Superman underwear, a superman ice tray, a shot glass, a funko pop superman figurine, and you guessed it a copy of all star superman. Allstar superman is a twelveissue american comic book series featuring superman that was published by dc comics. Note the differences and evolutionary leaps that one can see from his first incarnation. I, who vaguely knows who jimmy olsen is, found myself confused from all star superman is a comic that i had heard lot about. Superman is getting a syfy show, get the details cinemablend. Earth one tp superman dc comics numbered 01 by davis, shane isbn. This actually made me cry when i saw it allstar superman. Superman synopsis limp superman being captured by army. Written by grant morrison art and cover by frank quitely dc launches the newest addition to its all star line of comics. In fact, the dc animated movie based on allstar superman ends up working better on several levels than the comic, but the movie does forgo a very emotionallyimportant story as well. This is the final, dramatic chapter of the incredible, awardwinning 12issue run of all star superman by grant morrison, frank quitely and jamie grant dont miss it. Boy meets girl excellent likenew condition this item is shipped usps mail. Take a look back at supermans different onscreen iterations over the years. All star superman is an animated superhero film based on the comic book series of the same name by grant morrison and frank quitely.
If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price. The adventures of superman comic book dc comics no. Allstar superman is a spectacular reimagining of the superman mythos, from the man of steels origin to his greatest foes and beyond. Is comic book men guest star dean cain the greatest. I was never a big fan of supes until i read all star superman. Its been announced that the syfy network is putting a series into development revolving around this aspect of superman mythology. An impulsive act of heroism thrusts an arrogant young man into the limelight of shanghai as china begins to form its own justice league of powerful heroes. In fact, the dc animated movie based on all star superman ends up working better on several levels than the comic, but the movie does forgo a very emotionallyimportant story as well. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. A collected graphic novel of the twelve issues released between 2006 and 2008, written by grant morrison, drawn by frank quitely, and inkedcolored by jamie grant. May 20, 2014 the book is crammed with extraordinary imagery. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. But if final crisis is the day evil wins, then its counterpart, allstar superman, is something quite different.
Its been announced that the syfy network is putting a series into development revolving around this. Now, as lex luthors brilliant, criminal machinations come together, what fate awaits the doomed superman. Maggin prologue chapter 1 2 3 4 5 love 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 mortality 24 25 26 27 28 29 war 30 31. All star superman tpb 20082009 dc 1st edition comic books. I would definitely recommend this to a lot of comic book fans, especially light fans who have some pop culture familiarity with superman but arent major fans and.
Absolute allstar superman by grant morrison goodreads. This is the superman i want them to put in the movies. Allstar superman is an animated superhero film based on the comic book series of the same name by grant morrison and frank quitely. Jim shooter, barry windsorsmith and bob layton, all at the peak of their powers, tell the story of the birth and death, and then birth again of the valiant universe. All star superman 2006 comic read all star superman.
He wears illfitting clothes to give the impression that he is out of shape. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. Download the corresponding question sheet and try to answer them using the text. Kevin smith himself credits cain with revitalizing the character but is cain the greatest man ever to wear. Dec 08, 2014 batman isnt the only dc superhero getting a prequel tv series. After reading birthright, red son, and a couple of action comic arcs i reread all star and enjoyed it a whole lot more. This is a wikipedia book, a collection of wikipedia articles that can be easily saved, imported by an external electronic rendering service, and ordered as a printed book. Nov 07, 20 watch this only if you have already read superman birthright and all star superman. Unless otherwise noted in the description, our items are pre.
Watch this only if you have already read superman birthright and all star superman. Quitelys precise work on allstar superman is without flaw. I think that grant morrison did a good job capturing the essential, archetypal goodness of superman in this homage. The man of steel battles bizarro, zibarro and more before facing the final revenge of lex luthor. It was over too soon, but i find myself rereading this book and noticing subtle details and references in the dialogue and art i missed the first time through. Back in 1941, captain america punched hitler on the cover of a comic book. Last week, superman was working for the fuhrer in one. I was never a big fan of supes until i read allstar superman. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Read all star superman 2006 comic online free and high quality. Metro toronto, best ongoing comic book series of 2006 a quirky, fun and. Round and square earths collide in allout, all star action as two mismatched supermen go toetotoe. Apr 17, 2020 all star superman last edited by billy batson on 041720 02.
Dc launches the newest addition to its all star line of comics where the industrys top creative talents refine the iconic focus of the worlds. The eisner awardwinning 12issue series from grant morrison and frank quitely is now available in absolute format. The massive amounts of solar radiatio n affect superman in a way no one could possibly anticipate except lex luthor. But if final crisis is the day evil wins, then its counterpart, all star superman, is something quite different. Jun 28, 2016 a star of radio, film and tv fans remember him from mchales navy, bob hastings voices the boy of steel in the adventures of superboy segments of the new adventures of superman animated series. Take a look back at superman s different onscreen iterations over the years. Jerry ordway and limited to 10,000 copies with coa by catch a star collectibles inc.
