Comics Best Superman Graphic Novel

[Sincnarf]

I'm a Batman fan and very familiar with at least the top 5 Batman graphic novels of all time: Year One, DKR, TLH, DV etc.

Does anyone have a list of top 5 Superman graphic novels? I'm familiar with "Birthright" but didn't quite like it because of the Africa setting and all that; Batman's Hush wasn't good for me as well.

Any input will be appreciated.

 

[gildea]

the african setting in birthright was only for a couple of issues it moved to familiar territory pretty quickly (if you haven't read all of it I recommend it).

but for me in no order

Superman : Secret Identity (just got this today and just read it and its one of the best things i've ever read).
Superman Red Son
Any graphic novel that collects both "For the man who has everything" and "whatever happened to the man of tomorrow" by alan moore
A Superman for all seasons
All star superman (once it's collected)

 

[Sincnarf]

the african setting in birthright was only for a couple of issues it moved to familiar territory pretty quickly (if you haven't read all of it I recommend it).

but for me in no order

Superman : Secret Identity (just got this today and just read it and its one of the best things i've ever read).
Superman Red Son
Any graphic novel that collects both "For the man who has everything" and "whatever happened to the man of tomorrow" by alan moore
A Superman for all seasons
All star superman (once it's collected)

Thanks for the input! I'm sure to get at least "Superman for All Seasons" and finish off "Birthright". Thanks again.

 

[Dr. Fate]

Shouldn't Kingdom Come be in there as one of the great Superman graphic novels?

 

[gildea]

yeah i toyed with putting it on my list.

cos he just asked for 5 it got nixed in favour of all star

 

[newmexneon]

Kingdom Come
Superman: Sacrifice
Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow
Death of Superman
Red Son

 

[JTStarkiller]

I just picked up For Tomorrow Vol. 1 because the art is from Jim Lee. I'm now thinking I maybe shouldn't have, since most reviews aren't particularly good.

I'm not an avid comic reader, especially with Superman, but it's Jim Lee. His work is just so fantastic.

 

[who_is_superman]

The superman/batman series is also great and they are collected in hardcover volumes

 

[Agentdemon]

I'm a Batman fan and very familiar with at least the top 5 Batman graphic novels of all time: Year One, DKR, TLH, DV etc.

Does anyone have a list of top 5 Superman graphic novels? I'm familiar with "Birthright" but didn't quite like it because of the Africa setting and all that; Batman's Hush wasn't good for me as well.

Any input will be appreciated.

What was your problem with the the part he was in africa?

 

[Spike_x1]

It does kinda drag in that part.

 

[Nivek]

I liked it, it showed Clark that one man can make a difference.

 

[The Eradicator]

Kingdom Come
Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow
Return of Superman
Superman: For All Seasons

 

[Joker]

what exactly is Superman For All Seasons about? I know it takes place early on in his career as Superman, and it's by Loeb and Sale...I have it in my pull box at my comic store cause I've heard good things and they just got a bunch of Superman TPBs in for Superman Returns so I decided to pick it up next time I get comics, but I still have no idea what it's about...

 

[Ben Urich]

what exactly is Superman For All Seasons about? I know it takes place early on in his career as Superman, and it's by Loeb and Sale...I have it in my pull box at my comic store cause I've heard good things and they just got a bunch of Superman TPBs in for Superman Returns so I decided to pick it up next time I get comics, but I still have no idea what it's about...

He moves from Smallville to Metropolis and has some nasty encounters with Luthor.
It's ****ing awesome.

 

[DavidTyler]

You know, there are some others that haven't really made anyone's list yet. I actually like Superman vs. Alien.

And, if you're counting All Star, then I'd have to include Man Of Steel.

Secret Identity is pretty good.

 

[Motown Marvel]

cant believe that no ones mentioned the death of superman yet. that was a great one.

 

[Bruce_Wayne29]

superman for all seasons
superman peace on earth
superman secret identity
superman unconventional warfare
superman godfall

 

[Frosty81]

I read 'For All Seasons' this past week. Simply amazing. At first I didn't really care for Sale's art. But it matches Loeb's writing perfectly.

- Chris

 

[Jlandsw]

I read 'For All Seasons' this past week. Simply amazing. At first I didn't really care for Sale's art. But it matches Loeb's writing perfectly.

- Chris

"For All Season's" artwork was TERRIBLE!!! I didn't even wanna read it because of the artwork.

 

[Joker]

I just got For All Seasons...I dont see how anyone can not love Sale's artwork, it fits the stories Loeb does so perfectly, and shows everything doesnt have to be big complicated splash pages with tons of detail to be beautiful...simplicity at it's greatest

 

[Hal06]

Where can i get a copy of these graphic novels you speak of???

 

[Joker]

comic store, barnes and noble usually has some of them, and of course, amazon.com

 

[gojisan1987]

comic store, barnes and noble usually has some of them, and of course, amazon.com

For whatever reason, Amazon only has Superman For All Seasons used from other retailers. I'm just going to try and get it from the library.

Also, I saw Death Of, and Return Of Superman up there but what about World Without A Superman? Complete the trilogy, yay or nay? Also is the novelization any good?

 

[Chuck_the_bear]

what was the comic where superman's ship lands in Gotham and the Wyans adobt him and he becomes batman rather then Superman...

its a DAMN good comic I forgot them name

 

[retconned]

Superman for all seasons