DC's Superman Comic Gets A #1 Relaunch With Brian Bendis Writing

  • 120 results
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
Avatar image for dernman
dernman

35976

Forum Posts

10092

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 9

i miss G-man

G-Man has his own Comic Blog now. He post regularly there. Sadly it doesn't have the community forum like ComicVine does though he has a comment section for his articles

Avatar image for warlockmage
Warlockmage

10595

Forum Posts

29

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 23

User Lists: 3

I can see it now... Jon Lane Kent was always Black and strangely looked like Bendis' adopted Son but some genetic anomaly caused him to appear white. Of course this will be corrected when Bendis takes over. Jon also has some weird PiS'y energy power that works whenever he remembers to use it and can 1 shot people like Starbreaker and Darkseid but not Batman or Deathstroke

Avatar image for magian
Magian

159096

Forum Posts

925

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 4

User Lists: 11

I can see it now... Jon Lane Kent was always Black and strangely looked like Bendis' adopted Son but some genetic anomaly caused him to appear white. Of course this will be corrected when Bendis takes over. Jon also has some weird PiS'y energy power that works whenever he remembers to use it and can 1 shot people like Starbreaker and Darkseid but not Batman or Deathstroke

He already has the Solar Flare.

Avatar image for deactivated-5bb52f8f25413
deactivated-5bb52f8f25413

7026

Forum Posts

38

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 2

Well, rest in peace Superman.

Avatar image for Penguin-Dust
Penguin-Dust

13937

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 2

Wow, something new on the front page. Also, I have a very bad feeling about this new direction for Superman. Prove me wrong, Bendis.

Avatar image for deactivated-614ce5c370323
deactivated-614ce5c370323

10069

Forum Posts

1569

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

I blame the messenger.

inferiorego this is your fault. Correct your mistake.

Avatar image for saintwildcard
SaintWildcard

22298

Forum Posts

184

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 13

User Lists: 12

@dernman said:

@lvenger: One thing he said that i've been waiting for a long time to hear is this.

"I have a lot of goals for Superman, one of which is to help turn Metropolis into something as provocative and unique as Gotham City is," Bendis explained. "I think everyone will agree Gotham is one of the most built and best places in all of fictional cities, and Metropolis should follow suit. So Action Comics and DC Nation will be the first hints at how we're going to be building up Metropolis. Both in people and in culture, it'll be more than just the place Superman lives. We'll be taking a good look at a lot of place we haven't looked at before."

heh Hearing those words finally spoken but it coming from Mr. Hit and Miss is.........

Let's just hope it's one of his hits.

I've thought the same thing. Gotham is often called it's own character, so the same should be said for Metropolis. Although where Gotham is a crime haven, Metropolis is more the epicenter of sci fi wackiness.

Avatar image for ldm
LDM

5365

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

GG Supes

Avatar image for mickey-mouse
mickey-mouse

37133

Forum Posts

1

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 1

User Lists: 4

What if it’s good though?

Avatar image for aros001
Aros001

3816

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 3

What if it’s good though?

That's what I'm being cautiously optimistic about. I'll give it a chance before I make any big judgements (though I do feel giving Bendis both Superman and Action Comics is unnecessary).

Avatar image for mraugen
MrAugen

1120

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

@aros001 said:
@mickey-mouse said:

What if it’s good though?

That's what I'm being cautiously optimistic about. I'll give it a chance before I make any big judgements (though I do feel giving Bendis both Superman and Action Comics is unnecessary).

Agreed on all points, hope for the best, fear for the worst.

Avatar image for lowlaville
lowlaville

12264

Forum Posts

25847

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 6

Help DC, lord almighty.

Avatar image for mercinwithamouth
MercinWithAMouth

977

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

Avatar image for warlockmage
Warlockmage

10595

Forum Posts

29

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 23

User Lists: 3

#64  Edited By Warlockmage

@magian said:
@warlockmage said:

I can see it now... Jon Lane Kent was always Black and strangely looked like Bendis' adopted Son but some genetic anomaly caused him to appear white. Of course this will be corrected when Bendis takes over. Jon also has some weird PiS'y energy power that works whenever he remembers to use it and can 1 shot people like Starbreaker and Darkseid but not Batman or Deathstroke

He already has the Solar Flare.

yeah but "technically" so does Superman... no this has to set him apart from his dad and make him "better" like a "sting" or a "touch" ooooooo i know he can drain energy now... that'll be perfect

Avatar image for lvenger
Lvenger

36475

Forum Posts

899

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 50

User Lists: 18

@mickey-mouse: This is Bendis we’re talking about, fat chance it’ll qualify as good.

