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    <body><![CDATA[In some ways, what Waid is trying to do with this graphic novel is the exact opposite of what <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9226.William_Gibson" title="William Gibson">Tom De Haven</a> was attempting in his (prose) novel <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/search/search?q=It’s Superman" title="It’s Superman">It’s Superman</a>. That book returns Supes’ origin story back to the 1930s, the era when the character was conceived; <em>Birthright</em> updates it to modern times w...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/43548411">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Superman: Birthright is one of these <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2956.The_Adventures_of_Huckleberry_Finn" title="The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain">slow burn</a>s that have become so popular with origin stories these days… the actual Superman costume doesn’t appear until around 50 pages in, which for some, I think, will be a dealbreaker as to whether or not they enjoy the collection as a whole. I don’t hav...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4773538">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Hands down the best Superman story I've ever read.  This series cum graphic novel beautifully captures the complexities that can exist in a stalwart character like Superman, while still having fun with the standards of his mythos (primarily his relationship with his parents, his friend vs. foe const...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/41422126">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[It never really occurred to me to be all that interested in Superman, because I never knew before this that it could be at all believable.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Here's the thing: I want to love Superman.  I've always wanted to love Superman.  On paper, he's everything I love in a character: a big, blue, slightly square Boy Scout trying his best to do what's right.  Those have always been my favorite characters.  But the few Superman books I've read have fai...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/39622477">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Good story, superb artwork, interesting and new take on how Clark Kent decides to accept the awesome responsibility of earth's protector, the roadblocks he faces in the journey, and how he finally earns the trust and confidence of humanity.  We also find some interesting notes on the reason for Supe...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/75596836">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[A good story that resonates with the Superman Returns film.  All of the adventure and fun of a superman story are present, but I just didn't like the characterization very much.  Clark seems a little cocky and arrogant.  Confident in his powers and his ability to just change the world.  To me, Super...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/33715667">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[This is the current interpretation of Superman's origin story, and it incorporates elements from Smallville (namely, Lex and Clark having a history in the small town), but does a much better job. The story begins with a short prologue, the surprisingly moving scene where Jor-El and Lara, Kal-El's bi...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1782198">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Finally! A complete graphic novel representation of Superman's origin. I'm thoroughly impressed and made to feel like a 10 year old boy. This is the origin narrative that every potential Superman fan should read. Pure love.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[This book has it all. Superman. Check. Reinventing his genesis, with respect to previous &amp; canonical histories. Check. Evil Lex. Check. Good illustration, very hip &amp; now. Exciting, good characterization. Enjoyable.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[How did the man of steel transition from eager adolescent to mild mannered reporter...the creators of smallville team up for this one...and its really really good...]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[A new view of the Superman origin story, clearly geared toward the Smallville generation, but without directly pulling from the Smallville verse. Beautiful artwork.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[A very good retelling of the Superman myth, Waid finds a way to humanize Clark and Luthor at the same time while setting up the history the two will have.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Too bad the folks at Warner Bros didn't start the movie franchise over and take the lessons from this retelling to heart. Modern, yet, essentially Superman.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[There's just something about Superman... I remember this to be the first Superman Graphic Novel that I've ever read. We've all heard that Superman stands for Truth, Justice, and the American Way. But why? Is he Kal El, Clark Kent, or Superman? Who is this guy? What's happened to him? Who does he see...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/18622509">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[This was an incredibly good origin story of Superman.  Can't recommend it enough.]]></body>
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