Superman Comic Book History (Part I)
A slideshow video showing the evolution of the Superman comic book. This video showcases Superman #1 – #271. The video starts off with the opening scene of the destruction of Krypton from Superman Returns. The music that was used in this video is listed in order of appearence: – “Superman Returns Main Titles” by John Ottman – “Reprise/Fly Away” by John Ottman – “Krypton Theme” by John Williams I got all the comic book cover pictures from: www.comics.org About Superman Superman is a fictional comic book superhero widely considered to be one of the most famous and popular of such characters and an American cultural icon. Created by American writer Jerry Siegel and Canadian-born artist Joe Shuster in 1932 while both were living in Cleveland, Ohio, and sold to Detective Comics, Inc. in 1938, the character first appeared in Action Comics #1 (June 30, 1938) and subsequently appeared in various radio serials, television programs, films, newspaper strips, and video games. With the success of his adventures, Superman helped to create the superhero genre and establish its primacy within the American comic book. The character’s appearance is distinctive and iconic: a red, blue and yellow costume, complete with cape, like a circus costume, with a stylized “S” shield on his chest. This shield is now typically used across media to symbolize the character. The origin story of Superman relates that he was born Kal-El on the planet Krypton, before being rocketed to Earth as an infant by …
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The first ever appearance of the first superhero published in 1938 is expected to sell for over .5M. video.nypost.com
@joey55joey55 i think the suit would break if super man was aginst a stong enemy and had to use his full power? 1 punch and he shater his own suit
February 7th, 2012 at 9:02 pmThe Superman theme is epic….best part is? at 3:40
February 7th, 2012 at 9:14 pmWOW it looks like superman comics were amazing in war times with the nazis the hitler one was funny wish i? had them instead of these crappy monsters coming from krypton WTF that all about superman rules
February 7th, 2012 at 9:53 pmI once saw a fine condition Superman #20 selling for a mere $60? back in 1982. At the time, it seemed like a lot of money to a 12 year old kid. Now how I regret not buying it.
February 7th, 2012 at 10:43 pmThe virginity is? strong with this one.
February 7th, 2012 at 11:05 pmGood? job!
February 7th, 2012 at 11:45 pmHe did but it wouldn’t be very? practical living in a lead lined suit 24/7 :P.
February 8th, 2012 at 12:14 amwht i dont get is, superman is amazingly strong, so why doesnt he jus make some sort of suit out of lead to protect him from kryptonite. then he really would be invincible. (except from? magic lol)
February 8th, 2012 at 12:16 amNot with the Krytonite he’s? got.
February 8th, 2012 at 12:17 amsuperman would kill batman with 1 hand?
February 8th, 2012 at 12:31 ambatman would break? his foot, if i would try to kick superman’s butt. 😉
February 8th, 2012 at 1:25 amIts all? the way around buddy
February 8th, 2012 at 1:54 amHey man great vid….even? though batman still kicks superman’s ass! :p
February 8th, 2012 at 2:38 am