Would you read a Jerry Seinfeld-written Superman? (POLL)

[manilaknight]

I remember someone once asked Wizard if DC was trying to get Seinfeld (a huge Superman fan) to write Superman, back when Superman stank something fierce. DC's reply was that the money he would make writing the book paled in comparison to what he got just by having his show on syndication, but that they would gladly put him on a book if he expressed interest.

So if he did express interest and DC put him on the book, would you buy it?

[Zabardast]

I'd like to see a Jerry Seinfeld anything.

[BillReed]

Maybe. Could be awesome.

[Seaguy]

Oh dear GOD yes. I just kind of got chill bumps thinking about it.
I wish he'd write a graphic novel, if not some issues of an ongoing.

[Effect]

I'd be interested in checking it out if he did one. He's suppose to be a huge Superman fan and that's a plus right there if he were given the chance to write one. He's heart might be in the write place, could he deliver a good story would be something else though.

[jmcl89]

Strictly speaking, Jerry Seinfeld's irony-heavy comedic sense is almost the opposite of what Superman is about. But if he ever did write some Superman, I'd still be interested in reading it.

[manilaknight]

I think it'd be funny if he wrote the main cast as

Jerry -> Superman/Clark
Elaine -> Lois
George-> Jimmy
Kramer-> Perry

And later explain it away as something Mr. Myxwhatever did. I think that would be hilarious :p

[nolanjwerner]

Good idea.

Its a great PR move.

[sgt.marvel]

I would buy that in a heartbeat.

[Royal Nonesuch]

I'd definitely take a look.

Not to derail this thread too far, but didn't John Cleese write a Superman story with John Byrne? Did that ever come out? Can anyone tell me what it was like?

[randomfoe#2]

I picked Hell yeah! but only because my actual choice wasn't an option.

I would be interested in a Seinfeld penned Superman comic for the sheer novelty of it, and would buy it if it was any good. So yes I would peek at it, but I'm not buying any Superman comics at the moment, so it would have to be pretty darn good.

[TheTourist]

Maybe not a whole series, but definitely a few issues of "All-Star" just to see what he does with it. I'm sure he'd answer the "does Superman have a super sense of humor?" question.:)

[BillReed]

I'd definitely take a look.

Not to derail this thread too far, but didn't John Cleese write a Superman story with John Byrne? Did that ever come out? Can anyone tell me what it was like?

I heard it sucked, but I don't know exactly how much John Cleese had to do with it in the end... And apparently Byrne drew the thing at a five-or-six-pages-a-day rate, which can't be very good for the quality.

[nolanjwerner]

I heard it sucked, but I don't know exactly how much John Cleese had to do with it in the end... And apparently Byrne drew the thing at a five-or-six-pages-a-day rate, which can't be very good for the quality.




Was that True Brit?

Because that was one of the absolute worst comics ever.`

[God-Man]

I guess so.

[Auburn]

Would he have super humor?

Nah, but I don't read Superman anyways. If he wrote that exhange between him and Elayne about Bizarro though he might have an interesting take on the character.

[Zechs]

I think it'd be funny if he wrote the main cast as

Jerry -> Superman/Clark
Elaine -> Lois
George-> Jimmy
Kramer-> Perry

And later explain it away as something Mr. Myxwhatever did. I think that would be hilarious :p


You forgot:

Newman-> Lex Luthor
Soup Nazi-> Darkseid
George Steinbrenner-> Brainiac
Kenny Bania -> Cyborg Superman :D

[Zabardast]

Was that True Brit?

Because that was one of the absolute worst comics ever.`
Oh man, don't get me started about that garbage. My brother and I joke about it and call it "True $hit". I'm so glad I just got it at my library and instead of dishing money to read it. Sigh. End rant.

[sgt.marvel]

You forgot:

Newman-> Lex Luthor :D

Superman:Luthor.:D

[PablotheHam]

You forgot:

Newman-> Lex Luthor
Soup Nazi-> Darkseid
George Steinbrenner-> Brainiac
Kenny Bania -> Cyborg Superman :D
Then they'd have to introduce Richard White into the comics to play Putty

[Zechs]

Then they'd have to introduce Richard White into the comics to play Putty

Though who would George's parents be? :p

[nolanjwerner]

Oh man, don't get me started about that garbage. My brother and I joke about it and call it "True $hit". I'm so glad I just got it at my library and instead of dishing money to read it. Sigh. End rant.


