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Black Superman Story Hints At Obama Birther Controversy
Comicbook.com
Scott Johnson
5/2/2012
Excerpt:
"Action Comics #9 features the new DC Universe premiere of the black Superman of Earth 23. Not only is Superman black in this alternate Earth story, but he is also President of the United States of America. While the first thought that might cross your mind when you hear black Superman is that it’s just a gimmick to sell more comic books, but Action Comics #9 is actually a really well-written comic book with some very interesting story angles.
The main story is written by Grant Morrison, and it actually pokes at a topic near and dear to the hearts of many in the comic book industry. In the story, Lois Lane, Clark Kent, and Jimmy Olsen (from yet another alternate Earth) come up with an invention capable of creating a Superman entity. They sell off their creation to a corporation that turns their Superman concept into a global marketing brand. The story very much mirrors how many early comic book artists and writers lost control of their creations."
View the complete article at:
http://comicbook.com/blog/2012/05/02...r-controversy/
Comicbook.com
Scott Johnson
5/2/2012
Excerpt:
"Action Comics #9 features the new DC Universe premiere of the black Superman of Earth 23. Not only is Superman black in this alternate Earth story, but he is also President of the United States of America. While the first thought that might cross your mind when you hear black Superman is that it’s just a gimmick to sell more comic books, but Action Comics #9 is actually a really well-written comic book with some very interesting story angles.
The main story is written by Grant Morrison, and it actually pokes at a topic near and dear to the hearts of many in the comic book industry. In the story, Lois Lane, Clark Kent, and Jimmy Olsen (from yet another alternate Earth) come up with an invention capable of creating a Superman entity. They sell off their creation to a corporation that turns their Superman concept into a global marketing brand. The story very much mirrors how many early comic book artists and writers lost control of their creations."
View the complete article at:
http://comicbook.com/blog/2012/05/02...r-controversy/