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Superman Adventures #2
Superman Adventures, Vol. 2: The Never-Ending Battle
Presents adventures of the Man of Steel protecting the city of Metropolis and the rest of the world.
112 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2004
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About the author
Mark Millar
1,521 books2,570 followersMark Millar is the New York Times best-selling writer of Wanted, the Kick-Ass series, The Secret Service, Jupiter’s Legacy, Jupiter’s Circle, Nemesis, Superior, Super Crooks, American Jesus, MPH, Starlight, and Chrononauts. Wanted, Kick-Ass, Kick-Ass 2, and The Secret Service (as Kingsman: The Secret Service) have been adapted into feature films, and Nemesis, Superior, Starlight, War Heroes, Jupiter’s Legacy and Chrononauts are in development at major studios.
His DC Comics work includes the seminal Superman: Red Son, and at Marvel Comics he created The Ultimates – selected by Time magazine as the comic book of the decade, Wolverine: Old Man Logan, and Civil War – the industry’s biggest-selling superhero series in almost two decades.
Mark has been an Executive Producer on all his movie adaptations and is currently creative consultant to Fox Studios on their Marvel slate of movies.
His DC Comics work includes the seminal Superman: Red Son, and at Marvel Comics he created The Ultimates – selected by Time magazine as the comic book of the decade, Wolverine: Old Man Logan, and Civil War – the industry’s biggest-selling superhero series in almost two decades.
Mark has been an Executive Producer on all his movie adaptations and is currently creative consultant to Fox Studios on their Marvel slate of movies.
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July 2, 2019
Although the español was adequate in Learn Spanish with Superman: The Never-Ending Battle, the five stories were uninspiring, thoughtless pablum with a tinge of machista.
May 15, 2011
Not what I was expecting. The text is mostly English with only a few Spanish words (many cognates) thrown in. Would be good for beginning students or people who are more interested in improving vocabulary than becoming fluent Spanish readers. Personally, I found the "Spanglish" format distracting and counter-productive.
February 13, 2020
Superman helps out in Gotham against the Mad Hatter. Mr. Mxyzptlk goes back in time and tricks Superman into being a recluse on the moon but his plan backfires. Superman and Lex Luther still at odds after so many years has Superman wondering why Lex hates him so much. Lex spends billions of dollars and all his time trying to best Superman but this time he's gone too far. Kalibak takes on Superman without Darkseid's knowledge causing Superman and Jimmy Olsen to switch brains. Lois and the professor have to get to Apokolipsto help Jimmy. Bizarro hitches a ride back to Earth to find a wife to cure his lonliness...Lois is in his sights to fill the bill. Good, fun, well written stories with great drawings. I love that it's printed on newsprint type paper, not glossy, it adds to the pleasure for me.
December 31, 2018
Excellent!
January 1, 2013
Superman's Never Ending Battle is chronicled in this second series of Tales taken from the pages of the all ages print, Superman Adventures Issues 25-29.
In "Almost World's Finest" Bruce Wayne is being held hostage by the Mad Hatter who demands that Batman appear to save Wayne or else Wayne will be killed. With Nightwing out of town and Robin strangely missing, Batgirl needs help and Superman comes to town. The story has features. On one hand, Superman is almost too nice in the story. Batgirl finds that the arrival of Superman frustrates her efforts at enhanced interrogation as the villains know Superman won't let her play rough. When Superman interrogates a criminal, he weirds Batgirl out by buying him coffee afterwards.
Come on! Superman may be a boy scout but he isn't a wimp. Golden Age Superman could get it done in terms of interrogation, as have many other versions. And what's with Batgirl having an attitude towards Superman that we'd normally associate with Batman. On the other hand, the story does raise questions. Gotham is clearly a different type of city. As Commissioner Gordon says, "People here are too scared to look up in the skies." It raises a question. Would Superman be a different hero in Gotham? Or would Gotham be a different city if Superman lived there? Ponderous, but still the story gets only a B from me.
Mr. Mxyzptlk makes an appearance in "Yesterday's Man of Tomorrow" when frustrated with his attempts to defeat the adult Man of Steel decides to travel back in time and dupe young Clark Kent. But will he be happy with the results? We see a little different side of that inter-dimensional imp in this story. Grade: B+
"How Much Can One Man Hate?": A story that focuses on Lex Luthor's quest to destroy Superman and what drives it. Lex Luther ultimately tries to replace Superman with Superior Man (someone at Marvel Comics must have read this issue) but who is Superior Man? The solution is pretty good. What really makes the story work is a look at what makes Lex Luthor Superman's enemy? Good stuff. Grade: A
"Jimmy Olsen v. Darkseid"-In this story, Kalibak from Apokolips to take Superman back, but in a classic mix up, Superman and Jimmy Olsen change bodies. Now it falls to Jimmy to find his way to Apokolips and rescue Superman before the torturers destroy Superman and Jimmy's body with him. This is a fun story reminiscent of traditional Silver Age style Jimmy Olsen adventures. Grade: A
"Bride of Bizarro"-Bizarro is back after hitching a ride with the Main Man (i.e. Lobo) and he's in search of a bride--Lois Lane. Lobo keeps Superman occupied while Bizarro courts Lois. A good story for the guest characters alone, though Superman is a bit slow on the uptake at a couple points. Grade: B+
Overall, these are not quite as good as the previous collections but with so many great Superman characters jammed into a 112 page digest, this books packs a powerful punch for fans of good Superman stories.
