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Superman: Dawnbreaker
(DC Icons #4)
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When the dawn breaks, a hero rises.
His power is beyond imagining.
Clark Kent has always been faster, stronger--better--than everyone around him. But he wasn't raised to show off, and drawing attention to himself could be dangerous. Plus, it's not like he's earned his powers . . . yet.
But power comes with a price.
Lately it's difficult to hold back and keep his heroics in the ...more
His power is beyond imagining.
Clark Kent has always been faster, stronger--better--than everyone around him. But he wasn't raised to show off, and drawing attention to himself could be dangerous. Plus, it's not like he's earned his powers . . . yet.
But power comes with a price.
Lately it's difficult to hold back and keep his heroics in the ...more
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Hardcover, 336 pages
Published
March 7th 2019
by Penguin
(first published March 5th 2019)
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I read this book after enjoying to varying degrees the other three DC Icons novels: Wonder Woman: Warbringer, Batman: Nightwalker and Catwoman: Soulstealer. I was really hoping that the author could make me love Clark Kent. A major problem for me with Superman is that he is so irredeemably boring. Growing up, I saw Spiderman as the lovable nerd, Batman as the brooding bad boy, Wonder Woman was the queer feminist, and Catwoman was a sexy rebel. Superman, though, was the douchey jock. In Dawnbreak
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Clark Kent always knew he was different.
The storm came with little warning.
But now that he's in high school (aka puberty is happening) his powers are growing at an alarming pace....and there seems to be new developments every time he opens his eyes.
And the urge to dominate - wrong...more
1.2.18 Update.
So Batman came out today, which is exciting and all, but this book is still a year away from its release date.
This is a crime and I will be suing.
Prereview:
So I'm not a Superman fan. He's too perfect with his sleek hair and too good of eye sight. Flying around, saving people without even asking if they want to be saved. Who does he think he is?
No, Clark Kent is where it's at. Not only is Clark kind and nerdy, but he also has a steady career, which is incredibly sexy. Whereas,
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So Batman came out today, which is exciting and all, but this book is still a year away from its release date.
This is a crime and I will be suing.
Prereview:
So I'm not a Superman fan. He's too perfect with his sleek hair and too good of eye sight. Flying around, saving people without even asking if they want to be saved. Who does he think he is?
No, Clark Kent is where it's at. Not only is Clark kind and nerdy, but he also has a steady career, which is incredibly sexy.
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Wonder Woman: ★★★★
Batman: ★★
Catwoman: ★★★
Superman: ★★★
🌟 Throw back to 2 or 3 years ago when this whole series was announced and we were all excited. 4 Superhero books by 4 famous authors! Looking back, we hyped it more than it deserved and over all I was disappointed by this series.
🌟 TO be honest I didn’t know the author before this series and apparently he’s controversial and there is tea to spill when it comes to him ...more
Wonder Woman: ★★★★
Batman: ★★
Catwoman: ★★★
Superman: ★★★
🌟 Throw back to 2 or 3 years ago when this whole series was announced and we were all excited. 4 Superhero books by 4 famous authors! Looking back, we hyped it more than it deserved and over all I was disappointed by this series.
🌟 TO be honest I didn’t know the author before this series and apparently he’s controversial and there is tea to spill when it comes to him ...more
HERE FOR THIS, DE LA PENA!
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I would have given this book 3.5 but I think it deserved a round up rather then a down.
This is a Smallville style Superman novel. The writing is a bit slow, but the story is well written.
For people who are fans of the Smallville series this would be a great book. I am not such a huge fan. I did like Clark getting used to his powers. Gaining life experience. I do think the community Vs racism angle was quite well done.
The unlike the other books in the DC icons series this book stays pretty close ...more
This is a Smallville style Superman novel. The writing is a bit slow, but the story is well written.
For people who are fans of the Smallville series this would be a great book. I am not such a huge fan. I did like Clark getting used to his powers. Gaining life experience. I do think the community Vs racism angle was quite well done.
