Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8, Issue 2

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The destruction of Buffy's hometown, plus covert and powerful slayer "cells" around the world, add up to a new label for the Scoobies: Terrorist threat. Speaking of Sunnydale, the crater formerly known as, has opened to reveal the witch Amy, and boy is she mad. Season Eight continues as Buffy creator Joss Whedon brings Buffy back to Dark Horse in this direct follow-up to Season Seven of the smash-hit TV series.

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And the story continues.......2007-04-22

Warning: Thar be spoilers ahead!

Remember each week those exciting words (which alerted us that we were about to get a new exciting episode of the best show on TV)? "Previously on BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER . . . " The new comic series seems to be doing something along these same lines. On the inside of the outer cover are printed the following:

"This story takes place after the end of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER Season Seven.

"The Slayer population of the world has gone from two to nearly two thousand. Almost five hundred are working around the world with Buffy's organization in squads--or "terrorist cells," according to the American military. Buffy, Xander, Dawn, and a passel of Slayers are currently bunked out in a Scottish castle, where the latest mission revealed a strange symbol carved into human bodies.

"Also, Dawn's a giant."

This may be a summary that is rewritten each month to reflect what has happened in the previous issues.

The first episode in Season Eight established the situation; this one begins moving the story forward. The U.S. military (or rather, a military leader who has on his chest the strange symbol referred to in the monthly summary) has authorized Amy the witch and her army of zombies to go after Buffy and her cohorts. After the story begins with three very different approaches to training the new slayers by first Giles, then Buffy, and finally Andrew (who actually couldn't be said to be training them at all) we find Xander explaining why Dawn took the form of a giant when it was possible she could have assumed other forms instead (obviously, she is trying to get her sister's attention in the most blatant manner possible). The catch is, does Xander really tell any of this to Buffy or is it all just part of what we later learn is a spell-induced sleep in which she experiences an unbroken nightmare. And in a fairy-tale twist she can only be awakened by the kiss of true love. We can, of course, imagine a line of possible candidates for that: Angel and Spike fighting to be first in line. Well, of course Buffy will be awakened, and sooner rather than later. Can't imagine her being asleep at the end of the next episode. The tricky part is how one defines "true love." That needn't mean romantic love. My gut tells me that the kiss won't come from any of the usual suspects. My money is on Dawn. Yeah, I know. No one likes Dawn. But the brute fact is that except for struggling to save her in Season Five, Buffy has been a truly awful sister. Not in a Cinderella step sisterly way, but in the completely neglectful, can't-spare-her-a-minute way. But early in Season Six, Dawn seemed to miss her more than anyone. Like I said, my money is on Dawn.

The issues ends with Buffy asleep, the castle under assault by hundreds of zombies they can't keep at bay, Amy gloating that she could handle slayers with ease, so there was no one there who could take her on. The final frame is of someone who says that they would "like to test that theory." And thus Willow makes her first appearance in the story.

I am going to say something that I don't think I can say often enough. I don't want Joss Whedon writing comics. I want him creating new television shows. I suspect he enjoys the control that a comic gives him. I am sure he is tired of battling studios and networks. I can understand that. But once the battles have been waged and the BS has been waded through, Joss Whedon has been able to create some of the most extraordinary, most timeless television that has ever been made. He needs to get back to it. That being said, I am so much happier with him doing BUFFY Season Eight than either his X-Men project or the Runaways (and mind you, I like both the X-Men and the Runaways). There are others who can tell further stories about the X-Men and the Runaways, but Joss Whedon is only one who can give us authoritative Buffy stories. So I am acquiring these with joy and my heart and impatience in my soul. But I want him back in television. We've had some great TV since BUFFY and ANGEL left the air. LOST, 24, VERONICA MARS, and especially BATTLESTAR GALACTICA have filled the huge gap BUFFY left at its departure. But LOST needs to start winding down (whether it will has to be seen), BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (the only show to completely match the brilliance that was BUFFY) has possibly only one more season left and at most two before Ron Moore brings his series to an end. 24 is definitely in decline. VERONICA MARS might be cancelled. In short, JOSS! WE NEED YOU TO COME BACK TO TELEVISION! But in the meantime, I'll wolf down every one of these issues.

Episode Two: Attack of the Rat.......2007-04-05

Buffy fans will be expecting a lot after seven stellar seasons on television and the success of the first issue of "Season Eight." So the question here is this: Does Issue #2 deliver?

In short, yes. I have to say though--there is so much going on, so many jokes, and so much foreshadowing that I wasn't able to completely enjoy the Jossy goodness until my second read. The first read intrigued me, but the second wow-ed me.

The plot continues directly from the previous issue. Amy (the former rat) is working with the government to take out Buffy and the slayers, and she has an army of zombies to back her up. The ending sequences are amazing--I'm already itching for May 2nd to come so I can get my hands on the third issue. There was a big revelation about half-way through the comic, and clues to who the Big Bad of the season will be as well. Giant Dawn is great, Buffy is true to herself, and Xander is playing the biggest role he's played since the first season.

This issue also re-introduces two fan favorites: Giles and Andrew. So, all in all, this issue is just as good as the first. But did anybody expect anything less? I mean, come on--Joss Whedon wrote it.

9/10

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!!!!!!!!!
A must read
The Deception is the Key
Pleasant surprise
The Definitive Book of African American thought

From Superman to Man
Joel Augustus Rogers
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!!!!!!!!!.......2007-02-20

Hands down this book should be a MANDATORY read of all young African Americans. If BET were to share just a fact a day with it's viewers; that would single handedly change the state of todays youth, which would entail a more productive renasiance-esque future for all!!! Please read this book!! And share with all!!

