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DC Animated Universe
Superman Adventures Vol. 3
BASED ON THE BELOVED ANIMATED SERIES—SUPERMAN TAKES FLIGHT!
THE ANIMATED SERIES was an instant classic, developed by the same team behind THE ANIMATED SERIES and featuring some of the greatest Superman adventures ever committed to film.
Dive back into the world of THE ANIMATED SERIES with this collection of comics, featuring the iconic cast and some legendary creators!
Find out if Supergirl can defeat Zod. Witness the clash between Superman and Brainiac! See Superman team up with Batgirl in Gotham. Watch as Superman battles an army of robotic assassins!
Mark Millar (ULTIMATE AVENGERS), Aluir Amancio (JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES), Devin K. Grayson (GOTHAM KNIGHTS) and more bring SUPERMAN ADVENTURES Vol. 3 to Superman fans of all ages! Collects SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #17-25.
THE ANIMATED SERIES was an instant classic, developed by the same team behind THE ANIMATED SERIES and featuring some of the greatest Superman adventures ever committed to film.
Dive back into the world of THE ANIMATED SERIES with this collection of comics, featuring the iconic cast and some legendary creators!
Find out if Supergirl can defeat Zod. Witness the clash between Superman and Brainiac! See Superman team up with Batgirl in Gotham. Watch as Superman battles an army of robotic assassins!
Mark Millar (ULTIMATE AVENGERS), Aluir Amancio (JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES), Devin K. Grayson (GOTHAM KNIGHTS) and more bring SUPERMAN ADVENTURES Vol. 3 to Superman fans of all ages! Collects SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #17-25.
248 pages, Paperback
First published May 30, 2017
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About the author
Mark Millar
1,514 books2,562 followersMark Millar is the New York Times best-selling writer of Wanted, the Kick-Ass series, The Secret Service, Jupiter’s Legacy, Jupiter’s Circle, Nemesis, Superior, Super Crooks, American Jesus, MPH, Starlight, and Chrononauts. Wanted, Kick-Ass, Kick-Ass 2, and The Secret Service (as Kingsman: The Secret Service) have been adapted into feature films, and Nemesis, Superior, Starlight, War Heroes, Jupiter’s Legacy and Chrononauts are in development at major studios.
His DC Comics work includes the seminal Superman: Red Son, and at Marvel Comics he created The Ultimates – selected by Time magazine as the comic book of the decade, Wolverine: Old Man Logan, and Civil War – the industry’s biggest-selling superhero series in almost two decades.
Mark has been an Executive Producer on all his movie adaptations and is currently creative consultant to Fox Studios on their Marvel slate of movies.
His DC Comics work includes the seminal Superman: Red Son, and at Marvel Comics he created The Ultimates – selected by Time magazine as the comic book of the decade, Wolverine: Old Man Logan, and Civil War – the industry’s biggest-selling superhero series in almost two decades.
Mark has been an Executive Producer on all his movie adaptations and is currently creative consultant to Fox Studios on their Marvel slate of movies.
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July 13, 2023
Things start off pretty slow and average in this volume, but once Mark Millar and Aluir Amancio join forces and enter the creative team, the Big Blue stories just keep on flying higher and higher.
February 8, 2022
I bought this book for a girl who has just turned 14, but decided to read it first. Although probably aimed at the 10-14 years market, I really enjoyed it. This volume contains 'Superman Adventures' stories, Issues 17-25, originally published in 1998, and based on the animated TV series. There are a host of villains, including Braniac, Mastertrax, Parasite and more. The volume also includes a longish Supergirl origins story and a crossover story with Batman, Robin, Batgirl and the Mad Hatter. And of course Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen and Perry White pop into a number of the tales. The Supergirl story was probably my favourite, as it showed her trying to find her place in the world, but there was a lot to enjoy in all of the stories.
The tales have a retro feel to them, which made them fun for me. Because of the age group it's aimed at, the stories also aren't as dark as some of the ones written more for older teens and young adults, with I found refreshing. A couple of the villains even make a right choice at the end, showing they're not pure evil, and Superman is even anti-gun lobby in a couple of the stories.
The art is consistently good across the different issues. Even though this is Volume 3, all of the stories are self-contained, so you don't need the earlier ones.