Rising from the ashes of the final days of superman, awardwinning writer gene luen yang and ontherise art star viktor bogdanovic introduce readers to kong kenanthe new superman. Then in the 1940s that all changed, without any instory explanation and during a multiissue story line, the paper had suddenly become the daily planet according to wikipedia. Is comic book men guest star dean cain the greatest superman. All star superman last edited by billy batson on 041720 02. Arkham asylum and artist frank quitely we3 join forces to take superman back to basics and create a new vision of the worlds first superhero.
Actress noel neill, who played lois lane, the intrepid reporter on the adventures of superman television series who never quite figured out her. All star superman is a twelveissue american comic book series featuring superman that was published by dc comics. As great as this book is i dont think its the best for new superman readers. Superman the history, mythology, and media of the man of steel. The series was written by grant morrison, drawn by frank quitely, and digitally inked by jamie grant. I have no intention of ruining it for you but would love to discuss it with those who have already read them. Jan 30, 2011 new york cbsap british actor henry cavill is about to tackle an icon of american tv and film. The two were published, and potentially composed, by grant morrison during the same period, but all star superman stands alone from the fictional universe within which final crisis takes place. In the first panel, regan is dropping their phone after finishing a conversation with a therapist, and. All star superman is a spectacular reimagining of the superman mythos, from the man of steels origin to his greatest foes and beyond. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. It is the tenth film in the dc universe animated original movies.
Then, read a very modern interpretation of the character in his saga all star superman. Standard and high definition versions of the feature film. The hardcover collects all star superman 16 and has a slipcover. Dc claimed that this series would strip down the man of steel to his timeless, essential elements. Then in the 1940s that all changed, without any instory explanation and during a multiissue story line, the paper had suddenly become the daily planet. New york cbsap british actor henry cavill is about to tackle an icon of american tv and film. Allstar superman dc black label edition by grant morrison. The best single issue of the decade and number four on wizards list of the top ten best comics over the last fifteen years. Superman flying just beneath the fury of a blazing sun, lois lane being kissed passionately by her love on the surface of the moon, and the man of steel hunched over the gravestone of his father shortly after his death. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Jul 05, 2016 actress noel neill, who played lois lane, the intrepid reporter on the adventures of superman television series who never quite figured out her daily planet colleague clark kent was the man of. Digital copy on disc of the feature film the allstar superman comic was the work of two immensely talented creators at the absolute top of their game, said geoff johns, chief creative officer, dc entertainment. Following the success of all star superman volume 1 comes the next book from the brilliant creative duo of grant morrison and frank quitely. Combining their singular talents to create a new and brilliant vision of the man of steel, comics storytellers grant morrison and frank quitely are reunited with their we3 collaborator jamie grant for one of the.
All star superman morrison, grant, quitely, frank on. The bestselling, smash hit all star superman bursts into another issue by comics masterminds grant morrison and frank quitely. Credits for pencils and inks confirmed from julius schwartzs editorial records, provided by dc comics. All star superman is an example of how the universe behind the characters have grown too large for a new reader to understand it. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
I get superman wrecking zod was fun to watch but damn they need stuff like this to really show why hes superman. The 27yearold channel islands native will star as superman and, obviously, clark kent in the. Batman isnt the only dc superhero getting a prequel tv series. The two were published, and potentially composed, by grant morrison during the same period, but allstar superman stands alone from the fictional universe within which final crisis takes place. With the animated allstar superman being released on february 22nd, cbm editor ed gross managed a bit of sit down time with actor james denton to discuss his role of the man of steel. Digital copy on disc of the feature film the all star superman comic was the work of two immensely talented creators at the absolute top of their game, said geoff johns, chief creative officer, dc entertainment. In the newest episode of comic book men, guest star dean cain stops by jay and silent bobs secret stash to celebrate supermans 75th birthday. It is the tenth film in the dc universe animated original movies in contrast to most films in the series receiving a pg or r rating, the film earned a pg rating from the motion picture association of. The world is flipped upside down when the man of steel encounters his topsyturvy doppelganger bizarro. Its striking, and not typically something you see on a comics page. Superman underwear, a superman ice tray, a shot glass, a funko pop superman figurine, and you guessed it a copy of allstar superman. The eisner awardwinning 12issue series from grant mor. Okay, other than frank quitely giving supes the physique of a championship bowler, this book wasnt bad.