Aside from Batman: Universe and Superman: Up In The Sky, are there other new stories collected in the rest of the walmart giant books for Justice League, Wonder Woman, Teen Titans, and others I don’t know about?
I adore that last issue of Up in the Sky. Maybe my favorite bit is his exchange with Alice on fighting Batman: "Okay, if you and Batman fought, who would win?" "The Joker." "I'm serious. For real. Who would win?" "Batman." "For REAL?" "For real." Aren't you stronger and faster and you have laser eyes and he doesn't?" "Yes." "So you WOULD win?" "No, he would win." "Do you even know what you're saying?" "I do." "HOW would he win?" "I'd let him." "What?! WHY?!" "If you knew Batman, you'd know. It'd mean a LOT to him." "So?" "He's gone through a lot. He deserves some happiness." "Don't YOU deserve happiness?" "Winning fights doesn't make me happy." "What does?" "My family, my work, my dog, this." "This?" "You, Alice. Talking to you. Seeing that you're good. That makes me happy." "More than beating BATMAN?" "Yes. A lot more."
Up in the Sky is a showcase for why Superman is the best. He's just a good guy, and so disinterested in his own power that he can't even fathom misusing it. He *can* help people, so of course he does, because that's how his pa raised him. The big conflicts aren't if he can punch better than the bad guy, they're how he can use his talents to do the most good, because there are only so many hours in a day and he can't be everywhere at once. The best Superman writers understand those aren't shackles that keep you from doing anything interesting with the character-- they're the *reason* he's interesting in the first place. Superman has never been trendy, never been "cool" in the way Batman is. He's a total dork who's always trying his best, an idealist whose very existence is a middle finger to our most cynical impulses. And he makes us want to be better.
This comic book made me want to see more of Superman. Seriously, I don't get those people who make a satire out of this beautiful Superhero. The world doesn't need nihilism. It need hope.
All-Star Superman and For All Seasons are two of my fav standalone runs. So I'll definitely be checking this one out as well. I feel like the best Superman stories are the ones that focus less on the baddies he fights and more on what he represents to us.
I agree with this. Batman is my number 1 but Superman as of late has become such an important and relevant character for me. Inspiring hope and courage.
“Dreams save us. Dreams lift us up and transform is into something better. And on my soul, I swear that until my dream of a world where dignity, honor, & Justice are the reality that we all share, I will never stop fighting…ever!” - Superman, ‘What's So Funny About Truth, Justice, And The American Way?’ (2001)
@@daelen.cclark just stay away from the majority of his Batman run. Vision, Mister Miracle, Up In The Sky, & Supergirl Woman of Tomorrow are all fantastic. Even his Batman/Elmer Fudd crossover issue was pretty fucking stellar.
@@daelen.cclark Kings Omega Men, Sheriff of Babylon, Supergirl, vision, Batman/Catwoman, strange adventures,Hard target, Rorschach, and Grayson are really great books.
Superman is a character that makes me want to be better person - to show empathy, care and love to others. Up In The Sky is a perfect encapsulation of those traits I love in him and why we need more hopeful stories.
Captain America shares a lot of those values from what I've seen. I haven't read many comics though and mostly know them from other media, so I might be way off from what they are like in the comics.
I’ll admit I used to be one of the people that was very dismissive of Superman because he had essentially all the powers and no weaknesses. Then you actually read the stories and realize he’s good because someone Hass to be and his sense of the goodness comes from his being in touch with humanity and that longing to belong which can resonate with most comic book readers probably one of your best videos yet 👍
Up in the sky is such a good Superman story. I wish more people talked about it. :( This, Phantom Earth: The Unity Saga, Smashes the Klan, and Rebirth are my favorite modern Superman comic runs. (Also I love the rebirth suit, it's perfect modern Superman outfit in my opinion). Superman: Up in the Sky is a great blend of badass science fiction, wholesome moments, and classic superhero fiction.
superman rebirth is my favorite comic run ever (prob shows i havent read too much compared to many but i just love it so much). it made gleason my favorite artist next to ryan ottley as well
@Ryan Wilson Just because something is "meants for kids" doesn't necessarily mean it is meant for kids. It is the kind of story that can be enjoyed by All ages, unless they are all bloody cynics like you
@@fishin4bass2002 what's so bad about superheroes stories dealing with the ideas of racism? and just because it's a kid comic doesn't mean it can't be written well.
We need more superhero stories like this. Not everything needs to be seen through the lense of either self-aware slapstick or gritty pessimism. We need good old fashioned hope, and good-heartedness for the sake of simply doing the right thing. We need Superman ❤
My favorite parts of Up in the Sky *Superman waiting in a line and see the possible "deaths of Lois *Superman boxing fight *Superman and Flash race *Clark and Superman split in two *Superman eating with Batma. And Wonder Woman *Superman and Alice talking to each other
This is definitely a great Superman story that not only challenges Superman as a person and a hero, but it shows how special Superman is and why he's the greatest superhero of all time. Great analysis video about a great Superman story.
I haven't read this comic yet, but from this description it sounds like it parallels Tom King's recent Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow in many ways. The latter is a kind of space-opera version of True Grit, with John Wayne being played by Supergirl. It's a beautiful and deeply moving comic.
I forgot for a moment that I recorded Alice lines and made myself jump. The joys of being ill for several days. Amazing work Owen! This is one of my favourite stand alone Superman Stories and one I hope more people read.
My favorite part of Up In The Sky are the hallucination or world travelling scenes. Especially the scene where he gets in the middle of the war and has short-term memory loss. He just shows his Kansas farm boy energy. And, Clark was shown through the lenses of the general, which I think is the best way to show Superman, from the perspective of normal people. Like, when he says how "Kansas" (used for Superman by General) was everything, Truth, Justice and a Better Tomorrow"
I think it was an OSP video about “satirizing Superman,” where I first heard this stated in plain words, but now I think it really hits hard. Superman SAVES people.