I find the young teen market difficult to buy for because some of the kids comics are a bit young, but some of the teen comics are more M-rated. I'd rate this one as PG and I'm happy I bought it. A great addition if you're a Superman fan (even if you're way beyond teen.)
The tales have a retro feel to them, which made them fun for me. Because of the age group it's aimed at, the stories also aren't as dark as some of the ones written more for older teens and young adults, with I found refreshing. A couple of the villains even make a right choice at the end, showing they're not pure evil, and Superman is even anti-gun lobby in a couple of the stories.
The art is consistently good across the different issues. Even though this is Volume 3, all of the stories are self-contained, so you don't need the earlier ones.
I find the young teen market difficult to buy for because some of the kids comics are a bit young, but some of the teen comics are more M-rated. I'd rate this one as PG and I'm happy I bought it. A great addition if you're a Superman fan (even if you're way beyond teen.)
April 4, 2019
I still think these comics are Mark Millar's best work - punchy, heartfelt tales of optimism and inspiration. He gets Superman in the best way in these stories, and his plots have sharp, fun twists.
August 24, 2017
I really enjoy these comics. They're simple and fun, but still solid storytelling, even if they're obviously geared more towards kids. But, these are geared towards '90s kids, when people didn't treat them with...well kid-gloves. They told stories that had genuine conflicts and real character development, and that also had real stakes. Man, I miss the '90s.
I particularly liked the last comic, which featured Batman, Nightwing, Batgirl, and Robin (Tim Drake). I haven't quite reached the point in the animated series where Tim hits the scene, so this was a nice little prelude to what's waiting for me on the show. The best part, however, was definitely Superman trying to "intimidate" Gotham criminals. His method of choice was certainly effective... but when he followed it up with a coffee... I couldn't help but laugh out loud.
In short, these comics are ones that I would enjoy reading again, just for the fun of it.
I particularly liked the last comic, which featured Batman, Nightwing, Batgirl, and Robin (Tim Drake). I haven't quite reached the point in the animated series where Tim hits the scene, so this was a nice little prelude to what's waiting for me on the show. The best part, however, was definitely Superman trying to "intimidate" Gotham criminals. His method of choice was certainly effective... but when he followed it up with a coffee... I couldn't help but laugh out loud.
In short, these comics are ones that I would enjoy reading again, just for the fun of it.
March 12, 2018
There are some pretty good moments here Especially interesting is the continued moral ambiguity of Livewire. All of the comic issues have shown her to have a problem only with her methods. And the writers seem to bring everything from the previous issues back around.
Still, it seems to lack surprise somehow.
Still, it seems to lack surprise somehow.
October 13, 2024
Superman Adventures Vol. 3
Kara In Ze is rescued by her cousin after an accident on Argo City. Taken to Earth, she becomes Kara Kent and used her powers as Supergirl. Superman trusts her, but feels she needs seasoning until she confronts General Zod in Metropolis.
Great stories, lovely artwork. A perfect collection.
Kara In Ze is rescued by her cousin after an accident on Argo City. Taken to Earth, she becomes Kara Kent and used her powers as Supergirl. Superman trusts her, but feels she needs seasoning until she confronts General Zod in Metropolis.
Great stories, lovely artwork. A perfect collection.
June 5, 2017
Great all-ages fun. 😊
July 14, 2017
The Millar stories especially are awesome! Great intro to Superman in 1-2 issue stories!
March 23, 2024
Another great comic that hits all the right spots on the nostalgia meter, oh how I wish the animated series was still around, they don’t make them like that anymore.
September 13, 2019
The best volume yet.
Honestly? These are some of my favorite Superman comics. The greatest Superman stories are mostly limited series, so it’s wonderful having an ongoing title - of largely standalone issues - that’s consistently high quality. It helps that Superman Adventures takes inspiration from the excellent animated show; even still, these stories are immensely enjoyable on their own. They’re well-told, exciting, often funny, and optimistic like the best of Superman. This is superhero adventure done right.
