The Man of Steel comic books issue 1

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2nd Edition - 1st printing. Written by Daniel Wallace. Art and Cover by Jim Lee. Superman: The Ultimate Guide covers Superman's entire life story, from his birth on Krypton, to his life as reporter Clark Kent, and all of his struggles, battles, lovers, and enemies in between. DK's exciting visual format makes this the ideal Man of Steel reference guide! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 200 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. By Joseph J. Darowski. Since Superman first appeared in Action Comics #1 in 1938, the superhero has changed with the times to remain a relevant icon of American popular culture. This collection explores the evolution of the Superman character and demonstrates how his alterations mirror historical changes in American society. These essays examine Superman's patriotic heroism during World War II, his increase in power in the early years of the Cold War, his death and resurrection at the end of the Cold War, and his recent dramatic reimagining. This volume reveals as much about America as it does about the champion of Truth, Justice, and the American Way. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 246 pages, B&W. Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. Written by Marc Tyler Nobleman. Art by Ross MacDonald. Celebrating Superman's 75th Anniversary! Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, two high school misfits in Depression-era Cleveland, were more like Clark Kent - meek, mild, and myopic - than his secret identity, Superman. In 1934, the summer they graduated from high school, they created a superhero who was everything they were not. It was four more years before they convinced a publisher to take a chance on their Man of Steel in a new format - the comic book. The author includes a provocative afterword about the long struggle Jerry and Joe had with DC Comics when the boys realized they had made a mistake in selling all rights to Superman for a mere $130. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 40 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

1st printing. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 56 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

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1st printing. Written by Steve Korte. Art by Tim Levins. aily Planet reporter Clark Kent is having a bad day. Unfortunately, so is the rest of Metropolis. The evil imp from the Fifth Dimension, Mister Mxyzptlk, is on the loose and causing magical mayhem throughout the city. To stop him, the Man of Steel will need a few tricks of his own. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 88 pages, Text (with full color chapter illustrations). All Ages Cover price $5.95.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

Collects Marvel Adventures: Iron Man (2007-2008) #3-6. Written by Fred Van Lente. Art by James Cordeiro, Ronan Cliquet, and Rafa Sandoval. The Armored Avenger blasts off! In these Mighty Marvel All-Ages, All-Action adventures, Iron Man takes on the sinister Plantman, the mysterious Spymaster, and the diabolical Justin Hammer! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $4.99.

Cover by Tom Richmond. Stories and art by Don Martin, Stan Hart, Dick DeBartolo, Larry Siegel, Don (Duck) Edwing, Jonathan Bresman, Jacob Lambert, Douglas Paszkiewicz, Frank Jacobs, George Woodbridge, Hermann Mejia, Tom Richmond, Mort Drucker, and Sergio Aragones. A one-shot MAD special featuring a collection of Superman-inspired material to celebrate the release of the Superman movie Man of Steel. Previously unpublished material includes A Mad Look at Man of Steel by Sergio Aragones, and satirical photo-comics using stills from the movie, both in full color. Reprints of the other Superman movie parodies (except Part IV), featuring art by Mort Drucker and Tom Richmond. Drucker also handles the Smallville TV show parody. Mad's takes on Superman by artists Don Martin and Sergio Aragones. Superduperman (1978 movie spoof); A Comics Scene We'd Like to See; More Powerful than a Locomotive; A Mad Look at Superman; Superduperman II; Don Martin's Superman III Out-Takes; Stuporman ZZZ; A Super Opportunity; What If Superman Were Raised by Jewish Parents?; Smellville; One Day in Metropolis; Modern Hassles Superman Would Face If He Really Returned; The True Origin of Superman; Stuporman Reruns!; One Afternoon in Metropolis; A Mad Look at Man of Steel; Mad's Make Your Own Man of Steel Adventure; Mad's Less-Than-Super Man of Steel Outtakes. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $4.99.

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DC Comics Raffle Giveaway Prize Edition

1st printing. Collects Man of Steel (1986) 1-6.

Written by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Dick Giordano.

Published after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel mini-series updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences. His origin was altered, as were many other aspects of the character. Superman's relations with Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Batman are reexamined and tweaked.

This issue does not feature a cover gallery and introduction by legendary author Ray Bradbury as the regular, book store and comic shop trade paperbacks do. It does, however, include the covers on each comic as they were originally published and sold.

Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

Note: May or may NOT include certificate.

NOTE: This edition has a different cover than the DC Comics edition. This is not a second printing.

This edition was very limited, as it was given away to winners and their retailers who participated in a contest. Letters were sent with each copy. Each winner and the comic shop from which they bought their comics received a copy after the winner's name was drawn.

See - Superman The Man of Steel TPB (1987-2008) Vol. 1 Cover price $7.50.