A must read.......2006-01-07

This book was given to me by a good friend. I've read it at least 3 times. The clever way the author used this fictional story to illustrate that genotype among the human race is unilateral and how differentiating us by phenotype is ridiculous, is brilliant. "Prejudice is the reason of fools."-Voltaire. This book should be required in all areas of sociology and cultural studies. Again, a must read.

The Deception is the Key.......2005-05-29

I had this book for five years before I finally picked it up to read and to my surprise, it was magnificent...an exciting verbal exchange between a politician whose knowledge regarding people is neglegeable and a porter whose knowledge of people is extensive. The two strike up a conversation first as servant to customer then ending as teacher informer to student learner. Its very passionate, engrossing and will keep your interest.

Pleasant surprise.......2000-07-14

While cleaning out a closet full of books at the community center where I serve as its Educational Director, this book falls off of the shelf. It has been the most enlightening book I have ever read! The previous reviewers have spoken ever so eloquently, I will simply say, given the psuedo-intellectual, "we have overcome" times we live in, J.A. Rogers' work should be manditory reading for all. At home and abroad. This book keeps it "real.

The Definitive Book of African American thought.......2000-02-08

This is historically the best book I've read since, "Sister outsider". In only 129 pages you will find the history of the world. Historians will truly enjoy this witty and humorous text. It reminds one of the teachings of Fanon. What I would like to know, if anyone can answer this question for me. Who is the M. Finot that J.A. Rogers often quotes in the book? Thanks Sincerely.Jm

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An interesting re-boot story
Best Superman Ever!
The Man of Steel gets a reboot
Awsome, a fun book to read
Empy and Over-rated

Superman: The Man of Steel, Vol. 1
John Byrne , and Dick Giordano
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An interesting re-boot story.......2007-04-17

Back in 1986, when this story was first published, I was just barely beyond the learning to walk stage chronologically. As I got older, I started reading comic books. Superman began to take his place as my favorite title. People recommended that I read his 86 re-boot and so I as a first step ordered this book. I have to say that Ther Man of Steel: Vol 1 is no doubt an incredible piece of writing from John Byrne. in the near future, I intend on buying subsequent volumes to learn more about my favorite heroes beginnings. At the same time and not to go to far off topic, I also liked the PRE-CRISIS superman. I understand why he had to be re-booted though. This book is a must read for any Superman fan.

Best Superman Ever!.......2007-01-10

John Byrne does the best Superman ever!

In the mid-eighties, DC asked John Byrne, who had written a long run of The Fantastic Four, to revamp Superman, who was about fifty years old at the time. In what I would consider typical "Marvel style," Byrne added characterization and scientific explanation to the Superman mythos as he reinvented classic characters and retold their stories. His beautiful art work and excellent story-telling ability make these comics a JOY to read!

I would STRONGLY recommend that you purchase all FOUR volumes of John Byrne's Superman; each one picks up right where the last one left off. When I was finished reading them, I purchased the rest of Byrne's run on the Superman comics; they were that good.

The Man of Steel gets a reboot.......2006-10-07

In 1986, DC Comics commissioned writers to create "reboot" stories for their three largest properties: Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman. Two of those reboots became some of the most famous comics ever written: Frank Miller's BATMAN: YEAR ONE, and John Byrne's SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL.

THE MAN OF STEEL was originally a 6-issue miniseries. Issue 1 dealt with the destruction of Krypton, Clark's discovery that he was adopted, and Clark's invention of his alter-ego, "Superman". Issue 2 involved Superman's first rescues in Metropolis, the appearance of mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent, and the beginning of Lois Lane's infatuation with the Man of Steel. In Issue 3, Superman travels to Gotham City to arrest Batman, but instead comes to accept Batman's vigilante methods as the two battle the villainous Magpie. Billionaire Lex Luthor tests Superman's abilities in Issue 4, ultimately being arrested by Superman at the Metropolis mayor's command ("You can't arrest me," Luthor says. "I'm Lex Luthor!"); Luthor vows to take down Superman. In Issue 5, Luthor's attempts at cloning Superman fail as they discover that he is not a mutation, but an alien lifeform; the result is the deformed Bizarro. In the final issue, Issue 6, Superman is haunted by a hologram of his father, Jor-El; he learns his otherwordly origins while dealing with the pain he inflicted on Lana Lang by telling her his secret and then disappearing after high school.

THE MAN OF STEEL is notable for many reasons besides being the Superman reboot. For one thing, here Superman is not born on Krypton and then sent to Earth; he travels through space in a "birthing matrix", where he develops before finally being born on Earth. The most important change of Byrne's comics is that Clark Kent becomes the real person, while Superman is the alter-ego; almost always Superman is shown as being the true person with Clark Kent as the alter-ego. Using Clark Kent as Kal-El's true identity was also used on the hit TV series LOIS & CLARK: THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN in the 1990s. The final major change is Lex Luthor, who previously was no more than a brilliant evil scientist, but here becomes the third richest man in the world, a ruthless businessman.

John Byrne's writing is great. It moves fast, it's exciting, and it lets us feel how Superman feels. He uses each character and situation to further the story, and in the end it all works extremely well. My only complaint would be the dialogue. While Frank Miller revolutionized comic book dialogue with his realistic, straightforward, 40s noir-style dialogue, Byrne's dialogue is like that of old: hokey and unbelievable. Some of the characters are incredibly outspoken. Byrne makes Superman explain each and every move to the fullest; Batman rambles on in the campy fashion of his 60s TV series, coming across as a far nicer and more chatty character than the Batman who appeared in works like BATMAN: YEAR ONE and BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS.

