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Available
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Series
Publication
DC Comics (2009), 168 pages
Description
Superstar Gary Frank joins writer Geoff Johns for a epic story teaming Superman with an adult version of the Legion of Super-Heroes. When he was a boy, Clark Kent was isolated and alone until he met this teen team from the 31st Century. Today, it's been years since Superman saw his childhood friends. Why haven't they returned to visit him? What's become of the symbol of Superman in the future? And just why is the future so dangerous for Superman? They warned him away, but now he's determined to help his friends -- even if it means his life!
User reviews
LibraryThing member hobreads
Geoff Johns, Gary Frank and the Legion. I like all 3 separately... together - done deal. Johns takes Superman to the future once more, except the bright hopeful 30th century he was used to visiting isn't so welcoming in the 31st.
LibraryThing member zenobia158
In a way, this book is a slightly new take on Superman's origins. While the ending felt a bit rushed, the emotion is palpable and the story is excellent.
LibraryThing member Philip413
Book Summary: This book explores the adventures of Clark Kent and his life as a super hero. It has tons of action as Superman fights for his friends in the 31st century.
Personal Reaction: First of all I am quite discusted with all of the half naked women in this book, This is suppost to be a fun
Classroom Extension: First of all I would like to state that this book should not be used in the classroom. If you must use it, choose only certain pages that are acceptable. For instance in the first part of the book you can spark children's imagination by reading how the alien was sent to earth and became a super hero. Another way to use this literature is to talk about the nature of graphic novels and use this one as an example.
Personal Reaction: First of all I am quite discusted with all of the half naked women in this book, This is suppost to be a fun
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action story, it is not nessessary and gives the wrong ideas to readers. Children should not read this novel. There is also some filthy language in the novel. It is very graphic. Classroom Extension: First of all I would like to state that this book should not be used in the classroom. If you must use it, choose only certain pages that are acceptable. For instance in the first part of the book you can spark children's imagination by reading how the alien was sent to earth and became a super hero. Another way to use this literature is to talk about the nature of graphic novels and use this one as an example.
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LibraryThing member BruceCoulson
Much better than the Shooter-era vision of Superman visiting the Legion after they had all become adults. After a strange encounter in Metropolis, Superman travels to the 31st Century, only to find the Legion scattered and hunted as fugitives, with Earth's sun having turned red leaving Superman
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powerless. The story covers the unravelling of the plot, with a time limit imposed by the other members of the United Planets who are about to invade to 'restore order' to Earth. Not a great Legion story, but readable. Show Less
LibraryThing member hskey
Going from Secret Identity to this was like going from top shelf Whiskey to stale beer. I feel like I came into this at a disadvantage, I had no idea what's going on, which timeline they're in, what happened to the Justice League or who the Legion are.
The art is really clean and I definitely read
The art is really clean and I definitely read
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this quickly, but pretty disappointing and one of my least favorite Superman stories. Show Less
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
168 p.; 6.55 inches
ISBN
1401219047 / 9781401219048