“It is said that the best way to why something works is to compare it to it's opposite. Contrast, pure and simple.
If thats the case then there is n better contrast than having baby Kal El land in Ukraine,Russia instead of Kansas.
In this, what I think is the best Elseworlds title in years, Superman grows up in Communist Russia. It is this stark contrast that makes this a compelling story.
Mark Millar is no stranger to writing Superman having written some of the best stories of the Man of Steel for the comic which was an adaptation of the Animated series from a few years.
This graphic novel(originally was a 3 issue limited series) has everything Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Lois and of course Lex Luthor.
And the added pleasure of Dave Johnson and Kilian Plunkett pencils with inks by Andrew Robinson and Walden Wong just make this book even more compelling to read.
Also for more contrast you have colorist Paul Mounts. In the regular Superman series it full of bright colors. Here Paul takes these colors and mutes them. almost as if to convey the lifelessness of the Communist life.
All in all this is beautifully written and drawn graphic novel for any fan of The Man of Steel or those who like a different look at this American Icon.”
Stephen W wrote this review Tuesday, August 12 2008.
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