Superman: Heroes comic books issue 1

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Written by Brian Michael Bendis, Matt Fraction, and Greg Rucka. Art by Kevin Maguire, Mike Perkins, Steve Lieber, Mike Norton, and Scott Godlewski. Cover by Bryan Hitch. Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, the staff of the Daily Planet, even the Justice League-their lives all changed when Superman revealed his secret identity to the world! This unique Superman experience explores what the identity of Clark Kent meant to those close to him-and what their relationship to Superman will be in the future. All the rules are about to change-and it all starts here. The dream team of writers Brian Michael Bendis, Matt Fraction, Greg Rucka, and Jody Houser team up for this amazing special, with art anchored by DC legend Kevin Maguire, plus sequences focusing on each corner of the Superman universe by artists Steve Lieber (Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen) and Mike Perkins (Lois Lane). ONE-SHOT, 44 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.

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(W/A/CA) Rob Justus SUPERGIRL. KRYPTO. AND ONE VERY SUPER ZOO. Krypto just wanted to pass the time while Supergirl handled Watchtower business… but who could resist the temptation of the Justice Leagues super-sweaty socks? One accidental button-press later, and Earths mightiest heroes costumes are blasted into space—only to land in the hands of a group of zoo animals who suddenly gain super-powers! Now its up to Supergirl and Krypto to wrangle: • the fastest sloth alive • a wonder seal • a bat-rhino hybrid • and an unexpectedly super-powered lion …all while dodging an over-eager zookeeper whos determined to catch Krypto. This SUPERMAN DAY Special Edition includes a preview of the hilarious, heartfelt adventure perfect for young readers and animal lovers alike , Supergirls Zoo-Per Heroes: Kryptos Big Break Original Graphic Novel from Rob Justus, creator of Death and Sparkles and Supermans Good Guy Gang, plus a first look at the upcoming OG graphic novel SUPERMANS GOOD GUY GANG: FOLLOW THE LEADER. 32 pages, full color, all ages.

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1st printing. Collects Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #858-863.

Written by Geoff Johns. Art and cover by Gary Frank and Jonathan Sibal.

Superstar artist Gary Frank joins writer Geoff Johns for an epic story teaming Superman with an adult version of the Legion of Super-Heroes! When he was a boy, Clark Kent was isolated and alone until he met this teen team from the 31st century. Today, it's been years since Superman saw his childhood friends. Why haven't they returned to visit him? What's become of the symbol of Superman in the future? And just why is the future so dangerous for Superman? They warned him away, but now he's determined to help his friends - even if it means his life!

Hardcover, 168 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Collects Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #858-863.

Written by Geoff Johns. Introduction by Keith Giffen. Art and cover by Gary Frank and Jonathan Sibal.

Superstar artist Gary Frank joins writer Geoff Johns for an epic story teaming Superman with an adult version of the Legion of Super-Heroes! When he was a boy, Clark Kent was isolated and alone until he met this teen team from the 31st century. Today, it's been years since Superman saw his childhood friends. Why haven't they returned to visit him? What's become of the symbol of Superman in the future? And just why is the future so dangerous for Superman? They warned him away, but now he's determined to help his friends - even if it means his life!

Softcover, 168 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

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2nd and later printings. Collects Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #858-863.

Written by Geoff Johns. Introduction by Keith Giffen. Art and cover by Gary Frank and Jonathan Sibal.

Superstar artist Gary Frank joins writer Geoff Johns for an epic story teaming Superman with an adult version of the Legion of Super-Heroes! When he was a boy, Clark Kent was isolated and alone until he met this teen team from the 31st century. Today, it's been years since Superman saw his childhood friends. Why haven't they returned to visit him? What's become of the symbol of Superman in the future? And just why is the future so dangerous for Superman? They warned him away, but now he's determined to help his friends - even if it means his life!

Softcover, 168 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

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 Scott Sonneborn. Art and cover by Dan Schoening. When astronauts crash on Pluto, only one man can save them - Superman! Faster than a speeding bullet, the Man of Steel soars toward the dwarf planet, towing a high-tech rescue vehicle. Soon, he discovers an unexpected passenger aboard the spacecraft. Jimmy Olsen, the Daily Planet's young photographer, has hitched a ride, but that's not Superman's biggest problem. When the evil Kanjar Ro attacks, the Man of Steel finds himself weakened by deep-space travel. Can he summon the strength to defeat the alien invader 3,660,000,000 miles from Earth's yellow sun? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 56 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.

