Many people were skeptical when brian michael bendis revealed his intention to expose supermans secret identity to the world for the second time in five years, but a few issues in its clear this is going to be a very different story for the better. Superman reveals his identity to his closest friends cbr. Solicitations last month revealed superman would be revealing his secret identity in december, and the newest batch indicate the dc universe will be dealing with the fallout of that decision to out himself as clark kent in january. This book is primarily a collection of fetish art by joe schuster cocreator of superman originally published under a pseudonym in the nights of horror comic book series. Superman s secret identity to be revealed to the world again by kofi outlaw october 18, 2019 12.
Superman is coming out of the secret identity closet. In a superman comic out today, the man of steel reveals. Through the popularity of his superman alter ego, the personality, concept, and name of clark kent have become ingrained in popular culture as. Comicbook shenanigans later erased that knowledge from the general population of the dc universe. She then tells him how she endured luthors cruel tortures and yet kept superman s identity a secret. Secret identity collects the critically lauded 4issue prestige format miniseries written by kurt busiek jlaavengers, astro city with stellar art by stuart immonen superman. The real allen funt would have loved a scoop like this on his show. The fetish art of superman s cocreator joe shuster. And while the reveal in the comic book does indeed play reference and allegory to the refugee and immigrant story of superman, there is more. I know all of you have your opinions about it, and i do as well, so lets see if ours align. Mark millar on why revealing superman s secret identity is a bad idea and why he revealed spidermans. Clark kent reveals his secret identity as a coming out allegory.
In 2015, lois wrote a frontpage daily planet story that revealed superman s secret. Ive been excited about every major superman development his revealing his dual identity to lois, his marriage to lois, his death, injust superman yeah, im a fan of the concept, sue me, jons birth, even comic book gods help me jorels return initially anyway, exact, but this reveal falls flat on me. What happens the day after superman reveals his secret identity to the world. Clark reveals his secret to lois, and no longer alone, is ready to face whatever lies ahead. The running joke of superman s secret identity may finally come to an end, now that dc comics has confirmed the man of steel will reveal his biggest secret to the world this winter. I love it as a superman fan, and i love it as a comic book reader. Superman and action comics writer brian michael bendis said the man of steels identity becoming public wont mean the end of clark kent in the dcu. The past few years have been especially trying for superman in the dc universe, so its not too shocking that a period of such upheaval would lead to. Solicitations for several superman books show the dc universe will be reacting to the man of steel revealing his secret identity in january.
And what repercussions will his decision have across the entire dc universe. After decades spent living a double life as the man of steel, kalel and the mildmannered reporter clark kent, he realizes that he no longer needs to live the lie. Set in the real world, secret identity examines the life of a young kansas man. Oct 22, 2019 though its becoming less of a trope in modern stories, maintaining a secret identity is an important part of many superhero tales. Dc comics has revealed their solicitations for december 2019 comic books. Superman secret identity reveal worst storyline since. According to one site i checked, kent is the 778th most popular surname.
His identity is apparently revealed to 40 million viewers. In fact, it seems like this was the story bendis was meant to tell on the. Yes, dc comics is pulling a 2015 or a 1990, or perhaps even a 1978, depending on how you judge your levels of superman secret identity outing. Now, the gimmick that defined it all will be revealed as. A young lads dying wish is to know superman s identity, but when told, he refuses to believe it is clark kent. Clark said that keeping the secret in light of recent events was bothering him, and at the end of the day, we all need to be able to live with ourselves. Has there been a comic where batmans identity is revealed to. The phrase later became an iconic piece of supermans identity in the 1950s when it was spoken during the introduction of the popular tv. And neither his, nor clark kents world will ever be the same. Top 11 times supermans secret identity was exposed in. Superman is the hero of metropolis, working as a mildmannered newsman in his clark kent identity, but what happened between these two periods. Like the x books, the boom hot books are also starting to settle. Supermans secret identity reveal will not be the end of.
Superman reveals his secret identity in a gamechanging issue aux. After reading dc comics superman heroes issue 1, and coupled with the story that has been continuing on. The reveal of supermans double life as clark kent has become a common trope in superhero comics, with everyone from lois lane to candid camera revealing it to the world. Series writer brian michael bendis defends the reveal. Superman eventually learned pete knew his secret identity, but pete knowing superman s secret identity never saved superman s life. A prestige format miniseries by the critically acclaimed kurt busiek jlaavengers, astro city and stuart immonen superman.
