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Begin your reading adventures with your favorite super hero. This exciting book format is ideal for early readers with 32 pages of easy to understand words, short sentences, and colorful artwork straight from the movie! Your child will enjoy the story line, illustrations and the adventures of reading about the world's most popular super hero.
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My son loves it.......2007-01-15
Simple little book which uses pictures from the movie. My son is 2 years old and brings this book for us to read several times per day. Very bright colorful pictures, large type, and simple sentences for early readers. Entertaining for children.
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ON NOVEMBER 18,1992 NEWS OF SUPERMANS DEATH SHOCKED THE WORLD.
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- Excellent novel on an epic comic book series!
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- an incredable comic novelization
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The Death and Life of Superman
Roger Stern
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ASIN: 055309582X
Release Date: 1993-08-01 |
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"Superman-dead!"--The Daily Planet. On November 18, 1992, news of Superman's death shocked the world as the legendary Man of steel was killed defending Metropolis from the monster called Doomsday. Here at last is the dramatic story behind the best-selling comic book of all time: the fates of Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Ma and Pa Kent, the Justice League, and the reign of the four super-beings who mysteriously appeared after Superman's funeral, each claiming to be the real Last Son of Krypton. And finally, here is the complete incredible story of Superman's triumphant retum! In this thrilling novel, Roger Stern, a veteran writer of Action Comics, chronicles the most amazing comeback in comic book history--told with more gripping detail and background than ever before.
From the Paperback edition.
Customer Reviews:
Super Reader.......2007-08-06
Stern produced quite a good novel out of all the hoo-hah surrounding this DC comics publicity stunt.
He takes the whole saga from the comics, and retells the story of Doomsday arriving and plowing through first the Justice League, then Superman.
Then you see how the world reacts to the death of their premier hero, and what happens when multiple other 'supermen' try and replace him.
Excellent novel on an epic comic book series! .......2007-07-17
For those of you who don't know the plot, here's a basic summary:
Kal-El was the Last Son of Krypton, an unknown planet that exploded sending bits and pieces crashing down to Earth. Along with rocks, Jor-El and Lara (from Krypton) sent down their newborn son in a spaceship, so he would be saved. The rocks and the spaceship landed in the country town of Smallville. Jonathan and Martha Kent had been driving home that day where the meteors hit, and they found the young boy that was in the spaceship. The Kents took him as their own, naming him Clark. Soon, Jon and Martha figured out Clark's strange abilities. Clark showed amazing strength even as a child. Overtime, his powers evolved.
Even with these powers, Clark grew up as a normal kid. He attended school (Smallville High) and even fell in love (with Lana Lang). After schooling, Clark became a reporter- and even developed super strength, speed, hearing, heat vision, x-ray vision, and the ability to fly. Then it happened. Clark took on the double life of Superman. Too bad that his double life did not last long. Superman died on November 18th, 1992 from severe injuries after defeating the horrible monster Doomsday, saving the world. Without Superman, what will happen to Earth? There's only one way to find out...
It was an excellent book for people of all ages! I read it when I was twelve, and it was a great read then, so I recommend it to everyone!
The worst book I've ever read.......2007-05-10
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's my copy of "The Death and Life of Superman" flying out the window!
Holy jumpin' jeez! Sum of youz guys might be wonderin', "Hey! What's wit da one-starred review ya got goin' dere, pal?! Aintcha got no respect for Sooperman?!" Please! I love Superman! Quite possibly the greatest comic book superhero ever created! However, Roger Stern's "The Death and Life of Superman" is 528-pages of mind-numbingly, amateurish dreck! It took me roughly four months of forcing myself not to quit on this book because 1) It's Superman, 2) I don't give up on books, no matter how bad they are, and 3) How can so many five-starred reviews for this book be wrong?! The answer to number 3: I don't know, but geez Louise, are they ever! Now, don't get me wrong, love! Superman, himself, was actually a rather enjoyable character! Every other character, however, was laughable! Horseapples, you say?! I really wanted to enjoy the book, but I couldn't force myself to, onaaccount of da fact dat it stank!