Yeah, it was not good.

[TheNatural 1]

Only if Costanza was in it. Maybe getting caught eating a pastry out of the garbage by Superman.

[Livewire2nd]

Ick I hated his show and I think he wrote alot of that so I'm going to have to say HELL NO!!!!

[TheNatural 1]

Ick I hated his show and I think he wrote alot of that so I'm going to have to say HELL NO!!!!

Thats probaly one of the boldest statements I've ever heard. Seinfeld is like the greatest comedy show period. I have never even met 3 people who don't like Seinfeld... you could watch the episodes 100 times and not get sick of it.

Personal favorite episode--- The Hamptons... a must see

[The Shadow]

Only if Costanza was in it. Maybe getting caught eating a pastry out of the garbage by Superman.
LOL

Yeah I'd check it out.

[Punchy]

Only if he had a superhuman sense of humour.

[Zabardast]

Ick I hated his show and I think he wrote alot of that so I'm going to have to say HELL NO!!!!
:eek:
I thought his show was one of the greatest ever.

[TheNatural 1]

:eek:
I thought his show was one of the greatest ever.

I said the same thing about 4 posts ago. It's pure craziness too say you don't like Seinfeld. Like ajk1988 said it's probaly the greatest show ever. It's almost like saying "don't like pizza or icecream. People aren't supposed to make statements like that.

Remember people "The Hamptons" best episode ever.. better know as the shrinkage episode but they're is so much funnier crap going on in the episode besides that.

[<sage>]

have never even met 3 people who don't like Seinfeld...

I can name more then a few: me, my mum and dad, my sister, cousins x4, aunts x2, pretty much all of my closest friends which adds another handfull of people. I actually can only think of 3 people I know who actually like the show - one of my uncles my cousin who is pretty much a brother to me and my mum fiance'. And before you say all the other people I mentioned have no sense of humour, I beg to differ its quite a diverse group and not one likes the show. That's why it annoys me when people say it was the greatest comedy period - it is anything but.

So no I don't want Seinfeld writing Superman comics, the only thing that would be as bad would be Bendis writing Batman.

[Tobias]

I'd get it in a heartbeat

[Zabardast]

I can name more then a few: me, my mum and dad, my sister, cousins x4, aunts x2, pretty much all of my closest friends which adds another handfull of people. I actually can only think of 3 people I know who actually like the show - one of my uncles my cousin who is pretty much a brother to me and my mum fiance'. And before you say all the other people I mentioned have no sense of humour, I beg to differ its quite a diverse group and not one likes the show. That's why it annoys me when people say it was the greatest comedy period - it is anything but.

So no I don't want Seinfeld writing Superman comics, the only thing that would be as bad would be Bendis writing Batman.
I don't know about everyone else but I clearly said that it's one of the greatest to me, so it's my opinion. It's cool if you don't like it though.

[Tobias]

Seinfeld is legend. The reruns never get old

[Zabardast]

Yeah, I can keep watching it over and over again. I remember my dad was a huge fan when it was still going on and now he thinks it's funny that I'm such a huge fan now.

[Tobias]

The last episode depresses me for some odd reason. I wanted them to have a happy ending.

[<sage>]

It's cool if you don't like it though.

What's this fair and level-headed reasoning at the 'rama sage confused :confused: :p :D

[cncoyle]

I voted that it depended upon the artist, but I really think it depends on the take. I wouldn't mind some humor in a Superman story, but I wouldn't want it to be more silly than the American Express commercials.

[cncoyle]

The last episode depresses me for some odd reason. I wanted them to have a happy ending.
That ending was classic, because they didn't go the "happily-ever-after" route. Look at the sitcoms that have the most-liked finales, they all either carry on as usual or do something crazy in lieu of happy endings:
-Newhart (Suzanne Plechette/it was all a dream! one of the best, imo)
-Cheers (life goes on as it always does)
-Frasier (moves away from Seattle to start another new life)

On the other hand, look at the shows that have the wrap-it-up happy endings, which in retrospect look really lame:
-Friends (oy, vey, that one...)
-Mad About You

I'll add more as I think about it.

