Oh good, its not just us...

[brettc1]

Your turn, superfans.

http://lastsonofrao.blogspot.com.au/...make-over.html

[brettc1]

But before you get to worked up, check the date...

[WhitOro]

Man, didn't see this joke before. Brettc, you saw it was posted on April 1, right? EDIT: Oh, you saw it.


And even if it did happen, Azzarello already wrote Superman, and it was awesome, with Clark battling against Mount Rushmore.



Man I love the guy.

[brettc1]

I hope he put it back or Ben Tennyson and the Plumbers are going to be pissed!

[jelebino]

Wondy hasn't fought the Eiffel Tower since forever! This is Azzarello's chance.

[kelly_warrior_princess]

Wondy hasn't fought the Eiffel Tower since forever! This is Azzarello's chance.

Wasn't that done in Umbrella Academy already? I seem to recall it.

[DarkKnghtJared]

Man, didn't see this joke before. Brettc, you saw it was posted on April 1, right? EDIT: Oh, you saw it.


And even if it did happen, Azzarello already wrote Superman, and it was awesome, with Clark battling against Mount Rushmore.



Man I love the guy.

Man, Azz has a thing for Mount Rushmore, don't he? First he uses it in Superman, then he uses it in Doctor Thirteen and the monster changes the faces to make them look like Morrison, Waid, Rucka and Johns...

[Reginleif]

I like Azz WW

[ascended]

I would actually welcome a well done Superman story that put him up against some dark, horror/thriller type threats.

In fact, the Toyman story in the 90's where he killed Cat Grant's son would certainly fit the mold this April Fool's article suggests. And I loved that story.

Diana does not seem a darker person or anything even though her world certainly is right now. I see no reason why Superman could not be put into an equally dark story and still remain the same character.

[Rob_Olivera]

I would actually welcome a well done Superman story that put him up against some dark, horror/thriller type threats.

In fact, the Toyman story in the 90's where he killed Cat Grant's son would certainly fit the mold this April Fool's article suggests. And I loved that story.

Diana does not seem a darker person or anything even though her world certainly is right now. I see no reason why Superman could not be put into an equally dark story and still remain the same character.

Well it certainly sounded like something Azzarello would do!! I didn't make the April 1st connection and I bought it!... right until the part where it says his parents show up on Earth to finish the job. That would not make sense in a real story-telling scenario.

[DisneyBoy]

Poor grammar aside, the post made me smile. Especially the mention of Tiny Titans :P Can you imagine?

[Outside_85]

Poor grammar aside, the post made me smile. Especially the mention of Tiny Titans :P Can you imagine?

[Fate's Faith]

Not sure but doesn't seem Superman knows a whole lot about his culture. He may know more since the time between Action Comics and Superman. But, I wouldn't mind if that's what he believes to be the truth for awhile. It would give an answer of how he came to be on Earth but also give him the idea that they are still alive. So I would imagine him wanting to find out all he can up to if its possible to return. Maybe he finds Daxam thinking its the planet of his birth etc etc. Anyways, I think it would be a cool story to read as he finds out about his planet even though we've already had it spoiled for us. But would love to see the wailing and gnashing from some.

[Jabare]

A little late for April Fools, but I guess it is still April.

I don't think it would be a huge blow to Superman truth be told, wouldn't change how he was raised. Just that his dead biological parents and race's culture was vastly different It wouldn't have been a retcon that drastically changed Supes character.

I'll give you some examples of characters whose origins fall in line with this: Goku and Invincible. Both character take the whole alien race, rocketed to earth aspect from Superman in the Saiyans and the Viltrumite. Only difference is the Saiyains and Viltrumites were not a kind peace loving species, they were savage and would conquer or destroy other civilizations.


But in the end Goku and Invincible turned out to be great heroes who mirror many of the same aspects Superman embodies.


I know this was a joke, but if DC made this change (which they wouldn't) it would be unoriginal nowadays.

Also not to be disrespectful to Wonder Woman but Superman's origin is one of the most recognizable origin out of almost any superhero. Batman, Superman, Spider-Man and Hulk have the most recognizable origins out of all Western Superheroes.

This doesn't mean Wonder Woman's original origin wasn't well known, it probably was among comic fans I'm not sure to what extent however, but in pop-culture not so much.

Personally I don't have a problem with the retcon of the Amazons. I don't see it as something that is detrimental character or would redefine her core values and beliefs.

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