Byrne's artwork, inked by Dick Giordano and colored by Tom Ziuko, is excellent. Not excellent in a film-quality, panoramic sort of way, a la SIN CITY or WATCHMEN, but excellent in an above-average, classic comic sort of way. The artwork isn't extraodinarily complex, but it is colorful, vivid, and pronounced. Byrne's drawings of Superman/Clark Kent are especially wonderful.

All in all, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL is great. The writing's great, save for the campy dialogue, but even that just seems to add to the charm of the comic. The artwork's great. It's not an incredible comic, but it's interesting, fun, and well-made, a fitting reboot for the ultimate superhero. If you're trying to decide between the 2004 reboot, SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT, and this 1986 reboot, I'd recommend the '86 reboot. A superb re-telling of the Man of Steel's origins.

Awsome, a fun book to read.......2006-05-24

This is worth it just to see a the first post-crisis Batman Superman meeting.

Empy and Over-rated.......2006-04-16

By all means this series should have worked. It's John Byrne and it's in the 1980s. He's at his peak. I wanted it to work but frankly, this is a terrible story.
I think the worst injustice Byrne commited to this revamping of Superman was the poor characterisation. Awfully done. It's a shame too, with a rich, strong supporting cast like Superman's it shouldn't have been that hard to pull off. But instead the characters don't feel real, don't talk real and they certainly don't act real. That's the impression that I got from this whole series.
Lois Lane came off as a complete snob and competitively obessed, sort of like Monica Geller from "Friends" except without the charm.
Lana Lang was pathetic. Her life turned into a wreck because Clark admitted his dual identity? Gimme a break. Just read it (it's in the last chapter) and you'll know what I mean.
Jimmy Olsen. I don't know if it's just me but I'm tired of the "gosh-oh-golly, gee willikers, ain't ever gonna grow up" wide-eyed, juvenile Jimmy Olsen in the Superman books. I was hoping Byrne would give the kid some respect and have the common sense that that character's old, and it was lame to begin with back in the 1850's or so when he was introduced.
And Clark. Making him a big high school jock was such a big mistake. They did it right in the sappy, teen drama series, Smallville, by Clark's parent's forbidding him to play any sports and so he was refused of ever being a popular athlete and school hero, and came off as more of a down to earth, everybody-could relate-to-him kind of kid.
And for some reason Clark seemed like a robot. A machine programmed by John Byrne. It's most likely beause of his awful dialogue and how everything was cliche.
It had potential, the mini-series. It certainly had great artwork, no denying that (that's why it got the two stars). But in the end I can sum it all up by saying it left me empty. If it was given more time to develop perhaps something meaningful would have come out. The potential was there but ultimately it fell short.
If you want to read a good Superman story read anything Dan Jurgen wrote afterwards. Read the entire saga of the death and return of Superman. Sure it was over-hyped and just a retarded way to boost sales (and boy did it work) but the writers still did their job and pulled out a great story. If your Superman fix is craving for a story that starts right from the beginning, you won't do yourself wrong by renting the first Superman movie on DVD. It is arguably the best comic-book movie ever made. But order this book only if you're a die-hard Superman or Byrne fan.

Superman: The Ultimate Guide to the Man of Steel

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UPDATED THROUGH 2005!
Everything you wanted to know about Superman, but were afraid to ask!
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Superman
I guess it's okay--if you like the newer Superman.

Superman: The Ultimate Guide to the Man of Steel
Scott Beatty
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From the doomed planet Krypton to Smallville, Kansas, to the great (but often troubled) city of Metropolis, a powerful superhero has fought for truth, justice, and the American way for over 70 years. In this breathtaking tribute to the man of steel himself, all the nitty-gritty, fascinating details of Superman's life and career are investigated, analyzed, and celebrated. Discover just what happened back on Krypton to propel infant "Kal-El" to Earth as the one Kryptonian hope for rebirth of their civilization. Learn how a loving farm family named Kent adopted the baby, renamed him Clark, and instilled him with solid American values. And meet the many, many friends and enemies of our hero, including, fiercely independent but lovable Lois Lane, the nasty Joker, and Doomsday, the unstoppable creature that killed Superman.

Allowed unlimited access to the archives of DC Comics, author Scott Beatty delved deep, coming up with the kind of details fans will fall all over themselves to peruse, including each featured character's vital statistics and year of appearance on the Superman scene. The large book format, compelling, readable text, and many crystal-clear illustrations in The Ultimate Guide are in keeping with Dorling Kindersley's signature style. A true treasure for superhero buffs! (All ages) --Emilie Coulter

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Perfect for both die-hard fans and casual readers, this fully updated edition of DK's classic guide tells you everything you need to know about Superman's 60+ year fight for truth, justice, and the American way.

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UPDATED THROUGH 2005!.......2006-07-26

Superman: The Ultimate Guide to the Man of Steel has been out for a few years now, but with the latest Superman film, "Superman Returns" just hitting theaters, DK has revised their fantastic guide to the first and greatest superhero of all! This 144 page, oversized hardcover book contains just about everything you ever wanted to know about Superman. Written by comic industry pro Scott Beatty this is a fun and informative walk through Superman's long history as we meet friend and foe alike.

The book begins with a long look at the history of Superman's home world of Krypton and its long history which incorporates many of the modern concepts devised by both John Byrne and Dan Jurgens during their runs as the writer of Superman's adventures. This includes a large map of Krypton, one of several two page maps in the book. From there the book moves to Superman's early life in Smallville after being taken in as an infant by the Kents. Included here is a complete rundown of all of Superman's powers from his laser vision to his super hearing. There is another great two page map of Metropolis with important buildings such as the Daily Planet, Lexcorp Towers, and S.T.A.R. Labs noted for the reader.

