HARD TRUTH | Bringing Superman Back To His Political Roots
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- An in-depth look into how Greg Pak and Aaron Kuder's "Hard Truth" re-examines Superman's status as an outsider, and his drive to protect his adopted home.
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What makes a superhero long lasting, I think, is their level of empathy. Cynical characters are fun, but people will always want to reach for a story where the hero cares but can still be nuanced And that superhero ideal has to change throughout the years, especially as new problems and ideas have greater weight in society.
Could't have said it better myself. Christopher Reeve had a great quote on Superman, that “What makes him a hero is not that he has power, but that he has the wisdom and the maturity to use the power wisely." For me, the idea that Clark's empathy is his power hits harder than any other element of the character, and I think it's a shame that it's often ignored.
I don't know. I recognize what they were going for. But it's trite. I know how Superman started. Busting up slums and the like. This sounds like hippie crap.
Superman is an ideal. Not an ideal of having power, but of having the wisdom, compassion, and restraint to use it justly. We should all strive to be closer to that ideal, especially those who already have power.
Couldn't agree more.
Comic Drake was right to recommend this it is good.
Thanks so much!!
So true!! Subbed 💪🏾
As someone said about the dr Manhattan vs superman arc
If superman isn't relevant/relatable today, he's more necessary than ever
This video is fantastic! That era of Superman is something I never really explored, but I've always respected the audacity to strip the character down to his barest essentials and now I'm definitely going to check out this story.
Thanks so much!!! And I totally agree, most of the New 52's Superman stories were lost on me, a lot of Pak's included, but what I really liked about Hard Truth was that it did so much with so little. I just wish we could get more grounded, street-level Superman stories like that in the future.
This is why Superman will always be relevant. He inspires people and gives them hope. No matter how dark the world becomes, Superman will always be there to do the right thing and fight for te innocent. This video sums up Superman very well. Well done.
Thanks!! Superman's been near and dear to my heart for a while and I loved now fresh the story felt while staying true to the character. Hope I did it justice!
That is the essence of Superman comics, he is constantly in the middle of a moral conflict, in each issue Superman has to face a tremendously difficult decision to do or not do what is right, on many occasions what is right is indiscernible.
The idealist in me recognized the importance of Superman. Superman is not ment to be deconstructed, Superman is ment to inspire us.
I used to dislike Superman. He was too...super. I told this to an old friend and we discussed why I disliked and he loved Superman. My reason, he just felt too strong to big. He was boring. But his response was that's the point. This of him as not something you can be, but someone you can always aim to become. He is the pinnacle of whats right. And I just thought about it, took it in and I came to love Superman. Fighting for what's right, being empathic, doing all he can to even save one person. I don't need stories where he fights gods. But I love stories where he fights injustice. I would never want to be Superman. But if I had his power, I would want to just save everyone I could and stand up for those many try to silence. This was a great video, count me in for more of what you got.
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it and glad to have you aboard!
I’m not a Superman, but I’ll dam try to be like him and in my way be a supergirl.
Just don't be CW Supergirl
Just got to try your best
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This is why Superman is important, especially now. Because Superman’s original title, not the man of steel, not the man of tomorrow, was the champion of the oppressed and this issue let’s people know he has never and will never stop being that champion
"There is a right & wrong in the Universe & that distinction is not that hard to make."
--Superman.
I have always have had a soft spot for Superman and never liked darker takes on him. He is the good part of humanity. He has the morals which anyone can achieve. He may have all this power but he chooses not to use it most of the time, Superman rather use his words to solve a problem. He inspire others to do good just like him, just the little bit of hope everyone needs.
I've always loved that take, and I think it's especially present in Hard Truth. Pak had a really interesting idea at the end of the book, that while Superman is always going to help where he's needed, it's also on us to live up to his example. It's an incredible call to action, especially today.
Now THIS is my Superman. There are a lot of versions of superman I really don't care for (and I don't mean fantastic takes like Red Son), but these have always been close to my heart
Beautiful video, I will always choose to be faithful to the original idea of Siegel and Shuster. Superman, the champion of the oppressed, the hero of the people.
