Superman is the golden standard for superheroes. Fighting for truth, justice, and freedom, Superman represents all that is good in the world. Unlike other superheroes such as Iron Man, Batman, or Thor, Superman does not often find himself struggling with moral dilemmas such as substance abuse, worthiness, or faith. While unrealistic in many regards, it is this unbreakable commitment to being a hero that makes Superman what he is. He is the best of all of us, no matter what. Exploring what would happen if Superman were to have such an identity crisis once resulted in an incredibly polarizing Superman story, one that both managed to stray as far as possible from Superman’s original formula while also exemplifying the elements that make the Man of Steel work.2010’s Superman: Grounded (by J. Michael Straczynski, Chris Roberson, and Eddy Barrows) is a fourteen-issue story that ran from Superman #701 through Superman #714. To commemorate Superman’s 700th issue, a brand-new story was devised for Superman. With Straczynski taking primary writing duties on issue #701, Superman: Grounded was meant to bring Superman back to his roots and put his feet back on the Earth. Straczynski stated that he wanted Superman to rediscover America. He wanted Superman to walk the country that he called home and reconnect with the people he lived alongside. Whether Straczynski achieved this goal can be debated.As the title of the story suggests, Superman: Grounded features Superman walking the length of America. Starting on the East Coast, Superman visits Philadelphia, Detroit, Ohio, Indiana, Chicago, Des Moine, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah, Las Vegas, Oregon, and finally Seattle. His massive trek brings him face to face with a variety of people from all walks of life, some good – some not. As Superman travels from state to state he begins to explore the turmoil that exists deep within himself. His feelings of disconnection, aimlessness, and depression all manifest, leaving him feeling unsure of what it is that he stands for and what his place in the world is. These feelings cause Superman to act in ways that are extraordinarily out of character for himself, sometimes in ways more fitting for a villain than a hero.RELATED: My Adventures With Superman Star Prefers the Show’s ‘Positive’ on the DC HeroRELATED: My Adventures With Superman Drastically Alters an Iconic Flash Villain
Superman is the golden standard for superheroes. Fighting for truth, justice, and freedom, Superman represents all that is good in the world. Unlike other superheroes such as Iron Man, Batman, or Thor, Superman does not often find himself struggling with moral dilemmas such as substance abuse, worthiness, or faith. While unrealistic in many regards, it is this unbreakable commitment to being a hero that makes Superman what he is. He is the best of all of us, no matter what. Exploring what would happen if Superman were to have such an identity crisis once resulted in an incredibly polarizing Superman story, one that both managed to stray as far as possible from Superman’s original formula while also exemplifying the elements that make the Man of Steel work.
2010’s Superman: Grounded (by J. Michael Straczynski, Chris Roberson, and Eddy Barrows) is a fourteen-issue story that ran from Superman #701 through Superman #714. To commemorate Superman’s 700th issue, a brand-new story was devised for Superman. With Straczynski taking primary writing duties on issue #701, Superman: Grounded was meant to bring Superman back to his roots and put his feet back on the Earth. Straczynski stated that he wanted Superman to rediscover America. He wanted Superman to walk the country that he called home and reconnect with the people he lived alongside. Whether Straczynski achieved this goal can be debated.
As the title of the story suggests, Superman: Grounded features Superman walking the length of America. Starting on the East Coast, Superman visits Philadelphia, Detroit, Ohio, Indiana, Chicago, Des Moine, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah, Las Vegas, Oregon, and finally Seattle. His massive trek brings him face to face with a variety of people from all walks of life, some good – some not. As Superman travels from state to state he begins to explore the turmoil that exists deep within himself. His feelings of disconnection, aimlessness, and depression all manifest, leaving him feeling unsure of what it is that he stands for and what his place in the world is. These feelings cause Superman to act in ways that are extraordinarily out of character for himself, sometimes in ways more fitting for a villain than a hero.
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