Introduction here is an overview of superman s comic book career, since writer jerry siegel 19141996 and artist joe shuster 19141992 invented him while still teenagers. In 1986, dc comics revamped the superman comics recreating superman and his supporting cast of friends and enemies. Also known as the new adventures of superboy, the second superboy series ran from 1980 to 1984, covering clark kent as superboy. Theyre not just for comic book fans, but lovers of. Superman, american comic strip superhero created for dc comics by writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster. Boulder, colorado somerville, massachusetts clearwater, florida chicago, illinois norfolk, virginia denton, texas mesa, arizona goodyear, arizona. It mentioned that he came from a doomed planet, that he was found by passing motorists and that he developed fantastic strength. What is supermans origin story and how has it changed over 80. Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive the man of steel fights a neverending battle for truth, justice, and the american way. Superman first appeared in 1938, in action comics no. The origin of superman is the story that relates superman s arrival on earth and the beginnings of his career as a superhero. Rare comic book that introduced superman to the world.
History of the superman comic books and character critics rant. Mar 09, 2016 the role that jewish immigrants played in the origins of the comic book market cannot be understated. Batman and superman partners, fighters, bed sharers. Yet, as superman, the complete history shows, the man of steel has also made a lasting impact in comic strips, film, toys, tv, radio, and even on broadway. It retold superman s origin, incorporating some of the mythology that had been added since the last telling plot. The comic book landscape is as diverse as any other medium when it comes to subject matter, narrative, and artistry often times the easiest way. So, on april 18, 1938, superman first grazed the comics industry through the first issue of action comics, with a picture of the man of steel lifting a car over his head. Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic isnt worth as much as others. Rare 1938 superman comic, featuring supeheros origin. Full color, 20 pages, standard comic book size, better than newspaper quality paper for cover and interior pages, no cover price. The best of supermans many comic book origin stories ign. Apr 07, 2021 vincent zurzolo, coowner of comicconnect, holding the comic book marking superman s first appearance. Apr 09, 2021 the death of superman is one of the most important landmark stories in the man of steels publication history, as well as mainstream superhero comic books in general.
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The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Im a fan of science fiction and even science fiction comic books, like iron man and fantastic four, but its the rare comic book which a. Soon enough, superman became one of the most renowned superheroes in the world. Contrary to his current incarnation, he first appeared as a bald, telepathic villain bent. May 10, 2018 action comics is the comic book series that started it all.
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While superman is a kryptonian alien who turns into earths protector, lois lane is a. Birthright was a mark waid and leinil francis yu comic book arc from 2003 that was supposed to be an elseworlds story but ended up as canon in the dc comics universe. Since his comic book debut in 1938 superman has appeared on tv and the in the movies and a wide variety of other mediums since his creation, firstly he appeared in a syndicated newspaper strip in 1939 in which jerry siegel and joe shuster added more background details about the planet krypton and superman s father jorel, which had not yet. Mar 18, 2018 the history of comics, courtesy of superman by matthew rizzuto, superman comic book historian. Jorel, a scientist on the planet krypton, has discovered that the planet will explode in a short time.
Beck and written by bill parker, and sparked what was undoubtedly the most popular comic book series of its day. The origin of superman superman, jorel, lara, lex luthor, john and martha kent written by bill finger baby kalel is rocketed to earth from the exploding planet krypton. Apr 07, 2021 the comic, published in 1938, really is the beginning of the superhero genre, said coo vincent zurzolo, who brokered the sale. Although the details have notably varied in each retelling, common themes remain the same. Feb 02, 2018 throughout superman s history, multiple creators have undertaken similar challenges. Geoff johns is an awardwinning writer and one of the most popular contemporary comic book writers today.
Whether youre into marvel or dc, discover information about your favorite characters original lore, nemesis, and alterego. The movie 1978 while it may seem blasphemous to put anything other than a comic at. Superman started life in action comicsclick here to see our full article on action comics values. Superman and lois lane have been with each other through life and death in some cases, quite literally. Johns is the author of the new york times bestselling graphic novels aquaman.
It retold superman s origin, incorporating some of the mythology that had been added since the last telling. Creating a comic book is a much more complicated process than people expect. Here is an overview of supermans comic book career, since writer jerry siegel 19141996 and artist joe shuster 19141992. It was april 18, 1938 when national publications released their first issue of action comics highlighting a superhero named superman. The earliest superman stories were written by siegel, and drawn by shuster in a style heavily influenced by comic strip artist roy crane. The story has been through many revisions through decades of publication in comic books and radio, television and film adaptations. It told readers about the origins of superman, how. In just one page it told the familiar tale albeit with many details missing. Director richard donner struck gold with this adaptation, which. Rare comic book that introduced superman to the world sells. One of the few copies of the comic book that introduced superman to the world has sold for a supersized, recordsetting price.
Actors who played more than one comic book character in their careers. The many comic book origins of supermanbatman august 23, 20 10. This was an origin story that changed things and ended up what dc used as his official origin, replacing the original john byrne man of steel story arc. In this beautifully composed volume, les daniels collects rare and neverbeforeseen early artwork by supermans teenage creators, jerry siegel and joe shuster including a twopage. Oct 09, 2020 yep, you heard it here first, superman and captain america are not apolitical, much less without an agenda. Oct 25, 2020 superman s greatest failures in comic book history superman is an amazing comic book hero, but he still had some failures like these 10.
The whole superman family is pictured on the back cover. On the other hand, there are only 35 copies that still exist. Find out about the steps the major comic book publishers go through in creating a comic book and how you can too. Apr 07, 2021 an old superman comic book sold for a superduper price tag. The history of comics, courtesy of superman by matthew. Also features superman history questions on the inside front cover with answers on the inside back cover. From his blue uniform to his flowing red cape to the s shield on his chest, superman is one of the most immediately recognizable and beloved dc super heroes of all time. The 30 best retellings of supermans origins topless robot. How doomsday returned after the man of steels death. Gcd issue the secret origin of superman leaf comic. Superman was created by american writer jerry siegel and canadianborn american artist joe shuster in 1933. Superman is an american superhero created for dc comics by writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster. See how your favorites stack up with links to fan sites, lists of favorites, and comparisons of enemies.
His work was direct, unprettied crude and vigorous. However, the firstever comic book was a simple collection of works previously published on a comic strip, marketed to kids due to its slapstick humor and short storylines. Superboy is a comic book title that has been published by dc comics in various volumes since 1949. The movie landed on theater screens, ultimately becoming the first comic book superhero blockbuster. The book is wellwritten and meticulously researched and is a real delight to read. Rare comic book that introduced superman to world sold for. Superman the origin of superman 1966 golden record comic. The titanic event drew attention from people outside the usual comic book readership and helped revitalize the superman comic book line in the early 90s. The origin of the greatest, strangest teamup in comic book history in 1978 dc comics brought together muhammad ali and superman in a quest to save the earth. Its the first comic to have superman, but its an anthology comic.
This is an excellent piece of social and cultural history that traces the comic book hero, superman, from his origins during the depression to his place in movies and tv in the 21st century. These films rake in huge bucks at the box office, and the stars in them have padded their bank accounts and become household names. While superman is a kryptonian alien who turns into earths protector, lois lane is a pulitzerwinning journalist at the daily planet. The comic includes the story of superman s origins and is considered to be the start of the superhero genre. Uncover the caped crusaders mysterious realworld origin and his evolution into a hugely successful tv and movie franchise in batman. Any kid whos ever devoured a title like anyas ghostor invisible emmieor a wrinkle in time.
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