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