SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH | The Man Of Steel At His Best

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A look back at Alex Ross and Paul Dini's "Peace On Earth," and how it acts as a commentary on Superman, both as a character and a force for good in an ever-changing world.
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▶ CHAPTERS ▶
0:00 - Introduction
2:25 - The Eternal Superman
8:00 - Superman Vs. The Real World
12:54 - One More Thing
▶ MUSIC ▶
Enchanted - Megan Wofford
Flourishing - Megan Wofford
Stepping Stones - Megan Wofford
Auld Lang Syne (Piano Version) - Megan Wofford

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@ForEveryKindofGeek Жыл бұрын

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@joesalyers Жыл бұрын

Batman War on Crime from this set of comics is one of the best explanations of Batman's nature and how Batman and Bruce Wayne work as one to fight a War on Crime not only at the street level but also in the board room. It's Epic!!

@ForEveryKindofGeek Жыл бұрын

I'm a big fan of the entire World's Greatest Superheroes collection. Can't really go wrong with Ross and Dini writing the Justice League.

@joesalyers Жыл бұрын

@@ForEveryKindofGeek It's a great set of Books and would make a great set of DC Movies. All from the series are just great!! Awesome Video!! Cheers!

@wdcain1 Жыл бұрын

This book was amazing. Usually when Superman is shown in full god mode, he comes off so cold and powerful. Here he is so human in spite of his might.

@ForEveryKindofGeek Жыл бұрын

I agree, I think so many people focus on the idealism and power of Superman that they forget how human he is. I really like stories where Superman struggles in spite of his powers, it's a great reminder that might doesn't make right and nobody has the answers to everything. We can't save the world on our own, but we can all work to build a better world together.

@wdcain1 Жыл бұрын

@@ForEveryKindofGeek The stories where Superman loses not to physical foes but awful human nature are among my favorite comics of his. It shows that while he can juggle planets, it's the small stuff that weighs him down.

@justinriley Жыл бұрын

I hope that the James Gunn Superman movie has the tone and feel of this book.

@ForEveryKindofGeek Жыл бұрын

It'd definitely be a good place to start.

@paralleluniverses4615 Жыл бұрын

The comic is really beautiful, thanks Paul Dini and Alex Ross

@ForEveryKindofGeek Жыл бұрын

Dream team. Gotta love 'em.

@SnapperChannel Жыл бұрын

I think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles”- Christopher Reeve Great video for the holidays Doug

@ForEveryKindofGeek Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Matt! Glad you enjoyed it!

@galactic85 Жыл бұрын

I don't think it was remotely intentional, but for me I think the ending of book actually seems to be alluding to a form of mutual aid. The book ends with Superman teaching a new generation of kids how to farm as Clark Kent and I while its been a while since I read it believe the book references the tragic fact that we already have more than enough food to feed everyone, we just don't distribute it correctly. The line at the end about sharing "knowledge and time" with each other in particular feels very relevant. Charity donations alone are useful but they don't solve the larger systemic problems. Mutual Aid isn't just about making sure someone has food its about restructuring systems of power and building resilience so that people can create healthy, thriving, sustainable and productive communities. Learning how to properly grow and preserve food is an extremely useful skill and one that is arguably essential to survive if we experience a major disaster. So why don't aren't we taught how to do it in our schools? Ideas and knowledge are power. No one person can change the world, and the systems of power that are in place that enable world hunger to exist aren't something any of us can wish away with magic. But we can begin to change the world if we recognize our responsibilities to our community and work to share out knowledge and skills for the benefit of others. For Clark Kent, his attempt to create change is teaching sharing his knowledge about farming. It is to act as a teacher. What will your attempt be?

@ForEveryKindofGeek Жыл бұрын

I agree. Building a better world takes work, and lots of it. Some issues can seem insurmountable but I think the key message of this book isn't that we have to take everything on ourselves. Put the work in when and where you can, and hopefully others will start to follow your example.

@OwenLikesComics Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this book and I'm so glad you covered it. This was such a great video!

@ForEveryKindofGeek Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Owen! This one's always been on my radar and it was great to finally dig in and see why I like it so much. Glad you liked it!

@MattDraper Жыл бұрын

This was fantastic! I loved hearing Diego and Aeric in this and I think you have hit a new level in how good you are at making videos.

@ForEveryKindofGeek Жыл бұрын

Thanks as always for the kind words, Matt! One creator to another, that means the world. I owe a lot to the community I've found on KZfaq. Creators like you, Owen, and Troy always push me to make the most of what I'm creating, and my videos wouldn't turn out half as good without the amazing people I work with to make it happen.

@ginofrancejr555 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video review Alex Ross is to me one of the definitive Superman artists along with swan Byrne and quietly and this story along with kingdom come is a testament to why

@ginofrancejr555 Жыл бұрын

And Paul dini one of the great DC writers

@DzustComics Жыл бұрын

This might be your best video yet! That book made me cry and I'm sure I'm not the only one! Truly one of those books, that inspire one to be a better person!

@ForEveryKindofGeek Жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch! Yeah, this one's definitely started to hit me harder over the years. To me this might be one of the purest examples of what Superman embodies in our world.

@TevyaSmolka Жыл бұрын

Such a amazing Superman story and personally a really great alex ross Superman story that gets the character done right and amazingly in my opinion. :)