The unlike the other books in the DC icons series this book stays pretty close ...more
Aug 22, 2016
Saania Zee Jamal ϟ
marked it as to-read
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review of another edition
Shelves:
fantasy-la-la-la,
superheroes
I SERIOUSLY DON'T KNOW WHAT TO MAKE OF ALL THESE SUPERHERO STANDALONES HEADED OUR WAY BUT HELL YEAH COME AT ME BRO
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What makes me saltiest of all is the fact this book has a 3.8 rating and it's not even released yet. 👏 Don't 👏 Judge 👏 The 👏 Book 👏 If 👏 Ya 👏 Haven't 👏 Read 👏 It 👏 Yet 👏
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I thought this was the most well-written of the DC Icons series. It keeps the main gist of the Superman mythos intact. Nor is Clark written as a lovesick dummy, like Bruce Wayne in Batman: Nightwalker. I liked the parallels brought in by dealing with the immigration issue when technically Superman is also an illegal alien. Clark's supporting cast, Lana, Gloria, Bryan, Jonathan all serve a purpose. I was also happy to see Clark and Lana's relationship was platonic. Clark's struggling to figure ou
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Jul 16, 2018
Farhina ↯↯ The Wanderer Of Inked Adventures
marked it as may-be-to-read
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review of another edition
Shelves:
2019-releases
Oh i did not realize this had a cover reveal! Out of all the dc icons i am most excited about this one because omg teenage clark keeeeeeeeent!!
Okay, soo as I predicted.. I seriously loved this book! Even though it was more of a coming of age story for Clark than a badaztec superhero’s story where he has it all figured out, it was still an awesome and entertaining read. Reading about him transitioning and getting the hang of his powers was one of the great things about this book. His friendships, and the events that were all shaping him to become Man of Steel was what made this a pretty great read. This is definitely of my favorites out
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5/23/16
Okay Matt, please let me grow a bigger love for Superman. Not Henry Cavill, but Superman. Please.
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Okay Matt, please let me grow a bigger love for Superman. Not Henry Cavill, but Superman. Please.
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Aug 03, 2020
MissBecka Gee
rated it
liked it
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review of another edition
Shelves:
completed-library-rentals,
z2020-books-i-read
Decent storyline, but a little "off" in the character personalities.
The character's emotions didn't seem to develop organically, but more fractured/forced.
Gave a weird atmosphere to every conversation. ...more
The character's emotions didn't seem to develop organically, but more fractured/forced.
Gave a weird atmosphere to every conversation. ...more
why is this book still being published? why is matt de la pena still being given a platform? we have cancelled jay asher and james dashner and other authors accused of sexual harassment. why not matt de la pena?
don't read this book. don't support this author. ...more
don't read this book. don't support this author. ...more
A YA novel centered around SUPERMAN????
Um, F**K YES! FINALLY! I LOVE ME SOME CLARK KENT/SUPERMAN- #SWOON (am I right ladies)
Will 2018 hurry up already? Just take my money already :(
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Um, F**K YES! FINALLY! I LOVE ME SOME CLARK KENT/SUPERMAN- #SWOON (am I right ladies)
Will 2018 hurry up already? Just take my money already :(
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so.
are we casually going to let this book be written by an author who has been accused of sexual harassing others??? this book is still set to be released next year, so please do something about this @ publishing team. change the author, please.
are we casually going to let this book be written by an author who has been accused of sexual harassing others??? this book is still set to be released next year, so please do something about this @ publishing team. change the author, please.
3.0-3.5*.
I was torn between three stars to three and a half stars on this one. I enjoyed it for the most part but it was an underwhelming account for the man of steel. I really enjoyed all the DC Icon books (Wonder Woman, Catwoman, and Batman) Buy really had high expectations for this one since it covered Superman. It was still good, don’t get me wrong, but like others I had high expectations.
My quick and simple overall: probably my expectations that effected my experience more so still giving ...more
I was torn between three stars to three and a half stars on this one. I enjoyed it for the most part but it was an underwhelming account for the man of steel. I really enjoyed all the DC Icon books (Wonder Woman, Catwoman, and Batman) Buy really had high expectations for this one since it covered Superman. It was still good, don’t get me wrong, but like others I had high expectations.
My quick and simple overall: probably my expectations that effected my experience more so still giving ...more
Superman: Dawnbreaker was a bit underwhelming. It was a fast read and it was quite short. I expected the novel to be longer and have more action scenes like other DC Icons novels.
4 popular YA writers each writing a Superhero novel??? HELL YES, TAKE MY MONEY!!!!!!!
Publishing in 2017:
Wonder Woman by Leigh Bardugo
Batman by Marie Lu
Superman by Matt de la Pena
Catwoman by Sarah J Maas
Publishing in 2017:
Wonder Woman by Leigh Bardugo
Batman by Marie Lu
Superman by Matt de la Pena
Catwoman by Sarah J Maas
This was a hard read for me as I’m not a big fan of Superman. However, due to how well I liked the other DC Icons books, I decided to give it a try. But honestly, it still disappointed. Even with the whole immigrants storyline it still felt too corny; which I get is essential to Superman’s persona but still ugh.