Next up we have lengthy chapters that highlight Superman's major foes such as Lex Luthor, Doomsday, Brainiac, Metallo, Darkseid, Mongul, Imperiex, The Cyborg, and many more. These give a brief history of the villain along with their powers and some of their previous plots. The issue with their first appearance is also noted. Next we get the same for Superman's friends and allies like Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Supergirl, Steel, and the Eradicator.

The last chapter is actually my favorite and takes a look at Superman's career from the Golden Age right up through the present. This chapter shows how the character has evolved over his nearly 70 years of existence. Complementing this chapter is 16 page timeline spanning his first appearance in Action comics #1 in 1938, right up through the end of 2005. This year-by-year rundown notes important events and issues in Superman's career and is invaluable for both fans and comic book collectors.

As with all DK's Ultimate Guides, the Superman book is a visual treat with stunning art and an eye for detail. A welcome addition to the library of any Superman fan!

Reviewed by Tim Janson

Everything you wanted to know about Superman, but were afraid to ask!.......2005-09-24

I grew up as a fan of Superman, but I never really read the comics. Recently I have gottn back into following the exploits of the Man of Steel, but there was so much I missed. This book has helped explain a lot without me having to go back and buy all the back issues of the comics. The layout is wonderful, and the information is top notch. If you're a Superman fan, I think this would make a worthy addition to your collection.

Review From a Future Critic.......2005-06-15

In "Superman- the Animated Series" Brianiac is a computer from Krypton. I would've gone on assuming that was true in the real Superman comic if it wasn't for this book. It was definately wonderful and nesscessary for me to buy this book.

Superman.......2004-11-03

This book deals with the new Superman of post-1986, the hack reworking of the character by that hack John Byrne. I would have loved a complete guide to the man of steel that was truly complete. I don't like most of the art in this book, which has been done by someone lacking any real knowledge of anatomy (and who seems to love musclebound pinhead bodybuilders). But for all its faults (and the thinness of the book is another big one), for those of us who don't know a lot about the new Superman, it is informative. As with all DK books it is very heavy on illustration, short on text. I could have used a bit more detail.

I guess it's okay--if you like the newer Superman........2004-09-27

I should have read some of the earlier reviews on this Website. This book may serve fans of the newer Superman, but it does little for the fans of the older Superman.

Superman comics lost my readership in 1970, when everything turned bigger and shinier. Except for the first 7 pages of the chronology in the back, this book deals exclusively with the additions to the Superman legend which have taken place then. The illustrations and the text are supposed to impress the reader with how great Metropolis is, what a giant corporation LexCorp is, and how terrifying the villains are.

I would gladly trade in all this hyperbole for the writing style of the earlier writers.

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Another winner by Byrne!
I bought this book for Byrne's art, not Ordway's...
Great Start For The Post-Crisis Superman Titles!

Superman: The Man of Steel, Vol. 2
John Byrne , Terry Austin , and Marv Wolfman
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Superman.......2007-03-25

It got lost in the mail and I didnt get it for a week and 4 days

Another winner by Byrne!.......2007-01-10

I bought this book for Byrne's art, not Ordway's..........2004-06-16

I'd heard a lot about this new interpretation of Superman from John Byrne. As a Byrne fan, it seemed a logical choice to add to my little mini-collection of trade paperbacks, many of which feature his art. I'd read through Volume 1 of Superman: Man of Steel and found it to be a refreshing take on the old Superman character. Byrne's art in Volume 1, however, was not what I was used to from his previous work.

That appears to have changed in Volume 2, as Byrne cleans up Superman nicely. The stories are simple, reflective of Superman's early days. I love what Byrne does with Lex Luthor, making him an untouchable evil industrialist with an aura similar to that of Frank Miller's Kingpin. An interesting spin.

The thing that wasn't great about Volume 2, though, was that Byrne stops doing the art for a few issues here and there during the story of Darkseid and the New Gods. The idea of Byrne penciling a Darkseid story was very compelling, but Jerry Ordway does most of the art on this story. Ordway is no John Byrne, and the difference is huge. As Byrne was a major reason that I purchased this volume in the first place, I was disappointed and am now uncertain about whether or not to buy Volume 3 (when it comes out). If you're a fan of John Byrne's work, be warned.

Great Start For The Post-Crisis Superman Titles!.......2004-05-30

What you need to know before reading this book:
1) Superman stories published from 1938 to 1986 (commonly called "Pre-Crisis Superman") were wiped out of continuity and is no longer part of the Superman Canon.
2) An event called "Crisis on Infinite Earths" cleaned up DC Comics continuity and recreated the DC Universe in 1985/6. All comics from that point to the present are referred to as the "Post-Crisis" stories.
3) The "Post-Crisis" Superman began with 1986's "The Man of Steel" miniseries by John Byrne (collected as Volume One)
4) This volume (Vol. 2) collects the first three issues of the normal Superman comics immediately following "The Man of Steel" miniseries - therefore giving us a good representation of the "New" Superman and how it all began (again).

The majority of the stories collected in this volume are written and drawn by John Byrne, who was also responsible for the revamp in the first place. The rest of the stories are written by Marv Wolfman (who also provided the "Intro" to this volume) and beautifully drawn by Jerry Ordway. The stories read like a continuation of "The Man of Steel". While the previous volume gave us the new Krypton, the new Pa/Ma Kent, Brainiac, Luthor, etc., this volume gives us Cat Grant, the new Metallo, Prof. Emil Hamilton and further fleshes out the malicious character of Lex Luthor. In addition to that, we have three issues of Superman in Apokolips (actually part of the "Legends" crossover but it can very well stand alone by itself) with a superb rendition of Darkseid, Orion, Lightray and the rest of the classic Kirby creations by John Byrne.