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1st printing. Written by Michael Dahl. Art and Cover by John Delaney. The distant planet Krypton faces total destruction. Before it explodes, the scientist Jor-El and his wife Lara send their only son into outer space. Later, the child's rocket crashes into a Kansas cornfield where a farmer and his wife discover the boy and his strange powers! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations) Cover price $4.95.

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1st printing. Written by Laurie S. Sutton. Art and cover by Luciano Vecchio. The super-villain known as Brainiac loves nothing more than adding new data about civilizations to his memory banks - and then destroying those civilizations so the data is more valuable. He has long coveted Metropolis and sought to steal it for himself, but the Man of Steel has always been able to repel the robotic villain. But this time, Brainiac has found a sentient Kryptonian ship that collects entire worlds... and has led it directly to Earth! Can Superman stop two world-stealing androids at the same time? Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 88 pages, Text (with Full color Chapter Illustrations). All Ages Cover price $5.95.

1st printing.

Written by J. E. Bright. Art and cover by Tim Levins.

A solar flare suddenly erupts near astronaut Hank Henshaw's space shuttle, killing him. But that wasn't the end for Henshaw - he survived and, in the process, developed the ability to fuse his consciousness with machines. Hank blames Superman for his tragic fate, and is dead set on unleashing all the powers of technology in his bid to break the Man of Steel.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 88 pages, Text (with full color chapter illustrations). All Ages

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1st printing. Written by Paul Weissburg. Art and Cover by Tim Levins. Again and again, BOOSTER GOLD conveniently beats SUPERMAN to the punch in stopping the villains and saving the day, making the MAN OF STEEL wonder if this new hero is as all glitter and no gold . . . Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 88 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $5.95.

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1st printing. Written by Matthew K. Manning. Art by Luciano Vecchio. POISON IVY is sick and tired of watching the Daily Planet newspaper produce billions of pounds of waste each year. With a little help from a recently discovered crashed kryptonite meteorite, IVY creates a voracious vine and covers the Daily Planet building with her creeping creation. That way, she can hold the paper hostage and keep SUPERMAN out! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 88 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $5.95.

1st printing. Written by Aaron Sautter. Art by Tim Levins and Eric Doescher. Cover by Tim Levins. Few things capture readers' imaginations like the adventures of their favorite super heroes. From mighty heroes like Superman and Batman to super-villains like Lex Luthor and Joker, fans will learn to draw their favorite characters and learn more about them at the same time. Simple, step-by-step drawing instructions combine with character backgrounds and bonus drawing tips to deliver hours of artistic fun and entertainment. With more than 50 full-color drawing projects to choose from, fans will be busily sketching the time away! Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $14.95.

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1st printing. By Richard Ashley Hamilton. The world of the LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes is never going to be the same when LEGO Superman and LEGO Batman swap powers and personalities. Will they be able to pull themselves together in time to save the world? This illustrated hardcover chapter book series that's perfect for 6-to-9-year-old Super Heroes fans features LEGO Batman and the LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes like you have never seen them before! Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). All Ages Cover price $9.99.

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1st printing. Story and art by Yale Stewart. An amazing adventure featuring the Worlds Finest Heroes, Batman and Superman! Fighting side by side, these super heroes have the power to defend Earth, while also building a great friendship. However, when the shape-shifting Clayface ignites a feud between SUperman, Batman, and The Flash, will anything stop "The Battle of the Super Heroes?" Find out in this action-packed chapter book for young readers. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.95.

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Module 233: "Superman Sourcebook"

1st printing. Art by Min Sung Ku and John Montroll. What happens when you combine Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and the Justice League with the art of origami? You get the most incredible collection of paper-folding projects ever assembled. These 46 models, meticulously designed by internationally renowned origami master John Montroll, are guaranteed to amaze. With clear, step-by-step diagrams and instructions, simple squares of paper transform into Batarangs, S-Shields, Invisible Jets, Green Lanterns, and so much more. Also included in the back of the book are 96 sheets of specially illustrated folding papers to make your DC creations truly come to life. When you fold these models, your friends will believe you're the one with super powers. Softcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 448 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

1st Printing. UK Edition published by London Editions Magazines. Softcover, 8.5" x 11", 48 pages, full color.

