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Man of Steel (2018) #1
Man of Steel #1
A new era begins for Superman as a threat from his earliest origins reemerges to destroy the Last Son of Krypton. As Superman struggles to come to grips with what has happened to his wife and son, he must also face a new threat that’s determined to burn down Metropolis!
24 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 30, 2018
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Brian Michael Bendis
4,411 books2,574 followersA comic book writer and erstwhile artist. He has won critical acclaim (including five Eisner Awards) and is one of the most successful writers working in mainstream comics. For over eight years Bendis’s books have consistently sat in the top five best sellers on the nationwide comic and graphic novel sales charts.
Though he started as a writer and artist of independent noir fiction series, he shot to stardom as a writer of Marvel Comics' superhero books, particularly Ultimate Spider-Man.
Bendis first entered the comic world with the "Jinx" line of crime comics in 1995. This line has spawned the graphic novels Goldfish, Fire, Jinx, Torso (with Marc Andreyko), and Total Sell Out. Bendis is writing the film version of Jinx for Universal Pictures with Oscar-winner Charlize Theron attached to star and produce.
Bendis’s other projects include the Harvey, Eisner, and Eagle Award-nominated Powers (with Michael Avon Oeming) originally from Image Comics, now published by Marvel's new creator-owned imprint Icon Comics, and the Hollywood tell-all Fortune and Glory from Oni Press, both of which received an "A" from Entertainment Weekly.
Bendis is one of the premiere architects of Marvel's "Ultimate" line: comics specifically created for the new generation of comic readers. He has written every issue of Ultimate Spider-Man since its best-selling launch, and has also written for Ultimate Fantastic Four and Ultimate X-Men, as well as every issue of Ultimate Marvel Team-Up, Ultimate Origin and Ultimate Six.
Brian is currently helming a renaissance for Marvel’s AVENGERS franchise by writing both New Avengers and Mighty Avengers along with the successful ‘event’ projects House Of M, Secret War, and this summer’s Secret Invasion.
He has also previously done work on Daredevil, Alias, and The Pulse.
Though he started as a writer and artist of independent noir fiction series, he shot to stardom as a writer of Marvel Comics' superhero books, particularly Ultimate Spider-Man.
Bendis first entered the comic world with the "Jinx" line of crime comics in 1995. This line has spawned the graphic novels Goldfish, Fire, Jinx, Torso (with Marc Andreyko), and Total Sell Out. Bendis is writing the film version of Jinx for Universal Pictures with Oscar-winner Charlize Theron attached to star and produce.
Bendis’s other projects include the Harvey, Eisner, and Eagle Award-nominated Powers (with Michael Avon Oeming) originally from Image Comics, now published by Marvel's new creator-owned imprint Icon Comics, and the Hollywood tell-all Fortune and Glory from Oni Press, both of which received an "A" from Entertainment Weekly.
Bendis is one of the premiere architects of Marvel's "Ultimate" line: comics specifically created for the new generation of comic readers. He has written every issue of Ultimate Spider-Man since its best-selling launch, and has also written for Ultimate Fantastic Four and Ultimate X-Men, as well as every issue of Ultimate Marvel Team-Up, Ultimate Origin and Ultimate Six.
Brian is currently helming a renaissance for Marvel’s AVENGERS franchise by writing both New Avengers and Mighty Avengers along with the successful ‘event’ projects House Of M, Secret War, and this summer’s Secret Invasion.
He has also previously done work on Daredevil, Alias, and The Pulse.
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May 30, 2018
After months of hubbub over Brian Bendis’ sudden move to DC after many, many years at Marvel, here we finally are: Bendis’ first full-length DC comic ever, Man of Steel #1. And unfortunately it’s kinda underwhelming.
Evil monster hates Kryptonians and vows to wipe them out for the good of the universe. Superman - with the reinstated red trunks o’course - does Superman-y things like stopping minor villains, rescuing a lil girl and her even more lil pet and puts out a fire. Clark Kent is the picture of modesty as he adjusts his glasses.
That’s it? Hmm. Not terribly impressive.
Like a lot of first issues, this one is mainly concerned with table-setting. The Big Bad is introduced along with minor characters - the flame-haired new fire chief - as well as establishing a generally upbeat tone. It’s a fine comic, competently written by Bendis and drawn by Ivan Reis - it certainly feels like a Superman comic and that’s important.
I just wasn’t wowed by it which is what I’d hoped to be given all the hype. But maybe I still will in the forthcoming weeks? Man of Steel is a six-issue weekly limited series leading up to Bendis taking over both Superman and Action Comics titles in July, so there’s plenty of time. As it is though, Man of Steel #1 is an inauspicious beginning to Bendis’ Superman run.