In "Almost World's Finest" Bruce Wayne is being held hostage by the Mad Hatter who demands that Batman appear to save Wayne or else Wayne will be killed. With Nightwing out of town and Robin strangely missing, Batgirl needs help and Superman comes to town. The story has features. On one hand, Superman is almost too nice in the story. Batgirl finds that the arrival of Superman frustrates her efforts at enhanced interrogation as the villains know Superman won't let her play rough. When Superman interrogates a criminal, he weirds Batgirl out by buying him coffee afterwards.
Come on! Superman may be a boy scout but he isn't a wimp. Golden Age Superman could get it done in terms of interrogation, as have many other versions. And what's with Batgirl having an attitude towards Superman that we'd normally associate with Batman. On the other hand, the story does raise questions. Gotham is clearly a different type of city. As Commissioner Gordon says, "People here are too scared to look up in the skies." It raises a question. Would Superman be a different hero in Gotham? Or would Gotham be a different city if Superman lived there? Ponderous, but still the story gets only a B from me.
Mr. Mxyzptlk makes an appearance in "Yesterday's Man of Tomorrow" when frustrated with his attempts to defeat the adult Man of Steel decides to travel back in time and dupe young Clark Kent. But will he be happy with the results? We see a little different side of that inter-dimensional imp in this story. Grade: B+
"How Much Can One Man Hate?": A story that focuses on Lex Luthor's quest to destroy Superman and what drives it. Lex Luther ultimately tries to replace Superman with Superior Man (someone at Marvel Comics must have read this issue) but who is Superior Man? The solution is pretty good. What really makes the story work is a look at what makes Lex Luthor Superman's enemy? Good stuff. Grade: A
"Jimmy Olsen v. Darkseid"-In this story, Kalibak from Apokolips to take Superman back, but in a classic mix up, Superman and Jimmy Olsen change bodies. Now it falls to Jimmy to find his way to Apokolips and rescue Superman before the torturers destroy Superman and Jimmy's body with him. This is a fun story reminiscent of traditional Silver Age style Jimmy Olsen adventures. Grade: A
"Bride of Bizarro"-Bizarro is back after hitching a ride with the Main Man (i.e. Lobo) and he's in search of a bride--Lois Lane. Lobo keeps Superman occupied while Bizarro courts Lois. A good story for the guest characters alone, though Superman is a bit slow on the uptake at a couple points. Grade: B+
Overall, these are not quite as good as the previous collections but with so many great Superman characters jammed into a 112 page digest, this books packs a powerful punch for fans of good Superman stories.
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November 18, 2014A great collection of superhero stories. The first one was very enjoyable, with Bruce Wayne being kidnapped by the Mad Hatter and Superman teaming up with Batgirl to rescue him. Batgirl gives the Man of Steel a frosty reception and look down on him as an interfering do-gooder when he frustrates some of her questionable tactics; even Batman seems rather cold to his rescuer, although he afterwards explains the positive impact that Superman’s presence has had on Gotham. If you love crossover stories like me, this brief one will be perfect for you. Also, for reasons unexplained, Nightwing and Robin are out of town, even though Robin shows up at the ending.
Another story involves an imp-like weirdo named Mr. Mxyzptlk, who, frustrated in his attempts to defeat Superman, goes back in time to try to dupe Superman’s younger self. The results prove different from what he expects.
In another story, Superman confronts Lex Luthor with a question: why exactly does he hate Superman so much. Superman eventually ends up cleaning one of Luthor’s messes and saving his enemy in the process. In the end, though, Luthor goes back to his old ways.
Another story involves an imp-like weirdo named Mr. Mxyzptlk, who, frustrated in his attempts to defeat Superman, goes back in time to try to dupe Superman’s younger self. The results prove different from what he expects.
In another story, Superman confronts Lex Luthor with a question: why exactly does he hate Superman so much. Superman eventually ends up cleaning one of Luthor’s messes and saving his enemy in the process. In the end, though, Luthor goes back to his old ways.
September 28, 2011
Forget Mark Millar's other books like Wanted, Kick-Ass and Superior. This slim collection shows his real chops as a writer. He has Superman pair up with BatGirl to save Bruce Wayne from a televised execution at the hands of the Mad Hatter. Mr. Mxyzptlk goes back in time to pull a scam on a teenage Clark Kent. Jimmy Olsen fights Darkseid. These little done in one stories are all high concept and loads of fun.
July 27, 2014
Another good collection. I loved the Superman/Batgirl team-up, but hated the Bizarro/Lobo issue.
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