1st printing. Written by Matthew K. Manning. Art and cover by Luciano Vecchio. One day, an alien orphan crash-lands on Earth and is adopted by a human couple, the Kents. Many years later, that little baby becomes Superman, protector of Earth! But how did the Man of Steel go from orphan to super hero? Experience Clark Kent's incredible journey in this action-packed chapter book for early readers featuring vibrant art by DC Comics illustrators. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. Written by Louise Simonson. Art and Cover by Eric Doescher. Daily Planet reporter Lois Lane discovers that the evil Lex Luther has created his own super hero - Bizarro Superman! The confused creature captures Lois and sets out on a path of destruction. The real Man of Steel must stop the monster, before it destroys Metropolis in a warped pursuit of truth, justice, and the American way. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $4.95.

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1st printing. Written by Blake A. Hoena. Art and cover by Rick Burchett. Intergalactic bounty hunter Lobo has a new job. The evil aliens Kalibak and Desaad have hired him to capture Superman, dead or alive! However, when Lobo finally manages to wrangle up the Man of Steel, the aliens aren't far behind. They don't trust the ill-mannered bounty hunter, and quickly trap him beneath a force field with Superman. Lobo and the Man of Steel must set aside their differences in order to escape, capture the two villains, and collect the well-deserved reward. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $4.95.

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1st printing. Written by Matthew K. Manning . Art and cover by Eric Doescher. Taking a rare day off from the Daily Planet newspaper, Clark Kent relaxes with his new sci-fi novel, Little Green Men. Then suddenly, the mild-mannered reporter hears a scream! Unable to ignore his other job as Superman, the world's greatest hero, he soars toward the cry for help, rescuing a construction worker from a near fatal fall. The interruptions, however, don't stop there, and the Man of Steel's lazy day quickly becomes stranger than fiction. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations) Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art and Cover by Shawn McManus. Evil genius Lex Luthor is out to capture a deep space probe, which has gathered a large Kryptonite meteor! But Superman has been kept busy protecting the city from a rash of crazy crimes. Can the super hero prevent Luthor from getting his hands on the deadly rock? Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations) Cover price $4.95.

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1st printing. Written by Martin Pasko. Art and cover by Rick Burchett. After being released from prison, the evil Prankster vows to turn over a new leaf. Instead of using his trickster talents for trouble, he's taking them to TV. As the host of a new show, the Prankster recruits teenagers to perform practical jokes for a television audience. At first, the show is a hilarious hit. Soon, however, each prank becomes a preview for a crime, and Superman isn't amused. He's sending teenage reporter Jimmy Olsen to investigate, and stop this reality show from becoming real-life mystery. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $4.95.

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1st printing. Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art and cover by Eric Doescher. Intergalactic peace keepers are chasing the evil Terra-Man through space! When this super-villain seeks refuge on Earth, Superman offers to join the bounty hunters' posse. Soon, the Man of Steel locates the gun-slinging criminal in an Old West ghost town, and the two face off in an old-fashioned showdown. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations) Cover price $4.95.

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1st printing. Written by David Seidman. Art by Eric Doescher. Cover by Lee Loughridge. After chasing the evil Mala through space, Z returns to Earth, and finds people running from him. Jax-Ur had disguised himself as Superman and terrorized the world. Now Jax-Ur and Mala plan to turn the people of Earth against Superman, become their new heroes, and take over the planet. Superman has to stop the deadly duo, but it's not easy when they have a whole world on their side. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations) Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. Written by J. E. Bright. Art and cover by Gregg Schigiel. Abra Kadabra, a super-villain from the 64th century, has escaped from an alien prison and returned to Earth! Using a mind-control machine, this futuristic felon hopes to brainwash the entire planet into believing that he's the rightful ruler. To complete his evil plan, Abra Kadabra has captured Superman, the only source of energy strong enough to fuel his high-tech weapon. If the Man of Steel can't escape his dream-like state and unplug himself from the mind-control machine, the world will soon become a nightmare. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 56 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $4.95.

