May contain mild violence, language andor suggestive themes. Superman is the last son of krypton, sent as the dying planets last hope to earth, where he grew to become its protector. My comic book days are long gone, although boxes with plasticwrapped comics sit somewhere in my basement. In fact much of what has been part of supermans mythos for decades is still true. Superman homepage everything you ever wanted to know. The character was created by artist bob kane and writer bill finger, and first appeared in detective. After jorel discovered that the planet was doomed to. While morrison is no stranger to writing the superman character, having won three dc comics took a bold. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book.
Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Readcomiconline read comics online in high quality. A comic book staple since 1938, the man of steel just doesnt seem to be going anywhere. There is a 1990s era reprint edition of this comic. This includes but is not necessarily limited to our database schema and data distribution format.
Plus, the superman of today and the legion of superheroes must save the jeans wearing superman. These files will help new and old readers understand whats happening to the man of steel. Superman writer brian michael bendis spoke about which reaction to clark. Dcs sandman creates his own worst enemy in the dreaming. May contain cartoon violence andor some comic mischief. Superman unchained the new 52 limited edition dc comic book. Three dimension adventures of superman 1953 original edition. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. For me, my love is anything gotham based and for me to like anything outside of that means that it must have been outstanding. In june 2016, dc relaunched the title with dc rebirth. In the comic strip story, superman s foe was named romado, who traveled the cosmos with an alien white monkey named koko, shrinking major cities and keeping them in glass jars. New listing superman 25 dc comics comic book lot comics collection set run box 1. Read more read less inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with.
Get the best deals on superman comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. Four new series set in the world of the vertigo classic. May contain moderate violence, mild profanity, graphic imagery andor suggestive themes. Known as an oldschool veteran of the comic book business, didio is credited with overseeing such initiatives as the new 52 revamp of its monthly superhero comic books in 2011. The last survivor of the doomed planet krypton, raised in the quiet heartland of smallville, kansas, superman is as much a legend as he is a man. Apr 20, 2018 batman is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. Feb 21, 2020 known as an oldschool veteran of the comic book business, didio is credited with overseeing such initiatives as the new 52 revamp of its monthly superhero comic books in 2011. This logo only made a really short appearance in the cover of the first action comics and it was never use in the comics, but in can be seen in some early sketches of 1934 and 1936.
This monthly comic follows the serialized adventures of the man of steel and his life in metropolis. I caught of the end of the 52 stories death of superman and then the first couple of. Stories include the man who stole the sun, the origin of superman, and the man who bossed superman. Dc comics the new 52 superman boys costume superhero costume. In an interview with cbr, superman writer brian michael bendis explained why he felt it was time for the man of steel to reveal his secret identity. The series was written by geoff johns, grant morrison, greg rucka, and mark waid, with layouts by keith giffen. Dc comics launches historic era of comic books with 52 new.
Read over 75,000 comics and over 700 free comics available from publishers such as marvel, dc, image, boom, idw, top shelf, and oni press on your iphone, ipad, kindle fire, android, windows, browser and more. Comic book origins of every spiderman ps4 suit duration. New listing batman superman comic book lot of 19 issues 118 annual 1 new 52 jae lee. For those coming off the high of the first volume i say skip. Welcome to comic book plus, the site where every day is party day. This logo was designed by joe shuster and it was shaped like a yellow heraldic crest or a police badge with a red s inside. In the new 52, dcs relaunch of its entire comic book line, superman is still from krypton, was still raised on a farm in the american midwest, is still named clark kent and is. Superman 1939 comic read superman 1939 comic online. Batman is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. As a part of the acclaimed dc comics the new 52 event of sept. Comicastle beta comic list you will find pretty much any. 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. Greg pak is an american film directorcomic book writer, known for his work on books published by marvel comics, which include incredible hulk, incredible. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics.
The two best sites for reading comics including superman are. Celebrating the comic worlds premiere superhero and heroine. Though he was apparently killed shortly after the darkseid war, his essence merged with the new earth superman in rebirth, creating a new, merged timeline for superman. Most comics have one, maybe two writers at the helm. The history of superman spans over 60 years and includes the man of steels representation in many forms. Was superman a spy and other comic book legends revealed by. This website is devoted to dc comics superman, the first and best comic book superhero, who was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster.
