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A review by kryptowright1984
The Death of Superman by Dan Jurgens
3.0
A standard story, one of the best-selling stories of all time in comics, The Death of Superman is a strange story, broad in its majesty but light on meaning and consequences (they brought Supes back, after all).
What's most interesting here is the set-up, where Superman has to answer a question about violence re: problem-solving. Little does he know that he'll be defending the world with his life later in the day, but the shadows across his features forecast that a fight to the death will be coming. But this short examination of how he uses his powers sets up a hidden conflict about how glorified his actions in comics, despite their non-pacifist nature. Holding onto that argument throughout the story will keep you invested and also shed some light on why his ultimate sacrifice is a sacrifice, and how he might've been able to solve his dilemma another way.
What's most interesting here is the set-up, where Superman has to answer a question about violence re: problem-solving. Little does he know that he'll be defending the world with his life later in the day, but the shadows across his features forecast that a fight to the death will be coming. But this short examination of how he uses his powers sets up a hidden conflict about how glorified his actions in comics, despite their non-pacifist nature. Holding onto that argument throughout the story will keep you invested and also shed some light on why his ultimate sacrifice is a sacrifice, and how he might've been able to solve his dilemma another way.