Thank you so much. This was actually the arc that started around the time I got into comics during a hard time I was going through in High School and I was one of those naysayers who didn't like Superman since I couldn't get what he stood for at the time. Then I read this story alongside Superman: Lois & Clark and in an instant, I got it. That image of Clark protecting the protesters from the cops always stays in my head and is one of the many reasons I strive to help others like Superman. Hell, Pak and Jurgens Superman's stories are why I want to write comics and why my #1 goal in my career dream is to write Superman. Thank you, sir, for covering one of my favorite arcs in New 52 Superman.
You have yourself a new fan and a new subscriber
Thank YOU so much, AJ! I totally agree, Hard Truth is something special, and it's a perfect crystallization of who Clark Kent is at his core. I just hope I did the story justice, and I hope you get the chance to make your own mark on the character!
This is one of the perfect examples of who Superman is and why he remains everlasting the only problem is i want greg pak should write Superman longer
This video is great, I’ve only read all star, losing and Clark, and rebirth action comics and Superman until Bendis got on the book. I really don’t care for the much of the action or grand elements of Superman, and just like seeing him help people and just be a real genuine guy you’d love to have in your life, Seeing his interactions with Jon and Lois during rebirth was so heartwarming. I’d never had given this arc a chance if it wasn’t for this video, even since I found out about Clark’s inherit political roots, I was curious to read those types of stories, so I’ll definitely give these issues a shot. A truly super video!
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and I’m glad he did👏🏾👏🏾
Glad to hear it, and glad to have you!
I think the Superman and Louis actually does the best for the Character then any other. It shows him at his best.
I'm a HUGE fan of what that show's done with the character so far. I absolutely loved his time as a father in Tomasi and Gleason's run, and couldn't be thankful enough that DC saw enough potential in that story to build an entire show around it.
Came for the bioshock video essay subscribed for the superman video essay
You have no idea how happy that makes me. Thanks for sticking around!
I know. I sat down with my uncle and talk about i how i missed comics that truly inspired me. How i haven't read story that didn't just entertain me but that was filled to the brim with meaning. I really missed the superman gave me hope.
Thank you for this video.
I read a DC’s Death Metal post finale one of the stories was about how Superman prepared for the finale battle to make the most of his possible finale day he builds a watch that allows him to be in multiple places at once, it’s still one of my favorite stories to this day because it captures everything to love about the character his kindness his ability to give hope and the sci fi goofiness and wonder I respected the character for, in those old comics I read from my childhood or the classic completion from the golden age my grandfather gave me. Superman may not be my favorite Super Hero but if modern audiences can love similar modern characters like Invincible/Omni-man, All-Might, Then why can’t Superman be loved equally. I feel like it’s because the character isn’t as wide spread and shown to variety of people as they used to be and the recent portrayals of Superman haven’t added to the character or their popularity, My opinion if the character has any issues it’s how the media markets the blue boy scout as for their core and personality itself there’s always going to be room in people minds and hearts for a character like Superman.
I couldn't agree more. I know there's plenty of cynicism and pragmatism in superhero media today, and I think it all builds on superhero tropes incredibly well, but I have to believe none of that would hit so hard if there wasn't a part of us that already bought into the idealism of heroes like Superman. There are plenty of stories that talk about "more realistic takes" on heroes, but I think there's a power in reaching towards examples like Superman.
I came here from drake's channel, and boy is this amazing, I've been a comic fan ever since i picked up my dad's old comic book collections many many years ago, and this really reminds me why I love them. Sure the powers are cool and epic, but I love them cause they inspire. To me this is how a hero can be realistic, being darker and grittier is not realistic at least in my eyes, real heroes who inspire others exist, and I feel disheartened that most people think that for a hero to be realistic and relatable they have to be darker more selfish, more angry. Yet stories like this show a realistic hero can still hold on to their ideals, still strive to be the best beacon of hope, while also dealing with hard hitting matters that exist in the real world. Thanks for making such a great video on superman.
