The movie is based on the twelveissued comic book series featuring superman. Timm began by adapting various dc comic superhero to the tv screen with batman 19924. With nounverb tables for the different cases and tenses links to audio pronunciation and relevant forum. The main problem with the film is that it is condensing a twelveissue comicbook into a 73minute film. The bonus absolute edition does give you some background on leo quintum and all the other characters, but is silent on this question which has been making the rounds for years. New examination of the vicious crime spree of leo held in lock haven, pennsylvania, on october 23, 1967 story of a quiet, upstanding citizen who turned into a rampaging killer reconstruction. A sector devoted to ensuring that superman lives on.
While he defeats the clone, he receives an overdose of solar radiation, leaving him temporarily overpowered, though dying. There have been a lot of explanations offered as to why and how allstar superman s benevolent supergenius, leo quintum, could also be its evil supergenius, lex luthor. Jimmy olsen risks his life by turning himself into doomsday. Allstar superman is a twelveissue american comic book series featuring superman that was. Mar 11, 2010 pick this thing apart mostly by focusing on, again, quitelys work with character design and body language and you can maybe tease out the secret identity of leo quintum, the future of both superman and lex luthor, assorted connections to morrisons other dc work, and so on. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Allstar superman is a directtovideo animated superhero film based on the comic book series of the same name by grant. Superman stops the clone but in doing so receives an overdose of solar radiation. But the nice thing is that you dont have to do any of that.
Animation and the first in the line that is rated pg as opposed to the usual pg rating. Its the idea that we all can be redeemed in the end. Exploring the elements of life and death through allstar superman. Its a reference to several bradbury short stories, the golden apples of the sun and the rocket man, and the latter of which ends with an astronauts spaceship falling into the sun. Using his imagination, frederick memorizes the best of the. I find the speculation incredibly interestingbecause of all the players, during grants early story development leo quintum did have a secret identity directly connected to a preexisting dc character. The series was written by grant morrison, drawn by frank quitely, and digitally inked by jamie grant. The basic plot of the miniseries, in case you are wondering, is that the man of steel is dying. Jan 16, 2014 oh, and also, quintum was supposed to be the avatar of an alien god, but that didnt fit, so he was allowed to simply be himself. Team are exploring the sun when they are sabotaged by a boobytrapped, genetically enhanced lex luthor clone. Pick this thing apart mostly by focusing on, again, quitelys work with character design and body language and you can maybe tease out the secret identity of leo quintum, the future of both superman and lex luthor, assorted connections to morrisons other dc work, and so on.
Written by grant morrison and penciled by frank quitely, allstar superman received universal acclaim back when it was released in november of 2015. I thought id collect and categorize the best clues right here and, in doing so, i think ive inadvertantly compiled a pretty good argument as to why this series is so incredibly awesome. A photodocumentary about community service of the youth in 25 countries using the exmaple of lions and leo clubs. Leo ryan revisiting the jonestown tragedy freedom magazine. The film is the tenth in the dc universe animated original movies line released by warner premiere and warner bros. Leo quintum alexis denisof in studying the sun when they are attacked by a boobytrapped clone made by lex luthor anthony lapaglia. What sets allstar superman apart is that it calls attention to supermans quotidian existence by radically changing supermans circumstances. Luthorquintum update so i write about allstar superman a lot. There have been a lot of explanations offered as to why and how allstar superman s benevolent supergenius, leo quintum, could also be its evil supergenius, lex.
Thats how i always picture if clark and lex were really good friends. Rand cowrote the theme song for the disney cartoon fillmore, and his vocals are the first thing you hear on gym class heroes top five hit cupids chokehold. It is the tenth film in the dc universe animated original movies. Leo quintum stealing fire from the heavens, and the prometheus metaphor extends into the series as a whole, even as. Quintum is an eccentric philanthropist with an unbelievably gaudy fashion sense he rivals jimmy olsen as the worstdressed man in metropolis, officially and. However, superman reveals his secret identity to lois lane, because he wants to spend his remaining time with her. A man who marched to the beat of his own drum, he galled bureaucrats, some of whom, according to a former aide, viewed the democratic congressman from northern california as the worstcasescenario. In our first installment of grant morrisons superman saga, we explored grant morrisons early superman phase, and then spent a few thousand words on morrisons. Frederick the field mouse has the heart of a poet, but how does that help his family prepare for the cold winter. Its the idea that the character leo quintum in allstar superman is actually lex luthor, who has come back f. If you subscribe to the theory lex luthor is leo quintum.
Pick this thing apart mostly by focusing on, again, quitelys work with character design and body language and you can maybe tease out the secret identity of leo quintum. More about redemption, though not about superman, next time. Leo quintum and his team are exploring the sun when they are sabotaged by a boobytrapped geneticallyenhanced timebomb clone made by lex luthor. And to add to this the leo quintum theory that lex and quintum are the same person from future or something, cant remember. The story begins with superman jamie denton assisting dr. Allstar superman inspired dog names popular male and. Mar 26, 2020 the story begins with superman jamie denton assisting dr. His first thing on the todo list is to reveal his secret identity to lois lane. Oh, and also, quintum was supposed to be the avatar of an alien god, but that didnt fit, so he was allowed to simply be himself. And to add to this the leo quintum theory that lex and quintum are the same person from future or. This theory originally by cole moore odell leo quintum from all star superman. The big lie, an article that examined unanswered questions about the mass.