This was such a nice ending to this series. I wish there was a sequel to this novel though. U can't leave me like that! Loved the ending, I was kind of expecting him to say what he said but u know I love a cheesy ending. Lol!(:
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Superman 3.75⭐️
Clark Kent is just trying to be a normal teenage boy at Smallville high school but his abilities are getting him into trouble.
I enjoyed the writing and the characters it wasnt great but it was really good.
Series ranking:
1. Catwoman
2. Superman
3. Batman
4. Wonder Woman
Clark Kent is just trying to be a normal teenage boy at Smallville high school but his abilities are getting him into trouble.
I enjoyed the writing and the characters it wasnt great but it was really good.
Series ranking:
1. Catwoman
2. Superman
3. Batman
4. Wonder Woman
Can someone tell me why the rest of the series is written by popular and well established YA authors, and here is the final book and I have never heard of this writer?
Will not read any of his books due to the accusations of sexual harassment and I believe the victims.
mm i actually have a hate/love relationship with this cover
Narrated by Andrew Eiden
One of my December wishes was to finish my listening experience of the DC Icon series. The premise is that different YA authors will tackle one of the DC superheroes. Previously, I have listened to
,
, and
. Although I am more of a Marvel type person, I enjoyed getting to know the DC crowd.
Although Clark Kent/Superman has never really thrilled me( except for Dean Cain's performance), I enjoyed Matt de la Pena's interpretation of the superhero. In this stor ...more
One of my December wishes was to finish my listening experience of the DC Icon series. The premise is that different YA authors will tackle one of the DC superheroes. Previously, I have listened to
,
, and
. Although I am more of a Marvel type person, I enjoyed getting to know the DC crowd. Although Clark Kent/Superman has never really thrilled me( except for Dean Cain's performance), I enjoyed Matt de la Pena's interpretation of the superhero. In this stor ...more
Jan 25, 2019
Sara (A Gingerly Review)
rated it
it was ok
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review of another edition
Shelves:
2019,
physical-2019
It pains me to give this 2 - 2.5 stars but it was not what I was expecting or hoping for. Forgive me now for saying the cover seemed to be the most enjoyable thing about this book.
Womp womp
I'll type my review soon and post.
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Full review can be found here: https://agingerlyreview.wordpress.com...
I consider myself a huge superhero nerd and while I prefer Marvel over DC, I give everyone a chance. I have enjoyed reading the DC Icons series and was ecstatic to read the last book in the series ...more
Womp womp
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Full review can be found here: https://agingerlyreview.wordpress.com...
I consider myself a huge superhero nerd and while I prefer Marvel over DC, I give everyone a chance. I have enjoyed reading the DC Icons series and was ecstatic to read the last book in the series ...more
Sorry, cousin, but even as a YA book this is really booorrring!
Instead of Superman, we have Selfdoubtboy.
I gave it an hour that I wish I could have back. DNF at 13%
Instead of Superman, we have Selfdoubtboy.
I gave it an hour that I wish I could have back. DNF at 13%
dnf at i don't really care and i also forgot lol
this book was really boring so i stopped reading it and also the writing style is just not really my taste :/ ...more
this book was really boring so i stopped reading it and also the writing style is just not really my taste :/ ...more
Superman Dawnbreaker is the fourth and final DC Icons book. Ever since the Icons series was announced I wanted to collect them. Being a fan of all the superhero movies that are coming out with a rapid speed I was curious if DC could pull me in. Mixing YA authors with teenage superheroes did seem a good idea.
The story is about superman (duh). Clark Kent is a sixteen-year-old living in smallville, a small community somewhere in Kansas. Lately people have been disappearing. Not just everybody but ...more
The story is about superman (duh). Clark Kent is a sixteen-year-old living in smallville, a small community somewhere in Kansas. Lately people have been disappearing. Not just everybody but ...more
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Matt de la Peña is the New York Times best-selling, Newbery-medal-winning author of six young adult novels and four picture books. Matt received his MFA in creative writing from San Diego State University and his BA from the University of the Pacific, where he attended school on a full athletic scholarship for basketball. de la Peña currently lives in Brooklyn, NY. He teaches creative writing and
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