Evil monster hates Kryptonians and vows to wipe them out for the good of the universe. Superman - with the reinstated red trunks o’course - does Superman-y things like stopping minor villains, rescuing a lil girl and her even more lil pet and puts out a fire. Clark Kent is the picture of modesty as he adjusts his glasses.
That’s it? Hmm. Not terribly impressive.
Like a lot of first issues, this one is mainly concerned with table-setting. The Big Bad is introduced along with minor characters - the flame-haired new fire chief - as well as establishing a generally upbeat tone. It’s a fine comic, competently written by Bendis and drawn by Ivan Reis - it certainly feels like a Superman comic and that’s important.
I just wasn’t wowed by it which is what I’d hoped to be given all the hype. But maybe I still will in the forthcoming weeks? Man of Steel is a six-issue weekly limited series leading up to Bendis taking over both Superman and Action Comics titles in July, so there’s plenty of time. As it is though, Man of Steel #1 is an inauspicious beginning to Bendis’ Superman run.
June 4, 2018
An interesting set up with Krypton, which has led to different possibilities for Superman. It was a solid start to this 6 issue special before he hits us in July with the real stuff. I was a little underwhelmed with this but its only #1.
June 4, 2018
Promising start and great art to the Bendis era of Superman!
June 7, 2018
Not really impressed, but this also wasn't terrible. This is the first time since I started picking up single issue comics that I haven't has a Superman title on it (I took it off when the Rebirth Superman and Action Comics title were cancalled so BMB could take over them). I honestly am not really looking forward to BMB's run because I liked the teams that where on those titles, but I won't put issue 2 back if it is in my pull list.
Rogol Vah (or whatever his name is) does seem interesting if I'm being honest, but I don't know how I feel about BMB introducing a new character that basically is the reason Krypton exploded (I'm pretty sure that's where this story is going, but I could be wrong). I'm all for more development on established characters, but I prefer if the destruction of Krypton was just due to them not listening to Jor-El and basically being the reason for their own end.
Idk, I'm probably rambling. Bottom line cut and dry, not really here for this mini-series or BMB's run.
Rogol Vah (or whatever his name is) does seem interesting if I'm being honest, but I don't know how I feel about BMB introducing a new character that basically is the reason Krypton exploded (I'm pretty sure that's where this story is going, but I could be wrong). I'm all for more development on established characters, but I prefer if the destruction of Krypton was just due to them not listening to Jor-El and basically being the reason for their own end.
Idk, I'm probably rambling. Bottom line cut and dry, not really here for this mini-series or BMB's run.
June 1, 2018
In July of last year in these very pages, I suggested that Bendis was in a rut that could probably be only fixed by jumping to DC. But even i was shocked when he did the same exact thing four months later.
I have been a Bendis fan since just about the very beginning. But he has been the defining writer for Marvel for the last decade. My beef was that he was writing the same characters over and over again. Although, it might make sense to have Bendis write characters like Daredevil, Luke Cage and Iron Man (and Spiderman, of course too), hadn't he done it ad infintum. I was less than thrilled to read the Defenders and newest Jessica Jones first issues, and his Avengers work before that was wearing out his welcome. Now, I can say in retrospect, I actually really enjoyed Jessica Jones and his recent less-than-loved Iron Man-less Iron Man stories had enough stuff that I actually liked.
In any case, if it wasn't obvious, he needed a change, and so writing Superman is definitely that 'next step'.
It is a six-issue weekly. My comic book shop owner friends say that the weekly and biweekly titles do well for him and is a 2018 fresh take on the standard comic industry. Who wants to wait a month for a tile in a binge-weekend world? Personally, I don't ever want to do a long-term weekly comic ever again, but at 6 issues, I am in.
Man of Steel got less than five star reviews even from people who I expected such things from. Trying to see it with my own fresh eyes, I was less than excited.
Not that it is bad. Bendis is not a hack, and brings some fresh eyes and creativity. It's just that it's a bit of a slow burn. My take on Bendis back int he day was that he could write a dynamite start of issue, but have trouble plotting the overall arc.
This doesn't fell like a 'moment'. Yet, there is an argument that can be made, that it's the right way to tell a six-issue series. Ivan Reis, Joe Prado and Alex Sinclair (art, colors, and letters respectively) make it feel like an epic DC book.
I have read quite a bit that the intention is to make this other-worldly "Larger than Life" DC, which seemingly runs counter from what we expect from Bendis- which is David Mamet-style "real" dialogue.
