The new 52 is a 2011 dc comics event marking the relaunch of its entire line with the. Dc rebirth brings back new 52 superman screen rant. Written by dan jurgens, keith giffen, scott lobdell and fabian nicieza. Superman action comics hc 20122016 dc comics the new 52. This issue was originally polybagged with a digital download code and may or may not be polybagged when purchased. I just thought you might enjoy my personal journey of rereading all the issues up to this date and my realization that it is indeed a great series. Frankly, supes, like madonna, is a bit over exposed. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age 1992date. The character was created by artist bob kane and writer bill.
The continuity began in 2011 when the modern age continuity was rebooted, due to the events of flashpoint. In september 2011, dc comics relaunched their entire line of publications, dubbing the new publishing initiative as the new 52. Superman tpb 202015 dc comics the new 52 comic books. As previously blogged about in the piercingmetal musings. Superman and new 52 superman merge into one chan march 26, 2017 2 comments this arc was nicely written and resolves a lot of the lingering issues, but personally i like it better when superman and lois from before the new 52 happened were their own persons. New 52 reading order part 1 comic book reading orders. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. After i was nonplussed by the new action comics treatment of superman by the dc new 52 crew, i was not excited about reading this book either. It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero genre and. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book. The finale of superman reborn spells the end of the new 52, and the beginning of. Dc comics artist jim lee holding a copy of the new 52 2012 free comic book day issue. Jason, i have updated a dummys guide to dc comics new 52 superman titles with a personal mea culpa and reassessment of my thoughts concerning grant morrisons action comics run. Get free advice on what your spiderman book collection is worth.
The relaunch saw dc introduce sameday release of physical comics with digital platforms, as well as characters from the former. Batman is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. Can even two supermen, supergirl, wonder woman and batman be enough to stop this onslaught. New superman comic books, specials, and annuals 20162018 trinity comic books. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. That consolidation included the incorporation of both the wildstorm. Superman was a great comic book and anyone who likes comic books should get superman issue 1. Superman was the title of the monthly comic book featuring superman. A new epic begins with the debut of this new, ongoing series. Each index contains the title, issue number, date and description for each comic book. Art by dan jurgens, jesus merino, pascal alixe, marco rudy, tom raney, elizabeth torque, mico suayan, vicente cifuentes, rob hunter and ray mccarthy. Dcs relaunched superman comic succeeds in emphasizing the human side of the man of steel.
The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. So figure how my step brother had issues 1 17 then 21 thru 34 of superman in mint condition in a box along with batman 1 22 all in mint condition and he ran from the government for tax reasons, got very ill and passed away, and they are. And how will the tragic outcome of this battle change the life of one of the lois lanes forever. Struck with a sense of deja vu, since a similar monument was erected in his honor years earlier, superman stumbles upon lana lang arriving to remove the new 52 clarks remains. Such topical references elevate the book above the majority of its new 52 counterparts. Dont miss the first fateful meeting of batman and superman in the new 52. Many major storylines such as war of the green lanterns, batman. The new 52 is the continuity of the current superman, superboy, and supergirl comic books, as well as every other dc superhero.
Yeah the plot is the same as the first act of the avengers film, which did. As someone who has not read the title, i am not a superman fan, its a little hard to write a description of the plot andor differences between his titles. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist. First of all, redoing superman well is not going to be an easy task, with all the books, movies and tv shows. This is a list of comic books featuring superman and related characters. Action comics is widely believed to be the best superman comic of the new 52, with little argument. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. We expect books to come out at least on a monthly basis in the comic book industry so delays like. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. The final days of superman epic concludes in one explosive fight as the new master villain uses superman s own solar super flare power against everyone. In september 2011, dc comics relaunched their entire line of publications, dubbing the new. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Rebirth left off, with old superm well, the only superman arriving at the monument erected in metropolis to house the man of steels remains. Following the conclusion of the flashpoint crossover storyline, dc canceled all of its existing titles and debuted 52 new series in september 2011 with new first issues.
Written by george perez, keith giffen and dan jurgens. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Below you will find a first draft of a chronological reading order for the superman family of books in the new 52 universe. Superman and new 52 superman merge into one comicnewbies. The book contains issues 1 to 6 so this is the very first new 52 justice league arc and overall i enjoyed it. As a part of the acclaimed dc comics the new 52 event of sept.
Adam basciano the dark knight and the man of steel are close friends in the moderndaybut the. Precrisis comic books 19381986 precrisis superman comic books 19381986. Superman hc 20122015 dc comics the new 52 comic books. New 52 superman reading order this reading order will no longer be updated, in favor of a. In 1986, dc comics made comic book history by rebooting their entire continuity in crisis on infinite earths. In this series, the comic book newbies of the crimson attempt to evaluate the quality and accessibility of. Only 52 have been graded by cgc plus 82 restored copies. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. He and his twin brother operate two blogs dedicated to science fiction and fantasy films, the geek twins and film sketchr.
Please help improve and add to this list by commenting below or contacting us through our contact form or by asking us on tumblr. Action comics presents the end of the new 52 as we know it. Superman, in his new costume, lifts the daily planet globe through a flaming metropolis. As a part of the acclaimed dc comics the new 52 event of september 2011, comics. The previous issue s tease was everything it seemed. The new 52 is the 2011 revamp and relaunch by dc comics of its entire line of ongoing monthly superhero comic books.
Which is the most expensive superman comic of all time. Once this series began, there was a new superman book each week for every. The initiatives prime objective being to up the number of titles available each month and to offer new readers an easier chance to jump on continue reading dc comics the new 52 first issues. This comic is set five years after the ongoing action comics. In december, to commemorate this incredible event, dc is collecting every one of these debut issues in a onceinalifetime massive hardcover that includes. New 52 superman reading order comic book back issues. Go directly to the new 52 trinity reading order this reading order aims to provide the most comprehensive reading order for new 52 trinity characters, including superman, batman, wonder woman and justice league titles.
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