This video does a great job showing what Superman stands for and why he will always matter. Superman is a hero who inspires us to be better, and he is especially needed during hard times in life.
Thanks so much! I completely agree, Superman’s at his strongest when he’s inspiring others. He’s a living call to action, even without his powers.
@@ForEveryKindofGeek you are welcome. I agree that Superman is at his best when he inspires others.
Have you read "it's a bird!", for me that is the actual comic that defines the idea of superman as a character and a symbol. Great video.
I'd like to thank you for making this video, back when this arc was happening it looked like a basic depowering story because writers didn't know what to do with a powerful character but I'm glad to hear this is more of a story about how superman reconnects with humanity.
I'll pick it up at some point
Glad to hear it, so glad you liked the video too!
Thanks
Wow. This was excellent. I'm so glad I followed Drake's recommendation. Excellent script, voiceover, and I adored the editing.
Thanks so much! I had a blast putting this together, and I think I might be coming back to another Superman story very soon...
Greg Pak really gets Superman
I agree! While Hard Truth wasn't a perfect story, I thought it was still a welcome change from everything we saw in the New 52 prior. I'd really like to see Pak return to the title again just to see where he'd take it next.
Just found your channel, absolutely terrific video.
New 52 Clark did have some good stories, tucked in around some very mediocre ones, and this was one of the best.
To me the notion that Superman is 'out dated' or has no relevant stories to tell in a modern context is deeply misguided, I could scarcely conceive of a more apt hero for our time.
Having him in a t-shirt again, like Morrison's Action Comics and the old stories, was a great way to match his 'striped down' powers and relatability to every man and woman. The Golden Age shield is another nice touch.
Also, you have a really terrific speaking voice.
Going to binge your channel, share some videos and look forward to new things!
Thanks so much!!
“We are all Superman now”.
This is amazing video and love it. It’s interesting to see this story and take of the man of steel.
I believe that Superman can still be here in the modern day as both having the strength and being a beacon of hope.
Also inspiring other to the strength and really to be there own beacon of hope.
Completely agree; I'll never get why people take a look at Superman and think his idealism makes him irrelevant. I think it makes him enduring.
Commenting for the algorithm, subscribing for myself
Thanks so much!!
bendis superman broke me
I think you hit the nail right on the head with this video essay. Superman has as much relevancy in today's society as he did when he was created. We all have to do our part to change the system, especially when we feel depowered, or that we won't make a difference, because if we don't try, then no one will.
And yes, I was sent here by Comic Drake, but I plan on sticking around for awhile, and have subscribed after this video.
Awesome, glad to hear it, and glad to have you!
This video was awesome! Honestly gave me a new appreciation for Superman
Thank you for this essay.
Glad you liked it!
@@ForEveryKindofGeek it was recommended by my dude.
Great job.
The Russian Comic Book Geek.
Wish I saw this video when it came out, this was an absolute banger. Gonna binge your stuff now, keep up the great work
Really appreciate it, thanks!
Thus put the man back in superman
I love that phrase. I think for the last decade or so, people have put so much weight behind the symbol of Superman that they forget it's all an extension of who Clark is. Sure, Superman's who we *could* be, but Clark Kent is a portrait of us, not just Americans but people everywhere. We all have that potential to make a difference when the time comes.
Gunn DEFINITELY should read this
Man, through your videos, for the first time in a long time I actually like Superman again. I was one of those fans who were cynical about the character. But after your video, I'm glad to be able to think otherwise. Awesome video. And you have a nice TV narrator voice, very soothing.
Thanks so much! I definitely had a similar phase with Superman, but Pak's run gave me a whole new level of appreciation for the character. I've been a massive fan ever since.
I love this I showed this to my friend to show him what superman really is so thank you for that.
Thanks so much!
@@ForEveryKindofGeek of course man
Always my favorite ❤
My God, I love the combined theme from the donner films ams mos
Ah yeah, dude bro Superman.
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Honestly, Tom Taylor is following this trend quite well in his Son of Kal-El run.
