Superman: Under a Yellow Sun : A Novel by Clark Kent by John Francis Moore

Superman: Under a Yellow Sun : A Novel by Clark Kent Reviews

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  Sud666

  Superman: Under a Yellow Sun was different. Nothing great, yet, an interesting comic story. It is a story written by Clark Kent. The story itself is also nothing great, just a run-of-the-mill detective story often seen in cheap paperback novels. What makes this interesting is the way the story switches between the real life events and the events in the story.
  
  The artwork is good and still stands the test of time. While this is nothing amazing, it is a creative comic. The concept is sound even if not superbly done. So if you are a Superman fan and like a different type of story then you will likely enjoy this. Everyone else? It's not bad, but not the kind of thing you rush out to buy.
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  Douglas Gibson

  Excellent read! This Graphic Novel has all of the elements that prove why this era of Superman is the best!
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  John Yelverton

  It was okay, and that's quite honestly all it was, okay.
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  Josh LaFollette

  Rather than a conventional Superman story, Under a Yellow Sun is presented as a novel written by Clark Kent. The book follows David Guthrie, a fictional character who bears more than a passing resemblance to his fictional author. The comic periodically switches to Kent's perspective as he juggles his responsibilities as a novelist, journalist, and superhero. These two stories are distinguished by two very different art styles. Superman's scenes are rendered with the boldness and vibrance of a '90s superhero comic, but Guthrie's story is darker and less flashy, the colors seemingly faded in comparison. The two art teams that worked on this comic did a great job.
  
  Under a Yellow Sun makes the most of its meta premise. We get to see the events of Guthrie's story play out in different ways, as Clark Kent writes and rewrites his novel. Guthrie is also a window into Kent's desires. Superman does the right thing despite trials and temptations, but writing Guthrie's story allows him to fantasize about the alternatives. I'm not familiar with John Francis Moore's other work, but he clearly understands how to write Superman better than most. His Superman is brave and virtuous, but he feels the weight of his responsibilities. He wrestles with anger and doubt when innocent people suffer and his enemies prosper. He may even wish to do something selfish in his most private moments, but he does the right thing anyway. We also get to see Clark Kent doing some real journalism, which is a welcome reprieve from the typical superhero shenanigans.
  
  I hadn't heard much about Under a Yellow Sun before reading it, and that's a shame. It exhibits the best qualities from its era of Superman comics, but its also relatively unconstrained by the complex continuity of those years. That makes it a great place to start for the uninitiated, but I would also recommend this to diehard fans. I grabbed a copy because I liked the gimmick, but I was pleased to discover an overlooked gem from the 80+ years of Superman's publication history.
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  MatiBracchitta

  Siempre me resulta dificil pensar en una buena historia que encaje con el personaje de Superman. En general las historias que se basan en golpes, patadas y power-ups me resultan súmamente aburridas. Creo que ese tipo de historias verdaderamente no ofrecen nada al lector, al menos a un lector maduro.
  
  Por otro lado, esta historia de John Francis Moore no solo nos presenta una historia que parece completamente universal. Que casi que podría encajar con cualquier otro héroe, sino que además lo hace en un tono magnífico.
  
  Quizás, es verdad, hay un poco de exceso en cuanto a la bajada de línea política. Pero coincidamos o no con ello, lo cierto es que usar una historia para en realidad contar o visualizar otra, siempre es algo agradable de ver. Quizás esta historia no destaque demasiado, ni sea un cómic de cabecera para leer a Superman, pero ciertamente es una historia interesante, atrapante y que, por sobre todo, encaja con el personaje. Es una historia que me creo. En la que puedo sumergirme tranquilo y disfrutar durante todo el trayecto.
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  Kay ☾

  Got this for $3 at The Strand. Three dollars well spent. It was nice to see a different side of Superman. He was going through real human problems, deadlines with his book, and women troubles. I wasn't expecting it to end the way it did, none the less it was a good read.
  
  The artwork is very 90's and vibrant. If you happen to find this while thrifting, buy it, you won't regret it.
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  Steven

  To be frank, a bit disappointing, actually. I suspect the attempt was meant to humanize Superman, and yet, well, it occurred to me as I was reading that MOST Superman narratives make some gesture about humanizing him! So, there wasn't much going on here that hooked me, even if the premise itself might make you think so.
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  Dovile

  Clark Kent, a journalist and a writer, struggles with his daily life issues while attempting to finish his latest novel on a short deadline. And as every writer, he draws inspiration from his everyday life and acquaintances. A really well written story, with good artwork.
  
  I definitely recommend this if you'd like to see more of Clark Kent as a real person, and not just a superhero.
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  Jen

  more like 2.5 stars