Best of superman from graphic novels to nonfiction to paperbacks to childrens books, superman is everywhere, and deserves his own best of list. The great superman comic book collection comic books from dc. The scenes of young clark kents boyhood and adolescence might seem pointless if we didnt know, and somedaythat child will grow up to be superman. Great superman movie book 1978 comic books mycomicshop. The only drawback is that this is exactly the same printing first released in 1978 and it has not been updated, except for a new introduction by the author. National catholic register a classic tribute to an american popculture icon, superman is the first great comicbook movie and a nostalgic ode to the ideals of a more innocent time.
It seems only right that we look back on the movie to. He is an actor, known for superman 1978, tom sawyer 1973 and huckleberry finn 1974. The complete details of supermans origins, biographies of every character, synopses of every superman story, pictures of superman and his friends lois lane, perry white and jimmy olsenand his enemies, the toyman, the prankster, brainiac, and the archcriminal lex luthorare a few of the features included in this superman encyclopedia. The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics, and has been adapted to a number of radio serials, movies, and television shows. Of course, it has little or no relevance to todays superman and the characters with the same name, but if you have a fondness for the golden and silver age versions of the character, get this book. Superman asks if luthor even cares about the second missiles target the one misprogrammed by otis which is revealed to be hackensack. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Superman 1978 clark kent meets lois lane scene film description.
If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. In fact, richard donners superman 1978 is surprisingly slowstarting. If you use the add to want list tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available. Following the huge financial success of superman in 1978 and news reports of their pauperlike existences, warner communications. After listing the sins of superman returns last week, we thought it only fair to go back in time several decades and point the sin counter at one of the most beloved of all superhero movies. Accordingly, the great superman book is a detailed reference guide only to the comic book adventures of superman. The movie in some listings and reference sources is a 1978 superhero film directed by richard donner. Superman books including 1978 the great superman book by. It tells you everthing you ever wanted to know about superman. These are actual scansphotos of the item up for sale.
The complete encyclopedia of the folk hero of america vol. The great superman movie book 1978 by dc comics ebay. The superman character described on this page was created by writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster, high school students living in cleveland, ohio, in 1933. Apr 15, 2017 superman 1978 clark kent becomes superman scene film description. It is based on the dc comics character of the same name and stars marlon brando, gene hackman, christopher reeve, margot kidder, glenn ford, phyllis thaxter, jackie cooper, marc mcclure, valerie perrine and ned beatty.
The first time we see superman in his red, blue and yellow uniform is nearly an hour into superman. It was followed by three sequels superman ii 1980, superman iii 1983 and superman iv. The great superman book was an unusual item for its time, an enormous book dedicated to. Christopher reeve workout superman 1978 behind the. Superman was originally scheduled to be released in june 1978, the 40th anniversary of action comics 1, which first introduced superman, but the problems during filming pushed the film back by six months. So we decided to give everyone on krypton a family crest with a different letter, which didnt really exist in the comic books, mankiewicz. The great superman book is a comprehensive encyclopedic chronicle of the comic book adventures of superman for the first twentyeight years of his ongoing career. With batman v superman hitting theatres this weekend, we thought wed have a little smackdown of our own. The films opening scenes combine great intergalactic special effects with ponderous acting and dialogue most of it from marlon brando, who, as superman s father, sends the kid to earth in a spaceship that barely survives the destruction of the planet krypton. The great superman book the complete encyclopedia of comic. This was the first of four epic, superhero films featuring comic book hero superman derived from the 1938 action comics character not counting the latest film remakes. The great superman book complete encyclopedia volume 3 first. Gcd issue the great superman comic book collection. Gene hackman was perfect for the role of lex luthor, the villain who wants to own his own territory of the would be new coast of california costa del lex.
If you have any specific questions or requests, please ask us prior to ordering and well get back to you as soon as we can. If your only interests in superman occur after that, this is not a wise buy for you. The great superman book the complete encyclopedia of. The movie, is the 1978 theatrical adaptation of superman the movie was filmed and produced at the same time as its sequel, superman ii, although this arrangement was beset by production difficulties, and the sequel was not released until 1980. No information has been recorded here concerning the appearance of superman on radio and television, in cartoon and liveaction movies, on the broadway stage, or as a newspaper comic strip. Record prices are upgraded immediately for bigticket items, and over. We have the worlds largest selection of superman comic books and graphic novels. A run will be a collection of consecutive issues with no breaks in between them. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. 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. The movie is a 1978 superhero film directed by richard donner. Please browse through the title listings below or use the search bar at the top of this page to quickly find a specific title. Superman the history, mythology, and media of the man of steel. Superman 1978 christopher reeve workout film description.
