All-Star Superman Saves a Life

Incredible Story

This is one of my favourite scenes in comics. We'll done for it.

Yeah I read this a while ago it was a really powerful part in the story because Superman promised not to save her if she decided to jump, he let her figure things out in her own way.

this is why its so important to have a good superman stroy hit the big screen because although superman has the power of a god, he's more human then us humans

thats an awesome story

Thats amazing!

thats an amazing story. just goes to show that fictional characters can be as influential as anyone in the real world

I was really touched by this story! :)
I hope in the superman reboot they can give us the feeling of what it would be like to have A REAL SUPERMAN. One that seems impossible and what everyone wish a true hero is like with powers beyond our imagination.

Filmmakers take note: THIS is why Superman is super. Not the strength. Not the flying. Not being bulletproof. It's because he has all of that, and chooses to use it to help people. With great power must come great compassion.

Intruder, obviously I have no way of knowing if the story is fact or not. I do know that sometimes it just takes one event; one seemingly innocuous moment that can put someone on that edge. If that's the case, who's to say that something equally as innocuous can't "talk" them off of it again?

That's awesome! This should inspire us to be more like Superman.

Great story and it's great to hear. Really made my day. All Star Superman was an amazing comic, and one of the best I've ever read. Even people who don't like comics enjoy this one a lot.

EdGross, that was a good story about you and your son and that is what Superman is. He's a mythic symbol of strength, hope, and moral certintude. He inspires us to be great, and is the inspiration for all comicbook heroes, because he fells compasion. If we all do like EdGross did, helping someone in need out, we can all fell like Superman.

Again, a great story and wonderful to hear this.

Love the article.

I always wonder what if we truly had a Superman, perhaps half the bullshit that happens outside of this site would be different.

and this is why no one should have payed attention to that bull crap about how comic books RUIN peoples lives instead of Saving them in like th 1950s or sometin.

i think this is kinda ironic, what i mean is, does anyone remember that story last year, a man in California went to see Watchmen, in the middle of the film, he pulled a gun out and shot and killed himself. This is really Ironic.

Batman's alway been my hero but Superman is the one that I can relate to best. I've always had the inclination to do things that I knew were against my morals, to have fun and "sew my oats" the way my friends did. I have enough going in my favor that I could have a good run of it. But for better or worse I think it goes against my own value system. I can relate to the early episodes in Smallville where Clark is everyone's go to guy and always gets the short end of the stick. I don't know about anyone else, but sometimes I find it frustrating to always take the so-called "high road" while the bottom-feeders seem to always prosper and are never called to the carpet for being the way they are.

One of my favorite songs/videos is from my favorite CBM "Spider-Man 2". In the song "Ordinary" the character (supposed to be Spidey) is talking about this same frustration:

"And when the world is on its knees with me it's fine-And when I come to the rescue I get nothing but left behind-Everybody seems to be getting what they need where's MINE-Cause you're what I need so badly but I'm anything but ordinary"

I think most people who looks these books have similar perspectives to me. They can relate to characters who consistantly put others ahead of themsevles and are in turn stepped on. It's cathardic to see a character like Clark Kent with the power to move mountains confined so tightly by his own codes in the face of an immoral world.

Sorry to go all deep and sensative on everyone but I figured this is the appropriate forum. I'm sure some of you have felt the same way.

BTW Deadshot...who said that quote?

TheDurkinKnight, I hear what you're saying. I've lived what I think is a pretty moral life and been frustrated by those who take advantage of others and only look out for themselves prosper. I just know that, personally speaking, I couldn't really look myself in the mirror if I knew I was getting ahead by crushing or hurting others. That is NOT the way that I want to live.

@Ed...me neither. I like to tell myself that in the end it pays off. In some ways it has, because those who know me know my value system and I appreciate that. It's funny when you're a kid you think the vast majority of people or moraled and have values as well. Now that I'm almost 29 I look at the world quite often and just shake my head.

This is an amazing story. I think we all can connect with our favorite heroes on a similar level. It's nice to know that they're saving lives we don't get to read about in the pages. I have a similar connection to Spider-man, who has kept me strong throughout the years through his perseverance.

I have gone through some tough times this year. Stuff that is so hard I can't even explain. Not to sound corny, but All Star Superman gave me a little extra hope about things when I was down. It's a very special story. One for the ages.