Graphic Novel of the Week for July 13: Superman: Kryptonite
First, a confession–I haven't read Superman: Kryptonite yet. It's proven too popular for me to get my hands on a library copy (and I hope some of the readers are Word Out! members who can give more insight into this particular story than I can!).
I have, however, read a LOT of other Superman comics in my time, and I'll read Superman: Kryptonite when my turn in the holds list comes up, the Amazon reviews make me very eager!
So I declare this a general thread about Superman and give you my reasons Superman is great:
- Superman is an immigrant: He's not just from another country, he's from another planet entirely, but he's earth's greatest hero. I think a lot of people can relate to this! Articles like this one from the Times of India are quite common in discussing Superman's appeal as an immigrant symbol. When I was in university, one of my professors did several lectures on Superman as an immigrant story (she really liked Superman too).
- Superman struggles to find out who he is: Everyone can relate to this, but I think teenagers especially understand Superman's dilemma. Is he the Man of Steel, or Mild-Mannered Clark Kent? Many Superman stories deal with this issue of Superman's divided self. My favourite is Alan Moore's Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? It's a bit old, but still a great story.
- Superman is faster than a speeding bullet: That is very fast and should be respected.
I have many more reasons why Superman is great, but I'd be interested to hear some of yours (or maybe you prefer Batman). And if you've actually been able to get a copy of Superman: Kryptonite, how was it? (don't give too many spoilers, I haven't read it yet!)
Alan H. is a mild-mannered web librarian. His secret identity is unknown.
128 thoughts on “Graphic Novel of the Week for July 13: Superman: Kryptonite”
i like superman too, but like you i find it hard to get in a library because of how many holds it has. However, i like the other superheroes from Marvel comics like Spiderman, Ironman, and the Green Lantern. I also like the teen titans though i am not sure whether they are part of the marvel group or not.
i like superman too, but like you i find it hard to get in a library because of how many holds it has. However, i like the other superheroes from Marvel comics like Spiderman, Ironman, and the Green Lantern. I also like the teen titans though i am not sure whether they are part of the marvel group or not.
I am a huge Superman fan and collect the comic books! I have yet to read this one though. I would love to read more reviews about it.
I am a huge Superman fan and collect the comic books! I have yet to read this one though. I would love to read more reviews about it.
What i love about the superman series is that the comic kind of realtes to peoples lives.Clark kent has a struggle between his life of keep his secret indentiy a from theworld and his love ones. But what is intersting about this book is that superman has actually found his weakness. Ibelive this book could have done more on extendeding the oral dialouge in the book all in all i give this book a 6 /10
What i love about the superman series is that the comic kind of realtes to peoples lives.Clark kent has a struggle between his life of keep his secret indentiy a from theworld and his love ones. But what is intersting about this book is that superman has actually found his weakness. Ibelive this book could have done more on extendeding the oral dialouge in the book all in all i give this book a 6 /10
I love superman! This should be interesting to read. I watched all the old movies and even the television series, Smallville! I’ll try and put a hold on it, thanks for the suggestion!
I love superman! This should be interesting to read. I watched all the old movies and even the television series, Smallville! I’ll try and put a hold on it, thanks for the suggestion!
can’t wait to read it. looking forward to it. cause it sounds exciting. i love advanture. look superman’s back.:P
can’t wait to read it. looking forward to it. cause it sounds exciting. i love advanture. look superman’s back.:P
cool… sounds like something my brother would like to read…
cool… sounds like something my brother would like to read…
I don’t really read Superman but it seems really interesting. Maybe I’ll put it on hold.
I don’t really read Superman but it seems really interesting. Maybe I’ll put it on hold.
Even though I’m not a big fan of comic books or Superman this seems likes an interesting graphic novel. I’m going to give it a try!
Even though I’m not a big fan of comic books or Superman this seems likes an interesting graphic novel. I’m going to give it a try!
I’d like to read this graphic novel very much since SUperman is quite popular among younger kids and I would like to see for myself the interesitng things in this novel by reading this book.
I’d like to read this graphic novel very much since SUperman is quite popular among younger kids and I would like to see for myself the interesitng things in this novel by reading this book.
It was interesing how SUperman got to know he’s a “Kryptonian” and saw his real paren’ts there. Superman always thinks (in tough situations) that he’s going to die since he had not discovered the thign that could hurt or possibly kill him. But I think oneday he;s going to find that thing but survive and emerge as a even bigger hero in the Metropolis. Also, I thin it’s wierd how ” Bridgewater” says he cannot survive without his companion (who i later found out was Superman) at the beginning becasue i didn’t think the mysterious green rock’s being was that dependable on his companion.
