Introducing clark kents loyal sidekick, jimmy olsen, this book of 1940s classics features tales in which superman discovers an underground civilization beneath metropolis, goes on a disastrous rampage while under hypnosis, meets an alluring mermaid and visits. Apr 02, 2008 the vol 1 archives edition is a representation of superman in the early years, a bit before the development of the relationship with lex luthor i stumbled upon this selection of volumes pub. This hardcover collection includes the early superman comics that recount the golden age adventures of the man of steel. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Superman archives, volume 6 archive editions hardcover july 1, 2003. Hes incredibly goofy and uninhibited, making him fun to watch. Consequently, each subseries advances one volume every couple of years, although theres a new superman archive out at least once a year. Superman archives volume 7 by joe shuster, hardcover barnes. Joe shuster and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Steranko contains a reprinting of the first four 1939 and 1940 issues of superman comics. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. They went to high school together in cleveland, ohio, and they would have described themselves as nerds. Comic books were only 5 years old in 1938 when shuster and siegel persuaded the publishers of dc comics that superman and his meek alter. Superman was the first dc title with a letters column as a regular feature beginning with issue september 1958. Lost siegel and shuster superman story to be published in new action comics. The golden age omnibus volume 1 is an impressive book for the first and arguably greatest superhero of all time, even if it has some minor flaws. Joe shuster 19141992 is best known for creating the worlds first superhero, superman, in collaboration with writer jerry siegel when they first met in 1930, shuster and siegel were two shy, unpopular jewish teens from cleveland who shared an affection for sciencefiction pulp magazines. This group is 40 files, a few being a few kilobytes of the start. Magazine look superman siegel shuster comic strip february 27, 1940. Superman archives, volume 1 by jerry siegel, joe shuster. Superman becomes a starsuperheroes take over the world.
The first of the popular archives volumes featuring the earliest adventures of superman. Yet, dc seems to be spreading superman out a bit over the course of four separate archive series. Buy superman archives, vol 01 superman limited gns dc comics r 01 by siegel, jerry, shuster, joe, shuster, joe isbn. Buy a cheap copy of superman archives, volume 1 book by jerry siegel. Superman archives editions volume 3 siegelshuster book. These are the stories that catapulted superman into the spotlight as one of the worlds premier heroes of fiction. Shuster was involved in a number of legal battles over ownership of the superman character. His comic book career after superman was relatively unsuccessful, and by the mid1970s shuster had left the field completely due to partial blindness. Dust jacket is in near mint condition with very minor shelf wear. Superman archives, volume 4 archive editions graphic. Superman archives, vol 01 superman limited gns dc comics. In his last interview, shuster tells star reporter henry mietkiewicz about the man of steels links to toronto. These volumes feature his earliest adventures, when the full extent of his powers was still developing and his foes were often bank robbers and crooked politicians.
Originally published in single magazine form as superman adventures 3034t. The superman character was created and illustrated in the 1930s by two cleveland high school students, jerry siegel and joe shuster. Superman comic book from wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Because the lives of these two creators are so entwined, i have decided to do both their biographies in one swoop. These are truly great stories of superman s early years. Featuring stories by superman creators jerry siegel and jo. There are no tears, creases or blunted corners on book. Joe shuster is cofounder of minnesota valley engineering mve, which, under his guidance, became the worlds leading manufacturer of hightechnology, lowtemperature cryogenic equipment used in industry, medicine, agriculture, and transportation. The entire comic book was reprinted in the superman archives volume 5 and the superman chronicles volume 10. In the view of comics historian les daniels, artist curt swan became the definitive artist of superman in the. The amazing adventures of jerry siegel and joe shusterthe creators of superman by ricca, brad and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Featuring superman taking on the prankster, investigating a murder on a college campus, confronting a modernday robin hood, and more. This story was solicited to be included in superman in action comics archives, vol. Superman archives, volume 5 by jerry siegel librarything. Dc archive editions superman hc 19892010 dc comic books. This work is available in various formats at the internet archive. Joe shuster 19141992 is best known for creating the worlds first superhero, superman, in collaboration with writer jerry siegel.
