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Man of Steel comic books issue 1

  • Issue #1
    Man of Steel (1986) Canadian Price Variant 1

    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. Written and drawn by John Byrne, with inks by Dick Giordano. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Man of Steel Inside Legendary World of Superman HC (2013 Insight Editions) 1-1ST

    1st printing.

    By Daniel Wallace. Foreword by Christopher Nolan. Introduction by Zack Snyder.

    Man of Steel: Inside the Legendary World of Superman offers an intimate look at the reinvention of the world's most iconic superhero through the eyes of acclaimed director Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen) and producer Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight trilogy).

    This unique companion book offers a rich selection of materials, from concept art and behind-the-scenes photos to interviews that unlock the secrets behind the film.

    Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color.

    NOTE: May or may NOT include cover sash.

    Cover price $45.00.

  • Issue #1N
    Man of Steel MPI Audio Edition (1989) 1N

    MPI Audio series. 1N does not include cassette tape. Comic measures 6 x 9. John Byrne script and art

  • Issue #1T
    Man of Steel MPI Audio Edition (1989) 1T

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    MPI Audio series - Includes Cassette tape. Comic (MP Audio Edition of Man of Steel #1) measures 6 x 9. "From Out of the Green Dawn!" Story and art by John Byrne. Read the comic and listen to the live action audio casette.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Man of Steel TPB (1987) 1-1ST
    Published 1987 by DC.

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

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  • Issue #1A
    Superman the Man of Steel (2006 Best Buy DVD Edition) 1A

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    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.

  • Issue #1B
    Superman the Man of Steel (2006 Best Buy DVD Edition) 1B
    • 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.

  • Issue #1C
    Superman the Man of Steel (2006 Best Buy DVD Edition) 1C
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    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.

  • Issue #1D
    Superman the Man of Steel (2006 Best Buy DVD Edition) 1D

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    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.

  • Issue #1E
    Superman the Man of Steel (2006 Best Buy DVD Edition) 1E

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    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.

  • Issue #1F
    Superman the Man of Steel (2006 Best Buy DVD Edition) 1F

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    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.

  • Issue #1G
    Superman the Man of Steel (2006 Best Buy DVD Edition) 1G

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    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.

  • Issue #1H
    Superman the Man of Steel (2006 Best Buy DVD Edition) 1H

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    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.

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Superman The Man of Steel Believe TPB (2013 DC Digest) 1-1ST

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    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.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Superman The Man of Steel Believe TPB (2013 DC Digest) 1-REP

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    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.

  • Issue #1-1ST

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    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.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Superman The Man of Steel TPB (1988 Ballantine) 1-1ST

    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.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Superman The Story of Man of Steel HC (2010) 1-1ST

    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.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Superman The Story of the Man of Steel HC (2014 Viking) 1-1ST

    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.

  • Issue #1A-1ST
    Superman The Ultimate Guide to the Man of Steel HC (2002 DK) 1st Edition 1A-1ST

    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.

  • Issue #1A-REP
    Superman The Ultimate Guide to the Man of Steel HC (2002 DK) 1st Edition 1A-REP

    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.

  • Issue #1B-REP
    Superman The Ultimate Guide to the Man of Steel HC (2002 DK) 1st Edition 1B-REP

    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.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Superman The Ultimate Guide to the Man of Steel HC (2013 DK) 2nd Edition 1-1ST

    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.