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Superman: Up in the Sky #2
Superman: Up in the Sky #2
En route to Rann, Superman must face an intergalactic pugilist in an epic boxing match, then save an alien family from certain doom—if they can help him first! These stories were originally published in SUPERMAN GIANT #5 and 6.
28 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 7, 2019
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October 15, 2019
A real punch of good reading!
ROUND TWO
Superman has engaged in a mission to look in deep space for a little girl who was kidnapped for unknown reasons.
In this second issue of the miniseries, Superman finds a strong alien who was sent to interfere with his mission, but the alien proposed an unusual arrangement....
...they will fight using Earth boxing rules, only employing Super-strength and invulnerability...
...if the alien loses, he will tell Superman who hired him and anthing else he might know about the girl's kidnapping, but...
...if Superman loses, the Man of Steel must return to Earth without the girl!
If you think that the boxing match between Superman and Muhammad Ali was violent (it was epic indeed anyway)...
...you must watch this boxing match!
Since, both fighter will give everything they have...
...but have you heard about Superman quitting? Any time at all?
However, not matter how the boxing match may result...
...Superman may need the priceless assistance of somebody, if he would be able to keep living at all!
Let them fight!
ROUND TWO
Superman has engaged in a mission to look in deep space for a little girl who was kidnapped for unknown reasons.
In this second issue of the miniseries, Superman finds a strong alien who was sent to interfere with his mission, but the alien proposed an unusual arrangement....
...they will fight using Earth boxing rules, only employing Super-strength and invulnerability...
...if the alien loses, he will tell Superman who hired him and anthing else he might know about the girl's kidnapping, but...
...if Superman loses, the Man of Steel must return to Earth without the girl!
If you think that the boxing match between Superman and Muhammad Ali was violent (it was epic indeed anyway)...
...you must watch this boxing match!
Since, both fighter will give everything they have...
...but have you heard about Superman quitting? Any time at all?
However, not matter how the boxing match may result...
...Superman may need the priceless assistance of somebody, if he would be able to keep living at all!
Let them fight!
August 21, 2019
Bit of a weird issue but still fun to read! I'm not a fan of Tom King's Batman by any means, but this series so far has been really good! And Andy Kubert's art is always amazing to look at!
August 13, 2019
Tek sayıda anlatılabilecek en iyi Superman hikayelerinden. Seriyi takip etmiyorum, dolayısıyla plotla hiç ilgilenmedim ama ilgilenilmesine de gerek yok. Yine Tom King'in karakter odaklı anlatı örneklerinden bir tanesi. İtiraf edeyim, kapağını ilk gördüğüm andan beri ön yargılıydım ama gayet keyifle okudum. Çizgi romana veya görsel hikaye anlatımına gönül vermiş herkese tavsiye edilir.
September 15, 2024
Es un cómic precioso, sin duda alguna. La forma en la que Superman se enfrenta en un ring de boxeo a Mighto para que este le diga el paradero de la niña a la que busca, y quién la tiene secuestrada, es una obra de arte en cada panel dibujado. La segunda historia del extraterrestre dando la vida por Superman y dejando huérfanos a sus hijos no me gustó tanto, pero no opaca a la otra parte de la historia.
June 13, 2020
I missed the first issue of this. I'll to search out the trade when it's available...
May 14, 2022
I really loved this issue, just not quite perfect.
High 9.7
High 9.7
August 8, 2019
Author Tom King's strengths as a writer really show through in Superman: Up in the Sky #2. Issue #2 continues Superman's search for the kidnapped little girl, but does so in an unexpected style. One would expect to see a linear progression of specific moments in Superman's search for the girl. Yet King advances the plot in an unexpected way. Not much is revealed about the girl's whereabouts, and the mystery of her disappearance is subtly deepened. King makes up for the lack of bread crumbs or direct answers by inserting moments of great emotion into the narrative. King shies away from an action packed story in favor of showcasing Superman's best qualities with authentic character moments.
Part Three centers around a boxing match. It's Superman versus an intergalactic mercenary called Mighto. Both possess super strength and enhanced invulnerability and agree to only use these powers during their fight. The stakes are high. If Superman loses, he must give up his search and return to Earth. If Superman wins, Mighto will give him information pertaining to the girl's kidnapping. In just twelve pages, King creates a story that perfectly balances action, drama, and heart. Each page and subsequent scene is framed by a text box announcing the round of the match being shown. Kubert draws the boxing match in an interesting way, and King's script highlights Superman's determination. This combination of the art and prose makes for a compelling story.
Part Four opens with Superman floating unconscious through space. He is picked up by an alien spacecraft and taken to the ship's healer. While trying to heal Superman, the healer ends up linking his mind with Superman's, and experiences his memories. The rest of the story centers around the healer as snippets of Superman's memories play through the alien's mind, shown in text bubbles. It is through these shared memories that we get a glimpse of the next leg of Superman's journey through space, and trace details of how he came to be wounded and unconscious. It is a beautiful tale, and literally brought tears to my eyes. Part Four is a story told from a perspective other than Superman's It is light on action but full of emotionality. Its conclusion is both heart-wrenching and uplifting.
Tom King and Andy Kubert are at the top of their respective game in Up in the Sky #2. It's an honest shame that it took this story so long to be individually released. I have high hopes that the over arching story will continues to get even better over the next four issues. This issue set the bar very high, but I have every confidence that King and Kubert will continue to outdo themselves. Even if you don't read the entire mini-series, I highly recommend going to your local comic book store and picking up this issue just for Part 4. It's a story that deserves to be read, and this issue in a shining example of quality comic book storytelling.
Part Three centers around a boxing match. It's Superman versus an intergalactic mercenary called Mighto. Both possess super strength and enhanced invulnerability and agree to only use these powers during their fight. The stakes are high. If Superman loses, he must give up his search and return to Earth. If Superman wins, Mighto will give him information pertaining to the girl's kidnapping. In just twelve pages, King creates a story that perfectly balances action, drama, and heart. Each page and subsequent scene is framed by a text box announcing the round of the match being shown. Kubert draws the boxing match in an interesting way, and King's script highlights Superman's determination. This combination of the art and prose makes for a compelling story.
Part Four opens with Superman floating unconscious through space. He is picked up by an alien spacecraft and taken to the ship's healer. While trying to heal Superman, the healer ends up linking his mind with Superman's, and experiences his memories. The rest of the story centers around the healer as snippets of Superman's memories play through the alien's mind, shown in text bubbles. It is through these shared memories that we get a glimpse of the next leg of Superman's journey through space, and trace details of how he came to be wounded and unconscious. It is a beautiful tale, and literally brought tears to my eyes. Part Four is a story told from a perspective other than Superman's It is light on action but full of emotionality. Its conclusion is both heart-wrenching and uplifting.
Tom King and Andy Kubert are at the top of their respective game in Up in the Sky #2. It's an honest shame that it took this story so long to be individually released. I have high hopes that the over arching story will continues to get even better over the next four issues. This issue set the bar very high, but I have every confidence that King and Kubert will continue to outdo themselves. Even if you don't read the entire mini-series, I highly recommend going to your local comic book store and picking up this issue just for Part 4. It's a story that deserves to be read, and this issue in a shining example of quality comic book storytelling.
July 18, 2022
A beautiful second chapter. I love when Superman goes cosmic!
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