DC has released a sneak peek of the upcoming Superman: Secret Origins #1 issue. While a lot of people might get pretty excited about what awaits after the jump, all I can say is it reminds me a lot of one of the season finales of Smallville.
SUPERMAN: SECRET ORIGIN #1
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Gary Frank & Jon Sibal
Covers by Gary Frank
Hot on the heels of their acclaimed run on ACTION COMICS, superstars Geoff Johns and Gary Frank reunite to present a 6-issue event that spells out the definitive origin of Superman for the 21st century – and it all starts with a gigantic 48-page issue! Chronicling Clark Kent’s journey from the cornfields of Smallville to the skyscrapers of Metropolis, you’ll witness a whole new look at the beginnings of Lex Luthor, the Legion of Super-Heroes, Lois Lane, Metallo, Jimmy Olsen, the Parasite and more! It’s a look at the mythic past of the Man of Steel with an eye toward the future!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Gary Frank), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Gary Frank). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale September 23 • 1 of 6 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US
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Is DC compensating the Christopher Reeves estate for using his likeness for the past 2 years ?
They should
I demand that Wonder Woman be drawn exactly like Lynda Carter, I’m she she can use the extra cash
This was the cliffhanger for season one of Smallville…
I am also bothered by the Christopher Reeve face on the young boy’s body.
Is it just me or does Pa Kent look like Paul Newman?
Also, I second you Mr. Peterson on the Reeve’s likeness on a child. It seems both morbid and creepy, like some cloning experiment for dead icons.
@Jordan
I see your point..the kid looks like Michael Reeves Jackson O__o
On a more positive note though I FRAKKIN LOVE KID LUTHOR!
How will this title be affected by the Siegels reclaiming the rights to Superman’s origin details (like Krypton, the name Kal-El, his parents, rocket to earth from a dying planet)? Are the able to use it, but just have to pay (like a toll) or do negotiations have to be made for each use?
Why not just keep it the post-crisis origin? I liked the comics being different from the movie/television versions. Next up must be Superman returns from New Krypton to find Lois has had an autistic child and is married to Cyclops.
I once thought that when casting for Sherlock Holmes, that people were trying to emulate Basil Rathbone. Yet the original illustrations depict a thin, tall man with a hooked nose. I actually think young Clark looks almost more like Liz Taylor than Chris Reeves, but I have no problem to an artist being “inspired” by someone who already played the part. Now if he starts to look like Robert Downey….