Superman Comic Books & Graphic Novels

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1st printing.

The Adventures of Superman Collecting (1988) Limited Edition (2500 made) published by Russ Cochran, LTD. in association with DC Comics in 1988 was a 50th Anniversary celebration item for the Man of Steel.

It contains information on absolutely everything anyone could possibly want to know about the 1st and arguably the greatest superhero of them all. From his inception by Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel and his first appearance in 1938's Action Comics #1, Superman has been thrilling comic book readers and become a main stay in pop culture.

Certainly a fine addition to any collection.

Hardcover (with slipcase), 9.5-in. x 12.5-in., 220 pages, fine illustrations and photographs of products and related mediums.

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.

Add to cart Near Mint $26.00

Add to cart Near Mint $26.00

1st printing.

By Helene Stapinski and Bonnie Siegler.

Family lore had it that Bonnie Siegler's grandfather crossed paths in Midtown Manhattan late one night in 1954 with Marilyn Monroe, her white dress flying up around her as she filmed a scene for The Seven Year Itch. Jules Schulback had his home movie camera with him, capturing what would become the only surviving footage of that legendary night.

Bonnie wasn't sure she quite believed her grandfather's story... until, cleaning out his apartment, she found the film reel. The discovery would prompt her to investigate all of her grandfather's seemingly tall tales-and lead her in pursuit of a remarkable piece of forgotten history bridging old Hollywood, the birth of the comic book, and the Holocaust.

The American Way is a vivacious story of two very different men both striving to make their way in New York, their lives intersecting with a glittering array of luminaries, from Billy Wilder and Joe DiMaggio to Superman creators Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 384 pages, Text (with B&W photos and illustrations).

Cover price $28.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Add to cart Near Mint $19.99

1st printing.

Written by Julian Voloj. Art and cover by Thomas Campi.

Everyone knows Superman, but not everyone knows the story of two youngsters from Cleveland who created Superman. Based on archival material and original sources, Truth, Justice, and the American Way: The Joe Shuster Story tells the story of the friendship between writer Jerry Siegel and illustrator Joe Shuster, their creation of an American icon, and puts the work into the wider context of the American comic book industry.

Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 180 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $18.00

1st printing.

Written by Julian Voloj. Art and cover by Thomas Campi.

Everyone knows Superman, but not everyone knows the story of two youngsters from Cleveland who created Superman. Based on archival material and original sources, Truth, Justice, and the American Way: The Joe Shuster Story tells the story of the friendship between writer Jerry Siegel and illustrator Joe Shuster, their creation of an American icon, and puts the work into the wider context of the American comic book industry.

Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 180 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

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.

1st printing. By James Van Hise. Featuring an in-depth analysis of Man of Steel (1986) #1-6. James Van Hise continues his acclaimed critical review of the most popular comic book characters being published today. Van Hise is the author of THE ART OF AL WILLIAMSON and STEVE DITKO: THE UNEXPLORED GENIUS, as well as a contributing editor to COMICS FEATURE. His work has also see print in COMICSCENE and STARLOG. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 58 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

1st printing. Written by Matthew K. Manning and Alex Irvine. Art and cover by Carlo Pagulayan. A new, up-to-date edition of the bestselling DC Comics Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive guide to the DC Universe in an easy-to-understand A-to-Z format. Revamped, redesigned, and fully updated to include the newest storylines, the DC Comics Encyclopedia is the definitive, indispensable guide to the characters and worlds of the DC Comics Universe. Packed with information and thrilling comic book art, this one-volume encyclopedia features more than 1,100 characters, including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Joker, and much more. The new edition of the DC Comics Encyclopedia brings everything up to date, providing an accessible, compelling, and lavishly illustrated guide to the dynamics of the DC Comics Universe. Hardcover, 368 pages, full color.

