Wow. I cannot believe I have neglected this for so long. Well, let's dive in.
I am not a fan of Superman. I always thought he was too powerful, too squeaky clean, not human enough, and he always reminded me of that one jock in high school who had everything handed to him on a plate. In short, he was not flawed enough.
Then something happened. Superman: Earth One, to be precise.
Now, I am also not a fan of J. Michael Straczynski, especially after what he did to Wonder Woman. But, I was in New York at Midtown Comics this past summer and one of the guys there thrust the first volume into my hands and promised me it would change my opinion about Superman.
I bought it, feeling sorry for the guy who clearly knows nothing about comics or me. I came home from my trip, unpacked the book, and put it on my shelf. I remember thinking to myself that I should not have bought it, that it will just sit there and collect dust and that I should have bought The Walking Dead trades instead.
And then life happened and I forgot about it.
Fast forward six months. Last night I found it on the shelf. I flipped through it, thinking the art was great. I thought, well if the art is good maybe I can forgive the lack of story. I put it in my bag and went to bed.
This morning, sitting in a Starbucks drinking my morning coffee ( I didn't make any at home because I got up early and anyway shut up; I like Starbucks) and I pulled out the book. I stared at it for some time and then cracked it open.
Next thing I knew, I was at the last page and late for work. I could not believe how great it was. I am still kind of in shock. And, though I am loathe to admit it, I actually kind of like Superman now. At least, this particular version of Superman.
Well played, Straczynski. I still don't trust you, and I think you will disappoint me sooner or later, but for now you have converted me.
Just don't expect me to cover up my Batman tattoo.
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