Avatar image for mickey-mouse
mickey-mouse

37133

Forum Posts

1

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 1

User Lists: 4

#66  Edited By mickey-mouse

@lvenger: It’s about managing talent IMO. Even incredible talent can go bad if they aren’t managed. Also I think DC has a different strategy than Marvel.

Avatar image for arctika
arctika

16388

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

I just hope the look won't change back to the undies look. The way he looks now is awesome, good mix of old and new 52 honestly. I don't know much about this guy's writing, I love the current guys though.

Avatar image for thor-parker
Thor-Parker

19856

Forum Posts

250

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 3

@jashro44 said:
@thor_parker82 said:

Wait, so Bendis will be writing both Superman titles ?? Damn.

Both Tomasi and Jurgens were doing a phenomenal job, no idea why they changed him, unless he wanted out.

Bendis supposedly jumped ship to DC because he saw a superman exhibit as some library IIRC. Its still insane he would get both plus a mini series but I guess DC is confident in the publicity of Bendis jumping to DC. Obviously this is getting a lot of attention...

Do you mean "in/on" ??

Avatar image for jashro44
jashro44

57695

Forum Posts

253

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

Avatar image for lvenger
Lvenger

36475

Forum Posts

899

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 50

User Lists: 18

#70  Edited By Lvenger

@dernman: I can admit developing Metropolis as its own world is advantageous for Bendis’ run. But what if you don’t like Mr Hit & Miss’ writing? Then you’re stuck.

Avatar image for manwhohaseverything
Manwhohaseverything

3818

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 2

User Lists: 0

I'm not optimistic, but I'll hold judgement until, you know...I"VE READ AN ISSIUE OR TWO!!! I don't have much faith in Bendis, but I also don't have much faith in Comic Vine predictions.

Avatar image for manwhohaseverything
Manwhohaseverything

3818

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 2

User Lists: 0

I live just south of Cleveland about 30 miles. (Go Browns..we love ya though you suck so mightily.) And they do have some pretty cool Superman stuff scattered throughout the city. Had no idea Bendis was from here, but so is Brian K Vaughn. I hope Bendis is inspired by the Superman presence here. Maybe, just maybe, the problems was more Marvel's editors than Bendis. Guess we'll all know in about 6 months.

Avatar image for jashro44
jashro44

57695

Forum Posts

253

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

I live just south of Cleveland about 30 miles. (Go Browns..we love ya though you suck so mightily.) And they do have some pretty cool Superman stuff scattered throughout the city. Had no idea Bendis was from here, but so is Brian K Vaughn. I hope Bendis is inspired by the Superman presence here. Maybe, just maybe, the problems was more Marvel's editors than Bendis. Guess we'll all know in about 6 months.

Yea. Or it could be that Bendis ran out of creativity after 17 years at marvel. A fresh start could be good either way.

Avatar image for rabumalal
RabumAlal

5747

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

Just when DC was getting its shit together... Re-telling of origin, meaning Bendis will ignore all canon and previous stories.

Avatar image for dernman
dernman

35976

Forum Posts

10092

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 9

@lvenger said:

@dernman: I can admit developing Metropolis as its own world is advantageous for Bendis’ run. But what if you don’t like Mr Hit & Miss’ writing? Then you’re stuck.

That's why I was trying to say my feeling were all over the place on his statement. We can only hope he hit it this time and doesn't ruin Superman like he has Guardian's of the Galaxy.

Avatar image for orangebat
OrangeBat

1152

Forum Posts

16

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 1

#76  Edited By OrangeBat

@dernman said:

@lvenger: One thing he said that i've been waiting for a long time to hear is this.

"I have a lot of goals for Superman, one of which is to help turn Metropolis into something as provocative and unique as Gotham City is," Bendis explained. "I think everyone will agree Gotham is one of the most built and best places in all of fictional cities, and Metropolis should follow suit. So Action Comics and DC Nation will be the first hints at how we're going to be building up Metropolis. Both in people and in culture, it'll be more than just the place Superman lives. We'll be taking a good look at a lot of place we haven't looked at before."

heh Hearing those words finally spoken but it coming from Mr. Hit and Miss is.........