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How tantalizing to hear Ralph Fiennes (The English Patient, Schindler's List) but not be able to see him! And hear him one does in his role as Jack Tanner, the antihero of Shaw's 1905 classic drama Man and Superman. Fiennes is a veritable mouthpiece--and a frequently sarcastic one at that--for the burning issues on Shaw's philosophical and social laundry list: the state of the English working class, the arms race, women's rights, unwed mothers, the evils of industry and capitalism, and English morality in general. The seriousness of the discussions is tempered by delightful Shavian wit ("There are two tragedies in life. One is to lose your heart's desire. The other is to gain it."), which prevents the dialogue from collapsing under its own weight, although it does teeter at times. The four-act play, directed by the esteemed Peter Hall for BBC Radio, begins in the English countryside and ends in the mountains of Spain after a curious detour to Hell, where, in act 3, the famous dream sequence unfolds and the main characters take on such roles as Don Juan and the Devil to further hash out the meaning of existence, the definition of life force, and the power of the female sex. This is a spirited production of Shaw's imperfect but intellectually challenging work. (Running time: 225 min; four cassettes)

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In this caustic satire of romantic conventions, Shaw provides a wonderfully original twist on the Don Juan myth. A finely tuned combination of intellectual seriousness and popular comedy, Man and Superman (1905) articulates a recurrent theme in Shaw's writing: the notion that man is the spiritual creator and woman, the biological life force that inevitably triumphs in the eternal battle of the sexes.

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Controversy?.......2006-09-06

Shaw has packed many high-level topics into this play, while at the same time keeping long portions of the dialogue fairly low-level. Two topics jump out most frequently: hell and enjoyment. His take on each respective topic is fresh, seemingly from an entirely new perspective.

In the third act, the characters' conversation stands out in a couple ways. The explanation of hell from Don Juan, the Statue, and The Devil's point of view is unique. From a Judeo-Christian standpoint, it reeks of blasphemy, twisting around the traditional views to show things as they really are: The devil finally gets to tell his side of the story; heaven is boring; anyone can go between the two afterlives whenever they please. What is interesting is that Shaw's hell can fit with the Judeo-Christian/Biblical facts, something that the blasphemy police certainly will not give any credence to or spend any time investigating. His idea that heaven and hell are created for those who are going there matches perfectly with Biblical theology. A person not living in the grace of Jesus would hate heaven just as much as a person living in his grace would hate hell. Biblical theologians would not agree (if one could get them to listen) that people can choose their own eternity, nor would they agree with the concept of non-believers enjoying themselves in hell, even if one could get them to voice their belief that they will be given over to all the desires of their flesh.

What is fascinating about Shaw's hell is just that idea - that if life is about your passions and enjoyment (namely, the flesh) then your afterlife will be personal to those same passions and enjoyment. At this point, the conservative Judeo-Christians would be sharpening their inquisition equipment in a fervent rage because much of the play speaks to that idea of personal enjoyment during life, specifically the English. Don Juan says that humans live to try to understand life more but later adds to that idea by saying that understanding only helps us to know that we are enjoying ourselves. Life then becomes the pursuit of enjoyment, and hell mimics that pursuit as a sort of eternal amusement park. In a statement that seems like a pre-response to his opponent's case, Don Juan then says that although he spent his whole life looking for pleasure, he never found it. If it could ever happen, it is that response which could appease the frantic theologians. The devil, being the father of lies has pulled the eternal wool over everyone's eyes, both the living and the dead, and has gotten them to abandon their real purpose.

Shaw's flirtation with both sides of the controversy is what allows this play such success. He angers both the proponents and opponents of Christian "myths" and then offers possible solutions to appease both sides.

Reviewed by Jonathan Stephens

Pure Bergsonism.......2001-02-12

George Bernard Shaw was called, with good reason, the "English Nietzsche". Though Nietzsche was an aristocrat and Shaw a socialist, both cherished the dream of the superman and looked forward to the day when he would be realised. Both, however, were characterised by their mordant wit and intellectual cynicism, in which "Man and Superman" abounds. Shaw manages to compress a number of disparate themes into a relatively taut dramatic format, even throwing in a scene in which Don Juan, the Devil and a gang of anarchist brigands make an appearance. The central event of the plot involves the wealthy Tanner, a member of the "Idle Rich Class" making himself subservient to the Life Force and seeking the perfect woman to marry, who would guarantee him a very special offspring, his ideal, the superman himself. Though Shaw was not known to have read the works of Bergson at that time, nor to have been conversant with his vitalist doctrine of the Life Force, his use of the Life Force motif and the philosophical underpinnings of the play attest to a pure Bergsonism. The most delightful part, however, is the "Revolutionist's Handbook" at the end, which contains Shaw's most scandalous anti-Establishment jibes. For instance, "Do not do unto others as you would them do unto you. They might not have the same taste."

Don Juan, in the 20th century.......2000-01-06

In this title, G.B. Shaw outdoes himself. Not only does he manage to turn up with a Don Juan play in our modern day and age, which is full of cynicism, and doesn't give in to 'medieval' codes of behaviour, but he even manages to turn around the table. Here, the hunter becomes the hunted, forced to flee from his pursued/pursuer. Shaw includes in this play an ingenious conversation between the original 15th century characters, which not only explains about Don Juan's philosophy, but shines a new light upon our own lives, here and today.

Don Juan, in the 20th century.......2000-01-06

a philosphical comedy.......1998-10-13

The writings of Bernard Shaw in this particulat play, invites to you use your mind to understand life and philosphy. It has such great insight into many aspects of human nature and at the same time is exteremely funny and really takes you into it's pages. The writing has impecable style and this is truly a classic play.

