Superman comic books issue 1

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1st printing. Collects Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #445-460, Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) #23-37, Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #643-646 and Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) Annual #2.

Written by Jerry Ordway, Dan Jurgens, Roger Stern, George Perez, and Keith Giffen. Art by Jerry Ordway, Dan Jurgens, Mike Mignola, P. Craig Russell, Kerry Gammill, Curt Swan, George Perez, Brett Breeding, and Keith Giffen. Cover by Kerry Gammill and Dennis Janke.

The late 1980s stories that set the stage for the epic "Death of Superman" are collected in a new hardcover Omnibus edition for the first time. These tales include appearances by Lex Luthor, Lois Lane, Mongul, Mr. Mxyzptlk and more, plus the debut of the Eradicator, a key player in the post "Death of Superman" era.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 912 pages, full color.

Cover price $125.00.

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.

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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.

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Ballantine Book Store Edition - 1st printing. Collects Man of Steel (1986) #1-6.

Written by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Dick Giordano. Foreword by Ray Bradbury.

Published 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. Superman's relations with Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Batman are reexamined and tweaked. Includes a cover gallery and introduction by legendary author Ray Bradbury.

Softcover, full color.

NOTE: This edition has a different cover than the DC Comics edition. This is not a second printing. Cover price $12.95.

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 $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 $10.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Regular Edition (White Cover) - 1st printing. By Scott Beatty. Cover by Ed McGuinness. Perfect for both die-hard fans and casual readers, this fully-updated edition of Superman: The Ultimate Guide to the Man of Steel details everything enthusiasts need to know about Superman's 60+ years fight for truth, justice, and peace. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $6.00

Regular Edition (White Cover) - 2nd and later printings. By Scott Beatty. Cover by Ed McGuinness. Perfect for both die-hard fans and casual readers, this fully-updated edition of Superman: The Ultimate Guide to the Man of Steel details everything enthusiasts need to know about Superman's 60+ years fight for truth, justice, and peace. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Very Good $8.00

Updated (Revised) Edition (Blue Cover) - 2nd and later printings. By Scott Beatty. Cover by Jim Lee. Perfect for both die-hard fans and casual readers, this fully-updated edition of Superman: The Ultimate Guide to the Man of Steel details everything enthusiasts need to know about Superman's 60+ years fight for truth, justice, and peace. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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.

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Issue #1. Superman Time Capsule, a 1955 Kellogg's Sugar Smacks giveaway. 32-page full-color promotional comic, 6-7/8-in. x 3-1/8-in., newsprint, no cover price. Two other mini comics in series (advertized on back cover): "The Supershow of Metropolis!" and "Duel in Space!"

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2nd or later printings. The Silver Banshee has come screeching into Metropolis, and she's on a mission to steal an ancient magic book. Can Superman stop her in time to save the city? Softcover, 6" x 9", 32 pages, full color illustrations. Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $19.00

1st printing. Collects Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) #3, Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #426, Action Comics (1938-904 DC) #586, Superman vs. Darkseid: Apokolips Now! (2003), Superman/Batman (2003-2011) #12-13, Countdown (to Final Crisis 2007-2008 DC) #3-2, Death of the New Gods (2007) #8 and Justice League (2011) #23.1.

Written by by John Byrne, Marv Wolfman, Jerry Ordway, Mark Schultz, Jeph Loeb, Paul Dini, Sean McKeever, Jim Starlin and Greg Pak. Art by John Byrne, Jerry Ordway, Mike McKone, Michael Turner, Freddie E. Williams II, Scott Kolins, Jim Starlin, Paulo Siqueira, Terry Austin, Dick Giordano, Marlo Alquiza, Cam Smith and Art Thibert. Cover by Adam Kubert.

The greatest battles between the Man of Steel and the dark lord of Apokolips in one volume!

Softcover, 240 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

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UK Edition. Very first Marvel/DC cross-over. Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man (1976) Treasury. Is this the Battle of the Century or the greatest superhero team-up of all time. The unthinkable has happened, the diabolical Lex Luthor has combined his unparalleled genius with the mad Doctor Octopus, and Spidey and the Man of Steel are too busy fighting each other to stop them. Can to of the biggest icons in comics history come to an understanding in time to stop these dastardly villains? Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano. Also, included is a breakdown on how this legendary cover was conceived. Softcover, 10" x 13.5", 96 pages, full color, 75p cover price.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

1st printing. Collects Action Comics (2011-2016 2nd Series) #1-10.

Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Rags Morales, Brent Anderson, Gene Ha, Brad Walker, Rick Bryant, Sean Parsons, Bob McLeod, Andy Kubert, Jesse Delperdang, and John Dell. Cover by Rags Morales and Brad Anderson.

In this new DC Essential Edition title, Grant Morrison brings Superman back to his Golden Age roots in spectacular fashion as a social avenger who preys upon corrupt public figures and stands as a champion of the oppressed.

After moving to Metropolis to start a new life following the loss of his adoptive parents, Clark Kent soon finds that he is more alone than he ever knew. Alone but hopeful, he dons a T-shirt with a giant "S" and begins his career as one of the greatest heroes this or any other world has ever seen.

