All Star Superman - Perfecting the Modern Myth

[@thomasjenkins7506]

this is the superman we need. it's superman at his best.

[@theman44ful]

This is Superman. Nothing else can encapsulate him better than this comic

[@magentapurpleyap5566]

"BuT sUpErMaN mUsT eDgY tO bE gOoD"

[@MukuonChannel]

It's surprising that one of the most famous cynical writers that once wrote Batman comics, wrote a, probably one of the best, Superman comic ever written. Morrison wrote this as to stand up to the rampant cynicism in the comics that time, kinda like how Kingdom Come was an answer to the growing gritty themes of superhero comics. Morrison proved that Superman can still be relatable by going back to the character's roots: a god trying to live as a man.

[@johnathonhaney8291]

The thing about Morrison is that I think classical superheroes ground and improve his work. When you look at something like The Invisibles, it's obvious that the big ideas wind up killing the story itself, cheapening both in the process. But All-Star Superman and Superman Forever? No less trippy, no less full of heady concepts but the storytelling is light years more relatable because there's a familiar anchor point. You also see it in the Shazam chapter of Multiversity and his Batman story Gothic with Klaus Janson.

[@galactic85]

Famous cynical writers? Dude Morrison is one of the most optimistic writers in comics. Have you heard their kathmandu story? They are all about zen and how superman is more powerful than a nuclear bomb because before the bomb was real it was an idea and how superman is an idea too and he is the one thing capable of defeating a nuclear bomb.

[@rcct44444]

I just love how Grant sees Superman. Not a god, but a man with godly powers.

[@pauldower4921]

I love your videos so much, they break down the ideas in each subject so well. Keep doing what you are doing!

[@gabrielidusogie9189]

Grant Morrison is one of my fav writes as he writes comics as well comics. Does he insult the reader’s intelligence, no but he understand that at the end of the day characters like Superman are good natured characters that don’t need dark and grit to tell a good story.

[@rronn4ever]

I love this video. Will you do videos on Superman films from Donner to BvS?

[@MattDraper]

Rron Muhaxhiri Thank you! I think I will eventually cover some Superman films in depth, but I'll probably cover a few more Superman comic books first.

[@brucew565]

Batman is better.

[@MutantsInDisguise]

For a nihilist edgelord like you, who is deeply hateful and savage.

[@MutantsInDisguise]

Reasons?

[@brendondellinger355]

When people say Superman is a crappy, unrelatable and bad superhero, I point them to this comic.

[@aviewer4274]

Superman is more relatable than Batman

[@jordansweet8054]

I agree.This one finally helped me see it.It's an amazing comic.

[@samuelraji8343]

True, He just needs a godlike writer.

[@ashwanikumar-gv6ir]

@@samuelraji8343 truth.

[@deathoftheendless1371]

Superman is more human then most humans today. Batman is human but dosent care to be human. Ironically the one who is human doesn't care to be human an the one who is "Alien" is human

[@falleneldor]

Excellent breakdown. People often say Watchmen is the comic that stands taller then the then any other story in the comics medium. IMO, All Star Superman trounces Watchmen because it doesn't try and destroy our heroes, it reminds us why we have heroes at all.

[@rararasputin8608]

Shawn All-Star is a good fluffy read. As for Watchmen, it is quite the read as well, a darker tone and interesting. As for Superman, I like Red Son and The Elite.

[@ununitedstates7550]

I mostly agree but I think both perspectives on heroes are necessary, especially at the time Watchmen was written no one really examined or criticized the genre like that. But that's not to say that optimistic stories like All-Star Superman aren't brilliant or necessary in their own right. Both are needed to keep the genre honest.

[@incufish23]

And the heroes in us all.

[@SonicTheFrenchHorn]

@@rararasputin8608 Jeezus...

[@galactic85]

@@rararasputin8608 I wouldn't call "All-Star" fluffy. There is actually a lot to unpack if you look closely. One of my favorite motifs employed by Morrison in the story is the "world in miniature" element. We have the bottle city of kandor which represents a bright and optimistic future. We have Lex Luthor, claiming that the prison he is in is an embodiment of the world in a miniature form, representing a darker and more cynical interpretation of society. And finally we have the entire universe that superman creates himself, the one modeled after our world. There are some interesting ideas to unpack there.

