I don’t like Superman. Don’t get me wrong; I like the idea of Superman. Being able to fly, having super-strength and moving at amazing speeds would all come in handy. I’m just not in love with the stories that spin out of Superman as a character.
He’s been around so long that DC has decided to celebrate Superman #700 with a giant-sized issue. The three stories contained within are meant to entertain and represent Superman throughout the ages. The book is also intended to close current storylines and introduce J. Michael Straczynski as the new creative force behind Metropolis’ favorite son. As with any anniversary issue, expectations are high. Are they met? Well…
Before reading the book, there are a couple things readers should know. First, the numbering is the result of some creativity on editorial’s part after syncing Adventures of Superman (which ended with #649) and the adjective-less Superman book, similar to “Adventure Comics” renumbering to #516 last July. (more…)
