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Superman Post-Crisis #34
Superman: La Odisea
Al llegar a la edad adulta, el joven Clark Kent viaja al extranjero para meditar en sus poderes y en su propósito en la vida. Un eucuentro casual en París lo lleva a un país remoto en los Himalayas, cuya gente libra una lucha heroica contra un invasor extranjero.
A medida que prosigue su odisea personal, Clark busca la paz interior y saborea un romance agridulce. Y cuando surge la violencia, al fin se revela el camino del destino que le espera.
A medida que prosigue su odisea personal, Clark busca la paz interior y saborea un romance agridulce. Y cuando surge la violencia, al fin se revela el camino del destino que le espera.
50 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 1999
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Graham Nolan
445 books15 followersGraham Nolan is a veteran comic book writer, artist, and publisher and the recipient of the prestigious Inkpot Award for his contributions to the comic arts. He is the co-creator of the iconic Batman villain, "Bane", the creator of "Joe Frankenstein", "Monster Island", The Chenoo", "Sunshine State" and now, "Alien Alamo".
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February 24, 2020
Explores one of Superman's earliest adventures.
Decent art by Graham Nolan, but a forgettable plot with jingoist elements that could have been much better, had such elements been avoided. Loved the cameo, though.
Decent art by Graham Nolan, but a forgettable plot with jingoist elements that could have been much better, had such elements been avoided. Loved the cameo, though.
April 1, 2017
Historia corta de Superman en sus albores cuando ni siquiera usaba traje e iba descubriendo sus poderes. Clark Kent conoce una joven en París y perseguidos por chinos comunistas escapan a Buthran donde el padre de ella es un líder espiritual razón por la cual sufren los atentados por ser acusado de peligro libre pensador libera mentes. Bastante facho todo. Hay un pequeño cameo de Batman. El arte está bien para la época.
May 18, 2020
Graham Nolan and Chuck Dixon compose a story set during Clark's pre-Metropolis years. Wanting to find himself, Clark Kent has taken a gap year travelling the globe. While in Paris, Clark attracts the attention of an alluring woman. Her father is the spiritual leader of a small besieged Asia country. Terrorists from China seek to kidnap the young woman as leverage for the surrender of the land to Big Bad China. Thus, Clark travels to her native land to ensure her safety.
For once, Clark Kent has a love interest without the initials of LL. But that's not what is so refreshing about this story. It's the direct response that opposes the Communist Chinese and how they bully smaller nations such as Taiwan or Tibet into becoming a part of their Empire.
Using terms like 'Chi-Coms' and the severe beat-down Superman gives the Red Army are things you would not see in a DC Comic in 2020. China is considered too much of a vital fan base, that studios and publishers will edit scenes, even entire films, that are not considered China friendly. (We do the same for the Russians and Middle-Eastern Muslim nations too!) But this book was published over 20 years ago, when it seemed that any and everyone was willing to stand for a 'FREE TIBET.'
My wife is very pro-Tibet and this is the sort of graphic novel that if you sought an end to Chinese Communist rule, it truly will inspire you. Seeing The Man of Steel finally take a stand for justice was so refreshing. In case you forgot, Supes was very much like Sweden with it came to the Second World War, Korea, Vietnam and The Gulf War.
They really don't make comics like this anymore.
Oh, and that Easter egg. Freakin' awesome!
For once, Clark Kent has a love interest without the initials of LL. But that's not what is so refreshing about this story. It's the direct response that opposes the Communist Chinese and how they bully smaller nations such as Taiwan or Tibet into becoming a part of their Empire.
Using terms like 'Chi-Coms' and the severe beat-down Superman gives the Red Army are things you would not see in a DC Comic in 2020. China is considered too much of a vital fan base, that studios and publishers will edit scenes, even entire films, that are not considered China friendly. (We do the same for the Russians and Middle-Eastern Muslim nations too!) But this book was published over 20 years ago, when it seemed that any and everyone was willing to stand for a 'FREE TIBET.'
My wife is very pro-Tibet and this is the sort of graphic novel that if you sought an end to Chinese Communist rule, it truly will inspire you. Seeing The Man of Steel finally take a stand for justice was so refreshing. In case you forgot, Supes was very much like Sweden with it came to the Second World War, Korea, Vietnam and The Gulf War.
They really don't make comics like this anymore.
Oh, and that Easter egg. Freakin' awesome!
July 17, 2014
Okay but short origin-ish story where Clark decides to be a hero.
March 31, 2016
A simple short one off story. Vaguely racist. Certainly jingoist. DC can and has done better.
December 26, 2019
A solid coming-of-age Superman yarn.
July 26, 2024
This was a surprisingly good story. It shows a younger Clark Kent as he reflects on his abilities and his journey to discover what her really wants. The ending is bittersweet and full of heart.
There are some negative reviews of this comic, most spouting pro CCP talking points.
Ignore them.
They are merely paid shills that most likely hate the country of Bhutan. Or are paid to hate it anyways. The spirit of freedom echoes in the hearts of all people, and the boot of tyranny can never fully stamp it out.
There are some negative reviews of this comic, most spouting pro CCP talking points.
Ignore them.
They are merely paid shills that most likely hate the country of Bhutan. Or are paid to hate it anyways. The spirit of freedom echoes in the hearts of all people, and the boot of tyranny can never fully stamp it out.
June 19, 2025
Short and sweet, Superman wrestling with the weight of the duty that comes with his powers is something I eat up, and the narrative framing has a dynamism I love.
Also, its wild how this thing gets away with acknowledging the Tibetan liberation struggle.
Also, its wild how this thing gets away with acknowledging the Tibetan liberation struggle.
September 19, 2023
Great stuff.
March 16, 2014
this is an elseworlds type story. superman as a 18-21 year old, no superboy, doesn't know how powerful he is. this also is not the pulitzer winning clark kent telling the story. this clark is in his thirties and unaware of a fairly major story - the execution of an old friend by china for her political views - don't know how he could have missed the lead up to this on the wire services. even vic sage (?) would have covered it in his newscasts. other than that a great story w/art by graham nolan.
February 12, 2016
Sé que este comic va bastante más allá de "los chinos comunistas son malos", pero como insisten bastante en el temita, para la mitad del comic (que de por sí es bastante corto) ya estaba un poquitín hinchado, aunque la historia de amor entre Clark y la hija del Dalai está bastante bonita.
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February 22, 2016Tomo especial. Edición mexicana.
December 30, 2016
Edición mexicana, tomo unitario especial. Ejemplar con la portada damnificada.
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