Superman (1987-2006) #1

Superman (1987) #1

by John Byrne, Terry Austin (Ink)

Superman’s first adventure following the CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS mega-event just may be his last as he comes face-to-face with Metallo, the Man with the Kryptonite Heart!

Genres: Comics, Superman, Dc Comics, Graphic Novels, Comic Book, Fiction, Superheroes

25 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 12, 2013

About the author

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There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name

John Lindley Byrne is a British-born Canadian-American author and artist of comic books. Since the mid-1970s, Byrne has worked on nearly every major American superhero.

Byrne's better-known work has been on Marvel Comics' X-Men and Fantastic Four and the 1986 relaunch of DC Comics’ Superman franchise. Coming into the comics profession exclusively as a penciler, Byrne began co-plotting the X-Men comics during his tenure on them, and launched his writing career in earnest with Fantastic Four (where he also started inking his own pencils). During the 1990s he produced a number of creator-owned works, including Next Men and Danger Unlimited. He also wrote the first issues of Mike Mignola's Hellboy series and produced a number of Star Trek comics for IDW Publishing.

Reviews

[Sophia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Superman, trying to find who stole the rocket that brought him to Earth, finds a secret lab.

Then Clark and Lois go for a run, before seeing a bank has been broken into…

This is the first Post-Crisis appearance of Metallo!
Interesting take on this character, that he’s instantly ok with becoming a less than human being and setting out to kill Supes… just because.

The most exciting part for me is to see what Lex Luthor will do with this new information…

[scribble · Rating 5 out of 5]

A stellar first issue for Superman (which incredibly, or rather credibly, lasted until 2006). Byrne did what he said he would do. He emphasized what mattered and brought Clark to the new age. I especially loved him highlighting that Superman is human at heart because despite both being from Krypton, to me, Kal was always more from Earth while Kara (given her vastly different experience on Krypton) was always more Zor-El at heart.

[Jerry (Rebel With a Massive Media Library) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not exactly an origin story, but, then again, don't we all know how Superman got his start? Still, it was enjoyable and fun, and I can't wait to read the further installments.

[roberto ortiz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Completar números que no pudiste leer en su momento. el inicio de John Byrne en la colección de Superman Post-Crisis, tras la miniserie de Man of Steel, muestra un fresco y sonriente Superman enfrentando lo que viene. Y en su camino llegan Metallo y Lex Luthor tramando como vencer al Hombre de Acero. 24 páginas disfrutable que prometía una etapa excelente como termino siendo.

[Lance Burtner]

New Superman reader

I really did enjoy this book. Haven't really read much of John Byrne's work much. But after reading just this issue. I know that I'll be reading a lot more from him.

[Paxton Holley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Re-reading my way through John Byrne’s 2 year run on Superman and Action Comics.

Here’s where it begins. Great story with Metallo. Awesome fight where Supes gets his ass handed to him. Superman doesn’t even defeat him, it’s Lex ex Machina.

[Colin Brady · Rating 4 out of 5]

Weird

The 80’s must’ve been an odd time for old Superman. Lois in a leotard. Metallo “kicks the spit” out of our guy.

[KyBunnies · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay if you like comics and superman graphics was just like having a real comic book. Probably a must for people who enjoy superman

[Ivan · Rating 1 out of 5]

You were right, Danny. This was not good.

[Daisha Clark · Rating 2 out of 5]

This comic

it was good ,liked when lex came and rescued superman can't wait to read the next comic.it was good......
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[Eric Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great comic

I am usually not much of a superman fan but this was a great comic. great story line and well drawn for the time.

[Juliecaylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

loved the book. Great comic very shot but good. left me wondering what will happen next. I recommend this book to most ages. loved it

[chelsea Wasserstrom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cliff hanger

It was a cliff hanger but as well I loved it.what happens next I wonder? Another issue please!! Thank you.

[Carles Muñoz Miralles · Rating 4 out of 5]

Es genial releer cómo John Byrne va sentando las bases de este nuevo Superman, mucho más humano, y cómo Lex Luthor va pergeñando sus planes a su alrededor. Imprescindible.