Action Comics 80 Years Of Superman Deluxe Edition

Action Comics is the longest-running continually published comic book in history, and itÕs the series that launched the superhero genre with the introduction of Superman in 1938. DC Entertainment is celebrating its 80th anniversary with Action Comics: 80 Years of Superman Deluxe Edition, which features cover art by artist and DC Publisher Jim Lee. Join DC in a celebration of ActionÕs amazing 80-year run, with reflections on Action Comics by Laura Siegel Larson (daughter of Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel) and celebrated writers Jules Feiffer, Tom DeHaven, David Hajdu, Larry Tye, Gene Luen Yang, Marv Wolfman and Paul Levitz. Featuring the very first Superman story, the debut of Supergirl, the first stories of arch-villains the Toyman and Brainiac, a never-before-published story from the original creative studio of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, dating back seven decades, and more! Celebrate the hundreds of people who made Action Comics so impactful and culturally relevant for over eight decades with Action Comics: 80 Years of Superman Deluxe Edition.

Action Comics is the longest-running continually published comic book in history, and it's the series that launched the superhero genre with the introduction of Superman in 1938. DC Entertainment is celebrating its 80th anniversary with Action Comics: 80 Years of Superman Deluxe Edition, which features cover art by artist and DC Publisher Jim Lee. Join DC in a celebration of Action's amazing 80-year run, with reflections on Action Comics by Laura Siegel Larson (daughter of Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel) and celebrated writers Jules Feiffer, Tom DeHaven, David Hajdu, Larry Tye, Gene Luen Yang, Marv Wolfman and Paul Levitz. Featuring the very first Superman story, the debut of Supergirl, the first stories of arch-villains the Toyman and Brainiac, a never-before-published story from the original creative studio of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, dating back seven decades, and more! Celebrate the hundreds of people who made Action Comics so impactful and culturally relevant for over eight decades with Action Comics: 80 Years of Superman Deluxe Edition.

Detective Comics featured DC's first masked adventurer and went on to give the company its name (from Detective Comics Inc.) and the only character to dominate American popular culture three separate times, each a generation apart: Batman. Join us in a celebration of Detective Comics' amazing eight-decade run and Batman's 80 years, with reflections on Detective Comics by Cory Doctorow, Neil Gaiman, Glen David Gold, Senator Patrick Leahy, Denny O'Neil, Anthony Tollin, police chief Shelley Zimmerman and Paul Levitz. This special collector's edition also features the very first Batman story; the debuts of classic sidekicks and allies like Robin, Batgirl, Batwoman and even Bat-Mite; and the first stories of archvillains Two-Face, the Riddler and Man-Bat. With a new cover by DC publisher and chief creative officer Jim Lee, a never-before-published sketchbook of Lew Sayre Schwartz, a never-before-published scene from Bruce Wayne's childhood by Paul Levitz and Denys Cowan and much, much more, this is sure to be the celebration of the year!

The amazing 1000th issue of DETECTIVE COMICS is collected in this new Deluxe Edition hardcover, including a new story written by Robert Venditti with art by Steven Segovia! This amazing collection is stacked with an unbelievable lineup of talent that will take you on a journey through BatmanÕs past, present and future...plus a sensational epilogue that features the first-ever DC Universe appearance of the deadly Arkham Knight! But who is under the mask? And why do they want Batman dead? The incredible future of Batman adventures begins here!

Celebrate 80 Years of the Flash with DC, as we revisit classic comics stories from the 1940s and onward, featuring some of the Flash’s greatest allies and villains, and work from some of the greatest creators ever to grace the graphic-literature medium! This book collects such seminal moments as the first appearances of Jay Garrick (FLASH COMICS #1), Barry Allen (SHOWCASE #4) and Wally West (THE FLASH #110), the classic “Flash of Two Worlds” (THE FLASH #123) and the death of Iris West (THE FLASH #275) as well as many previously uncollected gems, including stories from THE FLASH #300 (1981), FLASH #54 (1991), FLASH COMICS #89 (1947) and many more. It also features new essays and commentary from comics stars Mark Waid, Roy Thomas, Francis Manapul and more, plus a new cover by Jim Lee!

Since the dawn of the DC Rebirth era, one villain has been standing in the shadows, plotting the destruction of Superman and all he represents. His name: Mr. Oz. Now the Man of Steel is about to find out the true identity of his newest nemesis...and everything he thought he knew about the world will come crashing down. To put the pieces back together and solve the mind-warping riddle of Mr. Oz, Superman will begin a quest the likes of which he's never faced before. Teaming up with Lex Luthor. Time-traveling with Booster Gold. Waging war against General Zod...and his even more ruthless son. Fighting to preserve his own family, Lois Lane and Superboy...even against Superboy's own grandfather, General Sam Lane. A new era is about to begin. To face it, Superman will need every ounce of his strength, his courage and his belief in truth and justice. But what does that mean in a world--or worlds--where truth and justice mean nothing? Find out in Superman: Action Comics: The Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 3! This collection contains the conclusion of legendary Superman writer Dan Jurgens' Action Comics run. Collects Action Comics #985-999 plus Action Comics Special #1.

This collection compiles more than twenty of the Daily Planet reporter's greatest stories from her seventy-five year history, from her no-nonsense 1930s debut and zany Silver Age schemes to her modern adventures as a dautless journalist.

ÒAction Comics #1000 makes Superman revisit the past in interesting ways.Ó -Entertainment Weekly ÒA powerful tribute to SupermanÕs enduring legacy.Ó -A.V. Club ÒThere have been a lot of ÔmilestoneÕ issues hitting the shelves lately, but none can really hold a candle to Action Comics #1000.Ó -Nerdist ÒItÕs a big deal, for a lot of reasons-but itÕs also a celebration of something worth celebrating.Ó -Polygon ÒThe landmark Action Comics #1000 features a murdererÕs row of talent, including the DC Comics debut of former Marvel architect Brian Michael Bendis.Ó dash Paste Magazine ÒThereÕs pretty much something for everyone in this issueÉ ItÕs impossible not to be moved by the many loving Superman tributes these creative teams have put together.Ó -IGN For over eight decades, Superman has been inspiring fans all across the globe. The Man of Steel has saved Metropolis-and the world-countless times over, but SupermanÕs not done yet! Begin the next chapter of the iconic superheroÕs journey by celebrating 1,000 issues of Action Comics, with a lineup of top talent as they pay tribute to the comic that started it all. This unforgettable collectorÕs edition features stories and art by: Brian Michael Bendis, John Cassaday, Olivier Coipel, Paul Dini, JosŽ Luis Garc’a-L—pez, Patrick Gleason, Butch Guice, Geoff Johns, Dan Jurgens, Tom King, Jim Lee, Clay Mann, Brad Meltzer, Jerry Ordway, Louise Simonson, Scott Snyder, Curt Swan, Peter J. Tomasi, Marv Wolfman and more! Collected here for the first time is the celebrated, landmark issue Action Comics #1000, plus a host of extras, including a bonus story by comics legends Paul Levitz and Neal Adams, variant covers, scripts, cover sketches and the comic that started it allÉthe Superman story from Action Comics #1.