Jerry Siegel
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Action Comics volume 20
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English
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In the early 1940s, Superman was a much-needed hero for a nation on the brink of war. The Man of Steel (and his comic book medium) were in their Golden Age, and with each new story, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster were continuing to expand and enrich the world of their still relatively new creation. This volume includes the first appearances of such classic figures as Daily Planet editor Perry White and Superman's archenemy, Lex Luthor. It is also in...
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Action Comics volume 1
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English
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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...
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Action Comics volume 32
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English
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In the early 1940s, Superman was a much-needed hero for a nation on the brink of war. The Man of Steel (and the comic book medium) were in their Golden Age, and with each new story, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster were continuing to expand and enrich the world of their still-relatively-new creation. In these early adventures, Superman must protect the citizens of Metropolis from a variety of threats ranging from insurance scams and gangsters to spies...
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Action Comics volume 285
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English
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After years of hiding her powers and heroic deeds from the public, Supergirl is finally revealed to the world! The story of one of history's greatest heroes continues as Kara Zor-El defends the planet from the likes of Lex Luthor, Mr. Mxyzptlk and more, while teaming-up with Superman, the Legion of Super-Heroes and her new pet, Comet the Super-Horse.
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Action Comics volume 41
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English
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In the early 1940s Superman was a much-needed hero for a nation on the brink of war. The Man of Steel was in his Golden Age, and with each new story, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster were continuing to expand and enrich the world of their still-relatively-new creation. In these early adventures, Superman must protect the citizens of Metropolis from a variety of threats ranging from insurance scams and gangsters to spies and saboteurs. Plus, Lex Luthor...
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Action Comics volume 252
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English
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Presented by a team of talented writers and artists such as Jerry Siegel, Jim Mooney, Otto Binder and more is a collection of stories featuring Supergirl at her best in SUPERGIRL: THE SILVER AGE VOL. 1. For many years, Superman believed himself to be the only survivor of his planet's destruction, until one day a spacecraft crashed on Earth with a young girl inside-a Supergirl from Krypton, possessing all the same powers as the Man of Steel. And this...
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Tails of the Super-Pets volume 22
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English
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In this charming collection of classic tales from the Silver Age of comics, meet Krypto the Superdog, Streaky the Supercat, Ace the Bat-Hound, and more! Collects stories from Action Comics #261, #266, #277, #292, and #293; Batman #125; Adventure Comics #210, #256, #293, #322, and #364; Superman #176; Wonder Woman #23; and Superboy #76.
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English
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An unprecedented celebration of the world's ultimate super-villain, featuring work from comics legends Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Bill Finger, Curt Swan, Dick Sprang, Len Wein, John Byrne, Brian Azzarello, Lee Bermejo, Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely, Geoff Johns, Doug Mahnke and more. For 75 years, super-villain Lex Luthor has dedicated his life to ridding Earth of the menace that is Superman. Though just an ordinary man, Luthor's superior intelligence...
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English
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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...
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English
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For seventy-five years, Lois Lane has been one of the most iconic characters in comics. In celebration of her contributions to the DC Universe and life as a pop culture icon, DC Comics is proud to present this new hardcover anthology collecting some of Lois Lane's greatest stories from creators such as Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, John Byrne, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, John Byrne, Phil Jimenez,Frank Quitely and many more! The Lois Lane Anthology collects...
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English
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A young Supergirl fan faces her most elusive adversary sleep! As darkness falls, a young girl attempts to catch some Z's while DC Comics' SUPERGIRL tracks down an enemy. With super hero traits, like BRAVERY, PATIENCE, and PERSISTENCE, they'll both turn sleepless nights into sweet success and sweet dreams. Along with Omar Lozano's action-packed art, bestselling author Michael Dahl (Bedtime for Batman, Good Morning, Superman and Be a Star, Wonder Woman)...
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As the sun sets in Metropolis, the electricity suddenly goes out, and crime wave erupts throughout the darkened city. This is a job for Superman! But as the man of steel restores order, an even bigger problem arrives-- the evil Parasite. This power-hungry monster won't let Superman save the day without a fight. If the Man of Steel isn't careful, it'll be lights out for him as well.
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English
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After chasing the evil Mala through space, Superman returns to Earth, and he finds people running from him. While Mala had decoyed Superman, her partner, Jax-Ur, disguised himself as Superman and terrorized the world. Now Jax-Ur and Mala plan to save the people of Earth from Superman, become their new hero, and lead them in Jax-Ur's quest to take over the planet. Superman has to stop Jax-Ur and Mala, but it's not easy when they have a whole world...
15) It's Superman!
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English
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The world's most popular and enduring superhero comes together with the talents of acclaimed novelist Tom De Haven to recreate the early years of the Man of Steel. Opening with the young Clark Kent on a date, the novel takes an entirely fresh approach to the emergence of his superpowers and the start of his newspaper career, following him from rural 1930s Kansas across America to Hollywood in its golden age and then to New York City. He meets a worldly...
17) Earth One
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DC Comics
Pub. Date
©2010
Physical Desc
1 volume (unnumbered pages) : chiefly color illustrations ; 27 cm.
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English
Description
Gives new insight into Clark Kent's transformation into Superman and his first year as the Man of Steel.
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Warner Bros. Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2016]
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Widescreen.
Physical Desc
5 videodiscs (875 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
Description
Born on the doomed planet Krypton, Kara Zor-El escaped at the same time as her cousin, Superman, but didn't arrive on Earth until years later after being lost. Raised by her adopted family, the Danvers, Kara grew up in the shadow of her foster sister, Alex, and learned to hide the phenomenal powers she shares with her famous cousin. Kara has spent so many years trying to fit in that she forgot to ever stand out.
20) Superman
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Publisher
Applewood Books
Pub. Date
1995
Physical Desc
215 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Tag 049
Language
English
Description
Once he becomes aware of his super powers, Clark Kent uses them to fight the forces of evil.