It was interesing how SUperman got to know he’s a “Kryptonian” and saw his real paren’ts there. Superman always thinks (in tough situations) that he’s going to die since he had not discovered the thign that could hurt or possibly kill him. But I think oneday he;s going to find that thing but survive and emerge as a even bigger hero in the Metropolis. Also, I thin it’s wierd how ” Bridgewater” says he cannot survive without his companion (who i later found out was Superman) at the beginning becasue i didn’t think the mysterious green rock’s being was that dependable on his companion.
I don’t usually read comics, but I’ve heard a lot about Superman. I want to try to read all different types of reading material there is such as comics, zines, classics, auto/biographies, etc.-stuff I usually wouldn’t read. After all, that’s why I joined the book club – to bring variety to my reading!
I don’t usually read comics, but I’ve heard a lot about Superman. I want to try to read all different types of reading material there is such as comics, zines, classics, auto/biographies, etc.-stuff I usually wouldn’t read. After all, that’s why I joined the book club – to bring variety to my reading!
Is Superman the Indian version of a superhero?
Is Superman the Indian version of a superhero?
Eh…I don’t like graphic novels like these. Anime is okay 🙂
Eh…I don’t like graphic novels like these. Anime is okay 🙂
grapic novels are okay not much of an anime fan
grapic novels are okay not much of an anime fan
Superman! Superman! Love graphic novels!
Superman! Superman! Love graphic novels!
i’m not a really big fan of comic books but it sounds pretty good. i’ll give it a try!
i’m not a really big fan of comic books but it sounds pretty good. i’ll give it a try!
i read it! was good , actually it was okay , i didn’t really like it
i read it! was good , actually it was okay , i didn’t really like it
i’m more of an anime manga fan, not superman
i’m more of an anime manga fan, not superman
not really a big fan of superman but I’m going to read it
never hurt to try 🙂
not really a big fan of superman but I’m going to read it
never hurt to try 🙂
Superman all the way! I love graphic novels and I have a huge comic collection.
Superman all the way! I love graphic novels and I have a huge comic collection.
Superman all the way! I love graphic novels and I have a huge comic collection.
Superman all the way! I love graphic novels and I have a huge comic collection.
oh yeah, i’m a huge fan of Garfield comics, and superman..so what are some other good books.
oh yeah, i’m a huge fan of Garfield comics, and superman..so what are some other good books.
I personally love Archie Comics.
I personally love Archie Comics.
Awesome!i prefer anime over superman, but i like graphic novels in general. there’s not many holds on it either
Awesome!i prefer anime over superman, but i like graphic novels in general. there’s not many holds on it either
Hmmm….sounds like something my cousin would like to read
Hmmm….sounds like something my cousin would like to read
I love superman… i love graphic novels all the time. I don’t know if the graphic novels going to be boring so I don’t read it. but because it is on word out then I LOVE IT… haha
I love superman… i love graphic novels all the time. I don’t know if the graphic novels going to be boring so I don’t read it. but because it is on word out then I LOVE IT… haha
I like superman graphic novels than anime. I love to read and get into the book. I love also Archie Comics. It hope I get to see more in the library so I can’take out more
I like superman graphic novels than anime. I love to read and get into the book. I love also Archie Comics. It hope I get to see more in the library so I can’take out more
I love comics! I usually pick up some archie comics tho…
I love comics! I usually pick up some archie comics tho…
Seems Interesting
Seems Interesting
Superman huh? Well, since I always/only read books and magazines, I think I’m gonna read this comic for a change.
Superman huh? Well, since I always/only read books and magazines, I think I’m gonna read this comic for a change.
I know i liked the superman movies, so I wanna give this a try too.
I know i liked the superman movies, so I wanna give this a try too.
ahahaha lol kryptonite reminds me of this poem called kryptonite tht we had to analyze for an english unit test in gr 9 and my goodness, it was HARD to analyze it! i did sooo bad on it and a lot of other ppl did bad too….but anyways,
im not such a superman fan but i think i’ve put this book on hold a few days ago, so im definitely gonna read it as soon as i get it! sounds like fun
and btw Alan, when i put a hold on this book,surprisingly there were only 2 holds on it and there are abt 40 copies i think…..so u can prlly get a copy easily but then i didn’t get mine’s yet i think the problem is that most of the copies have went missing…. 🙁
ahahaha lol kryptonite reminds me of this poem called kryptonite tht we had to analyze for an english unit test in gr 9 and my goodness, it was HARD to analyze it! i did sooo bad on it and a lot of other ppl did bad too….but anyways,
im not such a superman fan but i think i’ve put this book on hold a few days ago, so im definitely gonna read it as soon as i get it! sounds like fun
and btw Alan, when i put a hold on this book,surprisingly there were only 2 holds on it and there are abt 40 copies i think…..so u can prlly get a copy easily but then i didn’t get mine’s yet i think the problem is that most of the copies have went missing…. 🙁
I’ve actually only read a comic book once in my life, but i definately know about superman. so i think this should be a good read either way
I’ve actually only read a comic book once in my life, but i definately know about superman. so i think this should be a good read either way
I loved this book! Read it!