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

1st printing. By Michael J. Hayde. The story of The Adventures of Superman, on radio and television, is told as never before in Michael Hayde's new book. Hayde broadens our empathy for The Man of Steel through his profound revelations surrounding an imposing figure based on popular myth. In a meticulously researched discourse, he reveals the story about the character that became a mid-20th century hero to the nation's boys and girls. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 536 pages, text (with B&W Photos). Cover price $29.95.

Includes Gatefold Poster - NOTE: Limited to 10,000 copies

1st printing. Collects History of the DC Universe (1986) #1-2.

Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Pérez and Karl Kesel. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Introduction by Marv Wolfman. Afterword by Frank Miller.

This unique project, which spun out of the universe-changing events of "Crisis On Infinite Earths," tells the entire history of the first super-hero universe in the industry!

It covers everything from he creation of the DCU and goes through the far flung future of the Legion of Super Heroes. Includes almost 30 pages of extra material not in original comics nor the TPB. New material and complete hardcover package produced by Graphitti Designs.

Includes essays and personal reminiscences from Neal Adams, Julius Schwartz, Jerry Siegel, Bob Kane, Joe Kubert, Roy Thomas, Paul Levitz, Len Wein, Jack Kirby, Ramona Fradon & George Perez, plus additional art from Adams, Joe Shuster, Dick Sprang, Kubert, Kurt Schaffenberger, Steve Lightle, Steve Bissette & John Totleben, Kirby & Steve Rude, Fradon, Miller, Trina Robbins & Perez.

Hardcover, 130 pages, full color.

NOTE: Limited to 10,000 copies.

Also: DC characters jam gatefold poster by Sheldon Mayer, Art Adams, Joe Kubert, Jim Mooney, Jim Aparo, Bissette & Totleben, Denys Cowan, P. Craig Russell, Mart Nodell, Joe Staton, Dave Stevens, Bill Sienkiewicz, Kirby & Mike Royer, Keith Giffen, Bret Blevins & Al Williamson, Michael Kaluta, Gene Colan, Lightle, Brian Bolland, Michael T. Gilbert, Jim Starlin, Walt Simonson, Paul Norris, Mike Grell, Mary Wilshire, Andy Kubert, Gil Kane, Schaffenberger, Bob Kane, Curt Swan, Perez, Howard Chaykin, Jan Duursema, Carmine Infantino, Jim Steranko, Gray Morrow, Neal Adams, Murphy Anderson, Dave Gibbons, Gilbert Hernandez, Jaime Hernandez, Dan Spiegle, Frank Thorne, Fradon, Matt Wagner, Ernie Colon, Irwin Hasen, Joe Orlando, Pat Broderick, Steve Rude, Frank McLaughlin, Dick Giordano.

Cover price $35.00.

Does NOT include Gatefold Poster

1st printing. Collects History of the DC Universe (1986) #1-2.

Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Pérez and Karl Kesel. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Introduction by Marv Wolfman. Afterword by Frank Miller.

This unique project, which spun out of the universe-changing events of "Crisis On Infinite Earths," tells the entire history of the first super-hero universe in the industry!

It covers everything from he creation of the DCU and goes through the far flung future of the Legion of Super Heroes. Includes almost 30 pages of extra material not in original comics nor the TPB. New material and complete hardcover package produced by Graphitti Designs.

Includes essays and personal reminiscences from Neal Adams, Julius Schwartz, Jerry Siegel, Bob Kane, Joe Kubert, Roy Thomas, Paul Levitz, Len Wein, Jack Kirby, Ramona Fradon & George Perez, plus additional art from Adams, Joe Shuster, Dick Sprang, Kubert, Kurt Schaffenberger, Steve Lightle, Steve Bissette & John Totleben, Kirby & Steve Rude, Fradon, Miller, Trina Robbins & Perez.

Hardcover, 130 pages, full color.

NOTE: Limited to 10,000 copies.

Cover price $35.00.

Limited Signed Edition - Signed by George Perez and Marv Wolfman, limited/numbered to 1000 copies.

1st printing. Collects History of the DC Universe (1986) #1-2.

Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Pérez and Karl Kesel. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Introduction by Marv Wolfman. Afterword by Frank Miller.

