Superman's Secret Origins

Antonello Blueberry · 11-28-2008, 06:44 PM

Was a new retelling of Superman's origins necessary?
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Morg · 11-28-2008, 06:49 PM

a word or warning, hot linking is not allowed

WolfCypher · 11-28-2008, 06:55 PM

So this is the revamp we were due like back in 2004...freaking 4-5 years late, at that, and right in time for FC's conclusion.

Double Down · 11-28-2008, 07:02 PM

Anything that washes away Birthright is OK in my book. To have it done by Johns and Frank is awesome, though.

The Sage · 11-30-2008, 08:11 PM

Looking forward to this.

Captain Kirk · 11-30-2008, 09:08 PM

Finally a worthy origin for Superman! This is going to kick all kinds of ass!

spiderfan970 · 12-01-2008, 12:17 PM

This will be something special definitely. Although I was thinking, I'd like to see Morrison write Superman's origin. He's already written the Omega, how about the Alpha? But I'm just as happy with this team.

Mostpowerful · 12-01-2008, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Doubledown44

Anything that washes away Birthright is OK in my book. To have it done by Johns and Frank is awesome, though.

It sounds promising. And I love that they are keeping the crystal Fortress of Solitude, and Jor-El and Lara also remind me a lot of their movie versions.

I think Frank is a great artist, I really like his art, but I have a problem with the way he draws faces, though. Superman's face, in particular, seems creepy sometimes.

And they all look so much alike, like siblings most of the time. Plus, as much as I love Chris Reeve, I wish Superman looked more like you know, comics Superman and less than Reeve. Oh, well. I hope the writing rocks.

And PLEASE, please, make this so good that they don't have to do another origin story in a long time.

Sawyer · 12-01-2008, 06:48 PM

I'm def. gonna be getting this. Johns is the best Superman writer we've gotten in years.

Captain Kirk · 12-01-2008, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mostpowerful

I think Frank is a great artist, I really like his art, but I have a problem with the way he draws faces, though. Superman's face, in particular, seems creepy sometimes.

And they all look so much alike, like siblings most of the time. Plus, as much as I love Chris Reeve, I wish Superman looked more like you know, comics Superman and less than Reeve. Oh, well.

I couldn't disagree more. Frank's art on Superman is the best in the characters history. And no flesh and blood person exemplified Superman more than Christopher Reeve. I love that Frank draws him as Reeve, because when I think of Superman I see Chris Reeve. But to each his own I guess!

Double Down · 12-01-2008, 08:53 PM

I love the adult Superman he draws, a lot. But his versions of a younger Clark Kent are kind of creepy.

The Sage · 12-03-2008, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spiderfan970

This will be something special definitely. Although I was thinking, I'd like to see Morrison write Superman's origin. He's already written the Omega, how about the Alpha? But I'm just as happy with this team.

Same here. I'd prefer Morrison writing this, but Johns has been doing a good job and I'm looking forward to it.

C. W. Saturn · 12-03-2008, 11:34 AM

sounds good.

Reebee52 · 12-04-2008, 12:49 AM

What was wrong with Birthright?!

Captain Kirk · 12-04-2008, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reebee52

What was wrong with Birthright?!

Where do I begin... soul vision, Kal as a vegetarian, it's just not the origin that Superman needs. Johns is here to fix that little problem!

CLARKY · 12-05-2008, 01:51 AM

I think there were bigger problem with Birthright than Clark being a vegetarian.

And I don't think making Clark a vegetarian IS a problem anyway.
The story was fine and exciting but I think all the concepts it was playing with ... mmm, no. I think the so-called "definitive" origin for Superman is J.Byrne's. I think it only needs to be updated. That's all.

theMan-Bat · 12-05-2008, 08:00 PM

I'm glad Johns is finally making an attempt to sort out what this post-Infinity Crisis Superman's origin is suppose to be. It looks like it's just a rehash of the Mort Weisinger Silver Age version mixed with Richard Donner's Superman: The Movie.

Captain Kirk · 12-07-2008, 07:26 AM

I'm curious if Clark and Lex's friendship in Smallville will remain intact in this new origin. That was one of the things that I did like in Birthright; was that they restored Clark and Lex's friendship. Anyway, I can't wait for this to come out!

ironman29758 · 12-08-2008, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Kirk

I'm curious if Clark and Lex's friendship in Smallville will remain intact in this new origin. That was one of the things that I did like in Birthright; was that they restored Clark and Lex's friendship. Anyway, I can't wait for this to come out!

they should he lived in smallville in 52 and the Countdount to Final Crisis Lex Origin

TwilightPro101 · 12-14-2008, 12:51 AM

Looking forward to seeing how this one plays out.

ironman29758 · 12-14-2008, 06:44 PM

they've been showing previews of what happened before he became superman since infinite crisis so Superman secret origin is finally conecting it together so I'm

Zombie Superman · 12-17-2008, 04:58 PM

To answer the stupid question in the initial post: ABSOLUTELY.

We long-time fans have wanted a clean origin for years. I rejoiced when I heard Johns would be on Superman, and the work he's done has been classic, the best I've ever seen the comic.

Secret Origins will be a classic retelling of Superman's origin that will finally blend elements from various media (the good ones, mind you) into a new, timeless origin for the greatest comic book hero of all.

I can't wait.

Z\S/

Double Down · 12-17-2008, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zombie Superman

To answer the stupid question in the initial post: ABSOLUTELY.

We long-time fans have wanted a clean origin for years. I rejoiced when I heard Johns would be on Superman, and the work he's done has been classic, the best I've ever seen the comic.

