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Title: The Trial of Superman by Louise Simonson, Kieron Dwyer, Denis Rodier, David Michelinie, Jon Bogdanove, Dennis Janke, Dan Jurgens ISBN: 1-56389-331-2 Publisher: DC Comics Pub. Date: 01 November, 1997 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.33 (6 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: Trial And Error-A Drawn Out Epic
Comment: The Trial Of Superman is another muti-part comic book story, that spanned 3 months, when it first appeared in single issue format. Billed as another major event, in the man of steel's life-ala The Wedding, Death and Resurrection, and others published over the last decade, Trial ends up as a story of mixed results.
As Superman battles the villian known as Parasite, an alien tribunal that has been keeping an eye on him for some time, decides to charge him for the crimes of his ancestors. They believe that it is those actions-that doomed the planet Krypton-Superman's homeworld In order to clear his name, the last son of a long dead world, must become a fugitive from justice, or face death. The problem I had with the story was its length. Unlike the epic Death Of Superman story, that begged for a larger canvas, I think that the Trial Of Supes story could have been told in far less time, than it actually took to play out. After reading the trade paperback, I would have to say, if the story were not as drawn out, it would have been a stronger story At times, especially during the sky pirates subplot, the story seemed to wander aimlessly and things get very unfocused. The writers should have taken just 6-8 "chapters" for this storyline. That would have trimmed the fat.
The art for the story was completed by a talented group of folks Some of it, as you might expect, turns out better, than others. The use of thicker paper stock and a gloss, punches everthing up a bit, over the standard paper used in single comics. This helps to lessen the different artist's styles of the book. But that's not enough to save the story
The book includes a cover gallery and a few guest stars as well. The 263 page trade paperback is recommended, only if you like things drawn out, almost to point of boredom
Rating: 4
Summary: A Memorable Epic
Comment: This is everything a Superman epic should be...almost.
Superman's battle with a new and improved Parasite is rather rudely interrupted by agents of an intergalactic tribunal headed by a Kenneth Starr type who thinks Superman must own up to the destruction of Krypton. Supes goes on the lam while Eradicator and Team Superman search for him. The Cyborg seems eager to collect the bounty placed on Superman, but his real plans are far more ominous.
Although many don't share MHO, I like the Cyborg. Brainiac and Luthor are better, but he's got alot of angst, he striking back at a world that no longer considers him normal.
I also liked that Supes wasn't framed for a crime he didn't commit. Though unjustifiably targeted for a witch hunt, he does have a dark page in his family history that he has to own up to.
My only complaints are omissions in the TPB. The origin of the smarter Parasite, and Luthor's explanation of how he got the healthy body at the end of The Death of Clark Kent TPB are conspicously misson from the collection, though they clearly needed to be there. It's bound to slightly frustrate readers when they look at the cover gallery and see Luthor on the cover of part 8, but find that all his scenes were cut from the TPB. Also, I believe they made a mistake by having this story at the same time as another crossover was occuring through the DCU titles. They should've planned things a little bit better in that regard. All in all though, I think they should do another big "Space Epic" crossover, so this and Exile could be part of a trilogy.
Rating: 1
Summary: Weak writing and poor artwork cripple this project.
Comment: A weak attempt to turn Superman into an intergalactic "Fugitive" is hampered by poor plotting, dialogue, and artwork. The initial premise might be workable for other characters, but Superman, by his very nature, does not fit into the mold of the hounded underdog.
Do not recommend.
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Title: Superman: Day of Doom by Dan Jurgens ISBN: 1401200869 Publisher: DC Comics Pub. Date: 01 October, 2003 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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Title: Superman: Exile by Various ISBN: 1563894386 Publisher: DC Comics Pub. Date: 01 June, 1998 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Superman: The Death of Clark Kent by DC Comics ISBN: 1563893231 Publisher: DC Comics Pub. Date: 01 May, 1997 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Superman: Krisis of the Krimson Kryptonite by Roger Stern, Jerry Ordway, Dan Jurgens, Bob McLeod, Brett Breeding, Various Artists ISBN: 1563892758 Publisher: DC Comics Pub. Date: September, 1996 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: Superman: The Doomsday Wars by Dan Jurgens ISBN: 1563895625 Publisher: DC Comics Pub. Date: 01 December, 1999 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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