[@ravenfrancis1476]

If your Superman wouldn't talk someone out of suicide like he does in this story, you have fundamentally failed to understand Superman as a character.

[@talesfromtheclassroom]

Snyder's Superman would have pushed her off the edge of the building.

[@Mr_Movie_Fan]

​@@talesfromtheclassroomno, that's Homelander

[@talesfromtheclassroom]

they're both psychos@@Mr_Movie_Fan

[@Mr_Movie_Fan]

@@talesfromtheclassroom how is Snyder's Superman a psycho?

[@anjan17]

@@talesfromtheclassroom snyder superman would have never save anyone who is suiciding simple

[@kaysonoleen5261]

Superman's strength isn't his physical capability. It's his emotional and moral capabilities.

[@Domart101]

He’s more than alien, he’s more human ❤️ and that’s why I love superhero’s like him

[@BurgerFiction]

Really enjoyed this one Matt. This is one of my favorite Superman series/graphic novels. Looking forward to future videos!

[@MattDraper]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! This one was a lot of fun to make.

[@benmoss786]

Some of the dialogue in this comic makes mye tear up and i dont know why. "In remembrance of all that we are, and all that we will be"

[@coolio5477]

That line hit me in the feels

[@intheharbour1]

The Regan scene always moves me to tears, but I'd actually forgotten about the children's hospital. Damn. What a comic.

[@Arborem]

That moment with Regan is just too beautiful and like I'm crying and wish there really was somebody like Superman, a benevolent force that would still take the time to comfort and save a total stranger like that.

[@compel6552]

I think that there is. Not in such a grandiose, massive scale way like Superman. And sadly, not all the time, for everyone. - Not yet, anyway. But I've always thought part of the idea of it all is, just because none of us are *super*man, that maybe we can't all fly to a ledge in the nick of time like he can. But what we can do, what we can really do, is go to someone that's having a hard time, or you think is having a hard time, and ask them 'are you ok?' Then offer them a cup of tea and ask them. "Are you *really* ok?" ( #asktwice ) To me, Superman isn't about a benevolent force, greater and better than us that can solve our problems for us. It's about showing us a hope that we can be better ourselves. "They can be a great people, Kal-El, they wish to be. *They only lack the light to show the way.* For this reason above all, their capacity for good, I have sent them you.... my only son."

[@paradoxinraindrops141]

I’ve seen those pages God knows how many times and I still get misty eyed when I see them. It’s a single page that perfectly surmises the run it comes from and the hero it celebrates. All this made all the better by the words of Grant Morrison himself when he said “Somewhere in our darkest night we made up the story of the man that would never let us down.”

[@panthergod]

..that is is our job.. hes there to inspire us ..

[@SnakeRoadComicsOfficial3677]

I always cry every time I see that page. It's the book that got me to respect superman

[@lautarosillero1645]

I used to think Superman was boring and lame, but I decided to give this comic a try after reading Arkham Asylum. Just took that first page and the double page to prove me that everything I thinked about Clark Kent was wrong.

[@brooklyn695]

The all star superman is my favourite animated movie and I’ve been thinking of buying the comics should I ?

[@Ale_LSH]

Brooklyn Scarlett Totally, the All Star Superman comic is a masterpiece and has some cool things in it that the movie left out. Grant Morrison is a genius writer.

[@Artspeaksmorethnwords]

I would suggest to buy Absolute version. It's costly but it's worth it.

[@kakarot666.]

Why to even ask.. ?!! Go superbuy it suoerfriend

[@keystonelyte]

Yes. One million times yes.

[@SnakeRoadComicsOfficial3677]

"Less skilled writers" Looking at you Bendis :3

[@Jakemufcfan]

He was good in the early 2000’s now he’s run outta ideas and is awful on superman cause he ended some of the greatest runs of all time for his own pretty meh run

[@rodney2x48]

What really sucks is that Bendis used to be really good. Hell, his Batman: Universe story was pretty good, so we KNOW he can write some good shit, but... God, I dislike his Superman run so much.

[@benb3316]

I loved all star superman. Another "The death of the earlier generation's Superman" but done with great dignity and respect.