Softcover, 272 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

Add to cart Fine $2.50

1st Printing - Written by Michael Jan Friedman, and illustrated by Dean Motter - Join Superman as he recalls his days in Smallville as mild mannered Clark Kent learning to develop his powers including the ability to fly. A Hello Reader level 3 storybook recommended for ages 6-8 years old. Softcover, 6" x 9", 28 pages, full color illustrations. Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $19.75

1st printing. Collects Superman/Batman (2003-2011) #50-56.

Written by MICHAEL GREEN and MIKE JOHNSON. Art by ED BENES, RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE, RAGS MORALES and JOHN DELL. Cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER.

Collecting three titanic tales, including the Li'l League's big DCU adventure and what happens when The Dark Knight gains The Man of Steel's powers.

Softcover, 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Fine $9.80

Titan Books Edition - 1st printing. Collects Superman/Doomsday: Hunter/Prey (1994) #1-3. Written by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding. SUPERMAN/DOOMSDAY: HUNTER/PREY presents the remarkable rematch between Superman and the alien juggernaut that killed him, Doomsday. When the recently resurrected Superman, who for the first time in his life knows fear, begins having nightmares about Doomsday, the Man of Steel sets off into space to find the alien's body. But journeying to the war-ravaged planet of Apokolips, Superman not only learns that the monster is still alive but that Doomsday is a near-immortal life form created by a Kryptonian geneticist. Knowing that he cannot win, the Man of Steel shows his true heroism as he heads into a battle that will most likely end in his own death. Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

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Photo Cover. Written by Barry Hutchinson. Art by Jake Elphick. After a battle with the evil Psy-Clone and his army of identical clones, the League is exhausted. Unfortunately, crime never rests, and they are immediately called to another emergency. Rather than rush off, though, they realise they can use Psy-Clone's cloning machine to make duplicates of themselves and send them into battle instead. The clones turn evil and start running riot, and when Black Saturn reveals he has spent years developing ways in which to kill the rest of the League in case they ever go rogue, a horrified Rex kicks him off the team. The League is jailed, and it's only when Black Saturn proves his loyalty by breaking into free them that they find a way to defeat the evil clones once and for all. 44 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Written by Barry Hutchinson. Art by Jake Elphick. Cover by Zak Simmonds Hurn. After a battle with the evil Psy-Clone and his army of identical clones, the League is exhausted. Unfortunately, crime never rests, and they are immediately called to another emergency. Rather than rush off, though, they realise they can use Psy-Clone's cloning machine to make duplicates of themselves and send them into battle instead. The clones turn evil and start running riot, and when Black Saturn reveals he has spent years developing ways in which to kill the rest of the League in case they ever go rogue, a horrified Rex kicks him off the team. The League is jailed, and it's only when Black Saturn proves his loyalty by breaking into free them that they find a way to defeat the evil clones once and for all. 44 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Very Fine $6.50

1st printing.

Written by Barry Hutchinson. Art by Jake Elphick.

Based on the emmy-nominated web-based animated show, airing on crackle! Aging superhero Titanium Rex, and his has-been team known as the League of Freedom, struggle to stay relevant in a changing world.

Softcover, 112 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.00

1st printing. By Ed Gross. His name is Superman, and for over 75 years he has been entertaining comic book readers, television viewers and filmgoers around the world. Designed to celebrate all of that and more, Voices From Krypton: The Unofficial Adventures of Superman on Film & in Comics goes behind the scenes on the Man of Steel's saga. This inaugural edition includes in depth coverage of the Superman: Birthright comic book maxi-series from acclaimed writer Mark Waid; the 10-year saga of the Smallville TV series that chronicled teenager Clark Kent's gradual evolution to his final destination as Superman; and Man of Steel, the feature film in which Henry Cavill defined the character for today's audience. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 174 pages, Text (with B&W Photos and Illustrations). Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $6.50

1st printing. Written by Louise Simonson. Art and cover by Marcus To. From Kansas farm boy to intergalactic guardian of peace and justice, the legendary Man of Steel has led an extraordinary existence that few humans can comprehend. Here, the Last Son of Krypton gives his personal perspective on a life dedicated to safeguarding the innocent. This book offers a rare look at the internal world of an icon. Also included are an abundance of collectible removable items, including Clark Kent's press pass, newspaper clippings from the Daily Planet, memos from Perry White, an exclusive Superman poster, and more fun items sure to please fans everywhere. Hardcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

Add to cart Fine $14.75

1st printing. Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art by Howard Chaykin, Murphy Anderson, and Frank Chiaramonte. The most tragic story ever told! Witness the last days of planet Krypton - the home of SUPERMAN! Softcover, 4-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart Very Good $9.99

2nd and later printings. Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art by Howard Chaykin, Murphy Anderson, and Frank Chiaramonte. The most tragic story ever told! Witness the last days of planet Krypton - the home of SUPERMAN! Softcover, 4-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.