This story was one of the best storylines in all of comic book history in my opinion. It completely changed the way I viewed the ways you can tell a story. 

This story takes what we know about so many iconic stories and their origins and completely turns it on its head. While reading this story, I remember thinking it was so insane to completely change the narrative of one of their most recognized and loved characters. This story took so many twists and turns and truly taught me there is not a single way to tell a story, and even if something has been working for you, there are always ways to improve on your work. This was definitely the case for the authors and DC as a whole. This single story ended up sparking an entirely new Universe for DC comics. This ended up becoming a point in time where all DC comics would be referenced about the release of this story. 

This story redefined storytelling in groundbreaking ways, taking some of the most beloved comic book characters and completely reshaping what it means to be a hero. It made me wonder, why were people so receptive to this radical reinterpretation? Perhaps because it wasn’t just different; it was daring. It challenged expectations, offering a fresh, thought-provoking perspective on characters fans thought they knew. Superman, once the ultimate symbol of peace, was now a government-controlled weapon, ultimately becoming a villain in the eyes of society. This bold narrative shift wasn’t just compelling, it was transformative.