Superman: Red Son (2003)
This alternate version of Superman sees his spacecraft land in Soviet Russia, rather than the USA. It follows his rise as a very tactical and powerful weapon for the Russian army.
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Superman: Red Son
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2003
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Superman: Red Son is a popular comic what if storyline featuring the man of steel himself and Stalin.
Superman Red Son (SRS) is one of the ultimate "what if?" situations. What if Superman was to land on our earth 12 hours earlier?
Instead of landing in a small country town in the U.S, he lands in a small ukrainian collective!
Superman re-imagined as Soviet Comrade.
As well as Superman, SRS also features Batman, Wonder Woman, Lex Luthor, Hal Jordan and many other villians that feature in Supermans Rogue Gallery. These characters are given unique twists to fit the world of Red Son.
Superman: Red Son is a must read for all Superman fans. It is a very interesting take on the well established world of Superman and may just change your views on Superman forever.
Mark Millar is behind Superman: Red Son, and he is famous for other works, such as Wanted and Kick-Ass
This three issue comic was republished in Feb. 1, 2004 as the trade paperback Superman: Red Son.
Collected in Superman: Red Son.
