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Comics (& Graphic Novels)

This guide highlights comics (and graphic novels) in the E. Allen Gordon Library collection.

Comic & Related Books

All-Star Superman is a sci-fi, action-adventure written by Grant Morrison, penciled by Frank Quitely, and colored by Jamie Grant. It tells the story of the titular Man of Steel, who discovers that he is dying from one of Lex Luthor's schemes. With so little time left, he sets out to perform twelve labors that will leave a lasting legacy to the future.

We currently have the DC Compact Comics edition, which compiles Issues 1-12 of this comic (12 total).

Related Videos

All-Star Superman (2011) is an animated film adaptation of the comic series of the same name. It adapts the story of All-Star Superman with a simple and clean art style, while generally being a faithful adaptation. Reviewers of the film generally seemed to like it, but also acknowledged that the episodic nature of the series makes it feel a bit unfocused in movie form.

Superman, as one of the most famous superheroes of all time, is a common subject for parody and deconstruction. In this video, Red & Blue of Overly Sarcastic Productions discuss the hero's true appeal, while examining the reasons why so many modern stories based on the Man of Steel completely miss the mark.

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Superman's wide range of powers raise an interesting storytelling conundrum: how do you create tension when the hero is almost invincible? In this video, Red & Blue from Overly Sarcastic Productions discuss some of the ways that you can challenge the man who has everything, while also exploring his role as part of a team.

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Websites & Articles

TvTropes is a wiki dedicated to cataloging "tropes" (or "reoccurring story elements") as they appear in various forms of media. It allows users to read summaries of each trope, compare and contrast them with similar tropes, and even seen which tropes the community has identify within specific works or franchises.

Wikipedia is an online encyclopedia that covers a wide range of subjects, from sciences like biology or physics, to works that are significant in pop-culture. While it can offer a decent overview of a particular work or subject, when using it for academic purposes, be sure to review any cited sources to make sure that it is accurate and up-to-date.