As an adult, superman became the protector of earth, working at the daily planet as clark kent alongside his partner and wife lois lane. Comic, tv, movies, and beyond see all the places the man of tomorrow has been in part one of our superman timeline. Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. Humanoid kryptonians evolve into dominant civilized species on planet krypton. See series details by issue displays one row per issue with no gaps, by the regular issue sort order. Superman first purposefully flew in the fleischer cartoons. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. Zack snyder explains how lois lanes death leads to knightmare timeline. Its no secret that dcs continuity has been a bit of confusion amongst fans. For comprehensive context of placement in the dc universe, i recommend comic book heralds dc rebirth reading order. Superhero comics subsequently take america by storm.
They are printed here in the chronology of the storylines, rather than the. Definitive dc universe timeline revealed at nycc dc comics news. Although he is perhaps the most recognizable superhero in the world, superman has had a rocky history on the big screen. Legion of super heroes chronology comic book revolution. These files will help new and old readers understand whats happening to the man of steel. Year one, which is speculated to take place in this line, is a little moodier and not as positive on the world. A superhero also known as a super hero or superhero is a fictional character of unprecedented physical prowess dedicated to acts of derringdo in the public interest. For six issues, running through all of the superman titles at. The cbc comic book cast is an online geek culture community. Superman is a superhero published by dc comics since 1938. Longtime followers of the revolution know that the legion of superheroes is easily my favorite comic book franchise from any publisher. The origin of superman is the story that relates supermans arrival on earth and the beginnings of his career as a superhero.
These stories are from comic books still being published and are, in a sense, ongoing. Superman, also called the man of steel, is one of the most influential superheroes of dc comics, and superhero comics at large. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. Superman encyclopedia of cleveland history case western. The print edition collected three digital chapters a month.
With the arrival of the new 52 in 2011, dc comics put a close to over two decades worth of continuity. The comic book time part was confirmed early on, because timmy traveled back thirty years in two different episodes. On that note, when the secret origin of denzel crocker. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Timeline links simply an alternative way for your to browse through the superman homepage using a timeline of events throughout the history of superman from 1938 to today. These are the best superhero and comic book tv shows to watch, from throwbacks like lois and clark to innovators like hbos watchmen. Initially, this is treated as a separate continuity from the mainstream superman stories.
Watchmen, the film adaptation of the acclaimed comic book by alan moore and dave gibbons, is released in theaters. This page attempts to show how the issues in this series were published over time by laying them out in a timeline with alternately gray or white rows roughly corresponding to months. The adventures of superman unrelated to the previous the adventures of superman title, this book, which began in 20 and ended in 2014, was a threetimesamonth digital comic anthology of noncanonical superman stories by rotating creative teams. Plus, an alternate timeline from zero hour seems to be coming true as alpha centurion steps in to replace superman on earth. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Aug 31, 2012 because you demanded it another reader showed me to a site where a guy had compiled a viewing order for the entire dcau, including gotham girls, static shock, and even zeta project. Superman timeline a list of major superman events version 1. Whether its comic book, movie or toon media, this is your fortress of solitude. Jerry siegel and joe shuster, soon to be known for creating superman, began working on. Dec 18, 2019 doomsday clock changes timeline of dcs comic book universe again.
The timeline is split between the main dc trinity of batman, superman, and wonder woman in. The chronology list can also be sorted according to comic book title. The comicbook time part was confirmed early on, because timmy traveled back thirty years in two different episodes. Their frustration led to one of the most monumental moments in comic book history. Superman the dark side of apokolips is a book that is part comic and part chapter book about superman who, in addition being super strong and able to fly, has some interesting powers, like ice breath. Superman reading order postcrisis comic book back issues. The extralength issue once again rewrites the fictional history of dcs comic book universe and, surprisingly, drops. However, dc has been teasing legionnaires all over the dcu as of late. Oct 04, 2019 didio talked about the need for dc to have a consistent timeline in dcs comic book output, noting that its something that dcs television and movies have used to build cohesive universes. Kingdom comethe kingdom another pessimistic future timeline. A very popular piece of comic book lore over the years is that superman first began to fly in the fleischer cartoons because it was easier for the animators to simply lift the drawing of superman up rather than actually having to animate him leaping, which. Didios new timeline will hopefully put the dc universe, multiverse, into one singular continuity and hopefully puts a lot of debates among dc and comic book fans as to what happened when to rest. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a.
