has happened. 2), particularly during The Death of Superman storyline. And it ends with a kick-ass action movie. The Death and Return of Superman Omnibus book. 2), particularly during The Death of Superman storyline. The Death and Return of Superman: Omnibus, For the first time, the historic story of the death and return of Superman is collected in one massive, 784-page hardcover volume featuring an all-new cover by pivotal creator Dan Jurgens, timed to coincide with the 15th anniversary of the event! Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Superman: The Death and Return of Superman Omnibus Hardcover at the best online prices at eBay! The first part is exciting, just seeing Doomsday go through a few issues of destruction leading up to Superman's death. The return itself is okay, s. Certainly the largest (by weight, anyway) comic I've ever read. There is also some really ugly artwork towards the end of the book when the artists change. It introduced us to a number of current DC mainstays, including Superboy, Steel and the ominous Cyborg Superman, Hank Henshaw. There really is a lot of story here. 2), particularly during The Death of Superman storyline. The historic story of the death and return of Superman is collected in one massive hardcover volume featuring an all-new cover by pivotal creator Dan Jurgens, timed to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the event! 3), and the creator of DC Comics' imprint Tangent. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. This is a history-making saga, but time hasn't really helped it. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. The Death and Return of Superman Omnibus includes the best-selling trade paperbacks The Death of Superman and The Return of Superman, as well as portions of World Without Superman , plus 40 pages of bonus extras including promotional material and product spotlight. This book is only for mentally ill and retarded people. Jurgens' stories and illustrations, along with Karl Kessel's illustrations, carry the weight. Mein erster Superman seit Kindheitstagen. Amazoné éååãªãDeath and Return of Superman Omnibusãé常é éç¡æãæ´ã«Amazonãªããã¤ã³ãéå æ¬ãå¤æ°ãJurgens, Dan, Ordway, Jerry, Jurgens, Dan, Stern, Rogerä½åã»ãããæ¥ã便対象ååã¯å½æ¥ãå±ããå¯è½ã I didn't realize it at the time, but it would be one of the biggest influences on my fandom. Free shipping for many products! Funnily enough, when Superman is dead. Death and Return of SUPERMAN Omnibus |Review ðªð¥ð - YouTube comics never should have been coopted by a generation of middle-aged men, maybe then Gen X would finally be ready to hand superheroes back to children, Goodreads Members' Most Anticipated Spring Books. As with pretty much all of my DC collection, I haven't got round to read garuda wrote: DC releasing fishes with garbage contents happens all of the time so I would relax and wait for the final solicitation before getting angry or worried. This wasn't their best story line. The completed multi-issue story arc was given the title The Death and Return of Superman. 2), Captain America (vol. "The Death and Return of Superman Omnibus" is a great example of editorial and sales having a fundamental inability to understand what makes a story great, and trying to make decisions based on what's flashy and will sell I didn't realize it at the time, but it would be one of the biggest influences on my fandom. The Death of Superman is a comic book storyline (culminating in Superman (vol. This new edition of one of the most memorable DC storylines of all time is back in The Death and Return of Superman Omnibus!Collects Action Comics #684-692, Adventures of Superman #497-505, Superman #75-83, Superman Ok. Rant aside. Still hate the mullet though. A Blast from my past, I haven't read these comics since I was in 5th grade, what 1992? However, no where in the 900ish pages do we learn anything about Doomsday or his motives. Warum habe ich mir das angetan, wo ich den Kerl schon als 10-Jähriger nicht richtig leiden konnte? This volume collects SUPERMAN: THE DOOMSDAY WARS 1-3, SUPERMAN/DOOMSDAY: HUNTER PREY #1-3, DOOMSDAY ANNUAL #1, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #594 and SUPERMAN #175. it's still Read's so great even after all these years. You see the immediate aftermath, Guardian et al. March 26th 2013 Comics in the 90s get a bum rep. Sure, I may be slightly bias because this was the era of my youth and I grew up reading stories like Reign of the Supermen in between dips in the pool and riding my bike. I'm still impressed that DC would devote so much space and time to the effects of their greatest hero's absence; Lois, especially, really carries this part. The Death and Return of Superman Omnibus book. When I looked this book up on Amazon for the price it was listed as $138. Still - I didn't hate my return to the early 90s. 1), Thor (vol. The Death and Return of Superman Omnibus by Dan Jurgens, 9781401291075, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. "The Death and Return of Superman Omnibus" is a great example of editorial and sales having a fundamental inability to understand what makes a story great, and trying to make decisions based on what's flashy and will sell Re-reading all this now almost 20 years later was quite the experien. The Lois mourning and Pa losing his mind parts remain, but otherwise, the the "Funeral For a Friend" storyline appears to be only 3-4 parts long (despite a cover gallery for all nine chapters). Okay, not that surprising seeing he is the character you are reading for, and although there are some great setpieces including his funeral with all his superhero colleagues in attendance, and a nice subplot in which Lois Lane has to hide her grief both for Clark and Supes as she is mourning both (and is assisted by Lana Lang and Ma and Pa Kent), the storyline of the 'reign of the false Superman' gets repetitiv. Especially when you remove the covers and print them so tiny!! Dan Jurgens is an American comic book writer and artist. It is a multilayered, important story that shows the worth of a superhero to his community. But we have whole issues devoted to Pa Kent's dreams, and Lois and Jimmy being sad and then more sad. The full death and return of Superman storyline is included, and while there's plenty of action and crossovers with other heroes, it's the middle section, known as the "World Without a Superman" storyline, that really gives weight to everything else. Ridiculous! (Death of Superman, Return of Superman & Reign of the Supermen). Many of their recollections are stories I've read before, others weren't, but they were all a nice bit of bonus material that came with revisiting an old favorite. The Death of Superman at the hands of the nightmare creature calledDoomsday made headlines across the country in the 1990s, and now DC Comics has gathered the story of the Man of Steel's death and return in one volumefor the first time ever. A classic no matter what the weight. To see what your friends thought of this book, If you spend that much know that the quality doesn't make it worth over a hundred dollars. By using our website you agree . 1), Thor (vol. The original Death and Return of Superman ran in 1992 and 1993. 2) #75 in 1992) that served as the catalyst for DC Comics' crossover event of 1993. 2), Captain America (vol. The storyline's premise is as simple as its title: Superman engages in battle with a seemingly unstoppable killing machine named Doomsday in the streets of Metropolis. 2), Zero Hour, Tomb Raider: The Series, Aquaman (vol. Welcome back. I already liked Superman, but this story went on a roller-coaster of action, followed immediately but unexpectedly heartfelt and touching moments as the supporting members of the cast mourned their hero. But if you have to get this book, please find it cheaper than $138. He is best known for creating the superhero Booster Gold, and for his lengthy runs on the Superman titles Adventures of Superman and Superman (vol. The pages are similar to newspaper and the binding is so weak it crack and broke apart half way through the book. 2), Zero Hour, Tomb Raider: The Series, Aquaman (vol. The opening section with Doomsday is still chilling and leaves this reader hoping that a live-action film in the future will attempt to tackle one of Superman's most ferocious enemies. You see the immed. I own a copy of the last version of the Death and return of Superman omnibus.
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