Smithsonian Collection Superman vs. Atom Man on Radio

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On of the best Superman stories of all time
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Superman's finest radio series
One of the Best Superman Stories of all time
Tremendous exciting radio for Superman fans of ALL ages!

Smithsonian Collection Superman vs. Atom Man on Radio
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Manufacturer: Radio Spirits
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ASIN: 1570190976
Release Date: 2002-04-02

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"Has the one and only survivor of the amazing civilization that once flourished on the planet Krypton finally met his Match? Superman-whose strength was beyond measure, whose impenetrable skin turned back the sharpest steel, whose unfailing devotion to truth and justice struck fear into those who preyed on their fellow men- has he become the victim,of that strange, mysterious power, atomic energy?"

The Smithsonian Institution and Radio Spirits proudly present the classic 1945 radio broadcasts that pitted Superman against his deadly foe, Atom Man, a radioactive Nazi agent within whose veins flowed deadly kryptonite. this action-packed collection stars Bud Collyer as the Man of Steel and Mason Adams as the Kryptonite-wielding Atom Man.

These original recordings have been digitally restored and remastered for superb sound quality and pure listening enjoyment. This collection includes a 60-page historical book filled with rare photos and behind the scenes commentary and features a foreword by Mason Adams. 38 thrilling episodes.

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On of the best Superman stories of all time.......2005-09-01

Every historian should listen to this serial. It gives a glipse into the mindset of the America before our time and how it related to the Second World War just after War's End. It is also a very exciting Superman story. I wish all of the Superman on Radio stories were made available. Anyone reading this who can help this happen?

Very Overated.......2002-10-19

I have purchased the CD version of this Radio Series and I have to say that the only worthwile feature of these episodes in the sound quality. Having said that the serial is [very weak].

I was so disgusted by it that I have thrown the lot in the dustbin where they belong. a total waste of money if ever.

There is no music or intro music to set the mood and pace of the serial and the sound effects are hopeless. As a real fan of both radio and film serials I have to say the Superman Vs. Atom Man is the most useless series I have come accross,... The only reason I have given this CD set 1 star is because I have no choice if I am to get my views on this site.

Superman's finest radio series.......2000-05-06

I have several collections or Superman on radio, and this is the cream of the crop. Superman gets to test his might against a true super-villain. The Atom Man has Kryptonite flowing through his veins, which gives him mighty atomic power. Bodies begin to pile up, including both Superman's allies and enemies. Superman is powerless simply standing next to him.

I have to admit that some of the Superman radio shows can be a little cheesy, and are best heard through a filter of nostalgia. This one is really exciting. I was actually in suspense as to how, or even if, Superman would survive.

One of the Best Superman Stories of all time.......2000-01-12

"Superman vs. Atom Man" is a powerful and exciting radio drama. It's full of suspense and adventure. In this classic story, Superman has to face off against the kryptonite powered Atom Man who has the power to destroy stadiums and level forests with his atomic kryptonite. The story is extremely suspenseful as it slowly builds up to its climax, a battle between Superman and the Atom Man with thousands of lives at stake. The end battle has to be one of the most dramatic sequences in radio thanks to the amazing acting and sound effects. This is a must have for any fan of old time radio shows or any Superman fan in general.

Tremendous exciting radio for Superman fans of ALL ages!.......1999-11-03

The serial is regarded as the greatest story line in all of juvenile kids radio. And it lives up to that lofty billing. Superman vs. Atom Man is truly exciting radio, well written and extremely well acted. Bud Collyer as Superman/Clark Kent and Mason Adams as Henry Miller/The Atom Man are superb. Just exciting radio that would be great for the entire family to listen to.

Superman: The Man of Tomorrow Archives, Vol. 2 (DC Archive Editions)

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Another fine addition to the DC Archives, but...
Wayne Boring and much more!
Superman at his peak

Superman: The Man of Tomorrow Archives, Vol. 2 (DC Archive Editions)
Bill Finger , Jerry Coleman , Otto Binder , Robert Bernstein , and Alvin Schwartz
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ASIN: 1401207677

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The exploration and expansion of the Silver Age of Superman continues with this pivotal volume where we meet Lori Lemaris, Metallo and Bizarro, witness the Silver Age return of Mr. Mxyzptlk and morethe characters and concepts continue to grow into one of super-hero comics richest and most colorful worlds.

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Another fine addition to the DC Archives, but..........2007-01-24

DC presents us with another fine collection of entertaining Superman stories from the late 1950s. This is "check your brain at the door" silliness, but the energy and fast pace of most of these tales carries you along. As with volume 1, the reproduction, print quality and color are excellent. But DC has done one thing wrong for which there is no excuse: the last story in the volume is Part 1 of a 2 part story...so you'll have to wait until Volume 3 (if there ever is one) to find out how it turns out. Surely DC could have afforded to throw in a few extra pages to finish the tale! That's why I couldn't give it 5 stars.

Wayne Boring and much more!.......2006-11-23

Full color Superman stories from Action Comics 248-254 and Superman 121-131, originally printed in 1959 more commonly called the Silver Age of Comics. Wayne Boring, my favorite Superman artist, which is not to diminish any other artist, is represented in eight of the stories. In the old days, before the corporate masters elected to shoot the industry in the foot, most stories were complete in one issue. And, what a treat they usually were. So, enjoy the stories and art, and don't forget to buy volume one. Also recommended for public libraries.

Superman at his peak.......2006-06-17

This archives covers the best years of Superman--that is, after his scratchy, hesitant start and before he became so codified and mythologized as modern comics protray him--the good old days when he was having fun adventures, saving the world, discovering a new kind of Kryptonite every few months, and fooling Lois Lane into thinking he wasn't also Clark Kent! Buy it now!

