It's a Bird

by Steven T. Seagle

Book Overview

In this new edition of the stunning semi-autobiographical graphic novel, acclaimed writer Steven T. Seagle tells one of the most realistic Superman tales ever--without featuring Superman. Steve's... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1401203116
• ISBN13: 9781401203115
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Vertigo
• Length: 123 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.8" x 10.2"
• Age Range: 17 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 12 to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

Deep, moving

I took this on a recommendation from a comic shop for a deep, moving book that grabs you like Blankets because I have read nothing like that since. This is a wonderful and searching story of this man's wrestling with his life and family. Highly recommended.

beware intelligent comic reading

It amazes me sometimes what you can find amid the mass of superhero spandex in the comic world these days. Don't get me wrong there is a large, and growing larger, area of comics that has nothing to do with superheros. But this book is a mix of both. Steven takes his mostly true tale of having the opportunity to write superman and the trouble he faces trying to write a character that he feels he can't write. He's know for his surreal vertigo work and getting superman seems just beyond him. How does a man that wants to be a serious writer and a serious writer of comics take on the biggest of american comic book icons? well you'll have to read this incredibly drawn and written graphic novel.

A Love/Hate Letter To Superman

Steven Seagle presents a wonderful journey into the mind of a writer and the search for meaning in an iconic character that has almost lost meaning as being the ultimate American hero. The author takes issue with the "reality" behind the fantasy and ends up seeing the strengths and the beauty behind Clark Kent/Superman/Kal-El. The art is whispy yet strong and striking. An oddity in modern superhero comics and manga influnced books, which is a shame. A very entertaining and enlightening book.

Impact with accessibility

I have an affection for comic books but haven't kept up with the various graphic novels. I heard a radio spot on this book and was intrigued. The story has a real emotional kick that I suspect will be relevant for many people. I read it for Father's Day and couldn't help but reflect on the message that this has about the decision to have children as well as the many other thoughts that are expressed about how we choose to live our lives. Variously introspective and contemplative about the world condition, the book grabs our interest with both ideas and art. Highly recommended.

Great Book for Non-Comic Book People

If you haven't tried a graphic novel yet, this one should get you on board with this awesome genre of lit. The story is powerful and very cleverly told, and the art is spectacular. I think it was actually painted with watercolors and oils. I tend toward superhero material and while this has Supes in it I was surprised to find a really sophisticated story with a hero in it that is also intellectually challenging. Maybe this book signals a new direction to relieve some of the exhaustion that old school comics storylines are facing.