This nowclassic graphic novel features supermans renowned supporting cast, including jimmy olsen, lois lane, bizarro, perry white and of course, his greatest foe lex luthor. All star superman 2006 comic read all star superman. The third title in the all star dc comics line, and by far the most successful and acclaimed of the. Dc launches the newest addition to its all star line of comics where the industrys top creative talents refine the iconic focus of the worlds greatest superheroes.
Many have said that it is the superman comic that you should read, and how can you argue with a name like all star superman. All star superman was the first dc comic i ever read, and it remains my favourite superman related story including the movies, both live action and animated. All star superman tpb 20082009 dc 1st edition comic books. Dc claimed that this series would strip down the man of steel to his timeless, essential elements.
If you have holds on the shelf, they will be held until we reopen. Animation has premiered the trailer for all star superman, the animated adaptation of the acclaimed dc comics series by grant morrison and frank quitely. After superman saves a spacecraft from being engulfed by the sun thanks to the evil machinations of lex luthor, the man of steel absorbs a lethal amount of the suns energy. Allstar superman is a book you can pick up at any time, for anyone, without having to worry about the immense history the character generally comes jampacked with. The most recognizable icon in comics continues to get the all star treatment from creative powerhouses grant morrison and frank quitely. Ledger awards favourite foreign comic book or graphic novel of the year 2007 eisner award. Quite frankly, this is comic book storytelling at its absolute best. Rediscover the wonder of the man of steel in this fastpaced, continuityfree epic as superman discovers hes only got a short time to live. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Grant morrison and frank quitely absolutely nail the god like sci fi quirky feel. Owners mitch and troy each have over 10 years experience working in comic book retail. Supergirl returned for its fourth season tonight on the cw and the episode saw lot of changes for the arrowverse series familiar faces, as well as quite a few new characters including catcos. Digital copy on disc of the feature film the all star superman comic was the work of two immensely talented creators at the absolute top of their game, said geoff johns, chief creative officer, dc entertainment.
It came very, very carefully packaged and flawless in my case. From his blue uniform to his flowing red cape to the s shield on his chest, superman is one of the most immediately recognizable and beloved dc super heroes of all time. Even though dc one million was released years before all star superman, it actually provides a conclusion for the events of the latter series, as we get to see superman return from the sun. All star superman is said to be the superman story morrison has always dreamed of telling. All star superman is an animated superhero film based on the comic book series of the same name by grant morrison and frank quitely. While the stores front as legal businesses, the real money is in. The first edition of the novel was published in april 11th 2007, and was written by grant morrison. Superman comic books superman comics where do i start. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Now, as lex luthors brilliant, criminal machinations come together, what fate awaits the doomed superman. Get the best deals on superman comic lot when you shop the largest online selection at. The first issue shows all star superman in the indicia, the rest are.
In an emotionally and visually stunning graphic novel harkening back to a golden age of comics, allstar superman creates a new, and at the same time. It has a book marker strip and a beautiful dust cover. All star superman consists of several seemingly episodic adventures but ultimately culminates in. Mark millar kickass has talked for years about his desire to write the perfect superman book, but unfortunately for him, grant morrison already did. All star superman is a real standout movie within the animated dc films, with an outstanding voice cast this one really surprised me but not entirely in a good way. It is the tenth film in the dc universe animated original movies. In the modern day of comic books, all star superman is a refreshing change of pace. Hopefully, morrison will pick up the pace and excitement a bit with. Comic book characters seem to have become a staple of pop culture, so i thought id. Feb 22, 2011 the all star superman movie comes out today.
You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. They were fantastic, a mixture of superhero and science. Features new cover art by giuseppe camuncoli cammo. Muhammad ali comic book in this scene from mystery caller.
Free download or read online all star superman, vol. Its the perfect study on what makes superman so special, references some of his most famous moments and brings a lot of great character drama. Together, their aim is to make all star comics a unique and friendly shopping experience in the heart of melbournes cbd. The first issue shows allstar superman in the indicia, the rest are all all star superman. Johnny stops by to help corey look over a superman vs.
Morrison and quitely have done a wonderful job on this title. This book isnt canon, so one needs not worry what happened in any previous issue or tiein event. Inkpot awards, and was inducted into the harvey awards jack kirby hall of fame in 1999. Metro toronto, best ongoing comic book series of 2006 a quirky, fun and. Some scholars claim that it could be the most important comic book in the industrys.
