Comments on: Talking Comics with Tim: Kevin J. Anderson

By: JB Grantham

JB Grantham — Wed, 06 May 2009 06:55:50 +0000

It's interesting how these versions of Superman and Batman still grab people's interest, including mine. Too bad that no one seems to want to make a "period" movie with either character (that is, set in the time period that they first emerged in, with all the trappings and sensibilities intact). Sure, there were movie serials, but now we have the technology to make an authentic-looking feature-length homage to these creations. Just look at what Aaron Schoenke has managed to do on a low budget (check out batinthesun.com). The scenes of the 1940's-type Batman in Aaron's "Patient J" short film are nothing short of amazing; the film actually shows a Bill Finger-design Batman uniform....and it WORKS! On film! Who would have thought.... Just saying that stories of this type are refreshing and fun, and that this type of thing could be translated to cinema if someone has the drive, talent, imagination, and money.....but it probably ain't gonna happen, precisely because it goes against marketing gospel, and ultimately only attracts sad old fanboys like myself. Anyway, thank you, Kevin Anderson. What a classy guy.

By: Amit

Amit — Tue, 05 May 2009 18:49:31 +0000

You know, "Last Days of Krypton" surprised me. It was really very interesting. A very different Krypton, but I loved how he portrayed it. I'm sure this book will be an awesome read as well. And Tom DeHaven's "It's Superman!" was just...amazing.

By: Kyle

Kyle — Tue, 05 May 2009 18:08:54 +0000

Horrible music taste...Dream Theater?? Ugh gag me...

I liked Last Days of Krypton alright, it was just a bit flat. But I may skim through this at Barnes & Noble and see if the first chapter grabs me.

If you want great Superman prose, pick up "It's Superman" by Tom DeHaven...he takes alot of liberty with the Superman legend, but it's pretty moving.

By: Shaun

Shaun — Tue, 05 May 2009 00:19:55 +0000

I read Last Days of Krypton on a whim, as it was on the shelf of new sci-fi books at my local library, and was amazed at how much I really enjoyed it. I thought it might be interesting, but of little intrigue because I knew how the story ended. Well, it made for compelling read with richly drawn characters. I found myself rooting for Jor-el, his brother, and Lara even though I knew the story would end tragically. I never really gave two shits about Zod, but Anderson turned him into a compelling villain, right up there with some like Star Trek's Khan (and I mean that has high praise indeed). Interesting too how he managed to combine different takes on the Superman saga (the comics, the movies, and apparently even Smallville?) into one coherent story. Definitely worth reading.

I might have to check out Enemies & Allies, though I have to say that setting the book in the 50's disappoints me. I didn't care for the New Frontier comics or animated movie either. I'll probably give it a shot though. I need to check out Anderson's other works too. I think he's a talented writer. Lousy musical taste, but a talented writer.