We go over the comic to see if it takes off in flight. 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. This is suposed to be a batman list, but obviously no human functions in. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with coverdate june 1939. They are printed here in the chronology of the storylines, rather than the. Id like to hear from the superman experts here about supermans life and career timeline. Lets talk about the very first superman comic issue in 1938. The main events in his life so far and the main enemies he has fought. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics.
If you want to see more of my comicbook musings, please feel free to check out my new blog on the subject. Superhero comics subsequently take america by storm. A definitive timeline of superman at the movies syfy wire. The timeline is split between the main dc trinity of. Later, siegel and shuster rework superman into a strongman from another planet, who is secretly a mildmannered reporter named clark kent. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. 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. Dc comics leaks a glimpse at their official new time line. Superman first purposefully flew in the fleischer cartoons.
The most iconic superhero of all time, and somehow one of the more difficult dc heroes to follow. Before action comics and superman, comic books were primarily about pulpy detectives. While comic book hunting i found this time magazine featuring supermans 50th anniversary on march 14th 1988. This reading order contains all the essential and recommended comic book issues for you to enjoy superman. This is my personal list that is very heavy batman, since i. Dc rebirth reading order part 1 comic book reading orders. The series was based on the continuity of the 1996 superman 1996 tv series back to comics contents. It is based on the superman comic books that he possesses. It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero genre and. I read all the silver age superman titles as i worked in my dads drugstore, and i could read the comics while handling the front of the store cash register sales. Year one makes dcs millerverse even more complicated.
Timeline links simply an alternative way for your to browse through the superman homepage using a timeline of events throughout the history of superman from 1938 to today. Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic isnt worth as much as others. Celebrate superman month with a historical timeline. This document contains a timeline of major events in supermans life that fit into the current continuity. The timeline is split between the main dc trinity of batman, superman, and wonder woman in. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. Only 52 have been graded by cgc plus 82 restored copies. The chronology list can also be sorted according to comic book title. It is also mentioned that clark kent was raised by a kindly, elderly couple. Nominally, he was looking for abnormalities in his personal timeline. Its the first comic to have superman, but its an anthology comic. In the dc one million 80page giant, rey mysterio can be seen leaping into a large crowd scene.
Marvel studios might have been the first to get a shared. Superman adventures was an ongoing comic book series published from november of. Superman timeline a list of major superman events version 1. A timeline of events in the comicbook history of superman. See series details by issue displays one row per issue with no gaps, by the. The comic book this second superboy series was based on the live action series that ran on television. The 853rd century supergirl actually the timedisplaced daughter of linda danvers with the superman from a divergent earthone looks an awful lot like little orphan annie. New 52 superman reading order comic book back issues. What are the highlights of his life as a man and as a superhero. With the arrival of the new 52 in 2011, dc comics put a close to over two decades worth of continuity. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with the cover date summer 1939. Superman adventures was an ongoing comic book series published from november of 1996 to april of 2002. In todays issue of action comics, superman spent some time looking back on his history. This comic book is also the first featuring a superhero, and is considered to be the most valuable comic in the world.
Superman adventures vol 1 dc database fandom dc wiki. Jump to navigation jump to search this is a list of comic books. This is not meant to be an endall beall list to every book that has been written in the past 35ish years. A superhero also known as a super hero or superhero is a fictional character of unprecedented physical prowess dedicated to acts of derringdo in the public interest. The picture depicts the first ten years of generation 1, which is the new golden age era of dc comics. Didio talked about the need for dc to have a consistent timeline in dcs comic book output, noting that its something that dcs television and movies have used to build cohesive universes.
Heavy on the batman this list is meant to present an overarching timeline of the big books relating to the dc universe starting with the late 80s and going to the modern era in a chronological order of events in the dc universe. Lets step along the timeline of supermans adventures on the big screen and see what we find note. Comic, tv, movies, and beyond see all the places the man of tomorrow has been in part one of our superman timeline. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Superman volume 1 ran from 1939 to 1986 for 423 issues, with 12 annuals. Superman reading order where to start with supes comic book. Doomsday clock changes timeline of dcs comic book universe again.
Superman reading order postcrisis comic book back issues. Superman was the title of the monthly comic book featuring superman. Although comic book writers like mark millar, geoff johns. A very popular piece of comic book lore over the years is that superman first began to fly in the fleischer cartoons because it was easier for the animators to simply lift the drawing of superman up rather than actually having to animate him leaping, which. Since the debut of superman in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe shuster, stories of superheroes ranging from brief episodic adventures. Ever since the 1986 revamp that restarted superman from square one, the superman comic books have fit into a tightlywoven continuity. The extralength issue once again rewrites the fictional history of. This page contains information about superman adventures volume 1. This reading order contains all the comic book issues to enjoy the dc rebirth era. Mayer found the rejected superman comic strips, and sullivan told siegel.
I have some ideas, but im far from an expert on the comics, so please help me here. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. There will be spoilers justifing some of the book placements. Has superman stories through the years, so that you can see how superman changed, how comic art changed, how comic storytelling changed, etc. Lois lane and superman and lois lane for more info and next timeline. Reading order of that is available in many places of web. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder.
This timeline presents milestones, trends, and pivotal events that defined the comics medium during each of these eras. In all, the series ran from february 1990 through february. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Back cover features the first pinup of superman with is also the 1st ever pinup page to appear in a comic book. Year one is supposed to be part of the world of dark knight returns, there. The trial of superman 1995 takes place simultaneously with underworld unleashed. 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.
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