[@djofortunato5799]

This is by far my favorite Superman or Morrison book of the modern era. Thanks for covering this so others can see - just how Super a Superman can be =)

[@MattDraper]

+Djo Fortunato My pleasure! It's truly a wonderful comic.

[@rcct44444]

This ladies and gentlemen is why Grant is and will remain my favorite comic book writer.

[@zemox2534]

I have read this comic so many times, and it keeps getting better everytime I read it. My favourite scene was when Superman stopped the girl from killing herself. This scene describes who Superman is, and what he does perfectly.

[@KonSimpl72]

To this day, THE best Superman story (plot/script/art) for the 21st century and one of the all-time bests.

[@hairy_cornflake]

Easily one of the best Superman story ever written! I don't know how Grant Morrison does it, ever since his to DC it was hit after hit after hit. Seriously love the guy.

[@ProjektTaku]

I actually feel bad for morrison. Bro is always trying to make sense of the chaotic dc universe and multiverse, but a new writer can just mess up all his hard work to make it make sense.

[@jcaseyjones2829]

I have a great love for the idea of Lex and Clark as friends. I loved that this story doesn't just give us a Lex hating Supes for what a lot of the time seems unwarranted

[@ProjektTaku]

But I also appreciate it showing that Lex's hate from Supes comes from a personal issue that he covers up with a grander "You can't trust someone with that much power". lex has as much power as supes, maybe not in the same way, but he can do as much good and bad Clark can do with his powers, and he wastes his gifts on a lifetime of trying to kill superman because deep down, he simply can't accept that there's someone better than him at something. No matter how much he trains his body, perfects his mind, acquires wealth, he perceives superman as always out of his reach. But once he does gain Superman's powers, once he finally has a chance to do what he always complained Superman never did...he wastes it. He doesn't try to benefit the world, he does what he's always done, acquire more power and try to kill Clark.

[@onepunchboyprime6139]

The fact you only have this many views is criminal. Your stuff is top notch, man.

[@MattDraper]

Andre Thank you! Building up a following can be a slow process, but as long as people like you enjoy what I make, it's worth it!

[@onepunchboyprime6139]

Don't mention it. That's great to hear, I really do hope you gain the popularity you deserve, I'll be sure to keep watching your content as time goes on.

[@ArchangelInk]

Dear Matt- great video. I love this version of Superman, and your observations were stellar (like the clothing folds in Quitely's art). Will check out more of your work. Cheers.

[@MattDraper]

Archangel Ink Thank you very much! I hope you enjoy the other videos you check out on my channel!

[@corvus4350]

Hey Snyder, this is Superman.

[@Spiderstan2000]

Hey Gatekeeper, you're not helping anyone.

[@stuartgoodman5165]

When people say all might is a better hero show them this superman story then ask if they still think that.

[@christiancrusader9374]

All-Might is great too, but he is literally Superman in terms of ideals. He wouldn't exist without Superman. Still like them both though.

[@bartlett454]

When I think of the last son of Krypton, this is a brilliant story. Donner, Reeve, and Morrison grasped everything that this hero should be. More than a mighty god. A servant. A guiding hope of everything that is good, possible, and hopeful in humanity.

[@benparrish672]

You did a great job on the video, per usual for Matt Draper.👍 I would say though, don't worry about spoiling anything. Your synopsis and etc. is why we are watching the video, so I personally would prefer to hear your take on the writer's ending to the story. Endings are HUGE weaknesses for lots of writer's in comics. IMO

[@spaaaaace8952]

Again, I don't know why I only came across your channel this week. Your videos speak to me, especially the Superman ones.

[@Xeronimo74]

the style seems to be very Moebius-inspired at times. nothing wrong with that, of course :)

[@zachh127zh]

All-Star Superman Dark Knight Returns Watchmen. My three favorite Comics

[@RadinV1]

Classics

[@NobleRaider2747]

Watchmen and DKR are a bit overrated

[@matheus31218]

@@NobleRaider2747 I agree on TDKR, but until today I haven't seen anything in the super heroes genre that came close to watchmen quality

[@NobleRaider2747]

@@matheus31218 watchmen is good but its legacy is a bit strange to say the least

[@matheus31218]

@@NobleRaider2747 I can't say that i understand what do you mean

[@mj011n1r]

Fantastic commentary. You brought my mind back to my first read of All Star Superman. And it, in turn, took me back to the silver age when I grew up.

