Joseph Shuster war ein kanadisch-amerikanischer Comiczeichner, der als Mitschöpfer der ikonischen Figur Superman gefeiert wird. Obwohl seine nachfolgende Karriere im Comicgeschäft auf Herausforderungen stieß und schließlich durch teilweise Erblindung beendet wurde, wurde Shusters unvergesslicher Beitrag zur Populärkultur schließlich anerkannt. Seine bahnbrechende Arbeit legte den Grundstein für einen der beständigsten Superhelden und sicherte sein Erbe in den Annalen der Comic-Geschichte. Die anhaltende Wirkung seiner Schöpfung inspiriert weiterhin und festigt seinen Platz als prägende Figur des Mediums.
One of the mainstays of Superman stories from the 1950s and '60s was the Phantom Zone--the mysterious realm where Kryptonian criminals were sent for imprisonment. These stories, never before collected in a single volume, tell what happens when the criminals escape to threaten The Man of Steel and his friends.
Providing fans with insight to all the characters, locations, themes, and secrets of Smallville, this is a truly comprehensive guide to all five seasons of the smash hit TV show.
The new Man of Steel faces his first real threat against a being who can steal his powers away, while his alter ego, Clark Kent, deals with a new woman in his life who is turning his world upside down.
The latest in DC's decade-by-decade celebration of the best stories featuring the Man of Steel collects stories from ACTION COMICS #1, 2, 14, 23, 64, 93, 107, SUPERMAN #1, 23, 40, 53, 58, 61, SUPERBOY #5, the Superman daily newspaper strip, Look magazine and WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #37, covering his 1938 debut through the 1940s!
The graphic novel series reprinting every Superman adventure in chronological order continues with this new, seventh volume of tales from the early 1940s.In this new volume, The Man of Steel investigates sabotage at a factory, battles giant mutant beasts created by Lex Luthor, encounters the mysterious Archer and discovers a lost underground civilization bent on conquering the surface world.
The pivotal story that forever alters the relationship between Superman and Wonder Woman is collected here for the first time. Max Lord has taken over Superman's mind and has him in his total thrall. With his peers and loved ones threatened, Superman is helpless. But not Wonder Woman, who must battle past the Man of Steel and decisively end the threat. Her actions, and the repercussions, are explored in this controversial saga that leads into INFINITE CRISIS.Collects: SUPERMAN #218-220; ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #642-643; ACTION COMICS #829; and WONDER WOMAN #219-220.
This high-quality reprint features the inaugural story of the iconic superhero, showcasing the original vision of creators Gerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. It introduces a unique narrative that lays the groundwork for the superhero genre, exploring themes of power and morality through the character's early adventures. Readers can experience the origins of a cultural phenomenon that has influenced countless stories in comics and beyond.
The definitive visual guide to all five seasons of the smash-hit TV show Smallville. Everything you need to know about the very first superhero, his home, friends, family and enemies. A must-have visual extravaganza for all fans, packed with live action stills from every episode plus atmospheric shots and profiles on characters including Lana Lang, Pete Ross, Lex and Lionel Luthor, Lois Lane and of course Clark Kent. Specially commissioned, never-seen-before maps of Smallville and Metropolis, and cross-sections of the Luthor Mansion, Clarkrs"s spaceship and the Ancient caves will give you an insight into Smallville only the characters have. A super addition to any fanrs"s collection.
