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Absolute Superman (2024) #1
Absolute Superman (2024-) #1
Without the fortress…without the family…without a home…what’s left is the Absolute Man of Steel!
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First published November 6, 2024
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Jason Aaron
2,360 books1,678 followersJason Aaron grew up in a small town in Alabama. His cousin, Gustav Hasford, who wrote the semi-autobiographical novel The Short-Timers, on which the feature film Full Metal Jacket was based, was a large influence on Aaron. Aaron decided he wanted to write comics as a child, and though his father was skeptical when Aaron informed him of this aspiration, his mother took Aaron to drug stores, where he would purchase books from spinner racks, some of which he still owns today.
Aaron's career in comics began in 2001 when he won a Marvel Comics talent search contest with an eight-page Wolverine back-up story script. The story, which was published in Wolverine #175 (June 2002), gave him the opportunity to pitch subsequent ideas to editors.
In 2006, Aaron made a blind submission to DC/Vertigo, who published his first major work, the Vietnam War story The Other Side which was nominated for an Eisner Award for Best Miniseries, and which Aaron regards as the "second time" he broke into the industry.
Following this, Vertigo asked him to pitch other ideas, which led to the series Scalped, a creator-owned series set on the fictional Prairie Rose Indian Reservation and published by DC/Vertigo.
In 2007, Aaron wrote Ripclaw: Pilot Season for Top Cow Productions. Later that year, Marvel editor Axel Alonso, who was impressed by The Other Side and Scalped, hired Aaron to write issues of Wolverine, Black Panther and eventually, an extended run on Ghost Rider that began in April 2008. His continued work on Black Panther also included a tie-in to the company-wide crossover storyline along with a "Secret Invasion" with David Lapham in 2009.
In January 2008, he signed an exclusive contract with Marvel, though it would not affect his work on Scalped. Later that July, he wrote the Penguin issue of The Joker's Asylum.
After a 4-issue stint on Wolverine in 2007, Aaron returned to the character with the ongoing series Wolverine: Weapon X, launched to coincide with the feature film X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Aaron commented, "With Wolverine: Weapon X we'll be trying to mix things up like that from arc to arc, so the first arc is a typical sort of black ops story but the second arc will jump right into the middle of a completely different genre," In 2010, the series was relaunched once again as simply Wolverine. He followed this with his current run on Thor: God of Thunder.
Aaron's career in comics began in 2001 when he won a Marvel Comics talent search contest with an eight-page Wolverine back-up story script. The story, which was published in Wolverine #175 (June 2002), gave him the opportunity to pitch subsequent ideas to editors.
In 2006, Aaron made a blind submission to DC/Vertigo, who published his first major work, the Vietnam War story The Other Side which was nominated for an Eisner Award for Best Miniseries, and which Aaron regards as the "second time" he broke into the industry.
Following this, Vertigo asked him to pitch other ideas, which led to the series Scalped, a creator-owned series set on the fictional Prairie Rose Indian Reservation and published by DC/Vertigo.
In 2007, Aaron wrote Ripclaw: Pilot Season for Top Cow Productions. Later that year, Marvel editor Axel Alonso, who was impressed by The Other Side and Scalped, hired Aaron to write issues of Wolverine, Black Panther and eventually, an extended run on Ghost Rider that began in April 2008. His continued work on Black Panther also included a tie-in to the company-wide crossover storyline along with a "Secret Invasion" with David Lapham in 2009.
In January 2008, he signed an exclusive contract with Marvel, though it would not affect his work on Scalped. Later that July, he wrote the Penguin issue of The Joker's Asylum.
After a 4-issue stint on Wolverine in 2007, Aaron returned to the character with the ongoing series Wolverine: Weapon X, launched to coincide with the feature film X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Aaron commented, "With Wolverine: Weapon X we'll be trying to mix things up like that from arc to arc, so the first arc is a typical sort of black ops story but the second arc will jump right into the middle of a completely different genre," In 2010, the series was relaunched once again as simply Wolverine. He followed this with his current run on Thor: God of Thunder.
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March 27, 2025
A whole new take on Elseworlds-y take on Superman.
Ok, Aaron. Let's see what you got.