[@georgekostaras]

And better than the shit pile that was All Star Batman and Robin

[@sebastienvondoom8615]

ASBAR

[@KentaroMiyamoto21]

That's because this wasn't written by a lunatic.

[@aviewer4274]

True

[@aviewer4274]

Frank miller is drunk all the time....and he sucks.

[@sebastienvondoom8615]

@@aviewer4274 That's hyperbolic, Year One and DKR are great comics and his run on Daredevil is legendary.

[@ginofrancejr555]

Excellent review ALL STAR SUPERMAN IS THE DEFINITIVE MODERN SUPERHERO STORY

[@williammcguire130]

Fun fact: This is the best super hero comic

[@DynamicVamp]

Matt, just discovered you're channel and I'm already addicted. I gotta respect ya for taking an analytical stance on some of the best comics and film (my two greatest passions) out there. Thanks for producing quality, insightful videos; I'll be sure to show them to my cast & crew! Keep up the good work 😀

[@MattDraper]

For You Thank you very much! I hope you keep enjoying the channel, more film and comic book videos to come very soon!

[@sharkydog6306]

I hate to be a nitpicker, but it's Christopher Reeve, not Reeves.

[@jeremycline9542]

Those who have a negative view of Morrison, what is it based on? I mean this sincerely, I speak out of true curiosity. Full disclosure to help you get context: Multiversity was the first thing by him I ever read.

[@manat31790]

Grant Morrison is a great writer, but he has a clear obsession with DC Golden Age and Silver Age (1938-1973), which creates a few problems to readers. First of all, most of his works are overtly fantasy, imaginative, and over-the-top by modern standard. Thus, his works can't be digested by people who are too fixated by "realism", like some idiot comment I saw a while ago claiming a solar-charged Superman can't possibly stay alive flying into a sun. Second, Grant Morrison's runs in mainstream comic find a need to reference things that happened in something that are out of continuity for years. For example, his initiative of New 52's Action Comics brought back Golden Age's depiction of Superman to represent the more aggressive/reckless Clark Kent. His run is fun to read, but many consider it unnecessary because the New 52 was supposed to bring in new readers, and those readers were pissed off seeing Superman being a bully with superpower instead of a superhero. Some of his other works, like Final Crisis, are downright unreadable because of how complex and meta they are. Lastly, the guy brought back Barry Allen the Flash. Barry was the most iconic character in the Silver Age, but he was supposed to die and passed on his torch to his successor named Wally West. Wally is a joke machine and has been a fan favorite in his near 20-year run as the modern Flash. Barry is not a bad character, but many consider him to be a lot less interesting than Wally. However, soon after his resurrection, Barry created the New 52 with his "screwing up timeline" shtick, which also somehow erased Wally from existence. This cause a lot of fan backlashes, and Morrison was directly blamed for bringing the guy back in the first place.

[@jeremycline9542]

+manar31790 I appreciate your critique of Morrison; it helps me understand the long-time fans' view of him, as opposed to a more casual reader's

[@cake6851]

manat31790 Ummmmm no, it was Geoff Johns who brought back Barry as the modern day flash.

[@markuscriticus8278]

I fucking abhor Barry Allen's modern presence, but wasn't his ressurection a mandate?

[@johnathonhaney8291]

It's based on his stand-alone work like The Invisibles and a thoughtless, stupid comment about how Warner Bros "stole his ideas" from that overhyped series to make the Matrix films. It took me reading Final Crisis and Multiversity to finally forgive him. I think that deep down, he always knew that he needed these heroes to stay grounded.

[@Jew_Gi_Oh]

The Dark Knight Returns and Watchmen are crappy, overrated, outdated, cynical, and nihilistic comics that tries desperately to convince us why humanity doesn't deserve Superheroes. All Star Superman is a hopeful, timeless, emotional, and beautiful masterpiece that will remind why humanity needs Superman and Superheroes like Captain America, Wonder Woman, and many of those who represent hope and kindness and reminds mankind that as long as there is life, there will always be hope.

[@ComicsForLife2023]

It’s a masterpiece series indeed.