While small, lightweight batteries seem to be the top choices. The newly released documents shed light on unsolved murders. My socalled secret identity reinvents women in comics. During the prison breakout scene, for example, it takes. And with it, a renewed flurry of internet speculation on the possible connection between leo quintum and. Or is he keeping a secret about what his connection to leo is really all about and why leo disappeared all those years ago. And the tale makes kids happy, not only because frederick contributes something to his family during their hard times but also because the mice dont reject frederick just because he didnt store any. That readers have picked up on a vibe that leo quintum may also be someone else is amazingboth in reader perceptiveness and creator. Superman saves the day, but it turns out that his body has been overdosed with solar radiation that not only gives him new powers but now is slowly killing him. Due to strong language and sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18. Olsen, a situation where superman needs to keep clark kenting lest his true identity is. The absolutely gorgeous absolute all star superman hits the shelves today.
My socalled secret identity reinvents women in comics wired. In his secret identity, rand is the director of the montante library at dyouville college in buffalo, new york. May 22, 2012 the quintum luthor identity complex is a fascinating look at, perhaps, a need to find redeeming qualities even in the most base of villains. I hope my socalled secret identity can make its way into many households, especially those where young girls are being disillusioned by the scantily clad women posing all over their current comics. Jan 24, 2016 the very first scene in the book, after all, shows us dr. And with it, a renewed flurry of internet speculation on the possible connection between leo quintum and lex luthor. Lq leo quintum a scientist from allstar superman from dc comics.
Morrison once famously remarked that the best idea he ever had concerning superman was the one he gave to mark millar for red son the idea that superman was sent backwards through time rather than across space, from the earth of the distant future. Quintum is an eccentric philanthropist with an unbelievably gaudy fashion sense he rivals jimmy olsen as the worstdressed man in metropolis, officially and literally has infinite wealth that allows him to fund whatever barmy experiments he can dream up. Lr linda rogo a former prostitute who married a police officer, and became a victim in the. Leo quintum stealing fire from the heavens, and the prometheus metaphor extends into the series as a whole, even as quintum also fulfills a joseph role, right down to his coat of many colors. Quintum s spaceship, the ray bradbury, which quintum flies into the sun for a scientific mission in the first scene of the book. Sep 26, 2008 there have been a lot of explanations offered as to why and how allstar superman s benevolent supergenius, leo quintum, could also be its evil supergenius, lex luthor. Allstar superman film wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Lr linda rogo a former prostitute who married a police officer, and became a victim in the poseidon adventure ls luke skywalker a young farmboy on a remote planet with a destiny, who winds up a grumpy old man on a remote planet, having turned his back on.
Superman after having spent thousands of years in the sun, meeting his past self. Allstar superman is an animated superhero film based on the comic book series of the same name by grant morrison and frank quitely. Allstar superman is one of the dc universe original animated films from producer bruce timm. Dc claimed that this series would strip down the man of steel to his timeless, essential elements. He received the 1984 american institute of graphic arts gold medal and was a fourtime caldecott honor winner for inch by inch, frederick, swimmy, and alexander and the windup mouse. D cell, which one of them is the superior power source.
That quintum is actually the good person inside lex. Feb 19, 2009 and leo quintum isnt done either, as he reveals a secret chamber within the p. He received the 1984 american institute of graphic arts gold medal and was a fourtime caldecott honor. Poisoned by lex luthor while saving a manned expedition in the heart of the sun on. Dec 17, 2010 so, about who leo quintum might be the favourite guess is luthor. Leo quintum and his team are exploring the sun when they are sabotaged by a boobytrapped geneticallyenhanced timebomb clone made by. Children will appreciate what frederick teaches his family in this book that there is more to life than the basics of food, water, and shelter. To this day, the story is regarded as one of the all time greatest superman stories ever created held in the same regard as the likes of superman. The very first scene in the book, after all, shows us dr. Aug 27, 2018 rand cowrote the theme song for the disney cartoon fillmore, and his vocals are the first thing you hear on gym class heroes top five hit cupids chokehold. Leo lionni died in october of 1999 at his home in tuscany, italy, at the age of 89. Superman later revealed his secret identity to her. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above.
Allstar superman is a twelveissue american comic book series featuring superman that was published by dc comics. I hope my socalled secret identity can make its way into many households, especially those where young girls are being disillusioned by the scantily clad women posing all over their. In contrast to most films in the series receiving a pg or r rating, the film earned a pg rating from the motion picture association of. Leo lionni books, author biography, and reading level. Leo lionni wrote and illustrated more than 40 highly acclaimed childrens books. Take a good look at this article if you want to answer that question. The strongest dull princes secret battle for the throne 94 chapters every 1. Popular secret identities books meet your next favorite book. Random access memory august 2018 major spoilers comic. For example, the way lois lane finds out about supermans secret identity is. Hulking, knuckles of steel, hideous breath, foul temp. Not even 50% of my true power sorry if youve answered this. Morrison and resultingly the film takes a number of liberties with established dc superman canon the death of superman, he revealing his secret identity to lois lane and they engaged in a relationship. The third title in the allstar dc comics line, and by far the most successful and acclaimed of the three.
Allstar superman is a directtovideo animated superhero film based on the acclaimed comic book series of the same name by grant morrison and frank quitely. Grant morrisons 12issue limited series touches on nearly every corner of the superman. During an experiment involving orbiting the sun, dr. Leo quintum alexis denisof in studying the sun when they are attacked by a boobytrapped clone made by lex. While small, lightweight batteries seem to be the top choices for power sources of a wide range of devices nowadays, bulky c cells and d cells still see considerable uses, especially in mediumdrain applications. Luthor, having orchestrated the death of superman while under the employment of. Aug 31, 2019 lq leo quintum a scientist from allstar superman from dc comics.
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