[MoneyMelon]

I'd buy it. I was a huge fan of the Seinfeld show and I'd be interesting to see his take on things.

[Atomic Midni]

I'd be intereested in it. If it was a $3 comic, yeah, I'd be willing to risk that. If it came out as a prestiege format or anything more $, then I'd probably wait to see previews or get reviews before committing (see previous posts about John Cleese). Seinfeld would certianly get Superman some publicicity if this were to ever happen, that's for sure.

Not to derail this thread too far, but didn't John Cleese write a Superman story with John Byrne? Did that ever come out? Can anyone tell me what it was like?
Did anyone ever read any DC books by Patton Oswald. He's another comedian/comic fan. I seem to recall he did some issues of JLA Classified or a JLA mini (can't remember what exactly, but it was JLA related). I'm wondering how they turned out.

[Metalleg]

It would have to involve both Festivus and Frank Costanza at some point. Superman versus Frank... I'd pay to read that.

Serenity Now!

[TheNatural 1]

I can name more then a few: me, my mum and dad, my sister, cousins x4, aunts x2, pretty much all of my closest friends which adds another handfull of people. I actually can only think of 3 people I know who actually like the show - one of my uncles my cousin who is pretty much a brother to me and my mum fiance'. And before you say all the other people I mentioned have no sense of humour, I beg to differ its quite a diverse group and not one likes the show. That's why it annoys me when people say it was the greatest comedy period - it is anything but.

So no I don't want Seinfeld writing Superman comics, the only thing that would be as bad would be Bendis writing Batman.


You used the word MUM. I figure your some Brit or something. You people have nothing good on TV overseas anyway. Seinfeld is based in New York City maybe you have to be part of the US culture to appreciate the show.

[TheNatural 1]

It would have to involve both Festivus and Frank Costanza at some point. Superman versus Frank... I'd pay to read that.

Serenity Now!

HAHAHA... imagine Frank and how obnoxious he would be. He would love the cape, remember his lawyer wears a cape.

[VocalMan81]

You used the word MUM. I figure your some Brit or something. You people have nothing good on TV overseas anyway. Seinfeld is based in New York City maybe you have to be part of the US culture to appreciate the show.

Actually, if you notice under their sig, he/she's an Aussie. Not to nitpick, but they ARE in different hemispheres:) (Agree with YOU on Seinfeld, though. Brilliant.)

[TheNatural 1]

Actually, if you notice under their sig, he/she's an Aussie. Not to nitpick, but they ARE in different hemispheres:) (Agree with YOU on Seinfeld, though. Brilliant.)


Ya Australian TV isnt know for much either. Ive never heard of anything big coming from Australian TV. Every once in a while some overseas show might get some US notoriety but most of the time it's the US stuff the world wants to get their hands around. Coke, Pepsi, McDonalds, Baseball, TV and Movies... US pop culture and it's influence is felt all over the world, i can't say the same in reverse though.
I like Grey Goose Vodka maybe theres one example, nothing compares to the worldwide influence the US marketing and advertisers have on the world.

Australia does have the Funnel Web spider and the worlds only poisonous mammal. Australia is cool for animals not TV. So if you don't like Seinfeld down under I don't put much regard into that statement.

[SirChasm]

You used the word MUM. I figure your some Brit or something. You people have nothing good on TV overseas anyway. Seinfeld is based in New York City maybe you have to be part of the US culture to appreciate the show.


Nice bit of generalisation there smooth work.

As one of "You people" I am a huge fan of Seinfeld and by proxy Curb Your Enthusiasm. I also happen to enjoy many British TV shows such as Red Dwarf, Black Books, Spaced, Blackadder and The League of Gentleman.

We have plenty good here.

[TheNatural 1]

Nice bit of generalisation there smooth work.

As one of "You people" I am a huge fan of Seinfeld and by proxy Curb Your Enthusiasm. I also happen to enjoy many British TV shows such as Red Dwarf, Black Books, Spaced, Blackadder and The League of Gentleman.

We have plenty good here.

Im not jealous that I cant watch Blackadder.