This unique project, which spun out of the universe-changing events of "Crisis On Infinite Earths," tells the entire history of the first super-hero universe in the industry!

It covers everything from he creation of the DCU and goes through the far flung future of the Legion of Super Heroes. Includes almost 30 pages of extra material not in original comics nor the TPB. New material and complete hardcover package produced by Graphitti Designs.

Includes essays and personal reminiscences from Neal Adams, Julius Schwartz, Jerry Siegel, Bob Kane, Joe Kubert, Roy Thomas, Paul Levitz, Len Wein, Jack Kirby, Ramona Fradon & George Perez, plus additional art from Adams, Joe Shuster, Dick Sprang, Kubert, Kurt Schaffenberger, Steve Lightle, Steve Bissette & John Totleben, Kirby & Steve Rude, Fradon, Miller, Trina Robbins & Perez.

Hardcover, 130 pages, full color.

NOTE: Limited to 1,000 copies.

Also: DC characters jam gatefold poster by Sheldon Mayer, Art Adams, Joe Kubert, Jim Mooney, Jim Aparo, Bissette & Totleben, Denys Cowan, P. Craig Russell, Mart Nodell, Joe Staton, Dave Stevens, Bill Sienkiewicz, Kirby & Mike Royer, Keith Giffen, Bret Blevins & Al Williamson, Michael Kaluta, Gene Colan, Lightle, Brian Bolland, Michael T. Gilbert, Jim Starlin, Walt Simonson, Paul Norris, Mike Grell, Mary Wilshire, Andy Kubert, Gil Kane, Schaffenberger, Bob Kane, Curt Swan, Perez, Howard Chaykin, Jan Duursema, Carmine Infantino, Jim Steranko, Gray Morrow, Neal Adams, Murphy Anderson, Dave Gibbons, Gilbert Hernandez, Jaime Hernandez, Dan Spiegle, Frank Thorne, Fradon, Matt Wagner, Ernie Colon, Irwin Hasen, Joe Orlando, Pat Broderick, Steve Rude, Frank McLaughlin, Dick Giordano.

Add to cart Near Mint $16.00

Add to cart Near Mint $16.00

1st printing. Collects History of the DC Universe (1986) #1-2. Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Pérez and Karl Kesel. Cover by Alex Ross. Introduction by Marv Wolfman. Afterword by Frank Miller. Marv Wolfman and George Perez's epic companion to Crisis on Infinite Earths returns to print in this stunning hardcover edition that outlines the greatest events ever to take place in the past, present, and future of the DC Universe after the consolidation of the Multiverse during the events of Crisis. Amplified by the vibrant colors of Tom Ziuko, Wolfman and Perez's history guidebook is a visual and informational treasure trove that every DC fan should own. Hardcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. This beautiful portfolio includes ten pieces of amazing art by some of the biggest and brightest talents in the history of comics. Includes The Arthurian Era by Brian Bolland; Dr. Fate by Keith Giffen; Jonah Hex by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez; Superman by Curt Swan and Jerry Ordway; Batman by Dick Giordano; Wonder Woman by George Perez; Swamp Thing by Steve Bissette and John Totleben; The Freaks by John Byrne; and The Legion of Super Heroes by Steve Lightle. All pieces of artwork (10 in all) are 10 1/2-in. x 16-in., B&W. Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. By Tim Hanley. In a universe full of superheroes, Lois Lane has fought for truth and justice for over 75 years on page and screen without a cape or tights. Lois Lane has been a paragon of journalistic integrity and the paramour of the world's strongest superhero. But her history is one of constant tension. From her earliest days, Lois yearned to make the front page of the Daily Planet, but was held back by her damsel-in-distress role and relegated her journalism to the background. Through it all, Lois remained a fearless and ambitious character, and today she is a beloved icon and an inspiration to many. Lois's journey showcases her ability to always escape the gendered limitations of each era and of the superhero genre as a whole. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 288 ages, Text. Cover price $18.95.