I'm reading these digitally on DC Infinite, btw. And to be quite honest, this first issue didn't blow me away. I've never been a fan of stories about Krypton and this is heavy on Jor-El and Lara, with Kal-El/Clark being a small child, not an infant, when they find out Krypton is gonna 'splode.
Krypton, instead of being a utopia, is a class-based world. And due to both of his parents being outspoken against social and environmental issues, even though they are both intelligent, they are now worker bees in the lower class.
This is where the iconic S comes from, not some family crest.
Again, this is only the first issue, so we aren't to the part where Supes gets jettisoned to whatever Earth he eventually lands on.
But he does eventually land on an Earth. He's got what seems to be a sentient AI suit that talks to him all sassy-like, much like some of Iron Man's AI. So that could either be fun or draining, depending on how the rest of these issues go.
There's some evil corporation on this Earth that's sucking out the natural resources and there's a spoilery character who is working for the military side of it.
So. Nice little cliffhanger at the end that made me kind of want to keep going.
We'll see.
Ok, Aaron. Let's see what you got.
I'm reading these digitally on DC Infinite, btw. And to be quite honest, this first issue didn't blow me away. I've never been a fan of stories about Krypton and this is heavy on Jor-El and Lara, with Kal-El/Clark being a small child, not an infant, when they find out Krypton is gonna 'splode.
Krypton, instead of being a utopia, is a class-based world. And due to both of his parents being outspoken against social and environmental issues, even though they are both intelligent, they are now worker bees in the lower class.
This is where the iconic S comes from, not some family crest.
Again, this is only the first issue, so we aren't to the part where Supes gets jettisoned to whatever Earth he eventually lands on.
But he does eventually land on an Earth. He's got what seems to be a sentient AI suit that talks to him all sassy-like, much like some of Iron Man's AI. So that could either be fun or draining, depending on how the rest of these issues go.
There's some evil corporation on this Earth that's sucking out the natural resources and there's a spoilery character who is working for the military side of it.
So. Nice little cliffhanger at the end that made me kind of want to keep going.
We'll see.
November 7, 2024
The fact that I have to wait a whole month for the next issue is absolutely criminal. Also, they had no business making Kal's parents so hot.
Now that all three of DC's absolute titles have come out, I can confidently say this is shaping up to be something truly special indeed. I'm on my toes waiting for each issue, and for the life of me, I can't decide which I like the best so far. Batman? Wonder Woman? Superman? No idea, they're all such fresh takes on these iconic characters and equally as good.
Now that all three of DC's absolute titles have come out, I can confidently say this is shaping up to be something truly special indeed. I'm on my toes waiting for each issue, and for the life of me, I can't decide which I like the best so far. Batman? Wonder Woman? Superman? No idea, they're all such fresh takes on these iconic characters and equally as good.
November 6, 2024
A solid first issue. Closer to a 3.5 but the art I'll bump it to a 4. Basically sets the stage on earth and on Superman's homeland where the poor are treated like garbage, and it's no surprise yet Superman is trying to fight back against the injustice. A lot of world building makes the pacing slow here but once it kicks it up, the last half and the backdrop to Supes as a child, make this one pretty interesting.
November 7, 2024
really needed this today
April 9, 2025
Man what a truly different take on the OG Superman story but it’s atmosphere and elements I gotta say I’m 100% here for. I love the flashbacks showing the altered ending krypton and truly I’m interested in seeing what changes in this universe prompted a more savage, altered, and solitude formed Superman. And one who’s companion in this new AI like companion in Sol I find utterly intriguing and can’t wait to see how it’s fully utilized and fleshed out, not to mention that slight peak behind who might be running this universes earth made it the start for quite the journey. 3.75/5
November 7, 2024
Now that's a kryptonian origin. I was expecting to explore krypton deeply. This issue has the potential to dive into the planet. The suit looks awesome. After reading all the 1st issues of batman wonder women and superman, i think superman will be on the top list for me.
