Superman: Year One

By (author) Frank Miller; By (author) John Romita
Short description/annotation:
From Frank Miller, the groundbreaking writer behind the acclaimed series The Dark Knight Returns and legendary artist John Romita Jr. comes an inspiring reinvention of the Man of Steel s earliest days.
Description:
From Frank Miller, the groundbreaking writer behind the acclaimed series The Dark Knight Returns and legendary artist John Romita Jr. comes an inspiring reinvention of the Man of Steel s earliest days. The critically acclaimed team of writer Frank Miller (The Dark Knight Returns) and artist John Romita Jr. (Kick-Ass) comes a unique and definitive take on the Superman origin story for DC Black Label. From his time on Kansas to his first encounter with Batman, this ambitious coming-of-age tale reframes the Superman mythos for the modern age in a stunning oversize format. Collects: Superman: Year One #1-3.
Review quote:
“Superman: Year One is worth checking out…” — Paste Magazine

"Stands out from many other iterations of Superman’s origin story" —Washington Post
Biographical note:
Frank Miller began his career in comics in the late 1970s and rose to fame while first drawing, and then writing, Daredevil for Marvel Comics. He was also the creative force behind Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Batman: Year One and Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again. His many works have not only redefined classic characters, but also, on a few occasions, revitalized the comics industry. His multi-award-winning graphic novel 300 was brought to full-blooded life in the 2007 motion picture of the same name, and in 2008 he directed the feature film Will Eisner''s The Spirit. His creator-owned crime saga Sin City first hit the page in 1991, and then the silver screen in 2005, with Miller on board as co-director with Robert Rodriguez. The two returned to direct the sequel Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, released in 2014 and featuring two new stories by Miller. In 2015, Miller''s returned to his best-selling series with the highly anticipated Dark Knight III: Master Race.