Presenting a variant look into the culture we all love. Its a beautiful book and larger than your average graphic novel. The stories and artwork are beautifully reprinted and im very happy to add this to my collection. Action comics was the second longest running comic book series of all time, with only detective comics having been published longer. I hope this will be a good point of reference for all existing and new collectors of these fantastic variant covers. Released on november 18th, 1992, that book was the culmination of the death of superman, in which supes and beastly kill machine doomsday. On wednesday 41818, well be celebrating 1,000 issues of action comics. Man of steel however, representing the birth of the golden age of comic books. Today on variant, we lay out the comic book origin of the antimonitor, one of the mot powerful beings in the dc universe and the central villain in the cws crisis on infinite earths crossover. Apr 24, 2017 with over 100 action figure variant covers available spread across the various star wars comic series, i thought it would be a good idea to create a checklist.
Action comics is nothing less than the comic book that introduced superman, the first major superhero character as the term is commonly defined. An expert listing of 20 key variant comics from the comic book series action comics published by dc. Uncertified modern age comics without signed 1992now ebay. What many people do not realize, however, is that action comics, like most comic books of its day, was an anthology containing multiple unrelated stories. Celebrate issues of action comics with an allstar lineup of top talent as they pay tribute to the comic that started it all. Now lex must find out who in the world can think like the batman who laughsand there are only two folks who come to mind. Its most famous for having the debut of superman in its first issue. With action comics speeding toward its landmark 1,000th issue on supermans 80th anniversary april 18, dc today revealed a series of. Apr 18, 2018 e ighty years ago today, the first issue of action comics was released, with the now iconic cover showing superman lifting a car over his head as hoodlums flee. Action at the comic book db archived from the original. Volume 1 1904 001200 201400 401600 601800 801904 annuals 1 volume 2 annuals volume 1 957present 957 specials see also supermancovers, adventures of supermancovers, superman. In 2018, it became only the second american comic book in history after the 1930s1960s dell comics title four color to publish a 1,000th issue. Otherwise, the comic is identical to ordinary copies. From todays explosive action to a previously unpublished tale illustrated by the legendary curt swan to the man of tomorrows futurethis very special, oversized issue presents the best of the best in superman stories.
A website devoted to bringing you the best in the world of conventions, comics and cosplay. With action comics speeding toward its landmark 1,000 th issue on supermans 80 th anniversary april 18, dc today revealed a series of variant covers for this musthave issue, capturing the look and feel of the man of steel throughout different eras of his 80year run. Comic book store exclusive variant covers revealed include. Artist john tyler christopher has done such a great job on all of. Writer geoff johns has noted that franks rendition of superman is the best of his generation and that the only other artist in the same league is curt swan. The musthave issue will go on sale with not one, not two, but nine variant covers saluting the iconic superheros various looks throughout the years. Star wars action figure variant covers checklist marvel. Superman was the most successful of them, created by joe shuster and jerry siegel, who had been looking for a home for superman for many years prior to action comics. Apex lex luthors first runin with the infected didnt go as planned, and the batman who laughs influence is continuing to spread. For the first time ever, explore the complete visual history of dc comics variant comic book covers in this amazing collection. His rendition of the man of steel takes considerable inspiration from. Hes joined in the special issue by a creative lineup that include superman director richard donner, geoff johns, paul dini, jim lee, peter j. Action comics first saw publication on april 18, 1938, though its first issue was cover dated june 1938.
E ighty years ago today, the first issue of action comics was released, with the now iconic cover showing superman lifting a car over his head as hoodlums flee. An expert listing of 20 key variant comics from the comic book series action comics. With action comics speeding toward its landmark 1,000th issue on supermans 80th anniversary april 18, not only will we see a series of variant covers capturing the look and feel of the man of steel throughout different eras of his 80year run, but certain comic book stores will also have their own exclusive variant covers available. We are getting both a hardcover april 11th and an oversized 80 page issue april 18th. The sketchbook is included with the comic as a complimentary piece to be owned alongside this special, oneofakind, original cover art as rendered by artist caspell chavez. However, even with this amazing first issue paving the way for the amazing onslaught of the new 52, i still have a little bit of anger building up inside of me that action comics was hindered from reaching the milestone of issues. Painted by the italian genius gabriele dellotto,this book will go on sale thursday, nov. Thats the sound of comic book excitement coming to life and ebay has all the brands, genres and issues any fanboy or fangirl could ever want. From todays explosive action to a previously unpublished tale. The day of the final battle between superman and lord vyndktvx is one of blood and thunder.
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