I loved this book! Read it!
Dear Twilight Series Lovers, I’m totally with you guys, and The Host is other book by Stephine Meyer. I signed it out, and I hope it’s a great book! And I can’t wait ’til Midnight Sun comes out!
Dear Twilight Series Lovers, I’m totally with you guys, and The Host is other book by Stephine Meyer. I signed it out, and I hope it’s a great book! And I can’t wait ’til Midnight Sun comes out!
Superman, was great i grew up with him although i wasn’t a HUGE fan, but he was alright to watch
Superman, was great i grew up with him although i wasn’t a HUGE fan, but he was alright to watch
Yay Superman! My sister would probably be really interested. I’ll recommend it to her!
Yay Superman! My sister would probably be really interested. I’ll recommend it to her!
Ruby be sure to let us knw if The Host by Stephanie Meyer is good or not? Have fun reading! 😀
Ruby be sure to let us knw if The Host by Stephanie Meyer is good or not? Have fun reading! 😀
I love superman!
I love superman!
I am not a big fan graphic novel but manga is good.
I am not a big fan graphic novel but manga is good.
Same i’m a way huger fan of manga than graphic novels. but i still think there are some graphic novels out there that are pretty cool
Same i’m a way huger fan of manga than graphic novels. but i still think there are some graphic novels out there that are pretty cool
But superman is a whole diffirent story on himself. all this stuff that i know of so far has been pretty interesting so i’ll probaly check this one out too
But superman is a whole diffirent story on himself. all this stuff that i know of so far has been pretty interesting so i’ll probaly check this one out too
im ACTUALLY going to read agraphiv novel, hope its good
im ACTUALLY going to read agraphiv novel, hope its good
I’m surprised that you havn’t had the chance to read a graphic novel yet. they are actually quite good some of them.
I’m surprised that you havn’t had the chance to read a graphic novel yet. they are actually quite good some of them.
The only type of book i havn’t had the chance and most likely becuase i don’t really find them attractive are comic books. they jsut seem to olden day for me
The only type of book i havn’t had the chance and most likely becuase i don’t really find them attractive are comic books. they jsut seem to olden day for me
But maybe someday soon i’ll find a comic book that’ll interest me
But maybe someday soon i’ll find a comic book that’ll interest me
I’m starting to become a fan of superman
I’m starting to become a fan of superman
I just recently watched on of his movies and really liked it
I just recently watched on of his movies and really liked it
I wonder what his next thing will be can anyone guess?
I wonder what his next thing will be can anyone guess?
Ya i think after this program more people are going to like graphic novels
Ya i think after this program more people are going to like graphic novels
Just simply becuase wordout showed them. Amzing
Just simply becuase wordout showed them. Amzing
even i’ve started to like superman more
even i’ve started to like superman more
Ya same here. superman has always been known but never really “oh ahh it’s Superman” but now it’s a little bit more “Oooh”
Ya same here. superman has always been known but never really “oh ahh it’s Superman” but now it’s a little bit more “Oooh”
Oh i’m tired. i hope superman keeps getting reconzied ’cause he’s pretty good considring
Oh i’m tired. i hope superman keeps getting reconzied ’cause he’s pretty good considring
I think he’ll only get bigger. i mean how many years has he been here
I think he’ll only get bigger. i mean how many years has he been here
Maybe more than 70 years, not sure
Maybe more than 70 years, not sure
The thing is, superman is like immortal he’ll only get bigger
The thing is, superman is like immortal he’ll only get bigger
But as we all know everyone and everything has to fall sometime. so i wonder what’l be the next big hero
But as we all know everyone and everything has to fall sometime. so i wonder what’l be the next big hero
I’ve already seen many good teen heros, example teen titans
I’ve already seen many good teen heros, example teen titans
So who knows, they might grow from here
So who knows, they might grow from here
There are some things that we can all relate to with superman
There are some things that we can all relate to with superman
Ya, i never even knew that ya i actually had some stuff in common with the great superman
Ya, i never even knew that ya i actually had some stuff in common with the great superman
lol that’s pretty cool to know
lol that’s pretty cool to know
hmm it’s wierd superman is always just been there
hmm it’s wierd superman is always just been there