This reading order contains all the essential and recommended comic book issues for you to enjoy superman. December 22nd, 20 welcome to our complete postcrisis superman reading order. Doomsday clock changes timeline of dcs comic book universe again. The story has been through many revisions through decades of publication in comic books and radio, television and film adaptations. Although both are representations of different parts of. The picture depicts the first ten years of generation 1, which is the new golden age era of dc comics.
Before action comics and superman, comic books were primarily about pulpy detectives, westerns, or were cartoony gag strips. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive the man of steel fights a neverending battle for truth, justice, and the american way. Of course, it has been a long time since dc has published a legion of superheroes title. Superman reading order where to start with supes comic book. Mar 29, 2018 although he is perhaps the most recognizable superhero in the world, superman has had a rocky history on the big screen. The new timeline is indicated to revise the complicated web of origins in a panel which shows a progression of four to five successive versions of.
He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr. Stories include the man who stole the sun, the origin of superman, and the man who bossed superman. The origin of superman is the story that relates superman s arrival on earth and the beginnings of his career as a superhero. Dcs new comic book distributors are midtown comics. A definitive timeline of superman at the movies syfy wire. See series details by issue displays one row per issue with no gaps, by the. Zack snyder explains how lois lanes death leads to. The movie was deemed unfilmable after a handful of directors failed to produce the movie in the 1990s. Their creation became known worldwide, inspired numerous imitation superheroes, and brought fortune to many, but siegel and shuster enjoyed none of that fortune between 194975.
An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. The various continuities of the superman universe are a set of differing, continuous storylines. Since the debut of superman in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe shuster, stories of superheroes ranging from brief episodic adventures. An alien named kalel from the destroyed planet krypton. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Definitive dc universe timeline revealed at nycc dc comics. Didio talked about the need for dc to have a consistent timeline in dcs comic book output, noting that its something that dcs television and movies have used to build cohesive universes. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. The various continuities of the superman universe are a set of differing, continuous storylines, all based on the overall superman mythos. My episode timeline for the new batmansuperman adventures.
Three movies into his tenure as kalel, last son of krypton, actor henry cavill may be a man of steel, but hes almost a man without a franchise. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who enslaved the people of planet apokolips. There is a 1990s era reprint edition of this comic. Superman, a fictional comic book character, has spanned several decades and become a. This is the continuity of the superman comic books from the time the comics. Superman, the popular comic book superhero, was created by writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster in 1933 while both attended glenville high school. Apr 07, 2020 these are the best superhero and comic book tv shows to watch, from throwbacks like lois and clark to innovators like hbos watchmen. The best superhero and comic book shows to watch right now. Oct 31, 2019 the picture depicts the first ten years of generation 1, which is the new golden age era of dc comics. In the new 52, dcs relaunch of its entire comic book line, superman is still from krypton, was still raised on a farm in the american midwest, is still named clark kent and is still a. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Dc comics leaks a glimpse at their official new time line. Apr 02, 2018 zack snyder explains how lois lanes death leads to knightmare timeline. His powers drained by the parasite, superman is forced to stand trial for the destruction of krypton before an intergalactic tribunal.
Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Three dimension adventures of superman 1953 original ed. Aside from a few minor alterations, the film remains faithful to the plot of the comic book. Jun 14, 20 below lists a timeline of the chronological events in the dc comics extended universe. For a list of comic book supervillain debuts, see list of comic book supervillain debuts. From his blue uniform to his flowing red cape to the s shield on his chest, superman is one of the most immediately recognizable and beloved dc super heroes of all time. Doomsday clock changes the timeline of dcs comic book. We have seen saturn girl in dc universe rebirth and then again in doomsday clock. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Three dimension adventures of superman 1953 original edition. Because you demanded it another reader showed me to a site where a guy had compiled a viewing order for the entire dcau, including gotham girls. The adventures of superman unrelated to the previous the adventures of superman title. Superfans of the man of steel, come discuss and read about the latest buzz and info on the superfamily members. The timeline is split between the main dc trinity of.
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