1st printing. The Krypton Companion unlocks the secrets of Superman's Silver and Bronze Ages, the days when kryptonite came in multiple colors and super-pets scampered across the skies! Writer/editor Michael Eury explores the legacy of classic Superman editors Mort Weisinger and Julius Schwartz through all-new interviews with Neal Adams, Murphy Anderson, Nick Cardy, José Luis García-López, Keith Giffen, Elliot S! Maggin, Dennis O'Neil, Jim Shooter, Len Wein, Marv Wolfman, and other fan-favorites! Plus: Super-artist Curt Swan's 1987 essay 'Drawing Superman'; Jerry Siegel's 'lost' imaginary story 'The Death of Clark Kent'; Mark Waid's tribute to Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes; Superman's appearances in the media and in Marvel Comics; and rare and previously unpublished artwork! Bonus: A roundtable discussion with modern-day creators (including John Byrne, Jeph Loeb, and Alex Ross) examining Superman's influential past! Plus: a (last-page) Introduction by Bizarro No. 1 (by Seinfeld writer David Mandel), and a super cover by Dave Gibbons! Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.95.

2nd and later printings. The Krypton Companion unlocks the secrets of Superman's Silver and Bronze Ages, the days when kryptonite came in multiple colors and super-pets scampered across the skies! Writer/editor Michael Eury explores the legacy of classic Superman editors Mort Weisinger and Julius Schwartz through all-new interviews with Neal Adams, Murphy Anderson, Nick Cardy, José Luis García-López, Keith Giffen, Elliot S! Maggin, Dennis O'Neil, Jim Shooter, Len Wein, Marv Wolfman, and other fan-favorites! Plus: Super-artist Curt Swan's 1987 essay 'Drawing Superman'; Jerry Siegel's 'lost' imaginary story 'The Death of Clark Kent'; Mark Waid's tribute to Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes; Superman's appearances in the media and in Marvel Comics; and rare and previously unpublished artwork! Bonus: A roundtable discussion with modern-day creators (including John Byrne, Jeph Loeb, and Alex Ross) examining Superman's influential past! Plus: a (last-page) Introduction by Bizarro No. 1 (by Seinfeld writer David Mandel), and a super cover by Dave Gibbons! Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Add to cart Very Fine $7.99

1st printing. By Paul Levitz. The Little Books are a spinoff of the larger DC series from Taschen but focused on one superhero per book. It covers from the Golden Age to the Modern Age with a short introduction by Paul Levitz and captions throughout. Text in English, French, and German. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Fine $5.80

Add to cart Fine $5.80

Add to cart Very Good $7.10

1st printing. Edited by Glenn Yeffeth. Through in-depth analyses of the comics, films, and cartoons, leading writers discuss, debate, and celebrate the American myth and legend of Superman's media empire. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 230 pages, Text Only. Cover price $17.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $6.00

Add to cart Fine $8.30

The Original Encyclopedia of Comicbook Heroes - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "BATMAN!" Written by Michael Fleischer. Everything you ever wanted to know about DC's Dark Knight - and so much more - can be found in this amazing volume, brought back into print for the first time in 30 years! Originally published in 1976, this extensive volume - the first in a series - includes everything you could want to know about Batman, his allies and enemies, weapons in his war on crime and his adventures from the 1930s to the 1970s! Softcover, 392 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Very Good $6.30

The Original Encyclopedia of Comicbook Heroes - Volume 2 - 1st printing. "WONDER WOMAN!" Written by Michael Fleischer. Originally published in 1976, this comprehensive volume includes every piece of information about Wonder Woman, her allies and enemies, weapons in her quest for peace and her adventures across the decades. Softcover, 272 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