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Superman: The Man of Steel, Vol. 5
John Byrne , and Marv Wolfman
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Superman: The Man of Tomorrow Archives, Vol. 1 (DC Archive Editions)

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Superman Archives Stories in Showcase Presents
Silver Age Superman goodness
One of DC's best Archives ever!!!!!!!

Superman: The Man of Tomorrow Archives, Vol. 1 (DC Archive Editions)
Jerry Siegel
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The first Silver Age Superman Archive, reprinting ACTIONCOMICS #241-247 and SUPERMAN #122-126 (1958-1959)! This volume, with anintroduction by Mark Waid, features the debuts of the Fortress of Solitude,Brainiac, Kandor, the Super-Pets, and much more!

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Superman Archives Stories in Showcase Presents.......2006-02-22

Potential buyers might like to know that all 20 stories in Superman: Man of Tomorrow Archives: Volume 1, as listed by a previous reviewer, appear in Showcase Presents Superman: Volume 1. The stories in Showcase are in black and white, not colour, and the volume includes many more Superman tales from the Superman and Action comics. People who have already acquired Showcase Presents Superman: Volume 1 might like to consider whether or not they wish to buy the same stories (in colour) in the Superman: Man of Tomorrow Archives: Volume 1.

Silver Age Superman goodness.......2004-11-11

Much like "Batman: The Dynamic Duo Archives", "Superman: The Man of Tomorrow Archives" represents a jump ahead from the Golden Age material found the "Superman Archives", "Superman: The Action Comics Archives", and "Superman in the World's Finest Archives". And as with the "Dynamic Duo", there isn't any "official" reason for DC to have chosen to have done this, beyond a desire to get Silver Age material out there. Plus, let's face it, Superman and Batman have been, and ever shall be, DC Comics Big Guns. From the get go, both characters appeared in many differnt series, and multiple "Archives" sub-series is warranted (although why this leap is made NOW is anyone's guess).

With the Silver Age of comics begun in 1956, and a whole variety of characters from the Golden Age being rewritten from scratch, it made sense to revisit the company's flagship character. However, what DC with Superman was not a dramatic rewrite, a la, the Flash. Starting in 1958, "Action Comics" and "Superman" saw the science fiction elements of the Superman mythos developed. It also saw a renewed focus on the "Superman Family", as Jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane, and eventually, Supergirl, got their own solo series. The New Deal Crusader Superman started out as was left behind, and the Galaxy Spanning Boyscout took his place. Everything popular culture remembers Superman for (the city of Kandor and the other survivors of Krypton, the Fortress of Solitude, etc.) appeared at this time, as did a more diverse and challenging rogues gallery.

We owe this creative shift to editor Mort Weisinger and his stable, most notably artists Wayne Boring (the definitive Superman artist for most the 1950s, and definitely one of my favorite Superman artists), Al Plastino, Kurt Schaffenberger, and Curt Swan, as well a writer Otto Binder, among others.

As this is material from the Silver Age, a reader of modern comics has to take these stories as they find them (thank you, Dr. Wertham). The focus on character development that is pretty much taken for granted in today's comics is absent. The stories are more plot-driven. This can be a mixed blessing. When the stories are good, well-thought out and imaginative, then the story is a treat, and you smile with joy. A good exmaple is the first story of the collection "The Super-key to Fort Superman", in which we see the Fortress of Solitude for the first time. Despite its reputed impregnability, someone has snuck into the fortress, leaving notes for Superman that threaten impending doom.

It was at this time the Superman villains got a much- needed boost. While Superman always tangled with Lex Luthor, most of his enemies weren't any physical match. This changed with the introduction of Brainiac (in "The Super-Duel in Space"), the evil android who travels the galaxy, shrinking cities for the purpose of building his own empire. The most important of these cities is Kandor, a Kryptonian city taken just before the planet exploded.

The stories weren't exclusively sci-fi. In "The Steeplejack of Steel" Clark Kent goes undercover on a construction site to catch a fraudulent builder. The crooks various attempts to knock-off this undercover snitch are amusing, and the story is a nice reminder that Superman is, by profession, a reporter, and does as much good in that job as when he's wearing a cape.

The relationship with Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen are also well explored. In "Mrs. Superman", due to a series of plot (amusing) contrivances, Clark and Lois are trapped together on an island. Believing their situation to be hopeless, Clark comes clean, and proposes marriage. Naturally, things change so they can escape, and the real conflict is how Clark fools Lois into thinking he's not Superman. In the "Girl of Steel", Jimmy uses a magic artifact to grant Superman three wishes, one of which is a proto-type Supergirl. While this character vanishes at the end of the story, she did pave the way for Kara Zor-el, Superman's cousin.

As I said, not every story is great. The most glaring example is "The Return of Superman's Lost Parents" in which Clark's Earth-parents, the Kents (long dead) come forward in time to visit him. Of course, that's not what's going on, but the big problem I had was swallowing the idea that Clark would accept this couple without suspicion.

Aside from occasional clunker, the whole collection is a treat. Of course, in 1985, DC did an elaborate restructuring of continuity, so none of these stories are canon. This was a bit of a mixed-blesing. Change can be good. Lois Lane's perpetual schemes to marry Superman don't seem a particularly enlightened view of women. On the other hand, change can be bad. Brainiac was much more interesting before 1985 than he is now..

There is an element of innocence in this book that's really quite enjoyable. So while the Silver Age will always be hit and miss for me, the hits are far greater than the misses, and reading extremely fun. I look forward to volume 2. I do wonder if Wonder Woman (the third character of DC's "Holy Trinity") will be getting the Silver Age jump. I also wonder if "DC Comics Presents", the more recent team-up book staring Superman, is considered "Archive" worthy.