Youd think that superman s secret identity revealed would successfully sell superman comics. Comic news the man of steels secret identity will soon be revealedto the entire dc universe. Supermans secret identity to be revealed to the world again superman is going to speak his truth so says a new promo dc comics has released, in order to announce the next big development in. The world will gather to hear superman utter the words no comic book fan ever thought he would. Although the duo received an encouraging letter, consolidated never again published comic books. With superman s secret identity suddenly revealed to the world, many in his life are worried that he has been tricked or duped into destroying his own privacy. Secret identity is a fourissue miniseries of 48 pages each in. The biggest dc and marvel comic book questions we need. Superman will finally reveal his identity to the world. Superman s secret identity reveal will not be the end of. The man of steels secret identity will soon be revealed to the entire dc universe.
Secret identity deluxe edition hardcover february 2, 2016. Comic book shenanigans later erased that knowledge from the general population of the dc universe. Aug 14, 2011 comic books secret identity revealed in supergods bounding tall buildings but grounded in the times, superheroes provide a snapshot of human anxiety and aspiration. You notice earlier that i said i loved supermans decision to reveal his secret identity as a fan and as a reader. This wont be an alternate reality or a parallel earth, nor any sort of ruse on the part of his villains superman will tell the world he is clark kent. In dcs free comic book day title divergence, superman s secret identity was secret no more, and now the details on how and why it happened are revealed. Art and cover by stuart immonen in stores january 14. In a superman comic out today, the man of steel reveals his secret identity to the public.
Secret identity trade collects the 4issue limited series which originally came out in early 2004, and, in my opinion, its a mustread, not only for fans of superman or comic books, but for fans of good stories in general. I, ii, iii, iv lois and clark smallville superman returns, etc. Bleeding cool bestseller list, 15th december 2019 youd. The world of superman is changing forever, with the historic moment he reveals his secret identity to the world now revealed in. Bendis talks about revealing supermans secret identity. Secret identity is a 208page trade paperback collecting the critically lauded 4issue miniseries written by kurt busiek jlaavengers, astro city with art by stuart immonen superman. Secret identity is a 2004 elseworld story based on the idea behind superboyprime from crisis on infinite earths, but executed as a standalone noncanonical story without ties to the larger dc universe on an earth much like our own, where superheroes dont exist but superman comics do, mr. Secret identity by kurt busiek is one of those tales that takes a sideways view of the current comic book mythos surrounding the kryptonian and lets us view a different side of what it is to be superman. Secret identity comic online free and high quality. Superman s secret identity reveal will not be the end of clark kent.
With superman having revealed his secret identity as clark kent to the world, many wondered how people be they civilians, superheroes or supervillains would respond to the news. Comic books secret identity revealed in supergods bounding tall buildings but grounded in the times, superheroes provide a snapshot of human anxiety and aspiration. The title was not released under the elseworlds banner, but is regarded as a noncanonical story. Interestingly enough, writer brian michael bendis has also approached the revelation from a slightly different angle, exploring how superman reflects on their responses.
Well, superman kept his secret pretty well in his comic book world until now. All the more worrisome is superman has been very susceptible to mysticism. Clark kents name is a combination of the names of actors, clark gable and kent taylor. How did pete ross knowing superman s secret identity save. Has there ever been a comic where batmans secret identity has been revealed to all.
Secret identity is a fourissue miniseries of 48 pages each in prestige format, written by kurt busiek and illustrated by stuart immonen. You can read the solicitations for superman, superman. Superman is set to tell the world about his secret identity, but first. Imagine hurting superman like the green goblin hurt spiderman by tossing gwen stacy off a bridge. Superman reveals his identity to spoiler in the best way. It was first published monthly, starting january 2004. Youre a small town kansas farm boy born to a family with the last name of kent. Dec 11, 2019 superman has revealed his secret identity to the world. The dc universe reacts to superman revealing his secret. Sep, 2019 dc comics has revealed their solicitations for december 2019 comic books. Mark millar on why revealing superman s secret identity is.
