Author: Jerry Siegel
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 1401267521
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
Faster than a speeding bullet, Superman burst onto the comic book scene in 1938, just as America was on the terrifying precipice of a world war. In a desperate time, legendary creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster brought to life the world’s first modern superhero. The Man of Steel emerged as a champion of the oppressed, taking down any enemy with his super-strength and speed, both foreign and near to home. In his distinctive royal blue, red and yellow costume, complete with cape, the stalwart Kryptonian emanated strength and fearlessness. He swiftly became a symbol of hope for a downtrodden America.Collecting all of the Metropolis Wonder’s first-ever adventures from ACTION COMICS #1-19, SUPERMAN #1-3 and NEW YORK WORLD’S FAIR COMICS #1!
Superman: The Golden Age Vol. 1
Author: Jerry Siegel
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 1401267521
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
Faster than a speeding bullet, Superman burst onto the comic book scene in 1938, just as America was on the terrifying precipice of a world war. In a desperate time, legendary creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster brought to life the world’s first modern superhero. The Man of Steel emerged as a champion of the oppressed, taking down any enemy with his super-strength and speed, both foreign and near to home. In his distinctive royal blue, red and yellow costume, complete with cape, the stalwart Kryptonian emanated strength and fearlessness. He swiftly became a symbol of hope for a downtrodden America.Collecting all of the Metropolis Wonder’s first-ever adventures from ACTION COMICS #1-19, SUPERMAN #1-3 and NEW YORK WORLD’S FAIR COMICS #1!
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 1401267521
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
Faster than a speeding bullet, Superman burst onto the comic book scene in 1938, just as America was on the terrifying precipice of a world war. In a desperate time, legendary creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster brought to life the world’s first modern superhero. The Man of Steel emerged as a champion of the oppressed, taking down any enemy with his super-strength and speed, both foreign and near to home. In his distinctive royal blue, red and yellow costume, complete with cape, the stalwart Kryptonian emanated strength and fearlessness. He swiftly became a symbol of hope for a downtrodden America.Collecting all of the Metropolis Wonder’s first-ever adventures from ACTION COMICS #1-19, SUPERMAN #1-3 and NEW YORK WORLD’S FAIR COMICS #1!
Nightwing (2016-) #89
Author: Tom Taylor
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Superman/Nightwing crossover! Years ago,when Robin took his first uncertain steps away from Batman as his own hero, Superman stepped in and offered Dick Grayson crucial advice, support, and a name: Nightwing. Now it's time for Nightwing to return the favor.
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Superman/Nightwing crossover! Years ago,when Robin took his first uncertain steps away from Batman as his own hero, Superman stepped in and offered Dick Grayson crucial advice, support, and a name: Nightwing. Now it's time for Nightwing to return the favor.
Batman: the Brave and the Bold - the Bronze Age Omnibus Vol. 1
Author: Bob Haney
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781401267186
Category : COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Batman created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger"
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781401267186
Category : COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Batman created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger"
JSA: the Golden Age (New Edition)
Author: James A. Robinson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781779526014
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Critically acclaimed author James Robinson's book JSA: THE GOLDEN AGE is printed in a new edition! Presenting the thought-provoking alternate comic book-history tale of the Justice Society of America in a new edition. The JSA, the heroes of WWII, find themselves face to face with a new kind of oppression in "McCarthy Era" America! Some of the greatest heroes of the 1940s, including the original Green Lantern, Atom, Hawkman and Starman, among others, return in this epic tale. The story follows their postwar adventures as they battle evil in a world they fear may no longer need them. And as their importance wanes, a new hero, Dynaman, rallies the nation behind a fascist agenda... Collects JSA: THE GOLDEN AGE #1-4.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781779526014
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Critically acclaimed author James Robinson's book JSA: THE GOLDEN AGE is printed in a new edition! Presenting the thought-provoking alternate comic book-history tale of the Justice Society of America in a new edition. The JSA, the heroes of WWII, find themselves face to face with a new kind of oppression in "McCarthy Era" America! Some of the greatest heroes of the 1940s, including the original Green Lantern, Atom, Hawkman and Starman, among others, return in this epic tale. The story follows their postwar adventures as they battle evil in a world they fear may no longer need them. And as their importance wanes, a new hero, Dynaman, rallies the nation behind a fascist agenda... Collects JSA: THE GOLDEN AGE #1-4.
The Maxx
Author: Sam Kieth
Publisher: Wildstorm
ISBN: 9781401206130
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents the adventures of The Maxx, a homeless superhero who lives in a cardboard box, and his social worker, Julie.
