Superman 1939-2011 Series by Dan Jurgens, Jerry Siegel, Otto Binder, Jerry Coleman, Bill Finger, Edmond Hamilton, Elliot S. Maggin, Jack Kirby, Cary Bates, Robert Kanigher, Dennis O'Neil, Paul Levitz, Len Wein, Don Cameron, Joe Shuster, J. Michael Straczynski, John Byrne, Jeph Loeb, Marv Wolfman, Greg Pak

DC Comics Proudly Presents The Earliest Adventures Of Superman -- Complete And In Exact Chronological Order -- From The Pages Of Action Comics, New York World's Fair Comics And Superman.For over sixty years he has been one of the most recognizable American icons. An instant hit from his first appearance, Superman's popularity has grown through the decades -- and today he is known worldwide as the defender of Truth, Justice and the American Way... moreDC Comics Proudly Presents The Earliest Adventures Of Superman -- Complete And In Exact Chronological Order -- From The Pages Of Action Comics, New York World's Fair Comics And Superman.For over sixty years he has been one of the most recognizable American icons. An instant hit from his first appearance, Superman's popularity has grown through the decades -- and today he is known worldwide as the defender of Truth, Justice and the American Way.But his earliest stories reveal a Superman who took no prisoners, made his own laws and gleefully delivered his own brand of justice -- even if it meant dangling a crook by the ankle from above the city, or giving a wife-beater a taste of his own medicine. This was a Superman who embodied pure wish fulfillment, with his early adventures showing a raw super-hero in the making -- and the development of an enduring classic!DC Comics is proud to present this definitive and affordable collection of Superman's first stories. Assembled here are his earliest adventures from ACTION COMICS #1-13, NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR COMICS #1 and SUPERMAN #1 -- including all covers. For fans of The Man of Steel, both old and new -- or of popular culture in general -- THE SUPERMAN CHRONICLES is an indispensable addition to any library! less

The latest in DC's decade-by-decade celebration of the best stories featuring the Man of Steel collects stories from ACTION COMICS #1, 2, 14, 23, 64, 93, 107, SUPERMAN #1, 23, 40, 53, 58, 61, SUPERBOY #5, the Superman daily newspaper strip, Look magazine and WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #37, covering his 1938 debut through the 1940s!

Experience the history of Superman with this series that reprints the early adventures of the Man of Tomorrow in chronological order. This volume features classic tales from 1939 and 1940 written and illustrated by Superman co-creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, in which the Man of Tomorrow battles crooked politicians and slumlords as he brings justice to the downtrodden masses.

Historic first appearances from Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster’s legendary Man of Steel!Faster than a speeding bullet, Superman burst onto the comic book scene in 1938, just as America was on the terrifying precipice of a world war. In a desperate time, legendary creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster brought to life the world’s first modern superhero. The Man of Steel emerged as a champion of the oppressed, taking down any enemy with his super-strength and speed, both foreign and near to home... moreHistoric first appearances from Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster’s legendary Man of Steel!Faster than a speeding bullet, Superman burst onto the comic book scene in 1938, just as America was on the terrifying precipice of a world war. In a desperate time, legendary creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster brought to life the world’s first modern superhero. The Man of Steel emerged as a champion of the oppressed, taking down any enemy with his super-strength and speed, both foreign and near to home. In his distinctive royal blue, red and yellow costume, complete with cape, the stalwart Kryptonian emanated strength and fearlessness. He swiftly became a symbol of hope for a downtrodden America.Collecting all of the Metropolis Wonder’s first-ever adventures from ACTION COMICS #1-19, SUPERMAN #1-3 and NEW YORK WORLD’S FAIR COMICS #1! less

Experience the history of Superman with this series that reprints the early adventures of the Man of Tomorrow in chronological order. This third volume features classic tales from early 1940s written and illustrated by Superman co-creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, featuring early appearances by Lex Luthor, Lois Lane and others.

The complete reprinting of Superman's adventures in chronological order continues with this new, sixth volume, featuring tales from the early 1940s.Among the menaces facing The Man of Steel in this new volume are the mysterious gang leader known as the Unknown X, a petty thief turned radioactive, and Lex Luthor, who has gained the ability to turn invisible. Plus, Clark Kent becomes Police Commissioner after a criminal gang scares the other candidates out of taking the job.

