Superman: Red Son (New Edition)
Superman: Red Son (New Edition) by Mark Millar is published by DC Comics in 2023 and spans 168 pages. This graphic novel presents an alternate reality where Superman’s origins diverge from the familiar narrative, as he lands in the Soviet Union during the 1950s instead of Kansas. Raised in a collective, he becomes a powerful symbol for the Soviet people, leading to significant changes in the world and conflicts with iconic characters such as Batman and Lex Luthor.
Readers will find a vivid exploration of Cold War themes and the implications of a super-being shaped by a different cultural backdrop. The edition includes an extensive sketch section by artists Dave Johnson, Kilian Plunkett, and Alex Ross, enhancing the visual experience of this unique take on the superhero genre. With its blend of science fiction and historical fiction, this collection of Superman: Red Son #1-3 invites readers to reconsider the impact of power and ideology in a reimagined world.
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Imagine a reality where the world’s most powerful super-being does not grow up in Smallville, Kansas-or even America, for that matter…
Superman- Red Son is a vivid tale of Cold War paranoia, that reveals how the ship carrying the infant who would later be known as Superman lands in the midst of the 1950s Soviet Union. Raised on a collective, the infant grows up and becomes a symbol to the Soviet people, and the world changes drastically from what we know – bringing Superman into conflict with Batman, Lex Luthor and many others.
The acclaimed story by writer Mark Millar and artists Dave Johnson & Kilian Plunkett is collected here, featuring an extensive sketch section by Johnson, Plunkett and Alex Ross. Collects Superman- Red Son #1-3.
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