- Paperback: 126 pages
- Publisher: DC Comics (7 Oct 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 140121987X
- ISBN-13: 978-1401219871
- Product Dimensions: 16.8 x 0.6 x 25.7 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,422,904 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A Different Idea of Kryptonian Survivor
29 Jan 2010
Format:Paperback
I probably picked up Superman: The Third Kryptonian at the wrong time. At the moment, Geoff Johns, James Robinson, and Sterling Gates are busy reinventing Superman and his relationship to the world, as well as playing with the problem of Kandor, what was once a bottled city stolen by Brainiac. If I'd read the graphic novel during its initial run, I'd probably have liked it more.
The plot is pretty simple. A bad, powerful alien with a revenge jones against Kryptonians comes to Earth to get rid of said Kryptonians. Of course, he immediately targets Superman and Supergirl, but he learns there's a mysterious third Kryptonian. And the reader does too. If I hadn't already had Kandorans whizzing around in the current pages of Superman and Action Comics, I'd probably have been more curious. Now it seems like we have lots of superfolk.
Kurt Busiek does a lot with the story, though, and it goes through a lot of convolutions before we reach the finish line. I like the character of Karsta Wor-Ul. Busiek pens her as an ex-soldier and ex-mercenary, and she measures up in that regard. I also liked the idea that she'd retired to the country and chosen to lead a life of peace after all her adventures.
The story spun out through the second leg of the three-issue story contained within the graphic novel is great space-faring stuff. The idea of a behind the lines strike using never-before-used superpowers was fascinating. A do-or-die mission that felt like covert ops.
I also enjoyed the presence of young Christopher Kent in this story. His presence has split Superman fandom to a degree, but Busiek does a really nice job with him. I especially liked the pages where Christopher and Tim Drake talked and played. Really good touch.
Rick Leonardi's pencils on this section of the graphic novel are fantastic. Superman's actions were big and bold and properly heroic. I enjoyed the angle changes throughout the panels very much, and flipped back through the story after finishing it just for a second dose of the visual impact.
Two standalone stories round out the graphic novel. Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza join up for "The Best Day," with pencils by Renato Guedes. This super-family picnic was okay at best, but had some nice character interaction. Dwayne McDuffie wrote "Intermezzo," which is a nice hat tip to Jonathan and Martha Kent and the worries they go through on a regular basis regarding their son. Superman and Pa Kent's adventures in outer space were terrific and a lot of fun.
Overall this graphic novel is a mixed bag. Superman fans will probably want to pick this one up.
The plot is pretty simple. A bad, powerful alien with a revenge jones against Kryptonians comes to Earth to get rid of said Kryptonians. Of course, he immediately targets Superman and Supergirl, but he learns there's a mysterious third Kryptonian. And the reader does too. If I hadn't already had Kandorans whizzing around in the current pages of Superman and Action Comics, I'd probably have been more curious. Now it seems like we have lots of superfolk.
Kurt Busiek does a lot with the story, though, and it goes through a lot of convolutions before we reach the finish line. I like the character of Karsta Wor-Ul. Busiek pens her as an ex-soldier and ex-mercenary, and she measures up in that regard. I also liked the idea that she'd retired to the country and chosen to lead a life of peace after all her adventures.
The story spun out through the second leg of the three-issue story contained within the graphic novel is great space-faring stuff. The idea of a behind the lines strike using never-before-used superpowers was fascinating. A do-or-die mission that felt like covert ops.
I also enjoyed the presence of young Christopher Kent in this story. His presence has split Superman fandom to a degree, but Busiek does a really nice job with him. I especially liked the pages where Christopher and Tim Drake talked and played. Really good touch.
Rick Leonardi's pencils on this section of the graphic novel are fantastic. Superman's actions were big and bold and properly heroic. I enjoyed the angle changes throughout the panels very much, and flipped back through the story after finishing it just for a second dose of the visual impact.
Two standalone stories round out the graphic novel. Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza join up for "The Best Day," with pencils by Renato Guedes. This super-family picnic was okay at best, but had some nice character interaction. Dwayne McDuffie wrote "Intermezzo," which is a nice hat tip to Jonathan and Martha Kent and the worries they go through on a regular basis regarding their son. Superman and Pa Kent's adventures in outer space were terrific and a lot of fun.
Overall this graphic novel is a mixed bag. Superman fans will probably want to pick this one up.
Anthology format mitigates total disaster
27 July 2011
Format:Paperback
Luckily there are three semi-related stories in this collection. The Third Kryptonian story sucked big time, nothing significant here emotionally. You'd think the discovery of another live Kryptonian would be something of momentous importance to the Man of Steel, but apparently it's just another day at the bank. Not to mention that the cast of characters defeats the whole emotional impact of there being three survivors of Krypton, because apparently Powergirl doesn't count (she's from Krypton in a different dimension) and neither do Krypto (because he's a dog) and Christopher Kent (because he's a kid and he was trapped in the Phantom Zone). This story was just an intergalactic, what if there were superbeings who did whatever they wanted and created a huge empire and everyone hated them and were glad they were dead, drawn out nonsensical story with too many loose-ends and I don't cares.
The redeeming element of this collection is the last supplemental story centering around the Kents. Apparently Clark is missing (in the phantom zone by the looks of the last panel) and an army of Kryptonians has invaded Earth. It looks like the human race is facing extinction and even the usually optimistic Martha Kent has abandoned hope. The story focuses on a flashback as Jonathan relates a father-son experience that they kept secret from Martha because of the danger involved. It's an intimate story that, while short, is far more epic and emotional than the three-part Third Kryptonian story. This short story alone nets the three stars.
The redeeming element of this collection is the last supplemental story centering around the Kents. Apparently Clark is missing (in the phantom zone by the looks of the last panel) and an army of Kryptonians has invaded Earth. It looks like the human race is facing extinction and even the usually optimistic Martha Kent has abandoned hope. The story focuses on a flashback as Jonathan relates a father-son experience that they kept secret from Martha because of the danger involved. It's an intimate story that, while short, is far more epic and emotional than the three-part Third Kryptonian story. This short story alone nets the three stars.
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Not a perfect Superman Story
10 Nov 2008
Format:Paperback
With all the epic storylines leading up to and intertwining with the Final Crisis storyline, DC appears to be cleaning up some loose ends and here in the Superman stories this is one of those loose ends. It's not a great story... Kal meets a rogue Kryptonian with a sad and lonely story, who gives Kal even more insight into his Kryptonian heritage. Unfortunately this story is just three issues and done, which means DC had to tag on a couple loose filler issues on the end. Although we get to see Kal's "son" Christopher in action, there's really not much meaningful other than to a true hardcore Superman fan.
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