The first thing wrong with this book: dialogue. Bad, bad, bad. It is so woefully insipid, juvenile, and groan-inducing. Here's an example: the common phrase is "like throwing gas onto the fire." Roger Stern, in an attempt to be different, perhaps witty, writes: "...like dumping white phosphorus into pure oxygen; like throwing elemental cesium onto troubled waters." I applaud him for not using the common phrase, but, come on. Was he looking at a periodic table while he was writing? On top of that, he doesn't give one example: he throws us two. Thanks, Roger. I wasn't sure just how bad the situation was, but comparing it to throwing elemental cesium onto troubled waters...yep, that's bad alright. *groan*
More eye-rolling moments include any bit of dialogue that indicates accents, such as a New York accent or Australian accent. The use of contractions and the replacement of "z" for "s" got annoying real quick. Ma and Pa Kent are stuck in the `50s, as evidenced by their speech. Lots of "Dagnabits" and "Heaven's sakes." Yes, I know. They're older, salt-o-the-earth folk, but still, that doesn't explain the younger Newsboy Legion or the so-called petty criminals' chit-chat. "Shucks, that'll be easy, fellers" "Oh, man, he's Jack Webbin' us" "Soicumstances" "Holy jeez" and "Holy smokes" abound. I especially love how the "gangsters" have names that fit a physical attribute, article of clothing, or hobby. A guy with a crewcut hairstyle is called "Crew," a guy who wears sunglasses is named "Specs," and a guy who uses a camcorder is cleverly referred to as "Frames." This was written in the early `90s, right? I kept thinking the Sharks and the Jets were about to show up and start some big song-and-dance number. Oh, wait! A gang named the Sharks do show up, with their trusty Toastmasters! Toastmasters. God-awful name for a gun. I felt like they should've packed Parkay and Smuckers, not live rounds. I can only assume that Roger Stern is as old as Ma and Pa Kent and, unfortunately for this 30-something, the dialogue suffers from its considerably dated delivery.
Superboy ("Don't call me SuperBOY!") has some pretty bad dialogue, in Stern's attempt to make him hip, modern, and cool. "Hey, don't worry about me, man. I am primed!" "...they're gonna make sure I'm always lookin' fine!" He's hip, modern, and cool, alright...for 1955. But, if the "stylin'" leather jacket fits, right? Superboy also gets the lame lines. "Gotta fly!" "Need a lift?" *wince*
The most painful dialogue exchanges are between Lex Luthor II (Lex's son, but it's really the original Lex, who got kryptonite poisoning, staged his own death in a plane crash over the Andes by using a clone, and was provided with a new, younger, stronger body--with a full head of hair--with the help of genetic engineering...uh, what?!) and Supergirl. Um, is Supergirl as ditzy and "blonde" in the comics as she is here? I regretted any paragraph that began with "Lex," "Luthor," "Supergirl," or "The Girl of Steel" because I knew I was in for Lex using the pet-name "Love" every other sentence or Supergirl acting like a coquettish little schoolgirl dating the most dreamy boy at Metropolis High. *ugh*
But, the single most annoying aspect of Stern's writing style is his excessive overuse of exclamation marks. I realize perfectly well that comics use exclamation marks at the end of nearly every sentence, but at least comic books have a reasonable explanation (comic book fans should know why). I know this is a comic book adaptation, but the exclamation marks were irritating, especially when the scene was supposed to be a quiet, tender moment. Exclamation marks indicate raised voices. Doesn't work when Jimmy consoles Lois: "It'll be ok, Ms. Lane...er, Lois!" "I sure hope so, Jim!" I envisioned them talking over the sound of a landing helicopter, not quietly to themselves. The exclamation points made me visualize too many similar shouting-match scenarios, where none were warranted. It's not good to distract the reader with something as trivial as punctuation.
Well, what about the story, you ask. Nothing special. Other reviews laud the great action scenes. Nothing special. They remark on the fast-pace. They must've skipped through the yawn-inducing second act (funeral and reaction). The story also left me with far too many questions.
As I mentioned earlier, the character of Superman was ok. Lois wasn't too bad, wallowing in her grief. But, man, everyone else was indeed truly laughable. I connected with no one. Also, not a good thing for the reader to feel.
