What did you think of Superman: American Alien?

[Facundo Merello]

Really good series. The ending was a low point, IMO, the issue was good but was not a good ending, it kinda felt like the middle. It should've have couple more issues.

[manduck37]

Over all, I really enjoyed it. I liked the characterization of everyone. The stories were fun and emotional. The last issue was a bit lacking. There were a few threads that were left hanging, possibly to be addressed in a future series. I particularly loved Landis' version of Lex. I thought it was a really fun and well thought out take on Superman. I'd recommend it to anyone.

[K. Jones]

I really adored American Alien. I mean I'd like to see what Landis can do in a more mainstream capacity but perhaps out-of-continuity suits him more, because these feel so slice of life.

My only nitpick is the recasting of Jimmy as African-American (at least Landis kept the red hair and frecks, though, those are defining character traits), but that's because I'm a befreckled ginger and I'm sensitive, like being represented, and keep noticing how it's always the gingers that are racelifted to be black (lookin' at you original conception of NuWally). But I adore the fact that he seemed to be gay. Jimmy would be a perfect gay or bisexual character, because he's still Superman's Best Pal, and is still a ridiculously daring and courageous action/news photographer, putting his life on the line for journalism, art, and creative pursuits. That would track remarkably well with a gay/bisexual Metropolis young man who is like, out and proud and daring. I'd write the hell out of a Jimmy Olsen book if he was bisexual. Sidenote; he'd totally end up romantically entangled with Lightray.

[Nostradamus]

I loved the characterisation and plot points of the first few issues but the Agent of Batman thing kind of left a sour taste.


Interestingly, I saw a tweet from Landis about how if he gets to do AoB, we'll get to see how easily his Clark can be outmatched by Aquaman, Flash, WW et al But I mean, why? Haven't we had enough incompetent Supes to last a lifetime? What's wrong with Superman actually being competent? Some of Landis' idea of Superman don't really agree with my sensibilities (like having Superman needing training from Batman to beat Doomsday, like WW I get, but Batman?), but I'm hoping those plot points aren't big enough to ruin what should be a great read.

[Facundo Merello]

My only nitpick is the recasting of Jimmy as African-American (at least Landis kept the red hair and frecks, though, those are defining character traits), but that's because I'm a befreckled ginger and I'm sensitive, like being represented, and keep noticing how it's always the gingers that are racelifted to be black (lookin' at you original conception of NuWally). But I adore the fact that he seemed to be gay. Jimmy would be a perfect gay or bisexual character, because he's still Superman's Best Pal, and is still a ridiculously daring and courageous action/news photographer, putting his life on the line for journalism, art, and creative pursuits. That would track remarkably well with a gay/bisexual Metropolis young man who is like, out and proud and daring. I'd write the hell out of a Jimmy Olsen book if he was bisexual. Sidenote; he'd totally end up romantically entangled with Lightray.

My nitpick whith the change was that I didn't see the point. He appeared like in one page, so if he wanted to add diversity it wasn't a good choice to show him so little.

[friendly-fire-press]

It started out awesome but got progressively average toward the end. Also it was too brief. It probably should've been 12 issues.

It's a good read and an interesting take but I think Grant Morison's N52 origin is better (it's only drawback is the fill-in artists and the unnecessary Steel chapters)

[Osiris-Rex]

My only nitpick is the recasting of Jimmy as African-American (at least Landis kept the red hair and frecks, though, those are defining character traits), but that's because I'm a befreckled ginger and I'm sensitive, like being represented, and keep noticing how it's always the gingers that are racelifted to be black (lookin' at you original conception of NuWally). But I adore the fact that he seemed to be gay. Jimmy would be a perfect gay or bisexual character, because he's still Superman's Best Pal, and is still a ridiculously daring and courageous action/news photographer, putting his life on the line for journalism, art, and creative pursuits. That would track remarkably well with a gay/bisexual Metropolis young man who is like, out and proud and daring. I'd write the hell out of a Jimmy Olsen book if he was bisexual. Sidenote; he'd totally end up romantically entangled with Lightray.

It was almost like this was a response to all the complaints about Jimmy being African-American on the TV show Supergirl. People kept saying Jimmy was always white in the comic books. So here was proof that Jimmy isn't always white in the comic books.

[Tuck]

My nitpick whith the change was that I didn't see the point. He appeared like in one page, so if he wanted to add diversity it wasn't a good choice to show him so little.

Lois is Asian in the book.

[Myskin]

Lois is Asian in the book.

..And in this world The Flash is half-Korean and Wonder Woman is black (Max Landis confirmed it on Twitter).

[Last Son of Krypton]

..And in this world The Flash is half-Korean and Wonder Woman is black (Max Landis confirmed it on Twitter).

I bet that Landis' Martian Manhunter is a white guy.