The Original Encyclopedia of Comicbook Heroes - Volume 3 - 1st printing. "SUPERMAN!" Written by Michael L. Fleisher. Everything you ever wanted to know about DC's Man of Steel can be found in this in-depth volume, brought back into print for the first time in 30 years! Originally published in 1978, this comprehensive volume includes every fact you could want to know about Superman! Softcover, 272 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. By Tom De Haven. Created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster during the Great Depression, Superman is both a transcendent figure and, when posing as his alter-ego, reporter Clark Kent, a humble working-class citizen. Orphan and immigrant, he shares a personal history with many Americans who came to this country seeking a better life, and his amazing feats represent the wildest realization of the American dream and De Haven, author of the Superman novel It's Superman!, reveals the character's invincible legacy. Haedcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 240 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter ilustrations and Photos). Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

1st printing. By Brad Ricca. In the vein of Schulz and Peanuts, the first comprehensive literary biography of Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel, creators of Superman. Drawing on ten years of research, Brad Ricca's Super Boys is the first ever full biography about Superman's creators. Among scores of new discoveries, the book reveals the first stories and pictures ever published by the two, where the first Superman story really came from, the real inspiration for Lois Lane, the template for Superman's costume, and much, much more. Super Boys is the story of a long friendship between boys who grew to be men and the standard that would be impossible for both of them to live up to. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations and photos). Cover price $27.99.

1st printing. By Brad Ricca. Now in softcover, the first comprehensive literary biography of Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel, creators of Superman. Drawing on ten years of research, Brad Ricca's Super Boys is the first ever full biography about Superman's creators. Among scores of new discoveries, the book reveals the first stories and pictures ever published by the two, where the first Superman story really came from, the real inspiration for Lois Lane, the template for Superman's costume, and much, much more. Super Boys is the story of a long friendship between boys who grew to be men and the standard that would be impossible for both of them to live up to. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 464 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations and photos). Cover price $17.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $22.00

Add to cart Very Fine $20.00

1st printing. Art by Joe Shuster, Neal Adams, Curt Swan, Dave Johnson, Tim Bradstreet, Mike Wieringo, Alex Ross, Jim Lee, Michael Turner, Tim Sale, Gil Kane, and Ed McGuinness. In the tradition established by the spectacular BATMAN: COVER TO COVER HC, DC Comics proudly presents over 270 of the greatest Superman comic covers of all time, showcasing the World's Greatest Super-Hero! The artistic development and image of the Man of Steel unfolds over decades of interpretations by the greatest creators in comic-book history. Special features include a look at the evolution of the Superman S-shield, Superman's fight for social justice, and Superman covers from around the world. Plus, acclaimed writers and artists pick their favorite Superman covers and explain their significance. Contributors include Grant Morrison, Jeph Loeb, Mark Verheiden, Mark Waid, Elliot S. Maggin, Murphy Anderson, Al Plastino, Jim Mooney and Nick Cardy. Also picking their favorites are Superman Returns director Bryan Singer, new Superman actor Brandon Routh, Superman: The Movie director Richard Donner, and TV's first Jimmy Olsen, Jack Larson. A must-have for all pop-culture, graphic design, comic-book and Superman fans, SUPERMAN: COVER TO COVER is the definitive guide to the most memorable comic covers of all time! Hardcover, 240 pages, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., full color. Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $36.00

Add to cart Near Mint $36.00

1st printing.

By Matthew K. Manning.

One thousand years from now, a group of superpowered teenagers is inspired by Superman's legacy. They band together and form the Legion of Super-Heroes, a crime-fighting group dedicated to protecting the citizens of the United Planets. Like many in the 31st Century, the Legion idolize Superman. They frequent the Superman Museum and marvel at tales of his past. In a future without precise records of the 21st Century, Brainiac 5 takes it upon himself to compile a tribute to his hero. Collecting accounts from a myriad of sources, he compiles the universe's greatest historical record of the life and times of the Man of Steel.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 312 pages, full color.

Cover price $75.00.

Add to cart Very Good $20.00

5 CD set of the historic Superman radio shown! Digitally restored and remastered, this 5 CD set features 27 thrilling episodes starring the Man of Steel! Includes a 60-page booklet. 6 hours of exciting adventures! Cover price $39.98.