Ultimately, "The Death and Life of Superman" is a great big chunk of kryptonite on my bookshelf, one that I will avoid in the future at all costs, something I recommend others to do, as well. I'm not judging this book on its subject matter. The story was there and I'm sure it was supposed to be exciting, emotional, and enjoyable. Unfortunately, the dialogue is powerful bad and distracts. If you thought the very first paragraph of this review was poorly written or distracting, you have a pretty good idea how this book reads. If that's right up your alley, enjoy. Otherwise, move on. Sorry, Bibbo...this book definitely ain't my "fav'rit!"
Philip Colander
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Great story, but not without flaws........2006-11-30
This is the first comic book novel I have read, and I was not disappointed. Roger Stern does a great job of bringing certain aspects of the epic story to life. His descriptions of the epic battle between Superman and Doomsday are even more vivid than the comics themselves.
On the downside, there are times when the dialog comes across as awkward and stilted, to the point that it becomes a distraction. His portrayal of Luthor and his girlfriend Supergirl is almost painful; thankfully it a minor part of the overall story. That part reads more like a daytime soap.
All in all, this is a fun read that is highly recommended to any fan of Superman!
an incredable comic novelization.......2006-09-21
I've read alot of novels based on comics, movies ,and comic characters, but this takes the cake. the imagery that Stern uses in Section 1 during the battle between Doomsday & Supes is breath-taking. I felt like i had front row tickets to the biggest show on earth. i'll admit that after the death of Superman, the actions slows but is still obviously present.
hands down this is a must-have for any fan of Superman, or anyone who likes a gripping & emotional tale
PARTY ON, DUDES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Book Description
Their entire relationship is founded on a secret. Now that secret is in jeopardy. In this exciting new novel, award-winning author C. J. Cherryh takes us deep into the private lives and thrilling adventures of Lois Lane, Clark Kent, and the world?s most famous super hero, Superman.
Where is Superman when you need him?
The Daily Planet offices rumble in the aftershock of an enormous explosion. As Lois Lane stares through the settling dust, a terrifying sight takes shape: the high-rise hotel down the street has completely collapsed. Hundreds of people are trapped inside, including an entire children?s soccer team. And Superman, the guardian of Metropolis and the love of her life, is half a world away.
Even with his super powers, Superman can?t be everywhere at once. As he struggles desperately to save a village threatened by a bursting dam, Lois races through the pandemonium of the collapsed hotel, throwing herself into the rescue effort—and emerging a hero. Not just a reporter anymore, suddenly she is a celebrity caught in the glare of national media attention. Recognized everywhere and hounded constantly by the press, nothing in her life will ever be the same again . . . including her relationship with Clark Kent.
About the Author
C. J. Cherryh is the author of more than thirty novels, and her work has been translated into fourteen languages. She has won the coveted Hugo Award three times, in addition to numerous other awards and honors. Perhaps best-known for Downbelow Station and Cyteen, her novels regularly appear on bestseller lists. Ms. Cherryh lives in Oklahoma.
Customer Reviews:
Super Reader.......2007-08-06
Luckily, as far as this book goes it is pretty far away from the other Lois & Clark type books. It is much more of a straight Superman adventure. This, as far as reading the thing goes, is most definitely a good thing.
Cherryh does a reasonable job of handling Superman doing one thing, and Lois another, as usually happens. If you are a Superman book fan and see this somewhere really cheap, you may as well grab it.
now this is a Lois & Clark *NOVEL*.......2006-06-11
I'd read some of the other Lois & Clark novels and absolutely hated them. I found them juvenile, fluffy, and riddled with the problems that had been a part of the tv show itself. The show, I loved, but I was not blind to its faults and the novels seemed to build themselves on those faults. Not so with this novel, this is a novel which does something Lois & Clark never quite managed to do, make Superman, Lois, Clark, and their world *REAL*. Superman truly goes international (and brings in the political problems that would inevitably arise with that, the US feeling proprietary over him) and Lois is competent, strong, and sure in herself which is something most incarnations of Lois Lane are not. This is a book I could *NOT* put down. That is something I cannot say for the other Lois & Clark novels I've read. They could barely be called novels, this one? It's a novel for Lois & Clark and general Superman fans alike. It could be a 'gateway' book for Superman fans, introducing them to the Lois & Clark world. It's definitely one I'm going to be re-reading on a frequent basis.
