Superman: Dawnbreaker by Matt De Le Peña
Title: Superman: Dawnbreaker
Author: Matt De Le Peña
Published: March 5th, 2019
Pages: 336
Quick synopsis: Clark Kent has always been faster, stronger--better--than everyone around him. But he wasn't raised to show off, and drawing attention to himself could be dangerous.
Lately it's difficult to hold back and keep his heroics in the shadows. When Clark follows the sound of a girl crying, he comes across Gloria Alvarez and discovers a dark secret lurking in Smallville. Turns out, Clark's not the only one hiding something. Teaming up with his best friend, Lana Lang, he throws himself into the pursuit of the truth. What evil lies below the surface of his small town? And what will it cost Clark to learn about his past as he steps into the light to become the future Man of Steel? Because before he can save the world, he must save Smallville.
Goodreads Rating: 3.69
My Rating: 4.50
Would I recommend?: Yes!
Why?: After being disappointed with both Batman and Catwoman, Superman:Dawnbreaker blew me away. Its character development and story line were so well done and it blew the others out of the water. The action left me on the edge of my seat, and I felt personally invested in Clark Kent’s life. This was a coming of age story for Clark Kent, one done quite well without being too painfully awkward, as many tend to be when you’re watching a teenage boy/girl figure out the meaning of life at age 16. I was also astounded by how real the conflict in the story line was. The author spun today’s immigration problems into Smallville’s world, in such a way that was unfortunately completely believable.
Overall, this was an phenomenal book that even non-DC Marvel fans will enjoy (as I did).
Would I recommend?: Yes!
Why?: After being disappointed with both Batman and Catwoman, Superman:Dawnbreaker blew me away. Its character development and story line were so well done and it blew the others out of the water. The action left me on the edge of my seat, and I felt personally invested in Clark Kent’s life. This was a coming of age story for Clark Kent, one done quite well without being too painfully awkward, as many tend to be when you’re watching a teenage boy/girl figure out the meaning of life at age 16. I was also astounded by how real the conflict in the story line was. The author spun today’s immigration problems into Smallville’s world, in such a way that was unfortunately completely believable.
Overall, this was an phenomenal book that even non-DC Marvel fans will enjoy (as I did).
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