What do you mean generalization, you make some stupid comment like that and it confuses the hell outta me. Noone says "MUM" in the states, thats a word for Mother that has obviously been influenced by European influence. There's nothing wrong with saying "MUM" but when an individual hears that they know it isn't an American saying. Doesn't take a clutural anthropologist to figure that one out.
It's like saying do you want 1 or 2 lumps in your coffee. Noone here says that so it isnt a generalization its the truth. Or spot of tea. Get over yourself buddy.

[drastic_q]

If it ever happened it would get a huge amount of press coverage (for comics). Way more than the Batwoman lesbian deal.

[Impulse2k1]

He should do as story totally deticated to Clark. You know how Supes has to always play this character in front of people and what he really thinks about the way they treat him. Or have Clark go to New York for an assignment and how he view New Yorkers and their busy life and an encounter with Nightwing...

[IceGambit]

I would check out anything Jerry Seinfeld did, since he does so little now. Seinfeld is the greatest traditional sitcom of all time, period. No other comes close. After having seen Curb Your Enthusiasm, I prefer that, but I don't consider it a sitcom. Those two shows and the cancelled Arrested Development are the only comedy TV shows I find funny at all. Every other show is just mindless pop dreck using the same predictable jokes.

But, it would have to have humor as its main intent. I don't really want Seinfeld trying to write a serious story, and I don't think he would want to either, for the same reasons his show worked so well - the mantra "No learning, no hugging."

[Regulator]

I would read a mini-series or oneshot, but I wouldn't want him on the main books.

I can name more then a few: me, my mum and dad, my sister, cousins x4, aunts x2, pretty much all of my closest friends which adds another handfull of people. I actually can only think of 3 people I know who actually like the show - one of my uncles my cousin who is pretty much a brother to me and my mum fiance'. And before you say all the other people I mentioned have no sense of humour, I beg to differ its quite a diverse group and not one likes the show. That's why it annoys me when people say it was the greatest comedy period - it is anything but.

So no I don't want Seinfeld writing Superman comics, the only thing that would be as bad would be Bendis writing Batman.

You're all Australian though. Do they have comedy there?

[<sage>]

You're all Australian though. Do they have comedy there?

Australia humour is actually well developed @$$ hole. Takes an aquired taste and/or mind set to comprehend, which you probably wouldn't

[nolanjwerner]

Australia humour is actually well developed @$$ hole. Takes an aquired taste and/or mind set to comprehend, which you probably wouldn't

Is it an acquired taste like vegemite?

[<sage>]

Is it an acquired taste like vegemite?

:D Basically yes! And I freaking love it! but you have to have a good ratio of about 60% butter to 40% vegemite on your toast. I don't eat it on sandwiches just toast.

I also just went through some of the previous posts - wow a lot of ignorance really. People don't know any Australian shows therefore my opinion is void? Honestly that's just crap, while I admit completely the Australian film/ television industry is sorely lacking that doesn't change the fact that I actually have a right to an opinion! And believe it or not there are beter movies and television programs outside of America :eek:

On another side note it's mum not mom - deal with it it's called English! I really don't wan't people too think I'm on a rant I'm not, it's just i'm really offened by the ignorance of a minority of posters. :(

[nolanjwerner]

:D Basically yes! And I freaking love it! but you have to have a good ratio of about 60% butter to 40% vegemite on your toast. I don't eat it on sandwiches just toast.

I also just went through some of the previous posts - wow a lot of ignorance really. People don't know any Australian shows therefore my opinion is void? Honestly that's just crap, while I admit completely the Australian film/ television industry is sorely lacking that doesn't change the fact that I actually have a right to an opinion! And believe it or not there are beter movies and television programs outside of America :eek:

On another side note it's mum not mom - deal with it it's called English! I really don't wan't people too think I'm on a rant I'm not, it's just i'm really offened by the ignorance of a minority of posters. :(


No offense but vegetmite is one of the nastiest things ever made. Its up there with ouzo.

I agree with you about there being better things then American programs. Most of my favourite films are foreign. But, honestly, the whole English speaking world is kind of the lapdog of Hollywood, like someone told me, it isn't independant film, its co-dependant film. Asia is where the best stuff is right now.

[<sage>]

No offense but vegetmite is one of the nastiest things ever made. Its up there with ouzo.