The great superman book 1st printing, october 1978 by michael l. Please buy only if you are ready to checkout and pay via paypal right away. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. He takes great delight in reminding superman that despite his aura of invincibility, a normal human has found a way to beat him. Margot kidder was just right as the gorgeous lois lane who falls in love with superman but gives clark kent lessons on life, while jackie cooper is great as perry white.
April 25, 1915 may 7, 1978 was an american magazine and comic book editor best known for editing dc comics superman during the mid1950s to 1960s, in the silver age of comic books. It is based on the dc comics character of the same name and stars marlon brando, gene hackman, christopher reeve, margot kidder, glenn ford, phyllis thaxter, jackie cooper, trevor howard, marc mcclure, terence stamp, valerie perrine, and ned beatty. Slickness, thank god, was beyond his means feiffer,the great comic book heroes, 1965. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. It also raised the profile of the comic book hero superman, whos kept his popularity up to 2016s batman v superman. Buy in confidence as i offer a 30 day money back guarantee if not 100% satisfied. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. The great superman book the complete encyclopedia of comic book heroes.
To the best of my knowledge, there were 27 different fireside books produced from 1974 to. Just before the destruction of the planet krypton, scientist jorel sends his infant son kalel on a spaceship to earth. He has been married to pascale lambert east since october 23, 2015. The great superman comic book collection 1981 dc, 1981 series. Find the value of your comic books using our comic price guide articles below. Perhaps the filmmakers agreed with spielbergs famous statement that jaws would work better the longer he kept the shark off the screen. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics.
Superman 1978 a new, updated version of the popular comic book hero superman. Many of the bigbudget superhero movies of today owe a great debt to superman, not the least of which was 2006s superman returns. The great superman comic book collection 1981 dc, 1981 series published in english united states price 6. The outside front and back cover are in rough condition. One thing we comic book fanatics love to do is nit pick every tiny detail on an adapted character, and who am i to refuse this tradition. The making of superman the movie 1978 part 1 youtube. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. Facts you never knew about superman 1978 liveabout. Details about the great superman book complete encyclopedia volume 3 first edition 1978.
Why christopher reeves superman is so hard to forget. This black and white book is an encyclopedia of everything you wanted to know about superman, his friends, and enemies in more than 500 pages of descriptions and illustrations. Fleisher from a to z, here is the comprehensive source book containing everything you ever wanted to know about superman. May 24, 2016 really that good is an independent production of moviebob. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Superman sets her up in midvale orphanage so she can adjust to life on earth. Superman asks if luthor even cares about the second missiles target the one misprogrammed by otis which is revealed to be hackensack, nj, before luthor drops him into his pool to drown. An international coproduction between the united kingdom, switzerland, panama and the united states, the film stars an ensemble cast featuring marlon brando, gene hackman, christopher reeve, jeff east, margot kidder, glenn ford, phyllis thaxter. Read the great superman book comic online free and high quality. The movie is a 1978 superhero film directed by richard donner, based on the dc comics character of the same name.
Superman books including 1978 the great superman book by michael l. Fleisher and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Superman and his greatest enemy lex luthor must join forces to retrieve a document written by albert. By watching a movie like superman, you acknowledge that this is a comic book character and that much of what happens will be implausible, and often just impossible. Just try and avoid books where he only makes a cameo. Each article includes the historical record price achieved for each book at auction, and the minimum yours is worth if youve found one. October 10, 2004 in superman i through iv, starting in 1978. Its in decent shape but has moderate foxing and tears on the dust jacket. The book was released when i lived in new hampshire, the day superman. Superman is a fictional superhero who appears in comic books published by dc comics, and is considered an american cultural icon. The middle couple pages have come out of the staple. Superman is, of course, the most enduring comic book superhero, created in cleveland, ohio in 1932 by writer jerry siegel of the u. Published 1978 by scholastic magazines inc available stock.
The great superman book comic read the great superman book. If you enjoy it and want to see more like it, please consider supporting the moviebob patreon. The superman section alone is worth the price of purchase, never mind the other 400 or so pages. If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock. Superman s origin and parallels to jesus by hannah goodwyn senior producer a friendly smile from the man of steel is the last thing we see at the conclusion of superman. That means the film doesnt open like most superhero movies or james bonds with a sensational pretitle sequence. Find the great superman book by fleisher, michael l at biblio. After all of his amazing feats of strength that helped save the world from impending doom. The wit, to be sure, is a little slow in revealing itself.
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