First off, I'll admit I wasn't going to read this. Now that I have I am currently working
on a time machine to go back and kick my own ass. Grant Morrison starts this issue by zipping through Superman's origin in eight words*. Why? Because everyone should know by now how the first and greatest superhero came to be.
This story is Silver Age as fuuuuuck. Lex Luthor is a mad scientist super genius as he should be. Obsessed now more than ever with the man of steel's destruction. Lois is a smart-ass. Good. This story has a Luthor revenge scheme, heroic and flawless rescues by Supes (some of the rescued unaware they were in danger at all), a dash of science fiction for good measure, and an unbelievable ending.
Morrison's Clark Kent dialogue is perfect. I can almost hear Christopher Reeve's voice. Quitely's work was an acquired taste for me, but now I can't believe how much I love it. It's gorgeous. He draws the man of tomorrow as regal and awe-inspiring. Turning each page is like opening a Christmas present. I have devoured the second and third issues.
Some dudes might not want to pick this comic up because it's out of continuity. To those dudes I say, Please read this and get pissed at yourself for not changing your mind sooner. If you've ever been a Superman fan, you'll love this. If you've never been… wise up, sucka.
*Doomed planet. Desperate scientists. Last hope. Kindly couple.
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