Lol! Pretty much all my Fillo friends consider it to be Fillo kryptonite! It's all good that you don't like it, and yes I'm a realist I understand most of the world is Hollywoods biatch! :D I was just pissed off about the ignorance of those two trolls! No matter! I got an exam in 2 hrs so I can't post till later. nolanjwerner it's up to you to keep up the fight against ignorance and mass media television!

[nolanjwerner]

Lol! Pretty much all my Fillo friends consider it to be Fillo kryptonite! It's all good that you don't like it, and yes I'm a realist I understand most of the world is Hollywoods biatch! :D I was just pissed off about the ignorance of those two trolls! No matter! I got an exam in 2 hrs so I can't post till later. nolanjwerner it's up to you to keep up the fight against ignorance and mass media television!


Regarding the ouzo thing, I actually like the flavour of licorace so its saying a lot that I'm saying its nasty.

I'm doing what I can to raise awareness of social issues. But a lot of Americans don't wnat to hear the word "class." And, well, most issues are, at heart, class issues.

[sephiroth617]

I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

"If Relationship George walks through that door, HE WILL KILL Independent George!"

[TheNatural 1]

Like I stated above the Australians who are know for having the world's deadliest spider, The Funnel Web, and the world's only poisionous mammal, the Platapus aren't know for comedy..... Oh wait a second you did have Crocodile Dundee and the old famous "you call that a knife, now this is a knife." So when I hear someone from Australia criticise American comedy, which is basically the greatest comedy the world has ever known, and on top of that criticise Seinfeld, I completely disregard the comments of that person. I feel like many other people who posted on this thread. We don't really care if you like our Seinfeld, what do you know about comedy anyway, you're Australian....

[<sage>]

Natural1, your entire argument you realise is based on generilisation, America doesn't have the best comedy neccesarily, nor is Seinfeld the greatest comedy - that's too general a statement. Much like Crocodile Dundee - which is if you knew anything about the outside world which you clearly don't does not represent Australia as a whole. It is one of the most urbanised socieites on the planet, most Australians have never been to the outback, Crocidile Dundee is not representative of Australia as a whole, sadly it was shown to mainstream America which knows very little about Australia.

We don't really care if you like our Seinfeld, what do you know about comedy anyway, you're Australian....

I'm not prepared to turn this into a game of tit for tat, I'll leave it at the fact that you are incredibly racist and I'm sure there are a hell of a lot of "your" Americans who also feel that "your seinfeld" in anything but the funniest comedy in the history of comedy.

[TheNatural 1]

Natural1, your entire argument you realise is based on generilisation, America doesn't have the best comedy neccesarily, nor is Seinfeld the greatest comedy - that's too general a statement. Much like Crocodile Dundee - which is if you knew anything about the outside world which you clearly don't does not represent Australia as a whole. It is one of the most urbanised socieites on the planet, most Australians have never been to the outback, Crocidile Dundee is not representative of Australia as a whole, sadly it was shown to mainstream America which knows very little about Australia.



I'm not prepared to turn this into a game of tit for tat, I'll leave it at the fact that you are incredibly racist and I'm sure there are a hell of a lot of "your" Americans who also feel that "your seinfeld" in anything but the funniest comedy in the history of comedy.


Oh ya i'm a huge racist because i think America has produced the greatest comey in the world. Nice try.. I'm not buying it.

[<sage>]

what do you know about comedy anyway, you're Australian....

the above quote = racist, troll...

[TheNatural 1]

the above quote = racist, troll...


Well what do you know about comedy????

Still not buying the racist comment, sorry.

[<sage>]

Well what do you know about comedy????

more then you :p 'nuff said! Honestly though can't you see that just because Australia doesn't make a lot of television itself doesn't me that I can't have an opinion on television. Saying Seinfeld is the greatest of all time is too definitive. I would easily put Cracker (A Brittish program) and the new BSG well above Seinfeld, but I don't have a defenitive list of all time greatest shows it's pointless as is making such statements.

[SirChasm]

Like I stated above the Australians who are know for having the world's deadliest spider, The Funnel Web, and the world's only poisionous mammal, the Platapus aren't know for comedy..... Oh wait a second you did have Crocodile Dundee and the old famous "you call that a knife, now this is a knife." So when I hear someone from Australia criticise American comedy, which is basically the greatest comedy the world has ever known, and on top of that criticise Seinfeld, I completely disregard the comments of that person. I feel like many other people who posted on this thread. We don't really care if you like our Seinfeld, what do you know about comedy anyway, you're Australian....

