Superman: American Alien

By (author) Max Landis; By (author) Landis Max
Short description/annotation
A title that chronicles the life of Clark Kent and his development into the archetypal hero he will eventually become. It features stories of the iconic "Superman" as a soft-spoken, charming, often-funny Kansas farm-boy behind the Man of Steel. It collects Superman: American Alien numbered 1-7.
Description
Hollywood screenwriter and Eisner Award nominee Max Landis (Chronicle, American Ultra, Adventures of Superman) joins forces with top comics artists including Jock, Francis Manapul and Jae Lee to bring you Superman: American Alien, a new epic that chronicles the life of Clark Kent and his development into the archetypal hero he will eventually become. But these are not the stories of the iconic "Superman" as you know him, but of the soft-spoken, charming, often-funny Kansas farm-boy behind the Man of Steel. With the tone of each issue ranging from heartwarming and simple, to frighteningly gritty and violent, to sexy, sun-kissed and funny, Superman: American Alien is unlike anything you''ve seen before. Collects Superman: American Alien #1-7.
Review quote
"An engrossing look at a young Clark Kent''s early brushes with flight. Between the compelling characterization and the gorgeous art, the series is off to a great start." --IGN

"Totally nails the vulnerability of Clark Kent." --io9

"[Superman: American Alien] might even be one of the best tales of its kind in the company''s history." --Paste Magazine

"If you''re worried "Superman: American Alien" #1 is just another version of Superman''s origin, don''t be--it''s even better." --Comic Book Resources
Biographical note
Featured as one of Forbes 30 under 30 two consecutive years, Max Landis is an outspoken rising star in the screenwriting world. Having sold over fifteen projects in the last five years, Landis'' first produced feature, Chronicle, did well at the box office and led to more sales. He currently has several projects in different stages of post-production: Victor Frankenstein, starring Daniel Radcliffe and James McAvoy and directed by Paul McGuigan; Mr. Right, starring Sam Rockwell and Anna Kendrick; and the feature film he wrote and directed, Me Him Her, starring Haley Joel Osment, and featuring Geena Davis and Scott Bakula, and which premiered at the Seattle Film Festival; and the action comedy, American Ultra starring Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart.