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Superman: Last Son of Krypton - by Elliot S! Maggin
A primary scribe of the Superman comic for the 70s and 80s, Elliot S!
Maggin, penned this short novel, touted as the original story of the
origin of Superman. It has, admittedly, been quite some time since I
watched the movie, but if it really was 'based' on this book then it
is a prime example of how much things can change between page and
screen! While Kal-El still comes from the dying world of Krypton, and
his naturally sturdy biological makeup is enhanced by our more gentle
gravity and yellow sun, the interstellar adventure, partnership with
Luthor, and rescuing of a long lost document by Albert Einstein all
seems unfamiliar (but fun!) to me. It was a fast and enjoyable read,
and probably would make a great movie!
One interesting thing I noticed, and maybe the comics are like this
but I doubt it, were the instances of more grown up humor that found
their way into the pages. I have to imagine that an author who has
been bound by the "Comics Code" for years, when given the chance to
create under a different set of rules, enjoys the freedom to make
bawdy jokes and talk about topics that may have been discouraged.
Daily Planet coworker Steve Lombard trying to get Clark to have his
first drink, while waving a bloody mary at him in the news room, and a
girl talking her way out of a would-be alley assault by shaming the
bad guy into stealing what she would give him for free if he was a
little more charming, are two exmaple which leap to mind.
A fast, fun and inventive read, that leaves a lot of longer works
in the dust!
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