-Looks at registered date-

Gah I was feeding a troll...

-Walks away-

[SirChasm]

After having seen Curb Your Enthusiasm, I prefer that, but I don't consider it a sitcom. Those two shows and the cancelled Arrested Development are the only comedy TV shows I find funny at all. Every other show is just mindless pop dreck using the same predictable jokes.


The three show are fantastic and I would love to see some sort of comic book by David or Springer, doesn't even have to be Superman, how about Plastic Man? :)

[thefellowship12]

Sure, I love Seinfeld and I just so happen to be British, oh well. Not quite sure what it'd be like though, they'd most likely have him paired with a spectacular artist though considering how much of a big name he is.

[TheNatural 1]

-Looks at registered date-

Gah I was feeding a troll...

-Walks away-


Nice kilt..............

[TheNatural 1]

more then you :p 'nuff said! Honestly though can't you see that just because Australia doesn't make a lot of television itself doesn't me that I can't have an opinion on television. Saying Seinfeld is the greatest of all time is too definitive. I would easily put Cracker (A Brittish program) and the new BSG well above Seinfeld, but I don't have a defenitive list of all time greatest shows it's pointless as is making such statements.


Listen man i'm not saying you can't have an opinion, but don't dispute the fact that the US puts out some of the best comedy in the world. Why are our moives so popular overseas? The proof is all around you. We have legendary comedians in both standup and film. Saying Seinfeld is one of the best comedies of all time is not a "definitive statement," as you put it. I could say All in the Family or Married with Children are the greatest comedies of all time as well. I don't need to view every comedy ever made to know these shows are some of the best ever. I especially don't need to see Cracker to know that.

[IceGambit]

The three show are fantastic and I would love to see some sort of comic book by David or Springer, doesn't even have to be Superman, how about Plastic Man? :)

Anything by them, I would buy. Hell, it could be Witchblade. Larry David makes me laugh the most out of anyone on the planet. Heh, "You know, those are SOME breasts." :D

[SirChasm]

Nice kilt..............



Haha awwwww you made me spill my drink...

[SirChasm]

Anything by them, I would buy. Hell, it could be Witchblade. Larry David makes me laugh the most out of anyone on the planet. Heh, "You know, those are SOME breasts." :D

Everyone knows Seinfeld is a Superman fan but does anyone know about David? Has he ever expressed an interest in comics? Cos that would be pretty pretty good...

[shady878]

as much as I have an appreciation for Jerry Seinfeld liking Superman I would say no, I wouldnt get it. I have a hard time with alot of the hollywood writers doing comic books and generally dont get them except certain ones (heinberg being the most obvious)

[orestes.]

I said the same thing about 4 posts ago. It's pure craziness too say you don't like Seinfeld. Like ajk1988 said it's probaly the greatest show ever. It's almost like saying "don't like pizza or icecream. People aren't supposed to make statements like that.

Remember people "The Hamptons" best episode ever.. better know as the shrinkage episode but they're is so much funnier crap going on in the episode besides that.

That's probably my favourite episode too. Such a classic. :)

I do know someone who really doesn't like Seinfeld at all and that's mostly because of George. She's not a Danny DeVito fan either I found out when I told her I liked Batman Returns just a tiny, tiny bit better than the first movie. I don't know, maybe she's got something against short, balding men.

Anyways I voted 'Hell Yeah!' since I would most likely buy it. I remember seeing those Jerry Seinfeld/ Superman commercials and even if it was somewhat like that I would be interested. I don't care if he did an in continuity or out of continuity story really but I would hope they would give him a lot of freedom and let his ideas go wild. I suppose most likely it would be a one-shot type deal.

[IceGambit]

Everyone knows Seinfeld is a Superman fan but does anyone know about David? Has he ever expressed an interest in comics? Cos that would be pretty pretty good...

Prettay...prettay...prettay good!

But seriously don't think Larry David is a fan of anything. Especially not any people, Sophia Loren notwithstanding. :D

I can imagine David writing Superman going to the golf course and being out-golfed or something like that.

[batarang]

A Seinfeld Superman would be goofy, but probably in a cool way....maybe an Elseworlds book....;)