First of all, "critics" are not people who just give negative opinions. Anyone who publically shares an opinion, regardless of whether it's positive or negative, is a critic.
I understand what you're getting at, though. The problem with my reviews is that they lack professionalism. They're missing the consistent framing and structure that readers would expect to help them make an educated opinion.
And personally, I don't find myself as able to go into detail on the things I enjoy compared to the things I hate (hence, the majority of my "reviews" have been negative). So maybe it would be best if I just give up the idea of reviews and make recommendations and criticisms as I find them in the Casual/Rant forums.
PS: I never did finish that Superman For All Seasons/All-Star Superman Double Review, due to my inability to accurately describe the (awesome) experience of reading the latter title. That said, here's the Superman For All Seasons review, since that was completed.
Superman For All Seasons Review
Superman For All Seasons was written and drawn respectfully by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, as a book that delves into the origin of Clark Kent as Superman. The most fascinating thing about this book is that it is literally written as a nostalgia piece, beginning with faux snapshots of Clark Kent growing up on the farm with his parents, and maintaining that general motif throughout the book. Tim Sale draws very large panels precisely to create a snapshot effect, and the general result is a book that could in some respects feel like a photo album (the cornfields on the Kent farm are particularly beautiful to look at). While the story is divided equally between Smallville and Metropolis, it is Smallville that is given the most care by both Loeb and Sale. Loeb provides a romantic description of Smallville that just about anyone can associate with “the past”. It was a simpler time, when everyone lived a short distance from each other, lived happily and without suffering. Of course it will probably date horribly for new generations growing up with the internet, but at least it provides a relatable explanation for Superman’s personality. Clark simply wants the world to reflect the idyllic life he had in Smallville. I’ve often found it difficult to believe that Superman can be so selfless with such power, but Superman For All Seasons is one of the only books that make it work for me.
Superman For All Seasons is actually not told through Superman’s perspective, but four other characters that interact with both his Clark Kent and Superman personas. As such, we get a variety of opinions on what Superman represents on both a personal level and a mythic level. Jonathan Kent is the voice in the first chapter (Spring), telling us about Clark’s maturity in Smallville. Lois Lane is the voice in the second chapter (Summer), telling us how the presence of Superman has changed life in Metropolis. Lex Luthor is the voice in the third chapter (Fall), telling us how and why he tries to bring down Superman. Lana Lang is the voice in the final chapter (Winter), telling us about her lost love for Clark and why he gave up everything to save lives. As such, Superman For All Seasons may be generally light in content, but it is incredibly well rounded in emotional substance. You cannot help but sympathise with the character, even though he represents an impossible ideal. This, of all things, is why Superman For All Seasons is a definitive Superman story.
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