September 28, 2025
‧₊˚ ݁⊹ ݁᭪ absolute superman by jason aaron & rafa sandoval .ᐟ
˖ 4.5 stars
started 28.09.25
finished 28.09.25 ౨ৎ
❝dreaming of a time so long ago when i still knew who i was.❞
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˖ 4.5 stars
started 28.09.25
finished 28.09.25 ౨ৎ
❝dreaming of a time so long ago when i still knew who i was.❞
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November 7, 2024
ক্রিপ্টন। যেখানে আছে মারাত্মক রকমের শ্রেণীবৈষম্য। কাল-এলের প্রতিভাধর মা-বাবা দুজনই গ্রহের রাষ্ট্রব্যবস্থা মেনে না নেয়ায় 'সায়েন্স লীগ"এর বৈষম্যের শিকার। ক্রিপ্টন ভিষণ রকমের পুঁজিবাদী-ভোগবাদী সিস্টেমের কারণে প্রায় ধ্বংসের দারপ্রান্তে।
জেসন আরন সুপারম্যানের অরিজিন স্টোরিতে কিছু পরিবর্তন এনে হাজির করেছেন অ্যাবসোলিউট সুপারম্যানকে। মা লারা ও বাবা জর-এলের মত পৃথিবীর মাটিতে একই শ্রেণীবৈষম্যের বিরুদ্ধে রুখে দাড়িয়েছেন কাল-এল। ক্রিপ্টনের উচ্চ ক্লাসের মানুষজনের অত্যাচারের কথা অ্যাবসোলিউট সুপারম্যান ভুলেন নি।
রাফা স্যানডোভালের ডিটেইলড ক্রিপ্টন অঙ্কন এবং সুপারম্যানের স্যুটের চোখে পড়ার মত আর্টয়োর্ক এক কথায় অসাধারণ, অসাধারণ এবং অসাধারণ। উচ্চ ক্লাসের সদস্য না হওয়াদের চিহ্ন সুপারম্যানের লোগো হওয়াতে খুব ভালো লেগেছে। লুইস লেনের নতুন পরিচয় গল্পে ভিন্নধরণের ডায়নামিক্স যুক্ত করেছে। ক্রিপ্টনের পরিশ্রম করে চলা নিচু ক্লাসের জনগণ যে ইস্পাতের তৈরি, জেসন আরনের এক প্যানেলের লেখনি দিয়ে যাওয়ার সময় নিকোলাই অস্ত্রোভস্কির 'ইস্পাত' উপন্যাসের কথা মনে পড়ে যায় একটু করে।
আগামী পর্বের অপেক্ষায় আছি।
Comic Book Review
Name : Absolute Superman
Writer : Jason Aaron
Artist : Ulises Arreola, Rafa Sandoval
Publication date : November 6th, 2024
Publisher : DC Comics
Genres : Action, Superhero
Status : Ongoing
Reviewer : Wasim Hasan Mahmud.
জেসন আরন সুপারম্যানের অরিজিন স্টোরিতে কিছু পরিবর্তন এনে হাজির করেছেন অ্যাবসোলিউট সুপারম্যানকে। মা লারা ও বাবা জর-এলের মত পৃথিবীর মাটিতে একই শ্রেণীবৈষম্যের বিরুদ্ধে রুখে দাড়িয়েছেন কাল-এল। ক্রিপ্টনের উচ্চ ক্লাসের মানুষজনের অত্যাচারের কথা অ্যাবসোলিউট সুপারম্যান ভুলেন নি।
রাফা স্যানডোভালের ডিটেইলড ক্রিপ্টন অঙ্কন এবং সুপারম্যানের স্যুটের চোখে পড়ার মত আর্টয়োর্ক এক কথায় অসাধারণ, অসাধারণ এবং অসাধারণ। উচ্চ ক্লাসের সদস্য না হওয়াদের চিহ্ন সুপারম্যানের লোগো হওয়াতে খুব ভালো লেগেছে। লুইস লেনের নতুন পরিচয় গল্পে ভিন্নধরণের ডায়নামিক্স যুক্ত করেছে। ক্রিপ্টনের পরিশ্রম করে চলা নিচু ক্লাসের জনগণ যে ইস্পাতের তৈরি, জেসন আরনের এক প্যানেলের লেখনি দিয়ে যাওয়ার সময় নিকোলাই অস্ত্রোভস্কির 'ইস্পাত' উপন্যাসের কথা মনে পড়ে যায় একটু করে।
আগামী পর্বের অপেক্ষায় আছি।
Comic Book Review
Name : Absolute Superman
Writer : Jason Aaron
Artist : Ulises Arreola, Rafa Sandoval
Publication date : November 6th, 2024
Publisher : DC Comics
Genres : Action, Superhero
Status : Ongoing
Reviewer : Wasim Hasan Mahmud.