There is no one true answer. You could go a few different ways with this. But Reis et al are a good choice for what they are attempting (and based on the sneak peaks, this is definitely what we are to expect).
This book is best when Bendis does what he does best- the characterization of Superman and his interaction with other characters. The weakest points seem to be the DC mystical sh*t. the new'big bad' did not really connect with me. But, I really have no complaints. I am happy to see Bendis push himself to do something that is new to him. I don't know that we will look back and remember this fondly in a decade like other Superman stories (we will likely just remember the buzz about Bendis going to DC), but there's enough here to give the potential that maybe we will,
I have been a Bendis fan since just about the very beginning. But he has been the defining writer for Marvel for the last decade. My beef was that he was writing the same characters over and over again. Although, it might make sense to have Bendis write characters like Daredevil, Luke Cage and Iron Man (and Spiderman, of course too), hadn't he done it ad infintum. I was less than thrilled to read the Defenders and newest Jessica Jones first issues, and his Avengers work before that was wearing out his welcome. Now, I can say in retrospect, I actually really enjoyed Jessica Jones and his recent less-than-loved Iron Man-less Iron Man stories had enough stuff that I actually liked.
In any case, if it wasn't obvious, he needed a change, and so writing Superman is definitely that 'next step'.
It is a six-issue weekly. My comic book shop owner friends say that the weekly and biweekly titles do well for him and is a 2018 fresh take on the standard comic industry. Who wants to wait a month for a tile in a binge-weekend world? Personally, I don't ever want to do a long-term weekly comic ever again, but at 6 issues, I am in.
Man of Steel got less than five star reviews even from people who I expected such things from. Trying to see it with my own fresh eyes, I was less than excited.
Not that it is bad. Bendis is not a hack, and brings some fresh eyes and creativity. It's just that it's a bit of a slow burn. My take on Bendis back int he day was that he could write a dynamite start of issue, but have trouble plotting the overall arc.
This doesn't fell like a 'moment'. Yet, there is an argument that can be made, that it's the right way to tell a six-issue series. Ivan Reis, Joe Prado and Alex Sinclair (art, colors, and letters respectively) make it feel like an epic DC book.
I have read quite a bit that the intention is to make this other-worldly "Larger than Life" DC, which seemingly runs counter from what we expect from Bendis- which is David Mamet-style "real" dialogue.
There is no one true answer. You could go a few different ways with this. But Reis et al are a good choice for what they are attempting (and based on the sneak peaks, this is definitely what we are to expect).
This book is best when Bendis does what he does best- the characterization of Superman and his interaction with other characters. The weakest points seem to be the DC mystical sh*t. the new'big bad' did not really connect with me. But, I really have no complaints. I am happy to see Bendis push himself to do something that is new to him. I don't know that we will look back and remember this fondly in a decade like other Superman stories (we will likely just remember the buzz about Bendis going to DC), but there's enough here to give the potential that maybe we will,
June 11, 2018
El #1 de esta miniserie es la carta de Bendis para informarnos lo que pretende hacer con Superman y su entorno. Se nota la mano en los diálogos más que la acción, en las licencias y en la presentación de nuevos personajes con los que Bendis tendrá más libertad de ejecución durante el desarrollo de esta aventura.
June 28, 2018
Good start if a little under-whelming.
May 30, 2018
Intriguing new start as well as the ending of this issue. Not much from it yet but we'll see how it goes. So far so god!
March 24, 2020
Edición argentina del efímero "sello" ECC Argentina. Número 1 de seis.
June 2, 2018
DC's marketing strategy is working. I've never been a Superman fan. I don't read a lot of DC. But I like Bendis and decided to take a stab in this world.
So, here I am reading the first in the much-touted Man of Steel. I like it so far.
The art is impressive. Still don't understand how Clark and Superman are not identified, but whatever. Superman saves people as is his wont. Love the "Language, please" panel that conjures up Cap and Iron Man. ;)
We learn the Kryptonians are evil and a monster wants to destroy them. We have a Yoda-like wise man. There's a conspiracy of fires. There's a new assistant fire chief. Clark is married with children (and a kitchen that is beautiful). And then something happens. What? We have to wait.
Fortunately, it's just a week. While this can get costly, I like the weekly feature as opposed to monthly. We're off to a good start.
So, here I am reading the first in the much-touted Man of Steel. I like it so far.
