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Read Book Superman: Under Fire Volume 5 Ebook, Epub SUPERMAN: UNDER FIRE VOLUME 5 PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Ken Lashley,Brett Booth,Scott Lobdell | 176 pages | 18 Aug 2015 | DC Comics | 9781401255428 | English | United States Superman: Under Fire Volume 5 PDF Book Estimated between Fri. Shipping cost cannot be calculated. Seller does not offer returns. Busiek became the sole writer of the series with issue September and Carlos Pacheco became the series' artist. This comes before and goes a little into the Superman Doomed collection. Maggin's Noble Humanity". Hank Henshaw , a character who would later become the Cyborg Superman, first appeared in issue May There is some stuff in this that isn't included in other volumes, so if you're a Superfan you may want to check it out. This edit will also create new pages on Comic Vine for: Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. Timeline of DC Comics s Summer Archived from the original on March 13, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Running Press. This will not affect the original upload Small Medium How do you want the image positioned around text? It's absolutely frustrating they release trades in this way. Retrieved April 5, The art is DC style and good enough. Bulfinch Press. Retrieved 7 June More filters. To ask other readers questions about Superman, Volume 5 , please sign up. By using tfaw. Archived from the original on July 23, I despair of modern comics making even a modicum of sense. December Jerry Ordway returned as writer of the title with issue July Trivia About Superman, Volume For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program terms and conditions - opens in a new window or tab This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. This was something of a mish-mash, and I hated that it ended stating I had to read a separate collection to find out what happened! Cancel Insert. Opens with the tail end chapter of a multi-part cross-over series and ends with a different one also. Qty Minus Plus. Cookie Notice. Friend Reviews. Enlarge cover. But maybe a guide to the puzzle in itself shows weakness in the series. See terms. Rows: Columns:. Due to the Superman character's popularity after his premiere in Action Comics 1 , National Allied Publications decided to launch an entirely new magazine featuring a single character, which at that time was unprecedented. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. It is just this power that brings the power hungry creature Parasite to Metropolis in search of Lois. The New Login Register. Superman: Under Fire Volume 5 Writer Kind of an odd ball collection. Trivia About Superman, Volume Cancel Update. List of imprint publications. Superman Action Comics Vol. Robin Wonder Woman. There is very little continuity in this book. The Man of Steel faces villains attacking Metropolis from all sides. Or something like that? List Quarterly: 1—5 Bimonthly: 6—85 Eight times a year: 86— Monthly: —, — Monthly: vol. I didn't hate it, but in order to write this I had to flip through the pages to remember what had happened. Apr 03, Daniel Butcher rated it did not like it Shelves: new Help Learn to edit Community portal Recent changes Upload file. Original Title. Wtf is going on? Superman 8 books. Error rating book. This edit will also create new pages on Comic Vine for: Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. Email to friends Share on Facebook - opens in a new window or tab Share on Twitter - opens in a new window or tab Share on Pinterest - opens in a new window or tab. Graphic Novels Comics. I think this volume tied into two different events? The New Archived from the original on October 11, United States and many other countries See details. This process takes no more than a few hours and we'll send you an email once approved. Enter the URL for the tweet you want to embed. Black Squirrel Postcard - New. No recent wiki edits to this page. Their first issue was 7 May I'm giving this an extra star because Starfire is in it , but I want to take it away because I kept having to turn my iPad to read. That is the opposite of being a best friend. The pacing is too fast and sporadic and the focus is on sexy pictures. Which is a real Because why should a six-issue collection of stories tell a cohesive story? Sign in to check out Check out as guest. Bulfinch Press. This will not affect the original upload Small Medium How do you want the image positioned around text? Superman, Vol. So yes, this isn't a good book. Superman: Under Fire Volume 5 Reviews Another poorly assembled collection courtesy of DC. Return to Book Page. I simply do not understand this story arch that they have taken Lois Lane on If you read digital comics, does this bother you too? James Robinson brought his epic run to an end Archived from the original on July 19, Also, wtf is wrong with Lois? The strip proved so popular that National launched Superman into his own self-titled comic book, the first for any superhero , premiering with the cover date Summer Comment and Save Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other Comic Vine users. The item you've selected was not added to your cart. This is just a total mess. It's impenetrable without any other sort of redeeming quality. It is released as a digital-first comic with print publication to follow. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Imprint September — June See Ultra-Humanite for more info and the previous timeline. Whom Gods Destroy. By the former assistant to Joe Shuster was working on his own for DC, turning out pencilled and inked pages for Action Comics and Superman. Parasite finds comatose Lois. I'll just skip it and carry on Use your keyboard! Jul 24, B rated it it was ok Shelves: borrowed , westend. I'm ready to give up and go back to the classics. I get that DC is trying to sell comics but it gets difficult to follow. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other Comic Vine users. Scott Lobdell. Be the first to review this product. It is just this power that brings the power hungry creature Parasite to Metropolis in search of Lois. Aug 30, Cale rated it it was ok. If they would actually use the plot element that Lois now has powers and is in a coma to boot as an actual plot device, I would be much more tolerant of it. Orson Scott Card will not see digital nor print release as originally planned following the departure of artist Chris Sprouse from the project. The New York Times. This volume is a total mess of stories, finishing off arcs from other comics that make no sense if you haven't read all the cross-overs. Mouse over to Zoom - Click to enlarge. Getting really tired of the New 52 Superman. Jerry Siegel Joe Shuster. The image of Superman that eventually became preeminent was Wayne Boring's. Three very generous stars. Looks like it wouldn't have made a bit of material difference if I'd skipped them, but both books look stronger than when I initially left them. Superman: Under Fire Volume 5 Read Online Action Comics Superman Supergirl. Special financing available Select PayPal Credit at checkout to have the option to pay over time. But the story here really isn't that good there's a 6 page section focusing on two characters for no real purpose except to bump them off, which is borderline tacky , and wanders a whole lot, with its action scenes being Michael Straczynski Part II". Back to home page Return to top. This will likely increase the time it takes for your changes to go live. There is very little continuity in this book. Accept Close Privacy Policy. Archived from the original on July 23, Archived from the original on June 16, In the wake of the Psi War, Lois Lane lies in a coma, unable to speak — but her newfound powers allow her to astral project in times of need. Please enter 5 or 9 numbers for the ZIP Code. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other Comic Vine users. Open Preview See a Problem? I simply do not understand this story arch that they have taken Lois Lane on Michael Straczynski gave a preview of his much-anticipated run that would begin in the following issue". This storyline told of Clark Kent attempting to protect Metropolis without his powers until eventually regaining them. Retrieved March 17, People who viewed this item also viewed. Together, these two uncover a race called the Daemonites who turn humans into Pod People. It's a piece of a couple stories that may or may not be good. Swan's Superman became definitive, and ultimately he would draw, as he says, 'more Superman stories than anybody else. Because why should a six-issue collection of stories tell a cohesive story? Email to friends Share on Facebook - opens in a new window or tab Share on Twitter - opens in a new window or tab Share on Pinterest - opens in a new window or tab Add to Watchlist. Back Issue! Everything is bits and pieces of like 4 or 5 different stories.
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