Superman will ditch his secret identity in december. Dec 31, 2019 home comics mark millar on why revealing supermans secret identity is a bad idea and why he revealed spidermans. Supermans secret identity the jewish origins of our comic. Jason cohen is a freelance comic book writer and a devoted follower of. Superman s secret identity has been revealed and his powers are failing him, but not even that can stop the man of steel from protecting the innocent when a mysterious shadow monster appears in metropolis. Clark kent reveals his secret identity as a coming out. Every two weeks, big issues focuses on a newly released comic book of significance. Sep 06, 2017 dc comics has finally revealed how lois lane will discover supermans secret identityand its poor thread count.
Whats the fallout from superman revealing his secret identity. Superman will publicly reveal his secret identity this december, setting up major ramifications for dc comics flagship superhero moving forward. Or the kingpin sending a sniper after aunt may after spiderman revealed his secret identity. One of the comics entries dealt with the array of troubles faced by superman after his identity had been revealed to the world against his will, by none other than lois lane. Titling the character the superman, siegel and shuster offered it to consolidated book publishing, who had published a 48page blackandwhite comic book entitled detective dan. The story has been through many revisions through decades of publication in comic books and radio, television and film adaptations. The fetish art of superman s cocreator joe shuster yoe, craig, shuster, joe on. Superman reveals his secret identity in a gamechanging issue. The origin of superman is the story that relates superman s arrival on earth and the beginnings of his career as a superhero. Superman has revealed his secret identity to the world. Oct 18, 2019 in 2015, lois wrote a frontpage daily planet story that revealed supermans secret. The biggest comic book questions we want answered in 2020. Aug 14, 2011 comic books secret identity revealed in. Supermans reaction to lex luthor learning his secret.
The book also contains an interesting essay detailing schusters work on superman through his work on nights of horror and the subsequent obscenity trial. Recently news broke that this december and january next year his secret will be exposed. His physical design is believed to be modeled after science fiction fan walter dennis, who sent joe shuster his photograph. A reddit for fans of comic books, graphic novels, and digital comics. Supermans secret identity reveal hits next chapter in june cbr. With superman holding a press conference to reveal his true, human, secret identity to the world all at once. Supermans identity was already outed heres why no one. Have now extended this to all dc superheros, mainly batman. The comic is a 1st printing and the condition is new and has never been read. Superman is now happily married, has a family and lacks the motivation to hide. This isnt the first time superman s secret identity was revealed it happened five years ago, but the circumstances have changed dramatically this time around. Supermans comic book reveal proves anonymity is impossible. Dc comics superman s secret identity is a fundamental part of who he is, allowing him to live an ordinary life when he isnt saving the world.
Dc confirms supermans secret identity never fooled spoiler. Comic books secret identity revealed in supergods wbur news. Supermans secret identity to be revealed to the world again. This book is about an earth where superman is a comic book hero, and clark kent is a boy who grew up in kansas hating superman because of the name, obviously. Fics in which superman s identity is revealed to another character. Today i share my thoughts about dc comics latest change to the superman status quo via the creative mind of brian michael bendis with superman 18 where his historic secret identity is revealed. Find out all the greatest comics where supermans secret identity as clark kent was exposed. The point washe wanted her to be attracted to him, not just superman. Dont believe the hype about superman revealing his secret. Superman to reveal his secret identity to the world.
Courtesy of dc comics for comic book fans, writer grant morrison is. Oct 18, 2019 writer brian michael bendis has plans to have superman, dc comics biggest character, ditch his secret identity by revealing that he and clark kent are the same person. Top 11 times supermans secret identity was exposed in comic. Supermans revealing his secret identity again this december.
Dcs new superman comic is clark kents coming out story. Superman s comic book reveal proves anonymity is impossible even in fiction not only are phone booths a thing of the past, but social media means that a secret identity. But, honestly, it was going to take her off guard anyway, so what was the point. Supermans secret identity is revealed to the world in. Lois lane discovers supermans secret identity in superman. Mark millar on why revealing supermans secret identity is a. Set in the real world, secret identity examines the life of a young kansas man with the unfortunate name of clark kent. He was hoping to possibly clue her in a little on his secret identity, so when he did tell her, she wouldnt be taken completely off guard.
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