Feb 02, 2018 the best of supermans many comic book origin stories bendis isnt the first creator to change up supermans status quo. Boxes will be placed in a mailer double boxed for additional protection from damage. Three dimension adventures of superman 1953 original ed. Herere some of the best changes to the man of steels origin over the years. The seller is comicmom and is located in san jose, california. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. It mentioned that he came from a doomed planet, that he was found by passing motorists and that he developed fantastic strength. 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. Scientific explanation of supermans amazing strength. Plot jorel, a scientist on the planet krypton, has discovered that the planet will explode in a short time. Secret origin 20092010 was a sixissue retelling of supermans origin as presented as canonical in the postinfinite crisis dcu written by geoff johns and drawn by gary frank. The story introduces several new elements into supermans origin.
It retold supermans origin, incorporating some of the mythology that had been added since the last telling. Over the last decade comic book aficionados have argued and debated whether superman himself was also jewish, and whether he and subsequent superheroes were created in order to fulfill a hidden jewish desire to deliver a decisive victory over nazi germany. The origin story of superman, dc comics most popular franchises, is a theme that has been explored and revised often throughout the many years of continuity. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. That made him the perfect person to save the universe from an invading horde of aliens alongside a superhero like superman. Jan 24, 2016 shuster and siegels superman was launched in 1938, published by gaines. There are few comic book origin stories as infamous as supermans. May 17, 2018 one of supermans darkest times was when he faced the nighunstoppable villain doomsday, in dcs the death of superman. This comic book storyline influenced the 2016 movie batman v superman. He tries to persuade the kryptonian council to evacuate the population, but they ridicule him. What is supermans origin story and how has it changed over.
Most casual comic book fans can recite the characters fictional origin story. A third superman book, superman unchained, was released in june 20 to coincide with the release of the new superman movie, man of steel. Back in 1941, captain america punched hitler on the cover of a comic book. I choosed this rating because this comic book is awesome for many reasons.
Scientific explanation of superman s amazing strength. Geoff johns is an awardwinning writer and one of the most popular contemporary comic book writers today. We all know that seemingly mildmannered reporter clark kent was born kalel on the planet krypton. The best of supermans many comic book origin stories. The comic includes a revised version of supermans origin story from his debut comic, albiet expanding on the details. In more recent years, the origin story has been revamped in the comic books several times. Johns is the author of the new york times bestselling graphic novels aquaman. This item is in the category collectibles\comics\original comic art\drawings, sketches. In 1939, dc comics agreed to publish superman as a storyline in action comics. It is written by scott snyder and drawn by jim lee. In 1985, dc comics published crisis on infinite earths, which. This was not a comic book that was done by accident, adams says. The battle lasted for days, but when the dust settled, both hero and villain were slain.
What could one more retelling possibly bring to it. How kryptons doomsday origin stacks up to its comic book. Oct 16, 2017 a competing origin text emerged beginning february 12, 1940, with the first episode of adventures of superman radio program, entitled the baby from krypton. Anybody collecting in the 80s and 90s can attest that this book was seen as a heavyweight. This episode is consistent with the origin contained within the comic book and strip, except that krypton is described as being on the opposite side of the sun from earth. Superman also helps find the justice league of america, marking one of the first panlabel crossover teams in comic book history. All photos are of the actual comic you will receive.
The best of superman s many comic book origin stories. Bendis isnt the first creator to change up superman s status quo. As the planet krypton approaches destruction, jorel and his wife. As dc and the comic book industrys quintessential superhero, supermans origin story has been subjected to many revisions some better than others. Though it would take a decade and a couple of different trials and. Stories include the man who stole the sun, the origin of superman, and the man who bossed superman. Dec, 2011 geoff johns is an awardwinning writer and one of the most popular contemporary comic book writers today. How two high school friends concocted the original. With the two tellings coming out in the same year, it seems wrong to discount either one.
