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It's Superman!

By: Tom De Haven
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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About this listen

 Acclaimed novelist Tom De Haven recreates the early years of the Man of Steel - the world's most popular and enduring superhero.

Opening with the young Clark Kent on a date, the novel takes an entirely fresh approach to the emergence of his superpowers and the start of his newspaper career, following him from rural 1930s Kansas across America to Hollywood in its golden age and then to New York City. He meets a worldly Lois Lane and conniving political boss Lex Luthor, and begins his battles against criminal masterminds, mad scientists, and super villains inspired by fascists.

This fun and fast-paced novel of thrilling invention, heroic escapes, ill-fitting costumes, and super-sized, coming-of-age angst is sure to appeal to devoted fans.

©2005 DC Comics (P)2006 Blackstone Audio Inc. Science Fiction & Fantasy Feel-Good

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Critic reviews

"Comic noir with a super-keen edge, in De Haven's best book yet." ( Kirkus Reviews)
"One of the finest interpretations of Superman in any medium." ( Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
"Delightful....De Haven's cartoon world will entertain readers for a long time to come." ( New York Times Book Review)
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Scott Brick does a magnificent job reading a nostalgic version of Jerry Sergey & Joe Schuster's Superman fable. Tom de Haven has woven an atmospheric version of the Man of Steel. This is a tremendous sweeping tale of America, of jazz, blues and the seedy side of crime. Lex Luther, Lois Lane and many more beside take a bow as the curtain comes down on what might have been the origins of Action Comic's best hero.

It a SuperBook!

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I vaguely remember the film where Gene Hackman played Lex Luthor as a kind of campy villain. In this version he is more sinister, in office and associating with the Mafia etc. Lois is a much more capable, albeit annoying, woman and Clark is the same old, geeky, loveable farm boy.

Alternate version

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a very nice time with this book. superman whom is not great but this book was very good

superman

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Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

It was a distracting noise but little more. The story kept me going as I was expecting something cool to happen but alas I was disappointed.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

The ending was not spectacular. It's a shame as with a character like Superman one can have a lot of fun.

What three words best describe Scott Brick’s performance?

Not particularly horrible.

Any additional comments?

This wasn't a bad book but in my fanboy opinion, it devoted far too much time to how Clark was feeling etc and far too little time to cool super power stuff. Also Clark's friend Willy wasn't particularly likeable so it just ended up being a story about a guilt ridden super boy and his depressing, selfish friend. Having said all that however, there is something about it which kept me reading. In short, it's worth listening to if you are at a loose end but don't expect a magical adventure.

Not quite a waste of time

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Excellent 'different' take on the origins of Superman without the nice family values of the 50's. Can honestly say this is one I couldn't turn off, however the ending was a little bit of a let down.

What a Start

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Highly recommend, a must read/listen for true lovers of novels. This story is engrossing and will stay with you long after you've finished it.

One of the best novels of all time.

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Well worth a listen as a Superman fan, different take on Clark and especially Lex but overall really solid! Big fan of Scott Brick also

Storytelling

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Well that was a long slog. Over embellished, plain boring & not enough actual Superman. It should have been called 'It's everyone but Superman!' I understand the narrator was trying to present a comic book style but it was hard to listen to for the whole book.

Never quite gets going.

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This is an awesome book. It’s read with such passion and the voice talent is 2nd to none. I have heard it many times over and at 16+ hours it’s a pleasure.
You can close your eyes and actually picture the whole scene it’s so meticulously set out.

Amazing

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This is NOT Superman. it's some weird twisted sicko's version of a character who has super powers. if you are a fan of The Man of Steel don't listen to this. unless you're a fan of the idea that Pa Kemts Dad was nuts and slit his stomach open in front of a mirror with a butcher's knife (yes that's in the book, as is Clark inadvertently causing a douchebags head to be blown in half). not really Superman material. not really Deadpool material even.

this book sucked and I wouldn't recommend it at ALL! avoid.

Awful

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