A review by megrob
All-Star Superman by Grant Morrison

1.0

As a first-time reader of Superman comics and someone who's only mildly familiar with the Superman canon, this was unfortunately underwhelming. The plot was erratic and disjointed. Character development and backstory were missing, with the exception of the short exploration into Superman's relationship with his adoptive father. The few female characters were frustratingly incompetent, fell flat, and mainly were used as plot devices and sex symbols. This comic book fails the Bechdel Test miserably. It also completely lacks sufficient diversity -- especially considering it was a re-make written in the 2000s. On its own, this comic book makes the stories of Superman seem pretty surface-level and simple. The illustrations are very good, with vivid coloring. It seems like this book may be more exciting and nostalgic for long-time Superman fans.