Superman: Earth One HC Review #1

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• 4.5

  IGN - Dan Phillips

  Oct 20, 2010

  I can't believe I'm writing this, but Superman: Earth One made me appreciate Smallville. Despite its considerable flaws, that show does a far better job updating the Superman mythos for a modern age while honoring its essence. Tom Welling's Kal-El is far more in line with what I love about the character than JMS' version, and the liberties the show takes with the mythos – as goofy as some of them might be – are all far more interesting than what JMS does here. Again, it's difficult to look at this book as anything but a failure. Here's hoping Geoff Johns and Gary Frank have better luck exploring Earth One. Read Full Review