1st printing. By Les Daniels. Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound! For the last six decades, the Man of Steel has captured the imaginations of millions! Chronicle Books presents the ultimate biography of the Man of Tomorrow! Following the popular hero's humble beginnings as a Depression-era champion of justice to his ascension as the modern-day man-god of today, Superman: The Complete History is something every super-hero scholar should not do without! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

Add to cart Fine $9.00

Add to cart Very Good $6.00

Add to cart Very Good $6.00

2nd and later printings. By Les Daniels. Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound! For the last six decades, the Man of Steel has captured the imaginations of millions! Chronicle Books presents the ultimate biography of the Man of Tomorrow! Following the popular hero's humble beginnings as a Depression-era champion of justice to his ascension as the modern-day man-god of today, Superman: The Complete History is something every super-hero scholar should not do without! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $11.75

1st printing. Written by Les Daniels. Art by Chip Kidd. Photographs by Geoff Spear. A wonderful look at the origins of arguably the greatest super hero of all time - Superman! Hardcover, 96 pages, full color.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

Add to cart Very Fine $8.50

1st printing. By Larry Tye. Legions of fans from Boston to Buenos Aires can recite the story of the child born Kal-El, scion of the doomed planet Krypton, who was rocketed to Earth as an infant, raised by humble Kansas farmers, and rechristened Clark Kent. Known to law-abiders and evildoers alike as Superman, he was destined to become the invincible champion of all that is good and just. Tye takes us back to Superman's birth at the hands of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, his young, nerdy creators. He introduces readers to the cast of characters who spun and sketched the Last Son of Krypton's adventures and played him on the little screen and the big one. Superman's tale is not just the tale of an American hero but a lens through which to see our best selves. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 448 pages, Text (with 16 pages of B&W and full color photos). Cover price $27.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

1st printing. By Larry Tye. Legions of fans from Boston to Buenos Aires can recite the story of the child born Kal-El, scion of the doomed planet Krypton, who was rocketed to Earth as an infant, raised by humble Kansas farmers, and rechristened Clark Kent. Known to law-abiders and evildoers alike as Superman, he was destined to become the invincible champion of all that is good and just. Tye takes us back to Superman's birth at the hands of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, his young, nerdy creators. He introduces readers to the cast of characters who spun and sketched the Last Son of Krypton's adventures and played him on the little screen and the big one. Superman's tale is not just the tale of an American hero but a lens through which to see our best selves. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 432 pages, Text (with 16 pages of B&W and full color photos). Cover price $17.00.

1st printing. By Ian Gordon. After debuting in 1938, Superman soon became an American icon. But why has he maintained his iconic status for nearly 80 years? Superman: Persistence of an American Icon examines the many iterations of the character in comic books, comic strips, radio series, movie serials, feature films, television shows, animation, toys, and collectibles over the past eight decades. Demonstrating how Superman's iconic popularity cannot be attributed to any single creator or text, comics expert Ian Gordon embarks on a deeper consideration of cultural mythmaking as a collective and dynamic process. He also outlines the often contentious relationships between the various parties who have contributed to the Superman mythos. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 200 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Cover price $27.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

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.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.00

Add to cart Near Mint $14.00

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.

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

1st printing. By Ed Gross. Cover by D.C. Stuelpner. Foreword by Brandon Routh. Afterword by Mark Waid. For over 80 years, every generation has had their own Superman, whether it be BudCollyer in the 1940s, George Reeves in the 1950s, Christopher Reeve in the 1970sand 1980s, Dean Cain and Tim Daly in the 1990s, Tom Welling and Brandon Routh inthe 2000s, Henry Cavill in the 2010s, and Tyler Hoechlin in the 2020s, along with over80 others. All will be featured in Voices from Krypton, the definitive oral history of the Man of Steel on film and in the comics. From the character's creation in the1930s by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster to his latest adventures, it's all hereas told in the words of hundreds of actors, writers, directors, artists, pop culture andcomic historians, and more. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 174 pages, Text (with B&W Photos and Illustrations). Cover price $36.99.