Superman comic books superman comics where do i start. I, who vaguely knows who jimmy olsen is, found myself confused from all star superman is a comic that i had heard lot about. The series kicks off with a 12issue story arc touching on all the classic aspects of the superman mythology, starting with a. All star superman was twelve issues yet this adaptation only clocks in at seventysix minutes. The series was written by grant morrison, drawn by frank quitely, and digitally inked by jamie grant. Based on one of dcs bestselling comic runs, allstar superman is a daring and ambitious adventure thats unlike anything that superman has faced before. Oct 11, 2011 whats incredible about the story is that all star superman is about as far as you can stray from a typical superman story and yet somehow, against all odds, its the most superman story of all time. Allstar superman is a twelveissue comic book series featuring superman that ran from november 2005 to october 2008. The first issue shows allstar superman in the indicia. Nostomania coin and comic book price guide, values. If youve read both trades all 12 issues then thats it. Its a selfcontained story, theres a movie that came out based on the series, but thats all as far as actual comics go. Johnny stops by to help corey look over a superman vs. It would have been nice had they given it more time, but i think they did good with the time they had.
All star superman is a twelveissue american comic book series featuring superman that was published by dc comics. Here is a master list of all the top 100 comic book storylines, as voted on by you, our readers over a thousand of you. Comic book realm use our database to track your comic. This book isnt canon, so one needs not worry what happened in any previous issue or tiein event. Grant morrison is one of the deftest superherocomics writers of the moment.
Allstar superman is an animated superhero film based on the comic book series of the same name by grant morrison and frank quitely. The better the condition, the more the book can be worth. All star superman is an animated superhero film based on the comic book series of the same name by grant morrison and frank quitely. The number 1 free online comic book community featuring a comic book price guide database, friends, lists, blogs, and more. Quitelys precise work on allstar superman is without flaw.
Allstar superman creator grant morrison, however, postulated that the two stories could share a degree of continuity. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. The comic book price guide for great britain all star. Allstar superman was twelve issues yet this adaptation only clocks in at seventysix minutes. The most valuable comic books in the world its all just. Even though dc one million was released years before allstar superman, it actually provides a conclusion for the events of the latter series, as we get to see superman return from the sun. Let me say that all star superman is neither of these and well worth you. All star superman perfecting the modern myth youtube. It would have been nice had they given it more time, but i think they. All star superman comic series the movies overall style is true to the comic. Values of all star superman free comic book price guide. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Whats incredible about the story is that all star superman is about as far as you can stray from a typical superman story and yet somehow, against all odds, its the most superman story of all time. Allstar superman integrale french edition and millions of other books are available for.
It is the tenth film in the dc universe animated original movies. Far from a kiddie cartoon, this story centers on the man of steels impending death, which lends a dark tone to the movie. Superman prime is virtually identical to the future self of the superman from allstar superman, that version of superman also created by grant morrison, who noted in the black matter of absolute allstar superman that it was intended to be essentially the same character himself inhabiting the sun for a prolonged period of time, giving rise. The inset heads of the jsaers on page 1 are pasteups by the heroes solo artists the same head shots of flash, hawkman, green lantern and dr. Find the value of the dc comic allstar superman volume 1. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps.
The massive amounts of solar radiation affect superman in a way no one could possibly anticipate. Art and cover by ed mcguinness and dexter vines a new series by the allstar team of jeph loeb, ed mcguinness and dexter. Superman flying just beneath the fury of a blazing sun, lois lane being kissed passionately by her love on the surface of the moon, and the man of steel hunched over the gravestone of his father shortly after his death. This is one of the very few comic books i can recommend to everyone. Dc claimed that this series would strip down the man of. All star superman is an example of how the universe behind the characters have grown too large for a new reader to understand it. In fact, its one of the most frequently asked questions sent to. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Not only does it take the character back to his silver age roots, but it also gives him a sense of emotional maturity. Finally, this has a lot of rereading value, so do check it out or buy it.
All star superman 2006 comic read all star superman. Between superman and lois most specifically, but also between superman and humanity as a whole. Click on any storyline for a writeup on that story complete with some sample pages from the story. The complete 12issue run of allstar superman by morrison and quitely is collected in a single trade paperback.
Superman was the title of the monthly comic book featuring superman. Earth 2 are at it once again, this time to strip down the man of steel to his timeless, essential elements. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. It moves at a brisk pace and, while there are a few small parts from the series i would have liked to see included, they did capture all of the big. Written by grant morrison, the series was drawn by frank quitely and digitally inked by jamie grant. Oct 07, 2016 all star superman is easily one of the best superman stories ever published. Allstar superman integrale french edition and over 8 million other books are. Written by grant morrison art and cover by frank quitely dc launches the newest addition to its all star line of comics. The massive amounts of solar radiation affect superman in a way no one could possibly anticipate except lex luthor. All star superman 2006 comic read all star superman 2006. An outofcontinuity mini series written by grant morrison and drawn by frank quitely published under the all star label. May 24, 2017 why grant morrison and frank quitelys all star superman is one of the great superhero myths. Allstar superman also gives us the origin of the infant universe qwewq, who was an important character in morrisons seven soldiers. By taking the characters and the worlds they inhabited at face value, grant morrison, in his own words, hoped to show how the superheroes pointed to something great in us all supergods 292.
Parents need to know that allstar superman contains the usual cartoonsuperhero violence, with at least three scary andor intense scenes, plus some minor sensuality. Witness the man of steel in exciting adventures featuring lex luthor, jimmy olsen, lois lane, bizarro, and more. Allstar superman is a twelveissue american comic book series featuring superman that was published by dc comics. They were fantastic, a mixture of superhero and science. Dc claimed that this series would strip down the man of steel to his timeless, essential elements. For me, i guess i do see it all taking place in the same world even though they seem like very different characters. All star superman presents readers with an epic story that sits apart from. Almost any early superman comic book has value if its in reasonable condition. Automated matching of wantlist and inventory items. Find the value of the panini germany deutschland comic all star superman volume 1. The hardcover collects all star superman 16 and has a slipcover. This comic book proves why superman was the first superhero and will be the last.
Allstar superman won the eisner award for best new series in 2006, as well as best continuing series in 2007 and 2009. I still have images of superman comic books stuck in my head from when i was growing up in the 1960s. Read all star superman 2006 comic online free and high quality. These would all be great starter comics for kids that are huge star wars fans just starting out on their comic collections. Ive been away from superman the comic for quiet some time but have seen all of the dc movie material that have been available, but non of the other renditions of supermans story comes close to this one this knowing that most of the material is from morrisons. All star superman creator grant morrison, however, postulated that the two stories could share a degree of continuity. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. Muhammad ali comic book in this scene from mystery caller.