[@spacebarisntworking7530]

This video is 10 minutes but feels like an hour from how dense it is. Good job mate!!!

[@ATemplarIGuess]

Superman gets cancer :(

[@thejackdisneyshow4380]

I would love if DC could make a full series based on Grant Morrison's Superman, preferably animated so someone like George Newbern or Jerry O Connel could play him, or maybe live action with Brandon Routh, where it could be a full season based on his Action run, followed by a full season based on JLA and DC ONE MILLION, and then a final two seasons based on ALL STAR SUPERMAN. Maybe a season afterwards following Superman Secundus

[@CensorTube84]

Now I see why James Gunn is using this story

[@TomGallagherSuperboyBeyond]

Monolithic and monotonous in the hands of untalented writers, sure. But the least talented writers/directors made him edgy and flat out murderous. I know what i'd prefer. I'd take boring superman over edgelord new52 snyderman any day.

[@johnathonhaney8291]

Yeah, abuse of great power is easy. We see it all the time out here in RL. One might say the edgelords are doing a Lex Luthor rewrite of Superman.

[@logan-vq3dm]

it is so beautiful to me that nothing is below superman, everybody and everything is worth his time. He goes from saving the planets to saving a suicidal teenager and curing children who have cancer

[@danielhughes5932]

This and Jason Aarons god butcher saga are the two definitive character studies where the collected TPB could easily sell for as much as the original individual issue price

[@monitor-mindtheover-void6712]

This is THE beat superhero comic, because it understands and tells us what a superhero actually means.

[@justsomeguyanimations]

Ive never read the comic but i watched the movie countless times as a kid and still love it. Do you think it does justice t the comic or do you think the comic outshines it

[@ieatsand9259]

obviously this comment is three years old and i’m not the guy you asked the question to but i genuinely think the movie does a better job with lex’s arc

[@eponaalbion]

2:35 Yes Kal is the mashonic why do you think he has the El surname ;)

[@nont18411]

The saddest thing is that the new generation of kids will forever remember Superman as a Homelander ripoff because how he was represented in the media.

[@SonicPAJ]

Just finished the animates movie. My friend says he didn't like it. I think it's one of the better Superman stories out there.

[@callumforbes-doyle6895]

I honestly hated superman a while back, i thought he was boring and too much of a boy scout, then i was told to pick this up by a respected critic i follow and didn't regret it, this truly is a monument to storytelling and who superman truly is as a character.

[@johnathonhaney8291]

For me, it was watching the entire run of Smallville. Yes, there are problems with it in spots. But there are also so many transcendent moments that made me believe in the Superman story again.

[@LostWarriorPoet]

I love this series, and the animated film. 👊 Fantastic analysis.

[@Visual_Writer]

Great review. It made me stop at 4:25 and re-read ass

[@super88cloud]

hehehe ass

[@elguti6400]

I never get tired of this story or hearing ideas or interpretations of it. great job!!!

[@andrewpytko4773]

The greatest Superman story ever told!

[@JarvisBaileyVA]

Superman will always be my goat and All-Star Superman gets him so right.

[@ZepplinOnFire]

Incredible video and so eloquently constructed. Thank you.

[@loserscorner6746]

you speak and write with such sophisticatio. a delightful essay as ever.

[@mohammedmusaib4862]

Anyone here after the announcement?

[@erikbuchanan4648]

I think one reason Allstar Superman resonates with people is due to the fact the writer, Grant Morrison, penned this story shortly after his father's death. There's alot of humanity packed into this story which is why so many people in the comment section talk about tearing up while reading it. It touches on our need to be loved and the desire to feel a benevolent force has our backs. Who wouldnt want a hug from Superman and hear him say everythings going to be okay?

[@edgarlizarragapalomino5140]

Superman is the best hero in the world for me.

[@TheSmart.1]

All Star Superman is probably my favorite Superman book (That I've read). Great video! Please never change your outro music.

[@PayondeAwsome]

I think people taking Superman as a "Jesus figure" are missing the point entirely.

[@peacetotheworld5051]

A beautiful video, thank you for making it

[@Nonamearisto]

Manga fans can only dream that they'll ever have a character this good.