The Fifties A decade like no other, and one where a certain man of steel faced some of his most outrageously fun tales ever. Here we have the first appearance of Krypto, Supergirl and Titano the Super-Ape; the first Kryptonian villains; Superboy's last day in Smaliville; Superman's big brother; Superman's Super-Magic Show; the battle with Bizarro & the Bride of Bizarro; the new team of Superman and Robin and much more.

by Various Seventeen incredible Silver Age stories of the Man of Steel are collected in a fantastic trade paperback! The companion volume to Batman in the Sixties, this collection includes stories of Superman, Superboy, Superbaby, Jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane, and more; as well as a memorable team-up with Batman and Superman #141's classic Superman's Return to Krypton. SC, 7x10, 240pg, FC

A sequel to the hit collection Superman in the Sixties! The early 1970s were a time of change for the Man of Steel. As Clark Kent shifted from being a newspaper reporter to a TV newscaster, his alter ego saw the destruction of all remaining Kryptonite on Earth! This period also featured many new villains, including Terra-Man, and the dramatic reintroductions of such foes as Lex Luthor -- in green and purple armor!

BEWARE THE DARKSEID!In the pantheon of Superman’s greatest foes, none are as power-hungry, destructive, and oppressive as Darkseid-the despot leader of the hellish world of Apokolips! Darkseid’s ambition to conquer and enslave all of existence knows no bounds-and as one of the most dangerous villains in the universe, he stops at nothing so he can exert his will with force and fear on all who he encounters... moreBEWARE THE DARKSEID!In the pantheon of Superman’s greatest foes, none are as power-hungry, destructive, and oppressive as Darkseid-the despot leader of the hellish world of Apokolips! Darkseid’s ambition to conquer and enslave all of existence knows no bounds-and as one of the most dangerous villains in the universe, he stops at nothing so he can exert his will with force and fear on all who he encounters. His godlike powers are almost unmatched…except for the Man of Steel himself!Featuring the work of comics’ legends John Byrne (THE MAN OF STEEL), Jerry Ordway (THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN), Jeph Loeb (SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS), Jim Starlin (Infinity Gauntlet), Paul Dini (DETECTIVE COMICS), Michael Turner (SUPERMAN/BATMAN), Mike McKone (TEEN TITANS), Greg Pak (BATMAN/SUPERMAN) and more, SUPERMAN VS. DARKSEID showcases the most suspenseful stories of the Man of Tomorrow’s most dangerous duels with the ruler of Apokolips! Stories include SUPERMAN #3, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #426, ACTION COMICS #586, SUPERMAN VS DARKSEID: APOKOLIPS NOW! #1, DEATH OF THE NEW GODS #8, SUPERMAN/BATMAN #12-13, COUNTDOWN #2-3, and JUSTICE LEAGUE 23.1. less

In SUPERMAN: PANIC IN THE SKY, uber genius Brainiac takes over Warworld and begins piloting the massive planet-sized satellite towards Earth on a mission of annihilation. In need of help, Superman recruits an army of super-powered beings to retard Warworld's destructive progression while a second battalion of heroes battle against an armada of alien invaders on Earth... moreIn SUPERMAN: PANIC IN THE SKY, uber genius Brainiac takes over Warworld and begins piloting the massive planet-sized satellite towards Earth on a mission of annihilation. In need of help, Superman recruits an army of super-powered beings to retard Warworld's destructive progression while a second battalion of heroes battle against an armada of alien invaders on Earth. But as the war rages on and casualties increase, even the combined strength of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and the rest of the heroes may not be enough to the save the world against this unstoppable menace. less

Top comics writer J. Michael Straczynski takes Superman on a journey across the U.S., originally presented in SUPERMAN #700-706.After the devastating events of WAR OF THE SUPERMEN, Superman looks to reconnect with the roots of his battle for Truth, Justice and the American Way. "Grounded" begins as Superman visits Philadelphia – on foot – then continues in a small town in Ohio where, as in many towns, a number of its residents are from other places... moreTop comics writer J. Michael Straczynski takes Superman on a journey across the U.S., originally presented in SUPERMAN #700-706.After the devastating events of WAR OF THE SUPERMEN, Superman looks to reconnect with the roots of his battle for Truth, Justice and the American Way. "Grounded" begins as Superman visits Philadelphia – on foot – then continues in a small town in Ohio where, as in many towns, a number of its residents are from other places. But when The Man of Steel discovers that there are also a number of residents secretly from other worlds, he unravels a mystery that may have grave consequences for Earth. less