More on the New Man of Steel From Grant Morrison

More on the New Man of Steel From Grant Morrison

In an interview with Newsarama, writer Grant Morrison elaborated on his views regarding Superman and how this version of the Man of Steel is going to be pretty different from the ones that readers are used to.

By EdGross - Sep 02, 2011 08:09 AM EST
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Source: Newsarama

As the article points out, this younger Superman will not necessarily tow the line and can in fact lose his temper -- even towards the law.

"Superman is just a guy who is very young at this point, and he has big ideas about what is right and wrong," Morrison said. "And he has the power to implement those ideas. It means that he can maybe go a little too far. To a certain extent, he enjoys being on his own because no one can get hurt and it's all down to him. But at the same time, that means there's no limit on him as he loses his temper."

In regards to the overall creative thrust of the Action Comics, he says, "The whole thing we're doing in this new Superman is to watch him learn and grow and progress, and I find that's what makes the big difference. The guy we had before was in his prime. He was eternally in his prime, and everything he did was going to work out. So what we're trying to do is bring back that proactive Superman, but also allow him to change and to make these mistakes and to get beaten up a bit, and to have to come back and rethink his mission. I wanted to see him sweat a little and to bleed a little," Morrison said, "and to restore him to a kind of humanity that we could all understand before moving him on."

Follow the link for the full interview and six pages from Action Comics #1.

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valeriesghost
valeriesghost - 9/2/2011, 9:21 AM
i need to pick this up. I'm really liking what i'm hearing from Grant. He's a great writer.
superotherside
superotherside - 9/2/2011, 9:32 AM
ok this is getting hard not to read... :P
EdGross
EdGross - 9/2/2011, 9:44 AM
I really think this approach has some potential to make Superman relatable to people who aren't reading the title, and, because it will be well written, intriguing to longtime fans as well. I just hope that they don't "power him up" too quickly once this is launched.

Anyone remember what I call the "Sandman Superman" from the '70s? In it, Supes is depowered by about half and that's the way they left it when the story arc concluded. I was actually pretty excited about it, though by 12 year old mind was confused by the fact that starting in the very next issue he was completely powered up again. Hopefully in this instance we'll get the opportunity to explore what it all means.
write33
write33 - 9/2/2011, 9:51 AM
Super Marv?
"sigh"

but yep, Morrison is a fantastic writer, and I really am enjoying the preview of Morales' artwork. I'll probably get the trade.
jaysin420
jaysin420 - 9/2/2011, 10:04 AM
Damn! I read the whole article fast and thought it was about the movie and got so exited lol.

"That means there's no limit on him as he loses his temper."

That's like my dream Superman movie.
thewolfx
thewolfx - 9/2/2011, 10:07 AM
how is superman strapped to a chair? i see no green light anywhere
grady3183
grady3183 - 9/2/2011, 11:04 AM
I am just confused on his costume. Some covers he is in jeans and a t-shirt type outfit and other times he is in an armour looking costume. Can anyone explain this?
ThaMessenger07
ThaMessenger07 - 9/2/2011, 11:29 AM
grady: He wears this before he gets his official costume. Spider-Man's wrestler costume, Cap War costume. He starts off with this and later gets the Armor.
grady3183
grady3183 - 9/2/2011, 11:41 AM
Aww ok thanks Messenger
VinBanner
VinBanner - 9/2/2011, 11:42 AM
Why do writer's feel they have to make Clark into the Punisher to be relevant?
"That means there's no limit on him as he loses his temper."
From what I always thought,Clark's upbringing from the Christian Kents made him a very responsible adult.Clark was born an alien but raised as a strong,good willed individual who was taught to to do the right thing and help people with his powers.
What made Clark different than other costumed heroes,was that even though he had godlike powers,he never used them to instill fear or use tactics that would make people afraid of him or not trust him.
Christopher Reeve said when he played Superman he played him as a friend.That is why his portrayl is so loved and so memorable.This rebooted Superman is'nt the character.
alekesam
alekesam - 9/2/2011, 11:57 AM
It's funny that people are so used to what Superman was turned into by DC over the decades that when a Superman pops up that's the truest and closest representation of the character anyone's done outside of Shuster and Segal themselves, they think he's "out of character".
TerminatorMode
TerminatorMode - 9/2/2011, 12:29 PM
super excited by this - morrison is a fantastic writer and he's the only reason i started getting into the character of superman beyond the justice league with all-star superman
KUSlacker
KUSlacker - 9/2/2011, 12:32 PM
Sounds like Supes is finally back on my pull list!!!
VinBanner
VinBanner - 9/2/2011, 1:20 PM
What DC turned him into?They turned him into a wisecracking aggressive teen angst vigilante in Marvel style in this new incarnation.It is not anything progessive with the character.It feels like a rip off actually.
I have read the character for years.In all of his incarnations.Segal and Shuster had Clark fight angry mobs and wife beaters in early stories.I get that ppl feel seeing him in these new stories being aggressive is just like that.
The fact is DC is just trying to be Ultimate Marvel.
VinBanner
VinBanner - 9/2/2011, 1:25 PM
The bottom line is the reboot is just a stunt to boost sales.Crisis,Zero Hour,Stan Lee's Imagine DC...This is the same thing.Characters get rebooted every decade or so.A costume change,a wedding,a death.It is nothing new.
The fact that DC is patting themselves on the back for removing Superman's red shorts is hilarious.
Dmon
Dmon - 9/2/2011, 1:31 PM
Talk about the "The Brave and Bold" I love it!
thatcoldblackcloud
thatcoldblackcloud - 9/2/2011, 1:42 PM
@ KUSlacker: Same here.

@thewolfx: You're stupid.
Dmon
Dmon - 9/2/2011, 1:46 PM
I meant to say: Talk about "The Brave and The Bold" I love it!

Man I want the edit button back.
Ichaos
Ichaos - 9/2/2011, 2:15 PM
The DC powers that be are complete morons
dnno1
dnno1 - 9/2/2011, 2:22 PM
@grifdeadpoolteabag, the idea it to reintroduce the character to new readers. In particular, the ones who may want to go watch the upcoming film. Renumbering and re-imagining the character will make the new reader feel like they aren't missing anything. Calling them idiots is kind of short sighted since there certainly could be more of them than there are of current readers now.
VinBanner
VinBanner - 9/2/2011, 3:09 PM
If new readers want to feel like they are'nt missing anything they should go to their comic shops and buy the old issues where these "new and grondbreaking"stories were originally told and told better.
VinBanner
VinBanner - 9/2/2011, 3:11 PM
Like most in the entertainment industry today these hack writers can't come up with anything new and just retell,reboot and remake old stories.
VinBanner
VinBanner - 9/2/2011, 3:45 PM
The half a cape and t shirt and jeans....GROUNDBREAKING!!!
No red shorts...A NEW SUPERMAN FOR A NEW ERA!!!
Lois Lane has another love interest...DIFF..wait was'nt that explored in Superman Returns?
The whole reboot is a mish mash of bad ideas just for the sake of boosting sales.
SigmaCenturion
SigmaCenturion - 9/2/2011, 4:52 PM
I have to say superman story the nail was way more interesting than this crap.
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