1st printing. Collects Man of Steel (2018 DC) #1-6 and material from DC Nation (2018) #0.

Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Jim Lee, José Luis García-López, Ivan Reis, Jason Fabok, Evan "Doc" Shaner, Steve Rude, Ryan Sook, Kevin Maguire, Adam Hughes, Scott Williams, Dexter Vines, Joe Prado and Wade Von Grawbadger. Cover by Ivan Reis and Joe Prado.

A new era begins for Superman as a threat from his earliest origins reemerges to destroy the Last Son of Krypton. As Superman struggles to come to grips with what has happened to his wife and son, he must also face a new threat that's determined to burn down Metropolis! The six-issue weekly series written by Brian Michael Bendis is collected, along with the prelude story from DC NATION #0.

Softcover, 184 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.99.

Karl Kerschl and Dave McCaig Cover. Best Buy Exclusive Superman Mini Comic Book On Pack with any of the DVD sets:; Look, Up In The Sky: The Amazing Story of Superman; Superman: The Animated Series: Volume III; Superboy: Season 1; The Adventures of Superman: Seasons 3 & 4; Justice League: Season 2; Lois & Clark: New Adventures of Superman : Season 3. Reprints Man of Steel (1986) #1. Written by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Dick Giordano. Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences. His origin was altered, as were many other aspects of the character. This first issue reveals that Kal-El was conceived via the mingling of seeds in a matrix chamber, Clark's powers developed slowly over time (meaning Superboy was written out of continuity), and Superman's body projected an aura that protected his now vulnerable costume. 24 pages, full color.

Add to cart FN 6.0 $22.00 View scan Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Jim Lee Cover. Best Buy Exclusive Superman Mini Comic Book On Pack with any of the DVD sets:; Look, Up In The Sky: The Amazing Story of Superman; Superman: The Animated Series: Volume III; Superboy: Season 1; The Adventures of Superman: Seasons 3 & 4; Justice League: Season 2; Lois & Clark: New Adventures of Superman : Season 3. Reprints Man of Steel (1986) #1. Written by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Dick Giordano. Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences. His origin was altered, as were many other aspects of the character. This first issue reveals that Kal-El was conceived via the mingling of seeds in a matrix chamber, Clark's powers developed slowly over time (meaning Superboy was written out of continuity), and Superman's body projected an aura that protected his now vulnerable costume. 24 pages, full color.

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Michael Turner Cover. Best Buy Exclusive Superman Mini Comic Book On Pack with any of the DVD sets:; Look, Up In The Sky: The Amazing Story of Superman; Superman: The Animated Series: Volume III; Superboy: Season 1; The Adventures of Superman: Seasons 3 & 4; Justice League: Season 2; Lois & Clark: New Adventures of Superman : Season 3. Reprints Man of Steel (1986) #1. Written by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Dick Giordano. Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences. His origin was altered, as were many other aspects of the character. This first issue reveals that Kal-El was conceived via the mingling of seeds in a matrix chamber, Clark's powers developed slowly over time (meaning Superboy was written out of continuity), and Superman's body projected an aura that protected his now vulnerable costume. 24 pages, full color.

Leinil Francis Yu and Gerry Alanguilan Cover. Best Buy Exclusive Superman Mini Comic Book On Pack with any of the DVD sets:; Look, Up In The Sky: The Amazing Story of Superman; Superman: The Animated Series: Volume III; Superboy: Season 1; The Adventures of Superman: Seasons 3 & 4; Justice League: Season 2; Lois & Clark: New Adventures of Superman : Season 3. Reprints Man of Steel (1986) #1. Written by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Dick Giordano. Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences. His origin was altered, as were many other aspects of the character. This first issue reveals that Kal-El was conceived via the mingling of seeds in a matrix chamber, Clark's powers developed slowly over time (meaning Superboy was written out of continuity), and Superman's body projected an aura that protected his now vulnerable costume. 24 pages, full color.

Ed Benes, Mariah Benes, and Rod Reis Revolving Door Speed Change Cover. Best Buy Exclusive Superman Mini Comic Book On Pack with any of the DVD sets:; Look, Up In The Sky: The Amazing Story of Superman; Superman: The Animated Series: Volume III; Superboy: Season 1; The Adventures of Superman: Seasons 3 & 4; Justice League: Season 2; Lois & Clark: New Adventures of Superman : Season 3. Reprints Man of Steel (1986) #1. Written by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Dick Giordano. Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences. His origin was altered, as were many other aspects of the character. This first issue reveals that Kal-El was conceived via the mingling of seeds in a matrix chamber, Clark's powers developed slowly over time (meaning Superboy was written out of continuity), and Superman's body projected an aura that protected his now vulnerable costume. 24 pages, full color.