Awesome video bro 👍
Thanks!
Comic Drake sent me here.
Glad to have you here! That Drake’s a pretty cool guy
and then comes Superman and Lois and prove everyone wrong
5:24 Wow, Superman just punched Coop from 'Megas XLR'.
Ha! You're right, I can definitely see that. Maybe Aaron Kuder's a secret Megas fan?
Just found your channel so good❤️
Glad to hear it!
If you had to be honest who do you think has the best pure heart morals and determination without their powers
Clark Kent or Steve Rogers?
I don't know if I'd want to compare. I really like Clark since I've read more of his stories over the years but I'm sure I could find plenty of great stuff for Steve too
Do remember and consider this reminder 2038 marks Supermans 100th aniversery. He needs a special Celebration on that day
Amazing vid
Thanks!
What do you think about a black Superman movie? Is it right? Could it work?
I think a Black Superman can work and has worked before in comics, and I'd love to see it brought to the big screen. I'm still skeptical about WB as a studio in light of everything that's happened, but with Ta-Nehisi Coates writing and Barry Jenkins possibly directing? I'd be lying if I said I'm not excited to see how it turns out.
@@ForEveryKindofGeek yeah same thoughts for me too. Good video 👍
@@marcelcjr9313 Thanks!
Comic drake sent me here 🤘
Glad to have you!
@@ForEveryKindofGeek subbed :) And thank you.
Let me be honest with you all The Avengers would welcome Superman with open arms so why can't people just do the same and welcome a friendly heroes to inspire us to be better long story short if you leave this world without making it at least a little better you failed as a human being.
Superboy cough. But very good version of Clark.
Haha that’s true, I didn’t notice that until now! It’s kinda like a fleisher re-skinning.
Cool.
Thanks!
This was a very Luke Cage type of story.
Huh, you're right I can definitely see the similarities here. I kinda want to see Greg Pak write for Cage now, just to see what he'd bring to the character
@@ForEveryKindofGeek Especially Aaron Kuder drawing him would be awesome. I love how he captures people
Watching this has made me want to read this storyline, but I'm having a hard time discerning which collected editions contain the story. Any help is much appreciated. Also Drake sent me here too, and I'm glad I followed the link. Subscribed.
Thanks, and glad to have you here! As far as I know, Volume 8 of Action Comics from 2016 has the entire story collected, although the video only covers a few of my favorite beats from the arc.
@@ForEveryKindofGeek thanks. That's actually what I was looking for as far as buying off Amazon was concerned.
2:08 lol which year isn’t
Which is sad because Superman is a great character and him being with his wife Lois lane and his son Jonathan Samuel Kent superboy as his little 10 year old self was really great and tons of fun and to throw all that away for bendis garbage is just sad and depressing.
you know what's funny both bendis and the ladder end of the new 52 superman, have both stories are about clark's secret identity being revealed to the public.
@@johnthai6188 yup that's right and funny enough both stories with new 52 superman and bendis superman secret identity revealed were both retconned out out of existence years later, which for good reason because secret identity revealed were just bad and garbage ideas from the very beginning.
@@TevyaSmolka i don't know about that, have u read hard truth? that is a great superman story, with his identity being revealed. or even watched the video all the way through? because it would just seem like you only watched it because the content creator said he didn't like bendis superman: not the story he's talking about. which is kinda sad in a way, that you only watched it because he didn't like bendis's superman.
the sad thing about new 52 superman is that by the time he get's his secret identity back, he dies in the next arc.
@@johnthai6188 i read both the new 52 superman story and bendis superman story with his secret identity getting out and Jesus Christ both stories are both bad and garbage in my opinion.
@@TevyaSmolka then why are you commenting on the video that is about how superman hard truth is a great story? also how is hard truth a bad superman story again? also you definitely didn't watched the video then?
Comic drake brought me here
Glad to have you here!
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he doesn't have any.
Try Action Comics #1. Although I’ve got a feeling you have, and this is just in bad faith. Either way, hope you open your mind a little in the future.