Cute and fun, combining the traditional version of the character with some Smallville (TV) influences, which may be better known to the younger readers this is aimed at. It's great to see a classic character modernized with such a playful sense of enjoyment, avoiding the angst and depression that's too common in more traditional superhero titles. Very relatable and entertaining for all ages.

Flake Kent is 13 years old,. He lives in Smallville with his folks.Kent has known about his special abilities and that he needs to keep them hidden and secret. He knows the difference between right and wrong as if he was born with it. He helps friends and neighbors his folks worry about them finding out what he can do. They think he is responsible for the strange things happening. He isn’t. He is also being bullied at school. He tries to be friends with Lex Luthor, a popular boy at school.

The action in the graphic novel is excellent. It reminds me of the. Superman I knew and loved as a kid. It was fun to read. While this story is for children, it’s enjoyable for any age to read. The illustrations are perfect for the story. Enjoy yourself and read it!

Clark Kent is having fun whizzing around Smallville and heroically saving all the people in town. But he’s out of his element as he starts middle school. There, he can’t keep his feet on the ground whenever he’s around Lana. There’s a bully out to get him and Lex Luthor is certain that there are aliens here in Smallville.

When a strange spaceship crashes to Earth and things mysteriously disappear and get snatched away, Lex Luthor, Lana, Pete, and Clark are on the case.

Superman gets reinvented in this Saturday Cartoon style comic. And while the style was a bit irksome at first, by the end, it really grew on me and I just wanted more by the time it got to the end. I suspect that kids will really enjoy it, though it definitely doesn’t have the intensity of other Superman stories.

The artwork is bright and energetic. Bold colors are used and the artists were liberal in keeping their characters confined to the panels.

Targeted to younger kids, this is a fun addition for superhero fans.

This is a great new Superman graphic novel for kids!

There were some really funny parts that I think kids would enjoy. Superman flew around saving people and animals in Smallville. He saved sheep by blowing air so they would land slowly after he tossed them in the air. He lifted the roof of the barn to quickly toss the cows inside when they wouldn’t walk there. I couldn’t help but laugh out loud at these funny parts.

Clark’s experience was relatable at times. He was bullied at school, even though the bully is actually a huge fan of Superman. Of course, no one knows that Clark is really Superman. He also had to try hard to impress the popular boy at school, Lex Luthor. I enjoyed seeing Clark in these realistic situations.

I really liked this book!

Thank you DC Zoom for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

My 6 year old loved this book!! He is in kindergarten this year, so I read it to him. But it got him more interested in reading, which is a plus. There are 4 stories in the book. The artwork is awesome. I enjoyed the stories too!

Art Balthazar and Franco never disappoint. This has all the fun of the Tiny Titans series while focusing on Superman when he was still a boy in Smallville. Watch him solve problems big and small in this highly entertaining story.

Superman of Smallville is a fun entry point for younger kids to Superman comics. It's appropriate and colorful and they will love it! Krypto is a fun inclusion as well.

Some time ago, I complained that the major comics companies weren't producing child friendly titles with familiar characters, that the rare limited run titles were so dumbed down that it was an insult to the characters. And then DC Comics introduced DC Zoom, an imprint specifically for young readers. These titles usually feature young versions of the heroes. This particular book is a young Clark Kent, just beginning to explore his role as Superman. His concerns are more than just those of the standard kid. He fights villains, faces killer robots. These conflicts are easily resolved and pose no real danger. This book isn't exactly what I wanted but it's a start.

Art Balthazar continues to inspire with his work. This kid friendly look at the teenage Superman captures everything you want out of a Superman story. Clark feels like a genuine teenager who feels like he's found the one thing he's ever been good at. Because he's still young, he makes mistakes, he disobeys his parents. Ironically, he's being the kid the Kents want him to be. At the same time though, it comes to that point where it's obvious that Clark could use some more maturity. But at the very least, his parents don't degrade him for being Superman; they know that it's a part of his life. In fact, they're still the people who also keep him close to the ground. Sure it's a rather familiar story. But it's still more than enough to share with the whole family.

This was a great graphic novel for kids. The illustrations were so vibrant and engaging. The story also keeps the readers interest. I would love for this to not be a one off title.

Superman of Smallville was a blast to read. There were some lighter moments and plenty of action as well. This hero was a teenager here and just getting a grip on what their destiny might be. When the town appears in peril he may be the only one able to save them. If you are a fan of this character then this is a graphic novel you may want to take a look at.

I always get kick out of Art Baltazar an Franco's work. It really suits the "aww shucks" nostalgia of Smallville. I liked the color. I liked the take on the characters. I liked the nods to other Superman media too. t's just nice to see Superman being nice again.

That was awesome. Not surprising since it's an Art and Franco book.

Clark Kent is 13 years old and starting Middle School in Smallville. He's also started being Superman and helping out the citizens of Smallville. But, when a ship (and a dog) come into his life, will he get to keep being Superman or be grounded for life?

I loved the art and the story was fun too. With Lex, Lana, Pete, and Krypto in it. Plus, some quality Jonathan and Martha Kent.

I don't know if this was a one off or if Art and Franco will do more in this world, but, I sure hope so, 'cause it was awesome.

I received this book via Netgalley thanks to DC Entertainment.

I really loved this story. Is the beginning of the superman and shows his rescues, but besides being a super hero also goes to school and has duties at home, in short, shows that powers do not take away their responsibilities. As for the drawings, I liked it a lot. I recommend this book!

A really quite lame adventure in the Super-universe. After all these countless origin stories, including the current comics yacking on about Superbrat growing into his powers and responsibilities, this one features a thirteen year old Superboy, on and about his first day at middle school, already calling himself Superman. His parents still coddle him, keeping both him secret and keeping secrets from him, Lana is becoming his love interest, Luthor is becoming annoying – and as for annoying, our hero's going to obtain Superdog. I would put it that any decent Super-book could be read by any age, but while the brash, quick and unsightly pages here might be ideal for the under-eights in the audience, they really don't travel beyond that age-group, and even for the target readership this might feel just too disposable.

Superman of Smallville is the kind of book that makes you appreciate the deceptively simple power of cartoon art and the comic strip format. It serves as a kind of text that can be entertaining for seasoned vets of Superman's adventures, as well as an introductory volume to get younger readers hooked on this popular character. Enjoyable and not the average Superman read.

I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for a review.

This is a cute introduction to graphic novels/comics for younger ages. I teach middle grades and i could see this being popular with the 8-10 year old crowd.

This book focused on a teenage Clark Kent (13 years, I believe). It shows a classic teenage/parent relationship. Rules and then what happens if you break the rules. Clark just wants to help the people of Smallville solve a mystery in the town but his parents want him to lay low. It’s a very cute, original take on the origin story of Superman.

This is a super fun take on the story of Superman when he was a boy, or at least not quite grown up. It is done in the bright, breezy style, and the dialogue is humorous and natural.

It is sort of the origin story of Superman, set in Smallville. Superman does the normal kids things, like chores, or exploring the woods with his friends Pete, Lana and of course Lex Luther.

I love how this has taken a story of Superboy from the 1950s and updated it for the current world.

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Very enjoyable over all. Hope this continues as a series.

Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.