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Superman Vol. 5: Hopes and Fears (Rebirth)

by Peter J. Tomasi, Patrick Gleason

"Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster; Superboy created by Jerry Siegel; By special arrangement with the Jerry Siegel family; Nightwing created by Marv Wolfman and George Perez."

FORMAT
Paperback
LANGUAGE
English
CONDITION
Brand New


Publisher Description

Following the events of BLACK DAWN, author Peter J. Tomasi pens the next epic tale of the Man of Steel! Superman is faced with an impossible decision when Deathstroke comes to Metropolis--let the love of his life die or become a killer himself.In the wake of BLACK DAWN's barage of terror and horror, the super family decides to take a much needed vacation. What the Kents don't realize is that this may not be the relaxing family time they had initially planned.When Superman is thrust into the anti-matter universe of Qward, his only hope is Sinestro, the former greatest of the Green Lanterns. Meanwhile, Lois Lane profiles Deathstroke the Terminator for the Daily Planet and it could cost her her life! This leads Deathstroke to Metropolis and he forces Superman to make an impossible choice--let the love of his life die or become a killer himself.The stellar creative team of Peter J. Tomasi (NIGHTWING, GREEN LANTERN) and Patrick Gleason (GREEN LANTERN CORPS, BATMAN AND ROBIN) unite in this volume that asks the question- What scares Superman?Collects SUPERMAN #27-32.

Notes

Collects superman #27-32 in a new volume in the DC Rebirth series.

Author Biography

Peter J. Tomasiis aNew York Timesbest-selling authorknown for his current work on Supermanand previous projects Batman and Robin,Superman/Wonder Woman,Batman - Detective Comics, and Batman Arkham Knight, along with other commercially successful books including Green Lantern Corps,Brightest Day, Emerald Warriors, and Nightwing.Over the course of his career withDC Comics-more than two decades of hit books-Peter served as a group editor ushering in new eras for Batman, Green Lantern, and JSAalong with special projects likeKingdom Come. Peter also is the author of the creator owned booksLight Brigade(Dark Horse) with artist Peter Snejbjerg,The Mighty(Dark Horse) with Keith Champagne and artistsPeter Snejbjerg and Chris Samnee, and the critically acclaimed horror/drama seriesHouse of Penance(Dark Horse) with artist Ian Bertram.Patrick Gleason loves to create fantastic characters and worlds. His focus on character development and powerful storytelling can be seen in DC's Batman and Robin, Green Lantern Corps, Aquaman, JLA, Hawkman, and JSA. His ground-laying work alongside Geoff Johns and Dave Gibbons on the miniseries Green Lantern Corps- Recharge made way for the acclaimed ongoing series. The Sinestro Corps War followed, and then the explosive Blackest Night with Peter J. Tomasi. As part of the DC Comics New 52, Patrick lent his artistic vision to the Dynamic Duo of Batman and Robin. Patrick is currently writing and penciling Robin- Son of Batman.

Review

"Gorgeous spectacle is an undeniable part of SUPERMAN's appeal, but the family dynamics are what make it such an engaging read." --A.V. Club/The Onion

"Peter Tomasi and Patrick Gleason seem to be creating something special with this book." --Nerdist

"SUPERMAN is head and shoulders above the rest." --Newsarama 

"A series that's worn its heart on its sleeve and made you fall in love with this version of the Superman Family." --IGN

Review Quote

"Gorgeous spectacle is an undeniable part of SUPERMAN's appeal, but the family dynamics are what make it such an engaging read." -- A.V. Club/The Onion "Peter Tomasi and Patrick Gleason seem to be creating something special with this book." -- Nerdist "SUPERMAN is head and shoulders above the rest." -- Newsarama "A series that's worn its heart on its sleeve and made you fall in love with this version of the Superman Family." - -IGN

Details

ISBN1401277292
Author Patrick Gleason
Pages 144
Year 2018
ISBN-10 1401277292
ISBN-13 9781401277291
Format Paperback
Media Book
Publication Date 2018-04-17
Language English
Illustrator Patrick Gleason
UK Release Date 2018-04-17
Imprint DC Comics
Country of Publication United States
AU Release Date 2018-04-17
NZ Release Date 2018-04-17
US Release Date 2018-04-17
Narrator Matthew Beard
Birth 1927
Affiliation Lecturer, University of Fort Hare
Position Professor
Qualifications J.D.
Publisher DC Comics
DEWEY FIC
Audience General

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