Steve's given the assignment every writer dreams of: to write Superman. Only Steve can't relate to a Man of Steel - not when his own fears of death haunt him. Explore the cultural significance of a comic-book icon as Steve comes to terms with Superman's importance and power as a fictional ideal.

'...remarkable, genre-bending work...' -People Magazine
'...easily ranks with SPIRIT creator Will Eisner’s memoirs...and Michael Chabon’s best-selling The Adventures of Kavalier and Clay.' -USA Today
'Terrifically wry...deep thinking...this is something truly different.' -Entertainment Weekly, Editor's Choice
'...strikingly original...' -The New Yorker
'...does something unique with the graphic novel, and it's well worth the time of any reader..." -San Francisco Chronicle
Recommended on NPR's 'Talk of the Nation'

Staff Review
I've never really liked Superman. He's just too powerful of a character, and while some argue he's a symbol of the American Dream (the ultimate immigrant story), I argue he's decidedly anti-American Dream. You can't work hard and become Superman like you could Batman or Green Arrow. You're either born Superman or you're not.

It's A Bird... mixes genres (autobiographical comics with superhero comics) as a comic book writer, given the ultimate assignment to write Superman comics, wrestles with his own personal demons as well as getting a grip on a character which may seem less relevant today than when he was created way back in 1938. Kristiansen's art is, as usual, lovely, varying styles to match the narrative and keeping the reader propelled when you start to get frustrated with the protagonist.
-Benn Ray, Atomic Books Blog