Five of the nine issues here are written by avowed Superman fanboy Mark Millar, and he knocks it put of the park. Seriously, his issues are so good! This is probably some of his best work. I especially love issue 25 where Superman goes to Gotham to free a kidnapped Bruce Wayne from the clutches of Mad Hatter. The Brainiac two-parter is excellent as well, and doubles as the best Livewire story I’ve read. The dialogue in these issues is fantastic, and they’re just so much fun.
Devin Grayson’s story about Clark investigating Metropolis railways rises to the top, too. She does a great job contrasting Clark’s duties as a reporter with Superman’s duties as a hero. Her writing of Martha, Jonathan, Lois, and Jimmy is superb - that conversation between Clark and his parents made me tear up. Also included in this book is Supergirl’s origin, which I believe is slightly tweaked from the TV version. It’s very well done, if overlong.
Only Jordan Gorfinkel’s “Hide and Seek” feels off. The villain’s kind of lame, and the narration in the beginning becomes annoying. But even this story is entertaining, and boasts some nice art. In fact, all the artists here do a solid job. They bring the crisp, clean style of the animated show, rife with movement and bursting with color. The fun factor of these stories is upped by their contributions.
Sure, Superman Adventures doesn’t reinvent the wheel. If you’ve seen the show, these stories feel very much like those episodes. They also lack the awe-inspiring wonder of All-Star or Birthright. But as a huge Superman fan, I love this series for what it is: a space for cheerful Superman stories told with care and passion. If you love Superman (and the animated series especially), this book is well worth seeking out.
Honestly? These are some of my favorite Superman comics. The greatest Superman stories are mostly limited series, so it’s wonderful having an ongoing title - of largely standalone issues - that’s consistently high quality. It helps that Superman Adventures takes inspiration from the excellent animated show; even still, these stories are immensely enjoyable on their own. They’re well-told, exciting, often funny, and optimistic like the best of Superman. This is superhero adventure done right.
Five of the nine issues here are written by avowed Superman fanboy Mark Millar, and he knocks it put of the park. Seriously, his issues are so good! This is probably some of his best work. I especially love issue 25 where Superman goes to Gotham to free a kidnapped Bruce Wayne from the clutches of Mad Hatter. The Brainiac two-parter is excellent as well, and doubles as the best Livewire story I’ve read. The dialogue in these issues is fantastic, and they’re just so much fun.
Devin Grayson’s story about Clark investigating Metropolis railways rises to the top, too. She does a great job contrasting Clark’s duties as a reporter with Superman’s duties as a hero. Her writing of Martha, Jonathan, Lois, and Jimmy is superb - that conversation between Clark and his parents made me tear up. Also included in this book is Supergirl’s origin, which I believe is slightly tweaked from the TV version. It’s very well done, if overlong.
Only Jordan Gorfinkel’s “Hide and Seek” feels off. The villain’s kind of lame, and the narration in the beginning becomes annoying. But even this story is entertaining, and boasts some nice art. In fact, all the artists here do a solid job. They bring the crisp, clean style of the animated show, rife with movement and bursting with color. The fun factor of these stories is upped by their contributions.
Sure, Superman Adventures doesn’t reinvent the wheel. If you’ve seen the show, these stories feel very much like those episodes. They also lack the awe-inspiring wonder of All-Star or Birthright. But as a huge Superman fan, I love this series for what it is: a space for cheerful Superman stories told with care and passion. If you love Superman (and the animated series especially), this book is well worth seeking out.
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November 25, 2017Back before he was a proto-edgelord, let alone a multimedia tycoon, Mark Millar wrote some surprisingly straight and sweet Superman stories for the comic tie-in to the nineties Dini/Timm cartoon. Based on the ones here, they don't entirely deserve the reputation they've sometimes had - they're better than most Superman comics, but they're no Supreme or All-Star Superman in capturing the essential wonder of him. Still, compared to the weird-lipped, grubby-costumed travesty currently in cinemas, or the tangle recent comics have Kal in, there's definitely a place for these collections of bright, cheerful stories about the embodiment of hope and justice. Worth noting, though, that despite what the cover credits imply, Millar didn't write all of this - there are several issues by other hands, including a couple of names entirely new to me, Devin Grayson (whatever happened to her?), and of all people, Evan Dorkin, who co-writes a rather flat and far too long reworking of Supergirl's origin.
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