The superman chronicles by jerry siegel, joe shuster books. However, in january 2012, diamond distributors announced the book had been canceled by dc comics and would be resolicited at a later date. Titling it the superman, they offered it to consolidated book publishing, the. The toy man story wasnt bad but it was a bit convoluted, and the explanation for the toymans crimes was somewhat unclear. Jerry siegel and joe shuster only did one indepth interview, and here it is. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the superman chronicles. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Also on page two was a credit on the screen stating based on the famous comic strip by jerry siegel and joe shuster prompting clark to think, how they know so much about me is a puzzle. Shuster nights of horror 10 illustrated book fetish art semi nudity superman. Fine, was the american cocreator of superman along with joe shuster, the first of. The sad fate of superman cocreator joe shuster boing boing. By henry mietkiewicz the toronto star brentwood, calif. Joe shuster was born on july 10th, 1914 in toronto, ontario, canada. His most famous creation was superman, which he created in collaboration with his friend joe shuster.
Jan 04, 2006 the superman chronicles ebook written by jerry siegel, joe shuster. It is the oldest shusterdrawn superman comic story to not be reprinted. Joe shuster nights of horror 10 illustrated book fetish. Dust jacket worn with scratches, edgewear, scuffing. The great gordon ventriloquist synopsis bill harkness, a reporter for just two days, swelled with pride at the dedication of the new state hospital, the top story of that time. They gave their hero a disguiseas newspaper reporter clark kent. Superman discusses responsibility with his club members, there is superman secret code message in code mars no. Superman creators jerry siegel and joe shuster come the stories that started it all. Superman has to use his brains to get rid of him as superman cant just punch him away. Siegel wrote the first superman pages, and shuster drew them. These strips were published in newspapers in 1939 after the success of superman in action comics in 1938. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. In the 1940s, superman wasnt the all powerful hero that he is today. In 1938, they sold the character to detective comics, inc.
Fine, was the american cocreator of superman along with joe shuster, the first of the great comic book superheroes and one of the most recognizable icons of the 20th century. Jerry siegel amd joe shuster superman archives volume 1 1997. The superman chronicles ebook written by jerry siegel, joe shuster. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. The vol 1 archives edition is a representation of superman in the early years, a bit before the development of the relationship with lex luthor i stumbled upon this selection of volumes pub.
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All about superman archives, volume 5 by jerry siegel. Edited by paul levitz with a new jim lee cover and an allstar talent lineup including laura siegel larson, jules feiffer, gene luen yang, al plastino, otto binder. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero. When they first met in 1930, shuster and siegel were two shy, unpopular jewish teens from cleveland who shared an affection for sciencefiction pulp magazines. This article is about the first, third, fourth and fifth series. Jerome jerry siegel, who also used pseudonyms including joe carter, jerry ess, and herbert s. Superman archives, volume 1 jerry siegel, joe shuster.
These are truly great stories of supermans early years. Based on the comic book character created by jerry siegel and joe shuster created in 1938. High school friends jerry siegel and joe shuster tried selling stories to magazines in. In the early 1930s, jerry siegel and joe shuster developed the fictional comic book character of superman. This is the old superman series from 19521958 with george reeves as clark kentsuperman. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. The reign of the superman january 1933 is a short story written by jerry siegel and.
From the minds and hands of superman creators jerry siege. At first unable to achieve publication as a comic strip, they got the character incorporated into a 1938 comic book, which was an immediate success. Lost siegel and shuster superman story to be published dc. The character ultrahumanite was debuted by jerry siegel and joe shuster. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Superman, american comic book character created for dc comics by writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster. People of today might consider the art crude, but, the early superman had a great sense of humor. The superman chronicles by jerry siegel, joe shuster. The man of steel continues to defend america and explore spectacular locations in the fourth volume of the superman archives series. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The early adventures of the man of steel are reprinted here in volume 8 of the highend, collectable reprint archive series popular for its topnotch. This is the old superman series from 19521958 with george reeves as clark kent superman.
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