Steve B. (fog) - reviewed on 1/18/2018 + 139 more book reviews

Not being a real fan of the new (post 60s) Superman tales I found this book enjoyable to read. I haven't read any Superman or spin off from Superman in YEARS and about all I could remember of his origin was his planet exploded and he was sent to earth. Now, with this book there is light shed on the origin story. With the arrival of a couple aliens (one a true explorer with no harm intended and the other Brainiac, who shrinks Kandor and leaves Krypton vulnerable to Zod's rise in power) at different times is all Zod needs to set in motion his tyrannical rule over Krypton using an unsuspecting Jor-El to help him accomplish the take over. Numerous "planet extinction" catastrophes are met head on by Jor-El and his brother Zor-El and avoided except for the final threat that destroys Krypton.
A good fast read with short chapters and good character development. Perfect for a rainy afternoon read.

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