Publisher: Wildstorm
ISBN: 9781401206130
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents the adventures of The Maxx, a homeless superhero who lives in a cardboard box, and his social worker, Julie.
The Golden Age of Marvel
Author: Joe Simon
Publisher: Marvel Comics Group
ISBN: 9780785107132
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Sizzling with thrills! 16 exciting classics that you demanded!! Starring Marvel Comics' big three - Captain America! Human Torch! Sub-Mariner!
Publisher: Marvel Comics Group
ISBN: 9780785107132
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Sizzling with thrills! 16 exciting classics that you demanded!! Starring Marvel Comics' big three - Captain America! Human Torch! Sub-Mariner!
Superhero Comics of the Golden Age
Author: Mike Benton
Publisher: Taylor Publishing Company (TX)
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
The ultimate history of the greatest period in comic book superheroes, from the birth of the genre in the early thirties to the postwar lull in the late forties.
Publisher: Taylor Publishing Company (TX)
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
The ultimate history of the greatest period in comic book superheroes, from the birth of the genre in the early thirties to the postwar lull in the late forties.
The Silver Age of DC Comics, 1956-1970
Author: Paul Levitz
Publisher: Taschen America Llc
ISBN: 9783836535762
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 395
Book Description
Collects original comic book artwork that depicts the 1950s science fiction rebirth of DC Comics' most significant characters, a time that "rebooted" the Flash, Green Lantern, and Hawkman, and was the impetus for the Batman television series.
Publisher: Taschen America Llc
ISBN: 9783836535762
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 395
Book Description
Collects original comic book artwork that depicts the 1950s science fiction rebirth of DC Comics' most significant characters, a time that "rebooted" the Flash, Green Lantern, and Hawkman, and was the impetus for the Batman television series.
LIFE Rise of the Superhero
Author: The Editors of LIFE
Publisher: Time Home Entertainment
ISBN: 1547840811
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 197
Book Description
Today, superheroes are more popular than ever, with action-packed movies, TV shows, comic books, graphic novels, and other genres celebrating themThe craft has become more sophisticated, the stories more intricate, with the entire art-form now elevated and celebrated. For as long as characters such as Batman, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, Thor, Captain America, etc. have been a part of popular culture, the oldest "modern" superhero is only just over 80 years old, that being Superman. Now, in a new Special Edition from LIFE, Rise of the Superhero, which includes an introduction by the legendary Stan Lee, the editors of LIFE trace the superhero phenomenon from its earliest days, then explores the superheroes of today, through historical and current photographs and entertaining text. Essays place the evolution of various superheroes throughout the context of world events through each decade, antiheroes are explored, and the technology that has been used to create the movies and comic books - and influenced the stories - is explained, giving the reader a complete and concise history of the genre. An exclusive bonus showcases the great Adam West, the original TV Batman, with little-seen photos. Celebrate the history of great superheroes with this keepsake collectible.
Publisher: Time Home Entertainment
ISBN: 1547840811
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 197
Book Description
Today, superheroes are more popular than ever, with action-packed movies, TV shows, comic books, graphic novels, and other genres celebrating themThe craft has become more sophisticated, the stories more intricate, with the entire art-form now elevated and celebrated. For as long as characters such as Batman, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, Thor, Captain America, etc. have been a part of popular culture, the oldest "modern" superhero is only just over 80 years old, that being Superman. Now, in a new Special Edition from LIFE, Rise of the Superhero, which includes an introduction by the legendary Stan Lee, the editors of LIFE trace the superhero phenomenon from its earliest days, then explores the superheroes of today, through historical and current photographs and entertaining text. Essays place the evolution of various superheroes throughout the context of world events through each decade, antiheroes are explored, and the technology that has been used to create the movies and comic books - and influenced the stories - is explained, giving the reader a complete and concise history of the genre. An exclusive bonus showcases the great Adam West, the original TV Batman, with little-seen photos. Celebrate the history of great superheroes with this keepsake collectible.
Showcase (1956-) #4
Author: John Broome
Publisher: DC
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
The first appearance and origin of the Silver Age Flash, Barry Allen, and his wife, Iris West! This issue officially begins the Silver Age of comics with Barry Allen serving as the first DC Silver Age superhero!
Publisher: DC
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
The first appearance and origin of the Silver Age Flash, Barry Allen, and his wife, Iris West! This issue officially begins the Silver Age of comics with Barry Allen serving as the first DC Silver Age superhero!