5/23/2023 0 Comments Superman for all seasons![]() ![]() ![]() Lex Luthor’s view of Superman’s arrival in Metropolis isn’t as charitable. In Metropolis Lois Lane’s big city cynicism is swept away by a costumed man who can apparently do anything, yet chooses to be a hero. In Smallville Jonathan Kent deals with a son having just realised the extent of his abilities and with that awareness comes the knowledge he has to leave. The story presents four narrative voices giving their impressions of Superman in an early stage of his career. Contrasting Batman’s enclosed dark world, Superman is presented in large expansive form, occupying space and basking in the light. ![]() They deliberately referenced their Batman projects by playing with opposites. After their successful Batman miniseries Long Halloween and Dark Victory, the creative team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale turned their attention to Superman and delivered an entirely different style of story. ![]()
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