Secret Origins will be a classic retelling of Superman's origin that will finally blend elements from various media (the good ones, mind you) into a new, timeless origin for the greatest comic book hero of all.

I can't wait.

Z\S/

If it was such a "stupid question," then why bother answering it?

Zombie Superman · 12-17-2008, 06:29 PM

^^^Clever. Really. You "got me" there.

Z\S/

Captain Kirk · 12-17-2008, 10:51 PM

Quote:

To answer the stupid question in the initial post: ABSOLUTELY.

We long-time fans have wanted a clean origin for years. I rejoiced when I heard Johns would be on Superman, and the work he's done has been classic, the best I've ever seen the comic.

Secret Origins will be a classic retelling of Superman's origin that will finally blend elements from various media (the good ones, mind you) into a new, timeless origin for the greatest comic book hero of all.

I can't wait.

We are on the same page, Zombie Supes! I'm ready for the definite origin as only Johns can tell it!

11-28-2008, 06:44 PM	#1
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Double Down A New Kind of Thrill Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The Falls Posts: 6,801	Re: Superman's Secret Origins Anything that washes away Birthright is OK in my book. To have it done by Johns and Frank is awesome, though. __________________ IJM

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The Sage Beyond death's stroke... SHH! Global Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the Sage's lair Posts: 40,528	Re: Superman's Secret Origins Looking forward to this. __________________ "Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in that grey twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat." - Theodore Roosevelt

11-30-2008, 09:08 PM	#6
Captain Kirk The Captain Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Enterprise NCC-1701 Posts: 948	Re: Superman's Secret Origins Finally a worthy origin for Superman! This is going to kick all kinds of ass! __________________ *James T. Kirk... accept no substitutites!!!!!!* A Faithful supporter of Brandon Routh's return as the Man of Steel

12-01-2008, 12:17 PM	#7
spiderfan970 Side-Kick Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 929	Re: Superman's Secret Origins This will be something special definitely. Although I was thinking, I'd like to see Morrison write Superman's origin. He's already written the Omega, how about the Alpha? But I'm just as happy with this team.

12-01-2008, 06:48 PM	#9
Sawyer The God of Tits and Wine Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: King's Landing Posts: 48,196	Re: Superman's Secret Origins I'm def. gonna be getting this. Johns is the best Superman writer we've gotten in years. __________________ "Listen, Jenna, I didn't mean to steal your thunder--" My whole life is thunder!

12-01-2008, 08:53 PM	#11
Double Down A New Kind of Thrill Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The Falls Posts: 6,801	Re: Superman's Secret Origins I love the adult Superman he draws, a lot. But his versions of a younger Clark Kent are kind of creepy. __________________ IJM

12-03-2008, 11:34 AM	#13
C. W. Saturn Banned User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 240	Re: Superman's Secret Origins sounds good.

12-04-2008, 12:49 AM	#14
Reebee52 Side-Kick Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 34	Re: Superman's Secret Origins What was wrong with Birthright?!

12-05-2008, 01:51 AM	#16
CLARKY Side-Kick Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: france Posts: 2,611	Re: Superman's Secret Origins I think there were bigger problem with Birthright than Clark being a vegetarian. And I don't think making Clark a vegetarian IS a problem anyway. The story was fine and exciting but I think all the concepts it was playing with ... mmm, no. I think the so-called "definitive" origin for Superman is J.Byrne's. I think it only needs to be updated. That's all. Last edited by CLARKY; 12-05-2008 at 01:55 AM.

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theMan-Bat Nocturnal Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gotham Posts: 3,239	Re: Superman's Secret Origins I'm glad Johns is finally making an attempt to sort out what this post-Infinity Crisis Superman's origin is suppose to be. It looks like it's just a rehash of the Mort Weisinger Silver Age version mixed with Richard Donner's Superman: The Movie. __________________ Half-man, half-bat. KICK-ASS 2 In theaters June 28th. Breaking Bad Final 8 episodes on AMC starting July 14th. SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR In theaters October 4th.

12-07-2008, 07:26 AM	#18
Captain Kirk The Captain Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Enterprise NCC-1701 Posts: 948	Re: Superman's Secret Origins I'm curious if Clark and Lex's friendship in Smallville will remain intact in this new origin. That was one of the things that I did like in Birthright; was that they restored Clark and Lex's friendship. Anyway, I can't wait for this to come out! __________________ *James T. Kirk... accept no substitutites!!!!!!* A Faithful supporter of Brandon Routh's return as the Man of Steel

12-14-2008, 12:51 AM	#20
TwilightPro101 ........ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 7,042	Re: Superman's Secret Origins Looking forward to seeing how this one plays out.

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ironman29758 Side-Kick Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,797	Re: Superman's Secret Origins they've been showing previews of what happened before he became superman since infinite crisis so Superman secret origin is finally conecting it together so I'm

12-17-2008, 04:58 PM	#22
Zombie Superman Shatterer of Worlds Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 49	Re: Superman's Secret Origins To answer the stupid question in the initial post: ABSOLUTELY. We long-time fans have wanted a clean origin for years. I rejoiced when I heard Johns would be on Superman, and the work he's done has been classic, the best I've ever seen the comic. Secret Origins will be a classic retelling of Superman's origin that will finally blend elements from various media (the good ones, mind you) into a new, timeless origin for the greatest comic book hero of all. I can't wait. Z\S/

12-17-2008, 06:29 PM	#24
Zombie Superman Shatterer of Worlds Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 49	Re: Superman's Secret Origins ^^^Clever. Really. You "got me" there. Z\S/

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