Welcome to the dc comics art academy, a series of art tutorials and interviews recorded at comiccons featuring many of the gifted and unique artists working for dc today. I use the gemini comic book shippers to ensure your comics get to you safe. Dcs 1982 character style guide is a beautiful treasure trove of comic book nostalgia. The list of supporting characters of superman is the cast of characters secondary to the main character of superman in the superman comics, television programs, cartoons, and movies. Fandom apps take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. The last survivor of the doomed planet krypton, raised in the quiet heartland of smallville, kansas, superman is as much a legend as he is a man.
Superman was born on the planet krypton and was given the name kalel at birth. Superman also appears in this animated film as one of the last remaining master builders alongside characters such as abraham lincoln, gandalf, shaquille oneal, and even other dc comics. Comic book value packs comic book value packs are a great way to pick up a lot of comics cheaply. An awardwinning reporter and clark kentsupermans primary love interest, and the character most commonly associated with superman.
Few people know that ohio is the birthplace of superman, the original comic book hero. Superman is a fictional superhero who appears in comic books published by dc comics, and is considered an american cultural icon. Superman drawn by comic book artist doc shaner syfy wire. Unless youre from cleveland, you likely didnt know that the buckeye state is where the famous tv and comic book hero superman started. Superman appears in the dc comics and dark horse comics miniseries superman vs. Many people view him as boring and uninteresting, and find characters like batman and spiderman to be far more intriguing and complex. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Almost all versions reference the source material of the comic book version. Each pack is grouped around a particular character or theme, and there is no duplication within any pack. But due to publishing lag time, the character saw print first in the superman daily comic strip by writer whitney ellsworth and artist wayne boring.
The company also gave credit for supermans creation to the two men. The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics, and has been adapted to a number of radio serials. Superman, american comic book character created for dc comics by writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster. Phantom, the first costumed, fictional superhero, known as the ghost who walks. The highflying history of americas most enduring hero. The tragic real story behind supermans birth telegraph. This website is dedicated to giving you information on superman in all forms of media. Its but a matter of time before dwayne johnson becomes a hero within warner brothers world of dc cinematic universe. Characters that appear in the superman comic books. New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs.
Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. The two selfpublished his story in the pamphlet science fiction, but only lasted five issues. In 1999, following siegels death, the siegel family successfully won a court case, granting the family fifty percent ownership of the superman character. In the early twentyfirst century, superman remains one of the most important comic book characters of all time. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. All star superman morrison, grant, quitely, frank on. His comic book career after superman was relatively. At one point, the companies even created an original character access who had the power to. From his blue uniform to his flowing red cape to the s shield on his chest, superman is one of the most immediately recognizable and beloved dc super heroes of all time. Clark kent superman, american comic strip superhero created for dc comics by writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster. Superman is a comic book character, and weve never actually seen that story adapted to the comics. Is superman the greatest comic book character of all time. Click on the news category headings below for a full list of news items available under that category.
The pair decided to feature superman in the then dominant comicstrip format and were finally able sell their creation to detective comics, later. Supermans sense of isolation regarding his place in the universe has become an integral part of his character. Marvel and dc comics have had their share of fun crossovers, allowing readers to see battles between superman and thor or teamups between spiderman and batman. The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics, and has been adapted to a number of radio serials, movies, and television shows. Doc shaner is a comic book artist and cartoonist known for his work on dc comics and particularly with the character of superman, whom he loves. From the standpoint of history, without a shred of doubt. This website is devoted to dc comics superman, the first and best comic book superhero, who was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster. So im really thrilled to be able to do that, to bring this storyline back to his native. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who enslaved the people of planet apokolips.
News anchor citing superman as favorite marvel character. Superman follows kalel to earth and shows his very first appearance as superman, how he came to be, where he came from and who he is. Lois had traditionally been portrayed through the years as clarks coworker, fierce competitor, friend, love interest, fiancee, and wife. As a baby, his parents sent him to earth in a small spaceship moments before k. He is usually presented as a trickster, in the classical mythological sense, in that he possesses reality warping powers with which he enjoys tormenting superman in a cartoonish way. Jerry siegel and joe shuster are the spiritual fathers of superman 1938, the most famous superhero comic on earth, along with bob kanes batman and stan lee and steve ditkos spiderman. Superman saves a girl named kara on a dying asteroid city called argo city, from attacks by aliens.
Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive the man of steel fights a neverending battle for truth, justice, and the american way. Superman was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster. Though his powers make him godlike next to his human compatriots, supermans story is not one of greed or conquest. Comics scholars generally agree that superman was the first true superhero of the comic books, clearly marking the entrance of a new kind of hero into the marketplace. In the evolving world of comic book reboots, remakes, and sequel series, no character is ever gone for good. Comic book characters have long been an integral component of pop culture, as various iconic characters have been brought to life in a number of mediums. Its a lovely crash course on what has made superman such a special comic book character, you dont have to be that familiar with him to find this collection accessible as it doesnt have a lot of baggage and lays. Superman sparked the creation of an entire industry based around the exploits of masked avengers and caped vigilantes, and he remains one. Okay now lets get a little philosophical with this superman character analysis and compare the character of superman to the characteristics and lessons deemed from nietzsches ubermensch. Will she battle on the side of good the book in the images is the exact book you will receive. Superman follows kalel to earth and shows his very first appearance as superman, how he came to be, where he. The reign of superman where the character was still a villain.
Why superman is the most important comic book movie of all. In this installment, young justice artist john timms discusses the fundamentals of comic art and the differences. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green. In the new 52, dcs relaunch of its entire comic book line, superman is still from krypton, was still raised on a farm in the american midwest, is still named clark kent and is still a. E verything from popeye cartoons to the mask of zorro to fitness culture influenced supermans comic book inception. The adventures of superman comic book superman wiki. Superman homepage everything you ever wanted to know.
Together they laid the foundations for the characters entire mythos. Before he wore an s on his chest, superman was kalel of the planet krypton. The best comic book character comebacks of the year. Superman the dark side of apokolips is a book that is part comic and part chapter book about superman who, in addition being super strong and able to fly, has some interesting powers, like ice breath. In honor of its anniversary, we explain why it remains the single most important comic book movie of all time. The superman character described on this page was created by writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster, high school students living in cleveland, ohio, in 1933. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. But the previous year in comics led to some truly stunning character revivals from both of the industrys biggest and one might think riskaverse publishers. However, jerry and joe were silently creating something else, a character named superman, which is a bald villain with incredible mental powers.
Did you know that superman was dreamed up right here in the buckeye state. Superman character sheet superman characters, superman. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Why superman is the most uninteresting comic book character ever matt jarbo. Superman is a character that evolves with the times. The superman story that hindered the ku klux klan is. Jerry siegel and simon shuster created superman, as we know the character, in the mid1930s, and published the first superman comic in 1938. The man of tomorrow debuts as a quarterly, allowing for a new superman comic to be published every week. That honor goes to phantom, a mysteryman hero type. New superman issue reveals major turning point for dcs comic book universe. Although he is arguably the most wellknown and famous superhero, he is definitely not the most loved, or understood. The leader of the justice league, also known as clark kent, made his comic book debut. Dc comic bookscomic book artistscomic book characterscomic. Siegel was the franchises first scriptwriter, while shuster was its first artist.