The character was created by artist bob kane and writer bill. Welcome to, where you can read comics online for free. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. The superman family contained all the book about superman and his allies like supergirl and superboy, as well as action comics. Shame these 52 stories did not last too long before being replaced by rebirth.
Vintage comic book mixed lot superman marvel ghost rider wolverine. If youre looking to remain unspoiled, time to get up, up and away. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. In the new 52, dcs relaunch of its entire comic book line, superman is still from krypton, was still raised on a farm in the american midwest, is still named clark kent and is still a. Just read superman volume 1 and then jumped over to this volume. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Can even two supermen, supergirl, wonder woman and batman be enough to stop this onslaught. 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 1939 comic read superman 1939 comic online in. Sales data first became public in 1960, and showed that superman was the bestselling comic book character of the 1960s and 1970s. Superman reading order where to start with supes comic book. Marvel comics secret wars tpb collection 20152016 year.
Only 52 have been graded by cgc plus 82 restored copies. For those coming off the high of the first volume i say skip this one and piece it all together in volume three. Dc comics never miss an issue of justice league, batman. Originally introduced in 1938 by jerry seigel and joe shuster during the ninth year of the great depression, superman offered readers a protagonist who symbolized. Aug 31, 2011 starting on wednesday, the publisher is resetting all 52 of its continuing series, including venerable titles like action comics and detective comics that introduced superman and batman in the.
Took me a few years, but i finally got around to reading the superman new 52 stories. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman. Dc comics reboots justice league and other series the. Though his powers make him godlike next to his human compatriots, supermans story. The final issue of scott snyders justice league features a shocking climax and lays out snyders metatextual mission. In the new 52, dcs relaunch of its entire comic book line, superman is still from krypton, was still raised on a farm in the american midwest, is still named clark kent and is still a journalist who resides in the city of metropolis. As a part of the acclaimed dc comics the new 52 event of september 2011. Read over 75,000 comics and over 700 free comics available from publishers such as marvel, dc, image, boom, idw, top shelf, and oni press on your iphone, ipad. Back cover features the first pinup of superman with is also the 1st ever pinup page to appear in a comic book. All portions of the grand comics database, except where noted otherwise, are ed by the gcd and are licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 4.
To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. You see pre new 52 superman confront lex luthor at long last once lex tries to don the mantle of the new 52 superman. Superman action comics hc 20122016 dc comics the new 52. Such topical references elevate the book above the majority of. Starting in 1939, superman would continue on to 1986 when alan moores story whatever happened to the man of tomorrow. Superman became the first superhero to receive a selftitled comic book series in 1939. We have the largest collect of comics online to choose from. Dc copublisher dan didio exits as changes hit comic book. A huge, classic superman villain is brought back and from then on the book stands up to the name of action comic s. Three dimension adventures of superman 1953 original ed. Article with photos and biographies of jerry siegel and joe shuster. In these startling tales, the people of metropolis turn on their new champion.
This website is dedicated to giving you information on superman in all forms of media. Click on the news category headings below for a full list of news items available under that category. Geoff johns and gary frank bring the dc and watchmen universes together. If your kid cant get enough of his favorite dc giant, then this superman costume for boys modeled after the characters new outfit in the new 52 series will no doubt surprise and delight him. The final days of superman epic concludes in one explosive fight as the new master villain uses superman s own solar super flare power against everyone. Starting on wednesday, the publisher is resetting all 52 of its continuing series, including venerable titles like action comics and detective comics that introduced superman and batman in the. And how will the tragic outcome of this battle change the life of one of the lois lanes forever. I am not going to lie, i am not superman s greatest fan.
Plus, we also hold a large and growing selection of comic strips and pulp fiction. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs. Scientific explanation of superman s amazing strength. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. We are the original and still the premier site to read and download golden and silver age comic books. Soon after this reset, superman and wonder woman began dating.