Ed Benes and Rod Reis Cover - Glowing Eyes. Best Buy Exclusive Superman Mini Comic Book On Pack with any of the DVD sets:; Look, Up In The Sky: The Amazing Story of Superman; Superman: The Animated Series: Volume III; Superboy: Season 1; The Adventures of Superman: Seasons 3 & 4; Justice League: Season 2; Lois & Clark: New Adventures of Superman : Season 3. Reprints Man of Steel (1986) #1. Written by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Dick Giordano. Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences. His origin was altered, as were many other aspects of the character. This first issue reveals that Kal-El was conceived via the mingling of seeds in a matrix chamber, Clark's powers developed slowly over time (meaning Superboy was written out of continuity), and Superman's body projected an aura that protected his now vulnerable costume. 24 pages, full color.

Alex Ross Black Cover. Best Buy Exclusive Superman Mini Comic Book On Pack with any of the DVD sets:; Look, Up In The Sky: The Amazing Story of Superman; Superman: The Animated Series: Volume III; Superboy: Season 1; The Adventures of Superman: Seasons 3 & 4; Justice League: Season 2; Lois & Clark: New Adventures of Superman : Season 3. Reprints Man of Steel (1986) #1. Written by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Dick Giordano. Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences. His origin was altered, as were many other aspects of the character. This first issue reveals that Kal-El was conceived via the mingling of seeds in a matrix chamber, Clark's powers developed slowly over time (meaning Superboy was written out of continuity), and Superman's body projected an aura that protected his now vulnerable costume. 24 pages, full color.

Alex Ross White Cover. Best Buy Exclusive Superman Mini Comic Book On Pack with any of the DVD sets:; Look, Up In The Sky: The Amazing Story of Superman; Superman: The Animated Series: Volume III; Superboy: Season 1; The Adventures of Superman: Seasons 3 & 4; Justice League: Season 2; Lois & Clark: New Adventures of Superman : Season 3. Reprints Man of Steel (1986) #1. Written by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Dick Giordano. Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences. His origin was altered, as were many other aspects of the character. This first issue reveals that Kal-El was conceived via the mingling of seeds in a matrix chamber, Clark's powers developed slowly over time (meaning Superboy was written out of continuity), and Superman's body projected an aura that protected his now vulnerable costume. 24 pages, full color.

1st printing. Written by Jeff Parker. Art by Jim Lee. Cover by Kevin Nowlan. An all ages Superman Collection! Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

2nd and later printings. Written by Jeff Parker. Art by Jim Lee. Cover by Kevin Nowlan. An all ages Superman Collection! Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #584-593, Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) Annual #1, Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #424-435, Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) Annual #1, Legion of Super-Heroes (1984-1989 3rd Series) #37-38, Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) #1-11, Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) Annual #1, and The Man of Steel (1986) #1-6.

Written by John Byrne, Marv Wolfman, Jerry Ordway, Jim Starlin, Paul Levitz. Art by John Byrne, Dick Giordano, Keith Williams, Jerry Ordway, Mike Machlan, Erik Larsen, John Beatty, Karl Kesel, Bob Lewis, P. Craig Russell, Bob Smith, Robert Ian, Bill Wray, Jose Marzan, Dan Jurgens, Steve Montano, Greg LaRocque, Mike DeCarlo, Arne Starr, Ron Frenz, Brett Breeding, Terry Austin, and Arthur Adams. Cover by John Byrne.

Following the events of Crisis on Infinite Earths, writer/artist John Byrne reimagined Superman for a new era in the bold tales collected here in omnibus format! Byrne retold Superman's origin story and propelled him into encounters with Lex Luthor, Metallo, Darkseid-and The Joker!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 1,152 pages, full color.

Cover price $125.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing. Story and art by Ralph Cosentino. It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman! All children love Superman, but until now, there hasn't been a book written and illustrated specifically for the youngest fans of the earth's greatest superhero. Ralph Cosentino's Superman: The Story of the Man of Steel tells the tale of the caped crime fighter's amazing journey from the planet Krypton to the town of Smallville, Kansas, to the big city of Metropolis. There he lives a double life as Clark Kent, mild-mannered journalist, and Superman, protector of humanity. Hardcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $16.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

1st printing. Story and art by Ralph Cosentino. It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman! All children love Superman, but until now, there hasn't been a book written and illustrated specifically for the youngest fans of the earth's greatest superhero. Ralph Cosentino's Superman: The Story of the Man of Steel tells the tale of the caped crime fighter's amazing journey from the planet Krypton to the town of Smallville, Kansas, to the big city of Metropolis. There he lives a double life as Clark Kent, mild-mannered journalist, and Superman, protector of humanity. Hardcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.