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1st printing. Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art and Cover by Min S. Ku. When a series of earthquakes ripple across the planet, a school field trip turns deadly. Students are trapped on a crumbling mountain, and only one man can rescue them - Superman! But the tremors have exposed a large chunk of Kryptonite. With the Man of Steel weakened by the radioactive rock, a student must save the day. Who will become the Kid Who Saved Superman? Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations) Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. Written by Eric Stevens. Art and Cover by Shawn McManus. Superman is the target of Lex Luthor's deadliest scheme. The cruel genius has poisoned criminal John Corben. He withholds the antidote until Corben makes a promise: he will let Luthor turn him into a robot powered by Kryptonite. But once the creature named Metallo discovers that he is more machine than human, revenge fills his strange heart! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 56 pages , (with full color Chapter Illustrations) Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. Written by Michael Dahl. Art and Cover by Dan Schoening. Daily Planet reporters Clark Kent and Lois Lane are covering the opening of the new Metropolis Museum when, suddenly, a gigantic skeleton of a blue whale comes to life. With lightning-speed, Superman catches the colossal creature, but the magical mischief is far from over. The impish Mr. Mxyzptlk has returned from the Fifth Dimension with dozens of troublesome tricks. Even the Man of Steel is helpless against the power of magic! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, (with full color Chapter Illustrations) Cover price $4.95.

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1st printing. Written by Laurie S. Sutton. Art and cover by Luciano Vecchio. Lex Luthor is up to his old tricks again. Wearing his battle suit, the super-villain sets out to steal a special chip from S.T.A.R Labs, called the Mega Module with the help of a few friends. Superman shows up just in time to stop Lex's pals, but Lex manages to insert the Mega Module into his suit before Superman can stop him. Now, with power levels similar to Superman's, Lex is looking to steal Superman's claim to fame as the real Man of Steel! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 88 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $5.95.

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1st printing. Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art and cover by Rick Burchett. Reporter Clark Kent investigates the theft of black crystals from a Metropolis museum. As he searches for clues, electrical transformers beneath the street suddenly explode! Clark quickly changes into his alter ego, Superman, and locates the problem. It's Acrata, a super heroine who can teleport through shadows. She insists that the power must be shut down, or the earth will be doomed. Superman isn't convinced. He stops Acrata, but soon a new problem arrives. The evil Eclipso appears, carrying the stolen crystals and threatening to take over the world. Superman and Acrata must stop him from casting an evil shadow over Earth. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. Written by Michael Dahl. Art by Gregg Schigiel and Lee Loughridge. Cover by Gregg Schigiel. Thirty years ago, Brainiac shrank the city of Kandor and sealed it inside an unbreakable glass container. The evil supercomputer is still exploring the universe, collecting cities from hundreds of planets. Superman must stop Brainiac from bottling up Metropolis, and then save Kandor - the last remnant of his home planet, Krypton. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 60 pages, (with full color Chapter Illustrations) Cover price $4.95.

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1st printing. Written by Martin Powell. Art and Cover by Rick Burchett. Superman has his hands full. First, he encounters his cousin, Supergirl, a reckless teenager with powers like his own. Then he confronts a creature known as Parasite, who can absorb Superman's strength and super-speed just by touching him. Superman knows enough to not shake hands with the deadly fiend, but Supergirl is still learning the ropes. Filled with her power, the Parasite now battles the Man of Steel in a fight that rocks the planet. How can Superman defeat a villain who gets more powerful with each punch? Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, (with full color Chapter Illustrations) Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. Written by Chris Everheart. Art and Cover by John Delaney. Christmas dreams become nightmares when toys turn deadly. Tiny helicopters attack holiday shoppers. Cannons shoot out rubber duckies. Even a bouncing soccer ball is transformed into a deadly weapon. Superman must save Lois Lane and a group of children trapped on a runaway holiday parade float. But when the float hides inside a giant tunnel made of lead, even Superman's super-vision cannot find the victims. Only one person can be behind all the mayhem, the Toyman! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, (with full color Chapter Illustrations) Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. Written by Blake A. Hoena. Art and Cover by Dan Schoening. An alien ship, orbiting the Earth, sets up a screen to filter the sun's rays from reaching our planet. Without the yellow sunlight that gives Superman his amazing powers, his strength begins to drain away. When he becomes as weak as a baby, who will save Earth from the coming invasion of alien warriors led by the indestructible Darkseid? Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, (with full color Chapter Illustrations) Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. Written by Scott Peterson. Art and Cover by Michael Cavallaro. The power-hungry PARASITE is powered up again after being struck by lightning and absorbing the incredible energy. SUPERMAN steps up to stop him. But has PARASITE become too strong for even the MAN OF STEEL to stop? Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 88 pages,Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $5.95.

