All star superman morrison, grant, quitely, frank on. 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 spectacular reimagining of the superman mythos, from the man of steels origin to his greatest foes and beyond. 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. 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. 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. The amazing creative team of writer grant morrison batman. I was never a big fan of supes until i read allstar superman. Is comic book men guest star dean cain the greatest. The best single issue of the decade and number four on wizards list of the top ten best comics over the last fifteen years. In the first panel, regan is dropping their phone after finishing a conversation with a therapist, and. 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.
But if final crisis is the day evil wins, then its counterpart, allstar superman, is something quite different. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. Read all star superman 2006 comic online free and high quality. The series kicks off with a 12issue story arc touching on all the classic aspects of the superman mythology, starting with a daring rescue of a doomed group of helionauts on the surface of the sun. Dec 08, 2014 batman isnt the only dc superhero getting a prequel tv series.
The eisner awardwinning 12issue series from grant morrison and frank quitely is now available in absolute format. Now, as lex luthors brilliant, criminal machinations come together, what fate awaits the doomed superman. 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. 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. 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. The series was written by grant morrison, drawn by frank quitely, and digitally inked by jamie grant.
Round and square earths collide in allout, all star action as two mismatched supermen go toetotoe. Boy meets girl excellent likenew condition this item is shipped usps mail. Allstar superman digital comics comics by comixology. New york cbsap british actor henry cavill is about to tackle an icon of american tv and film. All star superman 2006 comic read all star superman. 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. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. The man of steel battles bizarro, zibarro and more before facing the final revenge of lex luthor. Superman synopsis limp superman being captured by army. As great as this book is i dont think its the best for new superman readers.
Take a look back at supermans different onscreen iterations over the years. The adventures of superman comic book dc comics no. 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. I have no intention of ruining it for you but would love to discuss it with those who have already read them. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
The hardcover collects all star superman 16 and has a slipcover. Allstar superman is a twelveissue american comic book series featuring superman that was published by dc comics. Take a look back at superman s different onscreen iterations over the years. Okay, other than frank quitely giving supes the physique of a championship bowler, this book wasnt bad. I was never a big fan of supes until i read all star superman. 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. Earth one tp superman dc comics numbered 01 by davis, shane isbn. Absolute allstar superman by grant morrison goodreads. 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. Dc claimed that this series would strip down the man of steel to his timeless, essential elements. Written by grant morrison art and cover by frank quitely dc launches the newest addition to its all star line of comics. In this book superman saves earth from a bizarro invasion only to be sucked into a parallel bizarro world and have his powers taken away.
Quitelys precise work on allstar superman is without flaw. 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. After reading birthright, red son, and a couple of action comic arcs i reread all star and enjoyed it a whole lot more. 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. Superman is getting a syfy show, get the details cinemablend. Its striking, and not typically something you see on a comics page. Following the success of all star superman volume 1 comes the next book from the brilliant creative duo of grant morrison and frank quitely. Allstar superman is a spectacular reimagining of the superman mythos, from the man of steels origin to his greatest foes and beyond.
Then, read a very modern interpretation of the character in his saga all star superman. I think that grant morrison did a good job capturing the essential, archetypal goodness of superman in this homage. The eisner awardwinning 12issue series from grant mor. Its been announced that the syfy network is putting a series into development revolving around this aspect of superman mythology. Jerry ordway and limited to 10,000 copies with coa by catch a star collectibles inc. Jan 30, 2011 new york cbsap british actor henry cavill is about to tackle an icon of american tv and film. 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. Its been announced that the syfy network is putting a series into development revolving around this. Nov 07, 20 watch this only if you have already read superman birthright and all star superman. Is comic book men guest star dean cain the greatest 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. But if final crisis is the day evil wins, then its counterpart, all star superman, is something quite different. Back in 1941, captain america punched hitler on the cover of a comic book. Metro toronto, best ongoing comic book series of 2006 a quirky, fun and. Allstar superman dc black label edition by grant morrison. 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.
Apr 17, 2020 all star superman last edited by billy batson on 041720 02. The world is flipped upside down when the man of steel encounters his topsyturvy doppelganger bizarro. Allstar superman is an animated superhero film based on the comic book series of the same name by grant morrison and frank quitely. It is the tenth film in the dc universe animated original movies. Superman underwear, a superman ice tray, a shot glass, a funko pop superman figurine, and you guessed it a copy of all star superman. Superman underwear, a superman ice tray, a shot glass, a funko pop superman figurine, and you guessed it a copy of allstar superman. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. The bestselling, smash hit all star superman bursts into another issue by comics masterminds grant morrison and frank quitely. Kevin smith himself credits cain with revitalizing the character but is cain the greatest man ever to wear. This actually made me cry when i saw it allstar superman. 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. All star superman tpb 20082009 dc 1st edition comic books.
I get superman wrecking zod was fun to watch but damn they need stuff like this to really show why hes superman. 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. He wears illfitting clothes to give the impression that he is out of shape. All star superman is a twelveissue american comic book series featuring superman that was published by dc comics. All star superman last edited by billy batson on 041720 02. The 27yearold channel islands native will star as superman and, obviously, clark kent in the. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Batman isnt the only dc superhero getting a prequel tv series. Note the differences and evolutionary leaps that one can see from his first incarnation. The new adventures of superman, cain brought an element of fun to both superman and his alter ego, clark kent. Last week, superman was working for the fuhrer in one. 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. The massive amounts of solar radiatio n affect superman in a way no one could possibly anticipate except lex luthor. 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.
All star superman is an example of how the universe behind the characters have grown too large for a new reader to understand it. 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. Download the corresponding question sheet and try to answer them using the text. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. 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. Feb 15, 2011 with the animated all star 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. 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. All star 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.
This is the superman i want them to put in the movies. May 20, 2014 the book is crammed with extraordinary imagery. If ordering more than one of our comics or magazines, contact us before submitting payment for a reduced shipping price. Superman the history, mythology, and media of the man of steel. 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. 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. Unless otherwise noted in the description, our items are pre. Credits for pencils and inks confirmed from julius schwartzs editorial records, provided by dc comics. I, who vaguely knows who jimmy olsen is, found myself confused from all star superman is a comic that i had heard lot about. Standard and high definition versions of the feature film. 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. Watch this only if you have already read superman birthright and all star superman.
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