October 27, 2024
so far the absolute line has been spectacular
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June 22, 2025Full disclosure: I've never considered myself a big Superman fan, but I picked this issue up mostly out of curiosity--I enjoyed both Absolute Batman and Absolute Wonder Woman, and I was interested in seeing a different interpretation of Superman as well. This first issue definitely feels like a fresh take, though I'm not quite sure yet how I feel about it overall.
It didn't immediately grab me, but I'm intrigued enough to keep reading. So far, I'd say it's a promising start.
It didn't immediately grab me, but I'm intrigued enough to keep reading. So far, I'd say it's a promising start.
November 7, 2024
No tan bueno como los otros números de lanzamiento pero interesante sin duda alguna
November 7, 2024
interesting opening to a classic
This is a great opening and an intriguing take on a classic tale of Superman the artwork and story telling are captivating from the start and leave you wanting more
This is a great opening and an intriguing take on a classic tale of Superman the artwork and story telling are captivating from the start and leave you wanting more
November 26, 2024
A heavier read than what I was expecting but still a solid first issue. I’m not quite connected to this new Kal-El as I am with the absolute takes on Bruce and Diana, but perhaps that is the intent since Kal himself is not connected to anything or anyone at the moment.
Having been born to hard working laborers rather than the ruling class of krypton, this Kal has learned from an young age that there will always be people who try to demean and abuse others due to a difference in opportunities, viewpoints, and status. Unfortunately for Kal things aren’t all that different on earth as he finds himself a fugitive at large.
Digging the art and the idea of him having a solar suit to help him maintain (or control) his powers is cool, curious how the story will unfold though.
Sporting a new solar suit that helps him maintain and control his abilities, this man of steel is searching for hope not only in the world around him but within himself.
I thought it was interesting how our heroes upbringing has changed tWhether it’s on another planet or earth there’s always those who try to demean and abuse others due to their opportunities, viewpoints, or status, a lesson this Superman learned at a very young age. It’s colored his view of others, and it doesn’t help that he seems to be on the run from a global enterprise looking to capture him.
Instead of being a symbol of hope, this Kal-El seems to be searching for hope and a reason for being
Instead of being an embodiment of hope this Kal-El is trying to
Having been born to hard working laborers rather than the ruling class of krypton, this Kal has learned from an young age that there will always be people who try to demean and abuse others due to a difference in opportunities, viewpoints, and status. Unfortunately for Kal things aren’t all that different on earth as he finds himself a fugitive at large.
Digging the art and the idea of him having a solar suit to help him maintain (or control) his powers is cool, curious how the story will unfold though.
Sporting a new solar suit that helps him maintain and control his abilities, this man of steel is searching for hope not only in the world around him but within himself.
I thought it was interesting how our heroes upbringing has changed tWhether it’s on another planet or earth there’s always those who try to demean and abuse others due to their opportunities, viewpoints, or status, a lesson this Superman learned at a very young age. It’s colored his view of others, and it doesn’t help that he seems to be on the run from a global enterprise looking to capture him.
Instead of being a symbol of hope, this Kal-El seems to be searching for hope and a reason for being
Instead of being an embodiment of hope this Kal-El is trying to
November 11, 2024
Toda luta é em sua essência uma luta de classe.
Vamos falar sobre inovação, sobre como o Superman agora representa a classe trabalhadora e sobre como ele se tornou símbolo de revolução, símbolo de luta e símbolo de justiça! Vamos falar como esse quadrinho transformou toda a visão construída desse personagem em apenas uma edição, e como isso era exatamente o que estávamos precisando!
Absolute Superman é definitivamente minha HQ favorita do universo absoluto (mesmo que eu tenha dito horas atrás que era Absolute Wonder Woman) e eu sinto que essa de longe é a que tem o maior potencial! Não duvido que tenha grandes chances desse ser a melhor comic lançada esse ano, ela é simplesmente espetacular!