1st printing. Written by Laurie S. Sutton. Art by Luciano Vecchio. Darkseid has always been one of SUPERMAN'S strongest foes, so when the MAN OF STEEL discovers that the Dark Lord and his demonic minions have located the Infinity Particle, SUPERMAN realizes he's in deep trouble. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 88 pages, full color. Cover price $5.95.

1st printing. Written by Blake A. Hoena. Art and cover by Dan Schoening. During a rock concert, a bolt of lightning strikes Metropolis shock jock Leslie Willis. When she awakes, Willis has gained the power to control electricity - and gained an even greater anger toward Superman. Soon, the newly named Livewire sends shockwaves throughout the city and threatens the lives of Metropolis' citizens. Only Superman can stop this deadly Electric Lady. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 56 pages, Text (with full color illustrations). All Ages Cover price $4.95.

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1st printing. Written by Eric Fein. Art and cover by Shawn McManus. As the sun sets in Metropolis, the electricity suddenly goes out, and crime wave erupts throughout the darkened city. This is a job for Superman! But as the Man of Steel restores order, an even bigger problem arrives - the evil Parasite. This power-hungry monster won't let Superman save the day without a fight. If the Man of Steel isn't careful, it'll be lights out for him as well. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 56 pages, Text (with full color illustrations). All Ages Cover price $4.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Ed Gross. Comic book super heroes first came into their own at the beginning of World War II, when America felt overwhelmed both at home and overseas. It somehow seemed that more than a mere man was needed to fight for truth, justice, and the American way. Superman was the first and greatest of those heroes. Fittingly, he was also one of the first, and most successful heroes to hit the silver screen and television. Two decades later a revival took place in the ranks of the super hero. Again America seemed to be floundering, our international enemies racing ahead of us in the sciences and turmoil filling our hearts at home. This time a small publisher of horror comics tried their hand at creating a guardian who believed that with great power came great responsibility. He was a hero with human foibles, not really more than human, just gifted with great power. Spider-Man had arrived and he would help to make Marvel Comics the largest publisher of its kind in the country. SUPERMAN and SPIDER-MAN, flagships for the two largest publishers of four color fantasies in America. Both of them have had interesting careers in celluloid as well as on newsprint. In this book, Edward Gross, a contributing columnist to the nation's largest magazine about comics, COMICS FEATURE, as well as to a variety of publications about film, begins to tell the story. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 58 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

1st printing. Text by Christopher Harbo. Art by Haining and Mel Joy San Juan. What happens when DC Super Heroes and Villains unite with the popular manga art style? You get dynamic artwork that practically leaps off the page! Join in the fun and learn how to draw Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and the DC Super-Pets, as well as their friends and foes, as compelling manga characters. With 45+ projects broken down in easy-to-follow steps and stunning illustrations by talented, DC-approved artists, this drawing guide is perfect for sparking imagination and helping artists of all levels hone their skills and create manga style masterpieces. So pick up a pencil, grab some paper, and reimagine the World's Greatest Super Heroes like they've never been seen before! Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 120 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $12.99.

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1st printing. Edited by Wendy Haslem, Angela Ndalianis, and Chris Mackie. One of the most extraordinary cultural phenomena has been the figure of the superhero. Since the 1930s, superheroes (both men and women) have come to dominate a variety of media formats, including radio, cartoons, television, movies, magazines, and, of course, comic books. Why are audiences so fascinated with superheroes? What makes the idea of heroes necessary in society? This volume explores contemporary superhero narratives, including comic books and film, in a wider mythic context. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 416 pages, Text (with B&W photos and Illustrations). Cover price $28.00.

1st printing. Written by Louise Simonson. Art by Mike Parobeck, Rick Burchett, and Don Desclos. Sent to Earth from the doomed planet of Krypton, learn how young Clark Kent, raised on a farm in Kansas, grew up to become the world's greatest super hero! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages

1st printing. Written by Martin Pasko. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Guest-starring Flash, Wonder Woman, and Aquaman. The immortal villain Vandal Savage is out to destroy the World's Greatest Superheroes, and it'll take the combined might of Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash, and Aquaman to thwart this master villain's diabolical plot. Softcover, 4-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

2nd and later printings. Written by Martin Pasko. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Guest-starring Flash, Wonder Woman, and Aquaman. The immortal villain Vandal Savage is out to destroy the World's Greatest Superheroes, and it'll take the combined might of Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash, and Aquaman to thwart this master villain's diabolical plot. Softcover, 4-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.