I loved Up in the sky. Exactly the Superman book I need post Rebirth and during Bendis’ run. Not the biggest fan of Tom King but this and Mr. Miracle had him at his best
These out of continuity Superman stories like Tom King's Up in the Sky, and Robert Venditti's Man of Tomorrow instantly became favorites of mine with their portrayal of Superman. Where one feels like an epic celebration, the other feels like a binge of something along the lines of The Animated Series. I highly recommend both to anyone looking for great Superman stories.
While I prefer books like Secret Origin or Allstar, this is one of my favorites too! Just a fun and uplifting takie of dedication, compassion, humanity and strength! King does best in the Mini series format and this is one of the best examples why!
Beautiful well narrated Owen. Thank you for this. Truly this milestone story from the mind of Tom King, is what Superman is still relevant for all of us as readers and as human beings keeping on mind the feeling of hope. And the times I read again this story, I always shed some tears of joy (which your video did as well). 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I agree...Superman-Up in the Sky is an amazing tale, and in just a few books both a reminder of what true heroes look like and what comics today generally as stories, are not.
Clark has been my favorite since I was a three year-old. Now, at forty-four, I have to thank you sincerely. You've just introduced me to my favorite Superman story.
Honestly I’m just still waiting for THIS Superman to be the head of a future DC Cinematic Universe. The live action Superman we have now is…..something. Great video Owen :)
Owen, this is probably a long shot, but is there any chance that you could please cover 'Superman: War of the Worlds' any time soon...? It's an Elseworlds tale by Roy Thomas and Michael Lark that pits the Golden Age Superman against H. G. Wells' Martians, and it's a cracking read...!!!
Certainly some great Super-moments in this one, I especially like the following two bits: Superman: 'Hope is a myth used to motivate men to do what they cannot...' Clark Kent: 'Y'know, pal...you almost say that like it's a bad thing...' and Wonder Woman: 'We won...? I don't...' Batman: 'They're just robots. They're controlled. Someone just defeated the controller.' Wonder Woman: 'Clark.' Batman: 'Yes.' Wonder Woman: 'How...?' Batman: 'We were...in need. And he's Superman...'
Supermans exhange with his dad was really well written too. His dad wanting hin to go find the girl but letting clark come to that conclusion on his own.
I never tire of Kubert art. It's funny that, although a one-off. King seemed to have a much better grasp of Superman than Batman. A run that should have been, perhaps?
Was literally just thinking about what people found to be the best modern Superman story is and here you deliver it to me on a plate right before lunch...... excellent 👌😎
One of My favorites thing about this book is whenever there something impossible for a person to do, something can't be accomplished, a contradiction, something no one can do, and when superman did it, they all said the same thing about Clark "He's superman" I really like that, you don't need to explain why an alien can do whatever he want but be a hero instead or beat a super villain that the whole JL lost to or run faster than the flash or how an alien can punch a multiversal being or why would Clark leave everything to save a someone he doesn't even know is alive or not, you don't need an explanation for any of that All characters always have a personal reason to go out of their way and fight through the universe to save someone, but not Superman and the answer is simple and obviously and everyone know it "It's because......he's Superman"
I just read this last night and unfortunately I thought it was pretty bad. I checked it out from the library after hearing the hype and to me it was just a story filled with ideas that were poorly executed or had been done better in other comics that I read. Superman and Clark Kent being split into 2 identities is fun but I enjoyed mark waids take on that in "JLA: divided we fall" more than I did here. I also thought the Sargent rock story was pointless and kind of jingositic. I also don't like the way that Tom King writes dialogue. Nonetheless I hope the people who read this and enjoyed it wind up checking out more superman comics in the future. He's one of my favorite characters and if this made you interested in Superman then that's a good thing. The world could always use more superman fans. If you liked it then more power to you. :)
I only learned of this wonderful book this year and read it for the first time last month. I didn't know the behind the scenes origins of how it came to be tho. Very interesting. Now I'm curious to learn what Bendis' Batman book was like and if it lived up to what Tom King accomplished with *his* take on Superman?
This is one of the superman stories I don’t like as it’s too hammy and lovey of the character with a lot of plot holes but I appreciate hearing why others appreciate it because overall it’s not terrible. Thanks for the video 👌🏽
Excellent video Tom kings DC work has been very divisive with me I love his Superman and supergirl stories as well as his collabs with Mitch Gerard's. But I hate his Batman run his roarschach series. But Superman up up and away is a masterwork of a Superman story. I want him to tackle a Superman ongoing
I will never know why people thought the reboot was a good idea in general. Like, I can see the most demented, insane madness of wiping away continuity if you had no idea how continuity actually worked or how fans engage with it. But killing off his parents, pairing him with Diana, getting rid of his marriage to Lois. There is no explanation as to why ANY creative would think that ANY of these were good ideas and I defy anyone to present actually good reasons for ANY of it.
I got a question… if you pull Superman out of bed while he’s sleeping would he slam through the ground or does he have that much control over his powers?
It is pretty solid since most of Tom King's annoying deconstruction or jabs [exclusively on male characters] aren't used, those sour his other works like his Batman run, Manhunter, and Supergirl letting Superman read like something from his Greyson and Mister Miracle days.
@@DzustComics yeah a miniseries(though they call it maxiseries now because writers these days refuse to be associated with something called mini or limited). In which he writes explicitly says and shows in that Martian Manhunter can't have relations without crying and is berated for it in the scene.
@@aurahoneydew9607 he's crying because he is having an adult relation with Fire. which as the name implies, has fire abilities. and as we know, that martain manhunter is scared of fires.