Save your money.......2003-10-09
I have to say, that I was very disappointed in this book. I have read far better stories on the fanfiction archive, and believe me when I say they are also more loyal to the show. The book was one long drag, and thinking back I can't remember how I even ever got to the end.
There's Superman, there's Lois - where's Lois and Clark?.......2002-04-06
...I had thoroughly enjoyed Cherryh's fantasy novels and so had high expectations of this book - based, so the blurb claimed, on my favourite series and penned by one of my favourite authors. How could it fail?
Well, quite simply, it failed for me because calling it a novel based on the TV series was a fraud and a misnomer. Calling it a novel based on the comic books would have been more honest.
What a huge disappointment! If you are a fan of the comic books you will probably enjoy this tale of Superman battling disasters while Lois investigates an entirely separate plot strand back in Metropolis. I think they were together for about 2 paragraphs in total.
Okay, slight exaggeration. But what I wanted to read about was the characters in the TV show and I didn't find them anywhere in this.
Coupled with the Superman dominated storyline, I found myself increasingly irritated with references and characterisations lifted straight from the comic books - in direct contradiction to the characterisations set up in the TV show. In Cherryh's novel for instance Lois has a cat. She does in the comics, certainly. It must have been invisible on the screen because I never saw it there. Or ever heard it mentioned. There were other such anomolies throughout.
By the end of this book I was wondering if Cherryh had even watched an episode of the show before penning this one.
Nice cover though.
Wonderful tv tie in novel that stands on it's own 2 feet.......2001-09-25
As a fan of "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman", I have to say that Cheeryh's portrayal of their relationship, and the characters themselves, was spot on for me. She did a marvellous job of conveying the depth of feeling the two characters have for one another, and portrayed a realistic relationship that was all the stronger for it's rocky patches. The plot is top notch, and rings true and while a lot less flamboyant than the series scripts in many ways, it remained true to the unique premise of this 1990s version of the Man of Steel and the Planet's ace reporter. I can't recommend this book enough, and hope that all the FoLCs enjoy re-reading it as much as I do.
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Forget Tim Burton's Batman, just think about Fritz Lang's Superman. That's right, writers Jean-Marc Lofficier and Roy Thomas and edgy expressionist artist Ted McKeever present an "Elseworlds" story in which Clark Kent and Superman inhabit the world of Lang's Metropolis. Even if you're not familiar with the Lang film, this book is worth it for the stunning and creepy McKeever art, presented in full color on high-quality, glossy paper.
Customer Reviews:
Superman Metropolis--Elseworlds.......2004-03-30
Great Concept: Combine the Superman Mythos with the 1927 film "Metropolis"... an entertaining and refreshing read!
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Action Comics #700 (Superman: The Fall of Metropolis!) June 1994
Roger Stern
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"Swan Song"
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Bonus Supermen Poster.
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Damien Keown examines early and later schools of Buddhism to provide a comprehensive account of the structure of Buddhist ethics. The importance of ethics in the Buddha's teachings is widely acknowledged, but the pursuit of ethical ideals has up to now been widely held to be secondary to the attainment of knowledge. Drawing on the Aristotelian tradition of ethics, Keown argues against this intellectualization of Buddhism and in favor of a new understanding of the tradition in terms of which ethics plays a central role.
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- An excellent, scholarly, yet succint (!) book
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What In Brief Is Buddhism?
Ananda W. P. Guruge
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An excellent, scholarly, yet succint (!) book.......2000-05-07
Dr. Ananda W.P. Guruge has had an excellent background as a scholar, educator, and diplomat, and this book reflects his wide academic background in the history and development of Buddhism. He explores Buddhism as it manifests in various Asian countries and leaves implications for the future of Buddhism. He also describes the common elements of the philosophy which bind all Buddhists, whether Sri Lankan or Japanese or Tibetan together.
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Environmental Philosophy and Ethics in Buddhism
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This work introduces the reader to the central issues and theories in Western environmental ethics, and against this background develops a Buddhist environmental philosophy and ethics. Drawing material from original sources, there is a lucid exposition of Buddhist environmentalism, its ethics, economics and Buddhist perspectives for environmental education. The work is focused on a diagnosis of the contemporary environmental crisis and a Buddhist contribution for positive solutions. Replete with stories and illustrations from original Buddhist sources, it is both informative and engaging.
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