Superman: For All Seasons

Jeph Loeb

Oct 2002 · Superman: For All Seasons Vol 1, #1-4 · DC

About this ebook

In this coming-of-age tale witness the experiences and adventures that transform a simple country boy into the world's greatest hero. Told through the course of four seasons in the Man of Steel's adolescent life, it illustrates that it is the person, not the powers, that makes Superman a hero. The catalyst for the "Smallville" television program, SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS is emotional and insightful, humanizing the alien from another planet so that he is not only realistic but also relatable. It also features in-depth characterizations of Lana Lang, Lex Luthor, Lois Lane and the Kents. This volume collects SUPERMAN: FOR ALL SEASONS #1-4.

Ratings and reviews

I really enjoyed this!☺ It makes me wish this version of Superman personality was more mainstream in movies, shows, and videogames. A Superman that when he kisses his girl it is cute and sweet instead of a big make out or sex scene. A Superman that doesn't look at himself as above, or better then anyone really. He is just a guy doing his part. A guy who would go to church on sunday. And always spend the Holidays with his folks and Lana in Smallville. A guy worth having your kids lookup to. Also I wish he ended up with this version of Lana Lang instead of Lois Lane. It would be nice to see Superman stick to one girl and that girl is his first sweetheart who has similar values. I never got the idea that Lois the career woman who would date Lex Luthor was a good fit for Superman. It's not believable that Superman could be himself and comfortable with someone like Lois.

This story really breaks down the core elements of Superman and gives reader's a whole new perspective on him at the same time with the concept of having parts take place over different seasons with different perspectives too.

It is such a cute comic. It makes Superman an innocent lovable hero. He doesn't punch anything here, he simply helps. The art adds to the feeling of the story. It is well written and really brings out the human aspect of Superman. Amazing.

About the author

Jeph Loeb is an Emmy award nominated and Eisner award winning writer/producer living in Los Angeles. In television, his many credits include Smallville, Lost and Heroes and in film, Teen Wolf and Commando. In comics, he is best known for his work with the supremely talented artist and partner-in-crime Tim Sale on BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN, SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS,CATWOMAN: WHEN IN ROME for DC as well as Daredevil Yellow, Spider-Man Blue and Hulk Gray for Marvel. Tim Sale is not only the artist for the numerous collaborations with Jeph Loeb listed above, but has also worked on DEATHBLOW, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT, Grendel, Wolverine/Gambit: Victims, Billi 99, Amazon, and various other projects. He had the distinct honor of being the first creator chosen for the artist spotlight series SOLO.