The art is impressive. Still don't understand how Clark and Superman are not identified, but whatever. Superman saves people as is his wont. Love the "Language, please" panel that conjures up Cap and Iron Man. ;)
We learn the Kryptonians are evil and a monster wants to destroy them. We have a Yoda-like wise man. There's a conspiracy of fires. There's a new assistant fire chief. Clark is married with children (and a kitchen that is beautiful). And then something happens. What? We have to wait.
Fortunately, it's just a week. While this can get costly, I like the weekly feature as opposed to monthly. We're off to a good start.
June 23, 2018
I came into this not really knowing what to expect… I certainly knew of Superman, but I had never before read any comic books featuring him (only what I've read of Rebirth-era Justice League, being fairly new to reading comics).
And…I am not sure what to think. It was a pleasant read. But… too soon to tell. I have a difficult time liking #1s, because (just like in TV series pilots) there is so much setup required for the series to come that very little actually seems to happen in them.
But I picked up #2 at the same time, so I will have that next bite soon enough!
And…I am not sure what to think. It was a pleasant read. But… too soon to tell. I have a difficult time liking #1s, because (just like in TV series pilots) there is so much setup required for the series to come that very little actually seems to happen in them.
But I picked up #2 at the same time, so I will have that next bite soon enough!
October 21, 2018
I was able to pick up all the Man of Steel singles from my LCS.
I got them because I love what Bendis is doing with Superman and I wanted to read as much of his work as I could around it.
This book was just so good.
Bendis is writing such a great Superman, but Reis makes me so happy with his lines and then Prado comes in and just makes it shine.
Plus, this team is perfect with with cliffhanger endings.
I keep saying it, and I continue to be surprised by it, but Superman is one of my favorite comics right now.
I got them because I love what Bendis is doing with Superman and I wanted to read as much of his work as I could around it.
This book was just so good.
Bendis is writing such a great Superman, but Reis makes me so happy with his lines and then Prado comes in and just makes it shine.
Plus, this team is perfect with with cliffhanger endings.
I keep saying it, and I continue to be surprised by it, but Superman is one of my favorite comics right now.
June 2, 2018
While I enjoyed this, there's really not much to it. Bendis is clearly hinting at and setting up some stuff for later in this book or even later in his run but other then that it's mostly just him stretching around and seeing how comfortable he can get. Hopefully that goes away in the next issue coz I do like Bendis' take on pretty much everyone and I'm eager to see a real story told with them by him.
June 15, 2018
I actually liked this a lot more than I thought I was going to. I've been reading the Superman rebirth series, but I ultimately read it for Superboy and not Superman. Nothing has really happened to seriously catch my interest. This story, however, has already got me interested after the first issue. I'm excited to see what they do!
May 30, 2018
A new era begins for Superman as a threat from his earliest origins reemerges to destroy the Last Son of Krypton. As Superman struggles to come to grips with what has happened to his wife and son, he must also face a new threat that’s determined to burn down Metropolis!
June 2, 2018
Love the art.
The story oscillates between Could-Be-Worse and Meh. I know this is only part one of six, but Bendis is replacing comics that in no way needed a reboot or revamp. He needs to impress, not settle for doesn't suck.
The story oscillates between Could-Be-Worse and Meh. I know this is only part one of six, but Bendis is replacing comics that in no way needed a reboot or revamp. He needs to impress, not settle for doesn't suck.
August 7, 2018
Ok, so Bendis’ era begins. I just read the whole 6 part series intro and have Superman #1 sitting in wait. The introduction of the new villain is tantalizing. It’s old school Superman with a new twist. We’ll see where it goes and if it stays on my pull list.
October 29, 2018
I do not care for the idea that Krypton was destroyed by an alien with a vendetta of some sort. I much prefer John Byrne's Man Of Steel 6 parter!! However, this story element should produce ideas for future storytelling. This is a likable story even so.
May 30, 2018
Legal pra cacete
June 10, 2018
Don’t fuck this up DC.
July 4, 2018
Welcome back, Bendis - I hope you stick around! A good start to what could be a long run on Superman.
July 4, 2018
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July 10, 2018
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October 8, 2019Edición para Argentina que seguramente replique el contenido de la española. Número 1 de seis.
April 16, 2022
I actually really liked this, but I’m a bit confused abt what the story is, or where it’s going.
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July 16, 2024
Man of Steel #1, Brian Bendis
Obviously there has been a lot of change since I last read Superman. Just couldn't see how this might improve. Good luck everyone for the rest of the series. **
Obviously there has been a lot of change since I last read Superman. Just couldn't see how this might improve. Good luck everyone for the rest of the series. **
August 3, 2024
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