Let's just hope it's one of his hits.

It's interesting but I think it's a misplaced idea. Superman is simply too big for Metropolis, while Gotham is quite literally Batman's entire playground in most of his stories. In order to expand Metropolis in the same way, you'd have to almost lock Superman into it, which is...not a great plan.

Avatar image for dernman
dernman

35976

Forum Posts

10092

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 9

#77  Edited By dernman

@dernman said:

@lvenger: One thing he said that i've been waiting for a long time to hear is this.

"I have a lot of goals for Superman, one of which is to help turn Metropolis into something as provocative and unique as Gotham City is," Bendis explained. "I think everyone will agree Gotham is one of the most built and best places in all of fictional cities, and Metropolis should follow suit. So Action Comics and DC Nation will be the first hints at how we're going to be building up Metropolis. Both in people and in culture, it'll be more than just the place Superman lives. We'll be taking a good look at a lot of place we haven't looked at before."

heh Hearing those words finally spoken but it coming from Mr. Hit and Miss is.........

Let's just hope it's one of his hits.

It's interesting but I think it's a misplaced idea. Superman is simply too big for Metropolis, while Gotham is quite literally Batman's entire playground in most of his stories. In order to expand Metropolis in the same way, you'd have to almost lock Superman into it, which is...not a great plan.

Not true for two reasons.

  1. Superman has never been too big because no matter where else he travels it's still his main home and base of operations.
  2. Even if that were true that would make it all the more reason to flesh out Metropolis because it has a life all it's own even when Superman is around the world.
  • Maggie Sawyer who's actually a metropolis cop with her own unite to take down Metas. Dan Turpan, Dan Turpin, Lois and the Daily Planet, Luthor and Lex Corp, Gang Buster, Guardian, along with a high tech Intergang.

Seriously this idea that some people have that Superman is too big is just silly.

Avatar image for the_kidd
The_Kidd

14804

Forum Posts

46256

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

Avatar image for omega_kai
Omega_kai

3205

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

The trunks do look stupid.

Avatar image for iro
iro

126

Forum Posts

62

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

so... is he bringing the renumbering gimmick with him from marvel, or what??

also, lol, my condolences to superman fans. who knows, maybe the dude will actually get back to putting in some effort into his work, now that he's out of his comfort zone, and end up doing a worthy continuation for this title...

chances are slim tho.

Avatar image for jakefuryv2
JakeFuryV2

3106

Forum Posts

170

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 4

User Lists: 15

If it fails miserably DC has no one but themselves to blame.

Avatar image for lawcol
LawCol

710

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

We'll see. I just want to know when New 52 Superman will be back, and the current one go back home.

Read Superman Rebirth / Reborn Arc (I think it was in Action comics).

Avatar image for lawcol
LawCol

710

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

When I heard Bendis was going to DC, I knew part of it was because he wanted to write Superman. Still I was hoping that wouldn't be his first major project. Superman has just been retconned (Rebirth/Reborn Arc) and will probably have some extra retcon in Doomsday clock. Now they give him to Bendis who loves retconning and a #1 issue to play with and both regular Supes titles (so no checks and counters on what he does).

Avatar image for ignvela
ignVela

1051

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#84  Edited By ignVela

I am giving the guy a chance. Superman had good runs and bad runs. Bendis superman being one of the bad runs won't end the world for me. This is a reimagining of a superhero by a new author... that's basically what happens to comics on daily basis.

Avatar image for yassassin
Yassassin

8560

Forum Posts

62

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 3

Even when he was considered "good", Bendis was never a fit for Superman. His dialogue was so juvenile and jokey, his tones were ether gritty and dark or teenage and obnoxious, and he had wicked crutch for having the having a breakdown. Add this with his current problems: his stern disregard for consistent characterization, his almost insulting treatment of C Listing characters (which let's be honest is where most of Kal's cast resides) and his WANTON EDGINESS, we may be embarking on a run that'll make JMS's look like Allstar Superman.

Avatar image for static_shock
Static Shock

53211

Forum Posts

12480

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 1

User Lists: 0

Maybe Bendis will retcon Superman and give him the Sentry treatment.... Smh....

