The Father of American Comics Superheroes

That night, when a Kryptonian ship with a baby crashed on Mike Kent’s family farm, and when he decided to adopt that child the golden finger of crossover was thus activated, he understood that his life was about to change. Superman Clark Kent, Professor X Charles Kent, Magneto, Eric Kent.. When he became the father of these men, the strongest family was born!

Original Publisher

Unknown

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on The Father of American Comics Superheroes Okay, so I dove into "The Father of American Comics Superheroes" with a healthy dose of skepticism, given the mixed reviews. It's a fanfic that mashes up DC and Marvel, which is always a risky move, and throws in elements from other franchises, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Here's what I found. ### First Impressions Initially, I was a bit thrown off by the translation quality. It's pretty rough around the edges, and at times felt like a machine translation. However, I decided to stick with it, and I'm glad I did. ### What Works Well The story itself is genuinely interesting, and that's what kept me hooked. The author does a fantastic job with the characters, making them feel real and relatable. Even the canon characters felt true to their established personalities, which is a huge win in fanfiction. I never had that jarring disconnect where I thought, "That's not something they'd do." I also appreciated the pacing and the use of time skips. It felt natural and allowed the characters to breathe and develop without constantly jumping from one major event to the next. Starting the story in the 80s was a smart move, giving the author freedom to play within the Marvel universe without being completely constrained by established canon. The main character is definitely powerful, but he doesn't feel out of place in the Marvel universe. He's strong enough to make a difference but not so overpowered that it becomes boring. ### Areas of Concern The translation definitely needs improvement. It can be distracting and make it harder to fully immerse yourself in the story. Also, the addition of elements from multiple franchises early on might feel a bit overwhelming and unnecessary for some readers. It felt a little chaotic at first. ### Final Verdict Despite its flaws, "The Father of American Comics Superheroes" is a surprisingly enjoyable fanfic. The compelling characters, well-paced plot, and the author's creative use of the Marvel universe make it worth a read. If you can look past the translation issues, you might find yourself hooked. I'd give it a solid 3.5/5. It's not perfect, but it's entertaining and shows a lot of potential.