Review by Booklist Review
Learning to control his powers hasn't been easy for young Clark Kent, but when a mysterious alien ship starts destroying his town of Smallville, Clark must convince the town and his parents that he's innocent, without revealing to his friends that he is actually Superman. Just about everyone will be familiar with the title character, but younger audiences will be less familiar with supporting characters like Lana Lang, Pete Ross, and Crypto the Dog. This slim, approachable comic not only serves as a great introduction to the Superman mythos but provides lots of laughs and action along the way. Baltazar tells the story with his trademark lightness, which is great for kids who are interested in comics but aren't ready for the complex plots or adult situations. His bubbly, thick-outlined cartoons, rendered in bright, flat colors, also buoy the mood, perfectly walking the line between taking the content seriously while still maintaining an appealing, playful quality. A wonderful, kid-friendly introduction to the world of Superman and comics at large.--Peter Blenski Copyright 2010 Booklist
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Review by Kirkus Book Review
Clark Kent gets his start saving the day.Thirteen-year-old farm boy Clark Kent has always shown hints of his special abilities: strength, flight, speed, and an innate sense of right and wrong. Clark uses them to patrol his hometown of Smallville to help those in need, flying off before anyone can get a good look at him. The townsfolk are all abuzz: Who is Superman? Clark is delighted to be helping people, but his parents want him to keep his powers under wraps. Clark juggles his powers, his chores, and his schooling in this brightly colored graphic novel. Longtime fans of the last son of Krypton will be a bit bored by the proceedings (10 seasons of the Smallville TV show covered similar territory quite effectively), but newcomers will find plenty to enjoy. The action is smartly rendered and the humor is good natured. Other characters from the Superman comics and mythos make appearances here, all of them presented with respect to all the history that comes with them. With a long-running property like Superman, it may be daunting for some looking for an entry point, particularly for younger readers. This is a good one.A beginner-friendly introduction to the Man of Steel. (Graphic novel. 8-12) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
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