Avatar image for veshark
Veshark

10499

Forum Posts

15829

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 2

#87  Edited By Veshark

I'll withhold judgment until the first couple issues are out.

Granted, Bendis' recent runs have featured some truly horrendous/lazy writing and ideas. I'm convinced that Bendis works best on B-list characters; his work on major character titles (Avengers, X-Men, Iron Man) always seemed so mediocre, whereas he shines with second-string/self-created characters where he's given more flexibility and doesn't have to worry too much about legacy (Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Ultimate Spider-Man). Though then again, he did also write what was possibly the worst Moon Knight run in the character's history.

But...he's also been exclusively writing Marvel characters for like a decade at this point. Maybe getting to play in the DC Universe will provide the creative juice for him to tell some truly stellar stories again. Bendis in recent years seemed content to ride on his past work's coattails, and maybe he just got bored of writing Marvel heroes. If we're getting a rejuvenated, excited Bendis, there's a chance that this could prove interesting. If anything, having a gritty street-level writer working on a sci-fi character could prove to be a breath of fresh air as opposed to a bad fit?

Also, the trunks are awesome.

Avatar image for stormshadow_x
stormshadow_x

20603

Forum Posts

797

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 1

User Lists: 22

It actually pains me that the trunks are back.

Not sure why either. His current suit is as perfect as they'll come to a modern day Superman suit. The Trunks were never the most Iconic thing about Supermans Suit.

It was the Colors, Symbol and Cape. The whole point of the trunks was the whole strongman theme which he's evolved from over 30 years ago

Avatar image for lvenger
Lvenger

36475

Forum Posts

899

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 50

User Lists: 18

@veshark: Hey at least your scene from your Bendis writes the Justice League blog might actually happen now that Bendis is over at DC.

Avatar image for akawiccan
akawiccan

170

Forum Posts

52445

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 2

Avatar image for veshark
Veshark

10499

Forum Posts

15829

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 2

@lvenger said:

@veshark: Hey at least your scene from your Bendis writes the Justice League blog might actually happen now that Bendis is over at DC.

The scene from my blog? Which scene? That scene? From the Justice League blog? Scene.

Avatar image for warlockmage
Warlockmage

10595

Forum Posts

29

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 23

User Lists: 3

@veshark said:

Also, the trunks are awesome.

No Caption Provided

Avatar image for marvelanddcfan24
MarvelandDCfan24

9080

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

Zack Snyder butchered Superman no else could do worse on the character

Bendis: Hold my beer

Avatar image for kanyecosby
KanyeCosby

9094

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

No Caption Provided

Avatar image for sp4rt4n
SP4RT4N

85

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

I'm a bit bummed we can't get an actual redesign for Superman and not just a new pair of boots, or a new belt.... now they're bringing those stupid red undies back?!?

Red undies be damned, I'll still give it a look. I'll give Bendis a couple issues to sell me on 'his' Superman. I'm wondering how the dialogue will go, and I also wonder if he's wanting to flesh out Metropolis because there's a new Metropolis tv series in the works for DC's new streaming service....

IIRC he had a hand in several of the more recent animated series from Marvel/Disney.

Avatar image for paragonxxx
ParagonxXx

8524

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

What a nightmare this has turned out to be. Out of all the possible books Bendis could write, he had to get the ONE character he should have stayed away from. Worse, he's going to be writing both books. I'll give Bendis a chance, but I fully expect to be disappointed since Bendis has a bad habit of making controversial decisions that do nothing but enrage the fan base. And that means no Superman for me because I won't have the option of dropping just one book, but both of them. WHY DC did you have to give him BOTH books?!

Why couldn't he have gotten Plastic Man or something? WHY?!

Avatar image for staticspeedster
StaticSpeedster

2816

Forum Posts

3390

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: -1

User Lists: 2

Rest in peace. :////

Avatar image for lvenger
Lvenger

36475

Forum Posts

899

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 50

User Lists: 18

@veshark said:
@lvenger said:

@veshark: Hey at least your scene from your Bendis writes the Justice League blog might actually happen now that Bendis is over at DC.

The scene from my blog? Which scene? That scene? From the Justice League blog? Scene.

Hey you've still got the knack for Bendis speak I see.

Avatar image for ultimatemidtier
UltimateMidTier

30

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

LOL

Avatar image for ultimatemidtier
UltimateMidTier

30

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0