Superman: Red Son (New Edition)

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Superman: Red Son (New Edition)
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Mark Millar
Illustrated by Dave Johnson
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:168
Dimensions(mm): Height 257,Width 168
ISBN/Barcode 9781401247119
ClassificationsDewey:741.5
Audience
General
Teenage / Young Adult

Publishing Details

Publisher DC Comics
Imprint DC Comics
Publication Date 8 April 2014
Publication Country United States

Description

The critically acclaimed Superman- Red Son now collected in a brand new edition! In this vivid tale of Cold War paranoia, the ship carrying the infant who would grow up to become Superman lands in the midst of the 1950s Soviet Union, where he is raised on a collective. As he becomes a symbol to the Soviet people, the world changes drastically from what we know -- bringing Superman into conflict with Batman, Lex Luthor and others. This volume collect Superman- Red Son #1-3.

Author Biography

Mark Millar has written some of the most successful English-language comics in recent years. His recent projects are Marvel's CIVIL WAR, ULTIMATES 2, ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR and WOLVERINE. CIVIL WAR was featured on everything from CNN to MTV for the public unmasking of Spider-Man. His comic WANTED was a hit movie in 2008 starring Angelina Jolie.

Reviews

"With its moral complexity and a graphic hybrid of Soviet Expressionism and Fifties comic book styling, Red Son is a charming and potent work." -The Guardian "It is an interesting analysis of the Superman mythos, as well as Superman himself." -Examiner "A strong character study." -PopMatters Named one of "The 30 Comic Books You Should Have Read" by Empire Magazine. Named one of "The 20 Best Graphic Novels of the Decade" by Paste Magazine One of "12 Superman Stories Everyone Absolutely Needs To Read" by Buzzfeed