It retold superman s origin, incorporating some of the mythology that had been added since the last telling. There is a 1990s era reprint edition of this comic. 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. Its a satisfying price for the average comic book reader like me. In the comics, it was an unnamed baby rather than dax, but the idea of.
Dc found this out when it developed a comic book in which supermans archenemy, lex luthor, launches an attack with what he calls an atomic. The origin of superman is the story that relates superman s arrival on earth and the beginnings of his career as a superhero. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. In just one page it told the familiar tale albeit with many details missing. Much like the last origin retelling tale, superman.
Superman has sold more comic books over his publication history than any other american superhero character. The story has been through many revisions through decades of publication in comic books and radio, television and film adaptations. Three dimension adventures of superman 1953 original edition. Jerry siegel and joe shuster created the comic book character superman. Here is an overview of supermans comic book career, since writer jerry siegel 19141996 and artist joe shuster 19141992 invented him while still teenagers. Cgc comics will be boxed in packages specifically made to ensure a safe and secure journey. Its a short story called the reign of the superman about a guy with. The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics, and has been adapted to a number of radio serials, movies, and television shows. Every comic book or superhero movie fan knows the origin story of superman, last survivor of the doomed planet krypton.
Back cover features the first pinup of superman with is also the 1st ever pinup page to appear in a comic book. What is supermans origin story and how has it changed over 80. The story also introduces ma and pa kent, clarifying that they were the motorists. Superman originally had an evil twin yes, really screen rant. Bendis isnt the first creator to change up supermans status quo. The tale of an alien from a lost world raised on earth to become its greatest heroes one that inspires across all forms of media and now netflix is suggesting. If man of steel is a brilliant streamlining of superman s origin and secret origin is a brilliant synthesis of various bits of comic book history, birthright is the acrobatic tale walking the line between the two.
Muhammad ali was printed, then reprinted, in numerous countries and languages. Secret origin is a comic book miniseries that details the origin of superman in the postinfinite crisis continuity. The origin of the greatest, strangest teamup in comic book history in 1978 dc comics brought together muhammad. A competing origin text emerged beginning february 12, 1940, with the first episode of adventures of superman radio program, entitled the baby from krypton.
The issue shows that on his way to the planet earth. In 1986, dc comics revamped the superman comics recreating superman and his supporting cast of friends and enemies. Here is an overview of supermans comic book career. Netflix suggests punchdrunk love is secretly a superman origin. Sensing the destruction of his planet was near, kalels father sent his only son into space in order to save his life. Superman is the first superhero to have his own title. The best of supermans many comic book origin stories bendis isnt the first creator to change up supermans status quo. The first and oldest of these is action comics, which began in april 1938. Superman is rocketed from the doomed planet krypton to earth, where he is found and raised by a kindly couple in smallville, kansas. Plot jorel, a scientist on the planet krypton, has discovered that the planet will explode in a short. Shuster and siegels superman was launched in 1938, published by gaines. 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. Secret origin didnt get up to the dramatic peaks of superman and the legion of superheroesstill their best collaboration, i thinkthey did pretty well at putting together the how superman got started story for a nice standalone volume to sell to people who want a meatandpotatoes superman book where lois acts like. Herere some of the best changes to the man of steels origin over.
Although the details have notably varied in each retelling, common themes remain the same. 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. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Last week, superman was working for the fuhrer in one. Article with photos and biographies of jerry siegel and joe shuster. Oh, just a level of polish and selective updates to make it feel modern all over again. Earth one was also an enjoyable outsider take on clark, and is one of my favorite takes.
One of supermans darkest times was when he faced the nighunstoppable villain doomsday, in dcs the death of superman. The best of supermans many comic book origin stories ign. But birthright is whats best etched in my mind as the most established superman origin. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Among these are an explanation for why clark kent wears glasses before he has a need for a disguise, the introduction of krypto, and a completely new origin for metallo and parasite. It may not have lasted long as an official piece of canon, but as an introduction to the essence of superman, its still brilliant.
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