[@frankcarranza7375]

Quite possibly my favorite video of yours, thank you for covering in my opinion the best superman comic.

[@figmillenium]

The actor's name is Christopher Reeve, no 's' in his last name.

[@lewisaino]

Watched the Movie and loved the ending, where he is still taking care of us.

[@danielhughes5932]

Spoiler: I just think it's weird future someone sending him messages choosing to wrap his face with toilet paper was a very Kanye choice

[@knight.99]

Why doesn't anybody talk about Superman red son ? I think that was as great as the all star superman...

[@auntiegarfunkel]

Some of the best of Jonathan Kent too, loved the dialogue they share in the flashback

[@rivertells8876]

Ever heard of Rama or Shree Krishna in their real form.

[@solomonyeoh2250]

this is the superman we need in the movies

[@marcusmullings9261]

Best superman is all star superman, and the best superman stories ever written. thank you! Grant morrison

[@Zoopadoopa23]

What is 0:49 from?

[@MattDraper]

That is from Superman For All Seasons

[@edgarlizarragapalomino5140]

Superman is the best hero in the world for me.

[@nilehoruseus]

This is my childhood

[@LoganWood121]

Boss choice in music. Summer Madness is the truth.

[@ahmedshaharyarejaz9886]

This video made me subscribe. Well done man. Keep it up.

[@rugalthreesixteen6812]

This is my Top 2 or 3 best Superman Story of all time.. However this doesn't matter to casuals and haters, to them Spider-Man clone saga 90s is far more preferable (despite it being not only one of the worst spider-man stories of all time, but a factor that contributed in Marvel nearly going bankrupt) is better than All-Star Superman heck I have even heard "All-Star Superman the so called greatest Superman story of all time is like Superman 64 compared to The Clone Saga, which is like Sony's critically acclaimed Spider-man 2018 PS4 game in comparison even if it is the so-called worst spider-man story of all time" I just told him to F off.

[@ComicsForLife2023]

You’re stuck on some personal experience. No fan (casual or otherwise, how would a casual be invested in the Spider-Man Clone saga… he/she wouldn’t e a casual then) would ever compare the clone saga to this Superman masterpiece. It’s apples and oranges. Superman All Star is a masterpiece of literature. Don’t try to insert any Spider-Man stuff in here man.

[@Emike-nc9ew]

this is beutifull,why dc didnt make this to all star batman...and the less said he better.

[@Strato_Casterrr9898]

The Killing Joke is Batman's All-Star comic

[@toddgarver5397]

Court of Owls is the All star Batman

[@richardabia9735]

I hope it is as good as you say. It sounds a bit like Overdo and the art looks odd. But I hope it is a good story. Maybe I will read it at some point. But for now, I can't get past the art that looks like someone vomited on it before printing. I had reservations about Batman year one. But the art pushed me to read it and it is Amazing !!!!! Anyway, I hope All star Superman is good.

[@senoadjiaditya1535]

IT IS! Story at this book was great when released couple years ago, and still great until this day. Non continuity, everlasting superhero story.

[@Oscar-dg4sn]

Superman = God.

[@mangrove]

I thought that I recognized the first tune, Vanilla using a sample from Kool and the Gang's "Summer Madness"? It was used very early in the first Rocky movie.

[@Thunda1986]

I've only seen the Movie its one of my favourites

[@Thunda1986]

@@TonyTylerDraws yeah realized that from the video, sounds amazing, not a comic reader, might give it a look

[@ginofrancejr555]

Also will you cover superman red son and grant Morrison's action comics run

[@geraldom3887]

Superman ❤

[@RahulSharma-wq4qy]

Who is golden Superman?

[@ieatsand9259]

Superman from the 853rd century

[@FreedominPA]

never read the comic series, but i really like the all star superman cartoon video. so many references in the video to stories in the regular comic series from the 90's

[@AwakenedDávid]

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[@AlejandroGonzalez-gh1to]

I'd love really love for you to do a breakdown for Superman American Alien that would be and awesome video

[@marcusmullings9261]

The golden superman is superman prime 1 million the strongest ever superman

[@ree4ermadne55]

Why did the movie cut so much out?!?!?!

[@greenman7954]

From which song is the music at the end of this video?

[@saadqureshi749]

I love superman and marry him