CAMARADA SUPERMAN, DÊ A ORDEM!!!
Vamos falar sobre inovação, sobre como o Superman agora representa a classe trabalhadora e sobre como ele se tornou símbolo de revolução, símbolo de luta e símbolo de justiça! Vamos falar como esse quadrinho transformou toda a visão construída desse personagem em apenas uma edição, e como isso era exatamente o que estávamos precisando!
Absolute Superman é definitivamente minha HQ favorita do universo absoluto (mesmo que eu tenha dito horas atrás que era Absolute Wonder Woman) e eu sinto que essa de longe é a que tem o maior potencial! Não duvido que tenha grandes chances desse ser a melhor comic lançada esse ano, ela é simplesmente espetacular!
CAMARADA SUPERMAN, DÊ A ORDEM!!!
January 13, 2025
I was so excited about this one. A Superman that didn’t grow up on Earth is drastically different from the Clark Kent we know and love. Long gone is the Boy Scout, and now we essentially get a Marxist Kal-El. Even the symbol of hope that he wears on his chest has changed meaning in this universe. It is an indication of the Kryptonian lower class and represents how his parents fought for change at the cost of their social statuses and wealth.
I’m curious to see how he’s going to cope in an entirely new world as an adult.
I’m curious to see how he’s going to cope in an entirely new world as an adult.
March 7, 2025
While the basis of the absolute universe is that it will be different to the main universe. Absolute Superman feels the furthest from the original character out of the 3 books.
While some elements of the other 2 titles remain in their books, kal el has everything removed.
I can't wait to see how this and the other 2 titles play out going forward. The story that is being told goes back to the original superman's roots of a people champion while being updated for a new world.
While some elements of the other 2 titles remain in their books, kal el has everything removed.
I can't wait to see how this and the other 2 titles play out going forward. The story that is being told goes back to the original superman's roots of a people champion while being updated for a new world.
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November 6, 2024
gustoume un pouco menos que os outros dous primeiros números de absolute pero está moi chulo e como que esa é lois lane uhhhhhhhhhh téñolle interese
unrelated pero criminal como vou ter que agardar un mes enteiro para ler o segundo número disto
sorte que polo medio están absolute batman #2 e absolute wonder woman #2, porque se non...
unrelated pero criminal como vou ter que agardar un mes enteiro para ler o segundo número disto
sorte que polo medio están absolute batman #2 e absolute wonder woman #2, porque se non...
December 14, 2024
Really different yet great take on Superman that I really enjoy the changes to powers and the Krypton lore. The Krypton history is always something I enjoyed seeing with every Superman take and I like the changes they made with his family. His suit and powers are also very different which I can’t wait to see more of in upcoming issues.
November 19, 2024
This cover single-handedly saved this issue. Superman looks so freaking badass on that beautiful cover, wow. I read this on the train today and I flew through it. Nice origin story with good art. Got me very intrigued for the next issue!
January 21, 2025
My first time reading a Superman comic (I know I know, never really been a Superman fan, sorry) and I thought this was pretty good and interesting. Looking forward to seeing where it all goes
So far all three Absolute runs are a hit!
So far all three Absolute runs are a hit!
November 6, 2024
I'm so into this!!! Absolute Universe is 3/3!!
November 7, 2024
Insane world building and suit
November 7, 2024
OMGGG DC COOOKED WITH THIS ONE
January 5, 2025
I'm really liking this absolute series
March 19, 2025
I don’t usually do reviews of single issues but holy hell this comic floored me. I’m absolutely obsessed with it- I promise I have genuine thoughts but I’m just like in shock right now
April 23, 2025
I’ve only known Absolute Superman for 5 minutes but if anything happened to him, I would kill everyone in this room and then myself
July 18, 2025
Expansion
It’s a retcon but it’s closely based on an early origin story expanded, I believe. This first issue is promising, I’ll look for the rest.
It’s a retcon but it’s closely based on an early origin story expanded, I believe. This first issue is promising, I’ll look for the rest.
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July 25, 2025j'étais pas bien sûre d'avoir tout compris à la première lecture mais c'était trop cool !
September 28, 2025
9/28/25
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October 24, 2024if umar relapses into superhero comics at the age of 24 that would be crazy
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