Superman: Red Son Paperback – February 1, 2004

Superman Red Son is undoubtedly one of the greatest Superman stories ever written, drawn, or sold. This comic transcends expectations on every level, offering an awe-inspiring experience that captivates readers from start to finish. It stands as a testament to the creativity and brilliance of the creators involved.From the compelling narrative to the breathtaking artwork, every aspect of Superman Red Son shines with excellence. The story explores an incredible alternate universe where Superman's origin and upbringing take a radically different path. This fresh and unique twist on the iconic character opens up a world of possibilities and challenges our perceptions of the Man of Steel.The comic's ability to maintain a great constant read is a testament to its engaging storytelling and dynamic character development. It keeps readers hooked with its thought-provoking themes, unexpected plot twists, and emotionally charged moments. It's a testament to the impact and enduring appeal of Superman as a character.Superman Red Son is not just a remarkable comic; it is a masterpiece that deserves a place among the greatest superhero stories of all time. Whether you're a longtime Superman fan or new to the character, this comic is an absolute must-read. Prepare to be enthralled by its depth, creativity, and the incredible journey it takes you on.

One of the best graphic novels I've ever read, and I put this one up there with "Watchmen" as one of the best. "Red Son" is a great piece of alternate history, where Superman lands on Earth 12 hours earlier, in Russia, and eventually grows up and becomes Stalin's right hand man.Eventually, Superman stops following orders and does what he does best...the right thing--even though his actions seem to conflict with his own government. Superman winds up being next in line to succeed Stalin, but politics aren't his thing. He just wants to live his life as a worker and supporter of humanity.Throughout the book, Superman faces many enemies. The biggest one is Lex Luthor, who collaborates with the CIA in an effort to create an anti-Superman deterrent. Superman winds up becoming big-brother himself, and begins building robot spies and even Brainiac himself--who helps Superman run the world via various catalogs of stats and occasional advice. The result is essentially a Utopia, where everyone works, and no one starves. However, many pro-communists remain to stifle Superman's new social vision, and of course, Lex and his fascist supporters don't like the idea of a Superman running the world...so like always, Lex tries to step on his toes.Eventually, Batman shows up...who is not the Batman we know. In this book, he's a terrorist, and he works for Lex. Other than Batman's revamping, writer Mark Millar throws another curveball with Green Lantern, who happens to have arrived via the 1947 Roswell Crash. After the ring chooses Hal, Lex Luthor employs Hal and his Green Lanter corps. to take down Superman...and the result is one big, wild climax, that pits 3 of DC's biggest heroes against each-other.All in all, a 5/5 stars...the writing is excellent. This is writing that challenges you to think and may even change the way you think. And did I not mention the art? The style is beautiful...and sort of resembles "propaganda art" from the 1940s. If you don't read graphic novels, make this your first !

I enjoyed Red Son very much, though it wasn't quite what I was expecting. It is, of course, an alternate history that posits the intriguing question, "what if Superman had landed in the USSR instead of Smallville?" The aspect I didn't expect was the inclusion of other D.C. heroes such as Batman, Wonder Woman, and Green Lantern. In one way, I thought it got a little crowded, losing some focus on the story of Superman himself. I would have enjoyed seeing more of how Superman dealt with his powers as a kid in Ukraine and then his entry into Moscow. Instead, we got an interesting Batman origin story and a glimpse into the lives of other characters in this alternate Earth.The story settled in, with some excellent ideas and gorgeous artwork to match (I adore this Superman's emblem!). But it's the final act that makes this graphic novel such a knockout. I won't reveal a spoiler here. I'll just say that it's clever, surprising, and totally worth the price of admission.

As long as I have been reading comics, I feel like I have a certain drive towards the stuff I like that comes off as pretty clear. As a person who wants more experience with the Man of Steel (Batman is my favorite, along with Spider-Man), I can say I came away thoroughly satisfied. The basics of a great Superman tale are covered and I know that might sound contradictory based on my previous statement, but I can back it up as someone who, when reading the origin story, needs to see something perfect. Red Son hits that on all five stars, considering the fact I'm bored of hearing about origin stories (Especially because Batman is my favorite.)Red Son re-envisions the beloved Man of Steel as someone who takes the idea of landing in the Soviet Union to its logical conclusion. Its ability to highlight subjective tides that are pertinently necessary in an era clothed with jingoistic nationalism (We live in America, people) that seems to prevade the needs of the people. As a willing candidate, the story steps up to the plate and assumes the role of making Superman a believable villain. In aspect, this is one of the greatest stories of the Man of Steel and a purchase worth making. As a side note, I've been sticking to 'the classics', graphic novels that obviously take stories that are timeless within the comic book genre. If I may, this is not even canon and it's a classic. Check it out.

An amazing red, Red Son is one of those comics that works for those who are both deeply entrenched in the DC mythos, but also for those who know nothing about it, and just want a good read.I'm using it as a text with a high school students and the kids are having a blast reading it, and I love teaching it. With a litter primer about the Cold War, the kids are making some really profound connections to the current political climates, particularly the chilling similarities with what is going on in Russia now. Excellent read

Lettura interessante per chi come me é appassionato di What If, allostoria, storia alternativa ed ucronia. Peccato che il tono della storia sia un pò più cupo della norma come per sottolineare che il Superman "giusto" (ossia quello che tutti noi conosciamo) sia solo quello cresciuto negli Stati Uniti.

Superman red son is nice book shows world of communist Superman.

Ich bin alles andere als ein Superman Fan. Superman steht auf meiner Liste der Comics / Comichelden doch eher irgendwo unten. Sehr weit unten. Meistens finde ich ihn unglaublich langweilig und einseitig. Aber Superman: Red Son hat mich doch überrascht.Positiv. Es ist eine alternative Geschichte, was wäre wenn, Superman nicht in den USA eine Bruchlandung gemacht hätte sondern in der Sowjetischen Union und dort aufgewachsen wäre.Irgendwie, ja ... ändert sich nicht viel, wenn wir ehrlich sind. Er bleibt der idealist der er ist, aber doch ... etwas anders. ;)Die Story ist sehr schön geschrieben und lässt einen in ein tolles alternatives Universum schauen.

Un Elseworld genial, una historia genial, un dibujo genial, no se que decir de este cómic, simplemente que te guste o no superman (yo no soy muy fan de superman la verdad) este es uno de esos cómics que tienes que tener si o si.