One of DC's best Archives ever!!!!!!!.......2004-10-31

I just received my copy a few days ago. What a swell Superman collection from the 1950's. 20 fantastic adventures with the "Man of Tomorrow!" The stories from Superman and Action Comics are presented in original release order starting from June 1958. The first story is thought to be the starting of the Silver Age of comics for Superman, and is the adventure presenting Superman's first visit to the Fortress of Solitude. If I personally had chosen where to start in presenting the best Superman stories of all time, it would have been with the exact same issue!

"The Adventures of Superman" TV show had recently ended. For many years in the 50's the Superman comics emulated the TV show, and unfortunately did not use the full canvas available in the comic medium. This set represents the first steps in exploring all of the fun and crazy ideas that could only be presented in the comic format. The giant fortress and key alone in the first issue would destroy any TV budget. In this collection we get adventures from under the sea to outer space! The Kryptonian city in a bottle (Kandor) is introduced as well as arch villain Braniac! These stories are fun and appropriate for any age. Many of the stories are 8 pages long and can keep my 4 year old interested.

If you are curious about the best Superman stories ever created, then this is the perfect place to start. The artwork is presented beautifully and is drawn by some of the best Superman artists of all time including some early work from the greatest and most prolific Superman artist of all, Curt Swan!!!

I've been waiting for this set since the DC Archives began over 15 years ago, and here it is! If you get half of the enjoyment out of it that I have, it will be more than worth the purchase price! :-)

Here are the contents of the "Man of Tomorrow" Archive!

Action 241 (June 1958)
"The Super-Key To Fort Superman"
Writer: Jerry Coleman
Artist: Wayne Boring
[First appearance of Arctic Fortress of Solitude; generally considered to mark the beginning of Superman's "Silver Age"]
- reprinted in the Greatest Superman Stories Ever Told, and Superman Annual 1, among other places

Superman 122 (July 1958)
"The Secret of the Space Souvenirs"
Writer: Otto Binder?
Artist: Al Plastino
- reprinted in Best of DC digest 12

"Superman In the White House"
Writer: ?
Artist: Al Plastino
[Semi-imaginary story - Jimmy Olsen dreams of Superman becoming President]
- reprinted in Superman Annual 7

"The Super-Sergeant"
Writer: ?
Penciller: Wayne Boring
Inker: Stan Kaye

Action 242 (July 1958)
"The Super-Duel In Space"
Writer: Otto Binder
Artist: Al Plastino
[First appearance of Brainiac; first appearance of Kandor]
- reprinted in Superman Annual 2, and Superman 217 giant

Superman 123 (August 1958)
"The Girl of Steel"
Writer: Otto Binder
Penciller: Dick Sprang
Inker: Stan Kaye
[Prototype "Super-Girl" appears in this story]
-Reprinted in Supergirl Archives volume 1, Greatest Superman Stories Ever Told, among other places

Action 243 (August 1958)
"The Lady and the Lion"
Writer: Otto Binder
Penciller: Wayne Boring
Inker: Stan Kaye
[Superman vs. Circe - Kandor cameo appearance]
- reprinted in Superman Annual 3

Superman 124 (September 1958)
"The Super-Sword"
Writer: Jerry Coleman?
Artist: Al Plastino
- reprinted in Superman Annual 7

"Mrs. Superman"
Writer: Otto Binder
Artist: Kurt Schaffenberger
[Clark & Lois are trapped on a desert isle. Believing his powers permanently gone, Clark reveals his identity and proposes marriage (!!)]
- reprinted in 80-page giant 14 from 1965

"The Steeplejack of Steel"
Writer: Otto Binder
Penciller: Wayne Boring
Inker: Stan Kaye

Action 244 (September 1958)
"The Super-Merman of the Sea"
Writer: Otto Binder
Penciller: Curt Swan
Inker: George Klein
[Introduction of undersea Fortress of Solitude]
- reprinted in Superman 187 giant

Action 245 (October 1958)
"The Shrinking Superman"
Writer: ?
Penciller: Wayne Boring
Inker: Stan Kaye
[First Kandorian villain (Zak-kul), first use of an "enlarging" ray by a Kandorian]

Superman 125 (November 1958)
"Lois Lane's Super-Dream"
Writer: Jerry Coleman
Artist: Kurt Schaffenberger
[semi-imaginary story in which Lois dreams she acquires super-powers]
- reprinted in Lois Lane Annual 1

"Clark Kent's College Days"
Writer: Jerry Coleman
Artist: Al Plastino
[Flashback relates when "Superboy" became "Superman" during Clark's college years]
- reprinted in Greatest Superman Stories Ever Told, Superman 183 giant

"Superman's Mystery Power"
Writer: Jerry Coleman?
Penciller: Wayne Boring
Inker: Stan Kaye
- reprinted in Superman Annual 7

Action 246 (November 1958)
"Krypton On Earth"
Writer: ?
Penciller: Wayne Boring
Inker: Stan Kaye

Action 247 (December 1958)
"Superman's Lost Parents"
Writer: Otto Binder
Artist: Al Plastino
- reprinted in Superman 193 giant

Superman 126 (January 1959)
"Superman's Hunt For Clark Kent"
Writer: ?
Penciller: Wayne Boring
Inker: Stan Kaye

"The Spell of the Shandu Clock"
Writer: Jerry Coleman
Penciller: Wayne Boring
Inker: Stan Kaye
- reprinted in Best of DC digest 38

"The Two Faces of Superman"
Writer: Jerry Coleman
Artist: Kurt Schaffenberger
[Superman masquerades as Alfred E. Neuman (!?)]
- reprinted in Superman Annual 3

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