Superman: Red Son #2
2003
- Series
- Superman: Red Son
- Issue
- 2
- Cover date
- Jul 1, 2003
- Story title
- Red Son Ascendant
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Released in 2003 as the second installment of a three-part prestige format miniseries, Superman: Red Son was written by Mark Millar with art by Dave Johnson and Killian Plunkett. The series explores an alternate history premise where the infant Superman landed in the Soviet Union rather than Kansas, forcing the reader to consider the character through the lens of Cold War politics and authoritarian ideology. This issue continues the escalation of the global power struggle between the Soviet Superman and his American rivals, Lex Luthor and Batman.
The visual design of the series is noted for its propaganda-inspired aesthetic, utilizing sharp, angular linework and a muted, stark color palette that evokes the mood of mid-century Eastern Bloc posters. Dave Johnson, who provided the covers, drew heavily from Soviet Constructivist art to establish a distinct, menacing atmosphere. Upon its release, the series was well-received for its departure from traditional superhero morality plays, eventually becoming one of DC Comics' most enduring Elseworlds tales and a staple of modern speculative graphic fiction.
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