In the latest comic book legends revealed, learn how close superman came to getting a new s in all star superman. Between superman and lois most specifically, but also between superman and humanity as a whole. In the beginning of the series, superman is subjected to a slow cellular death through intense solar radiation. But before his impending fate consumes him, he must have a final confrontation with his greatest enemy, lex luthor, who will stop at nothing to finally defeat the worlds greatest superhero. Allstar superman is a twelveissue american comic book series featuring superman that was published by dc comics. The series was written by grant morrison, drawn by frank quitely, and digitally inked by jamie grant. I still have images of superman comic books stuck in my head from when i was growing up in the 1960s. After reinventing marvels mighty mutants, morrison and his. Morrison continues to amaze me with his wonderful sense of silver age styled stories.
In an emotionally and visually stunning graphic novel harkening back to a golden age of comics, allstar superman creates a new, and at the same time familiar, take on the worlds first superhero. Allstar superman proudly carries the works of jerry siegel, joe shuster, curt swan, and mort weisinger on its shoulders to tell the ultimate story of the last son of krypton. Witness the man of steel in exciting adventures featuring lex luthor, jimmy olsen, lois lane, bizarro, and more. All star superman presents readers with an epic story that sits apart from convention whilst being grounded in established superman myth and lore. Modern comic books are so obsessed with being as dark, gritty and realistic as possible. All star superman presents readers with an epic story that sits apart from. Under typical circumstances, all star superman wouldnt have changed my concept of what a comic could be, because it merely embodies everything i want from a superman book. Standard and high definition versions of the feature film. Rocketed to earth as an infant from the doomed planet krypton, kalel was adopted by the loving kent family and raised in americas heartland as clark kent. In fact, its one of the most frequently asked questions sent to the editors of the superman homepage, or asked in person. Comic book lot death of superman funeral for a friend 3 and 4 others vfnm. A description of tropes appearing in allstar superman. If you want to start a comicbooksallstarsuperman page, just click the edit button above.
Allstar superman is an animated superhero film based on the comic book series of the same name by grant morrison and frank quitely. Consisting of 12 issues, it features superman s adventures in a new continuity, based closely on precrisis continuity. Superman creates earthq with the sole purpose of existing as a. Society comic books 20152016 doomed comic books 20152016. This coming of age crime story takes place in a small florida town at the height of the popularity of indoor malls. This is the final, dramatic chapter of the incredible, awardwinning 12issue run of all star superman by grant morrison, frank quitely and jamie grant dont miss it. All star superman also gives us the origin of the infant universe qwewq, who was an important character in morrisons seven soldiers.
During this time you will not be able to place new holds on physical materials. Be careful, though, the only things that go in the main namespace are tropes and should be created through the ykttw system. Feb 15, 2011 all star superman is probably one of the most unique and iconic superman stories thats been told in the last decade. Written by grant morrison art and cover by frank quitely dc launches the newest addition to its all star line of comics. Morrison gives us a great version of bizarro earth, but this issue simply drags and brings this momentum of this title to a halt. Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive the man of steel fights a neverending battle for truth, justice, and the american way. Watch the trailer for all star superman warner bros. Most fans of superman are aware of this oneoff story by grant morrison as it was the eisner award winner for best new series 2006. All star superman morrison, grant, quitely, frank on. Get the best deals on death of superman when you shop the largest online selection. The art is also something that i really enjoyed from that book, mainly the shot with clark and his father looking at the sunset comes to mind. Brandy ball blake explores the representation of trauma in watchmen. The eisner awardwinning 12issue series from grant mor.
This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. This comic book proves why superman was the first superhero and will be the. When the comic book miniseries was released in the mid2000s, famed writer grant morrison had just ushered xmen into the new millennium, with epic storylines that turned the superhero genre on its cliched head. All star comics team melbourne, victoria, australia welcome to melbournes most innovative comic book store. With all star superman all wrapped up, we begin an epiclength conversation with grant morrison about the groundbreaking 12part series. Not an origin story, modernization, or reinventionbut instead a timeless and iconic presentation refined by the passion and craft of master storytellers, allstar superman presents a unique and elegant interpretation of the original and most recognizable of all superheroesmore.
Grant morrison s 12issue limited series touches on nearly every corner of the superman mythos as it tells the story of supermans final days. Find the value of the dc comic all star superman volume 1. An outofcontinuity mini series written by grant morrison and drawn by frank quitely published under the all star label. This is the one title that is always recommended as one of. Writer grant morrison jla, seven soldiers and artist frank quitely the authority, new xmen the acclaimed team behind jla. Be the first to ask a question about absolute allstar superman.
They were fantastic, a mixture of superhero and science fiction, two of my greatest loves ever at that age. Published october 26th 2011 by dc comics first published january 2006. Doesnt matter if you arent familiarized with the character, doesnt matter if youre new to comics. All star superman is probably one of the most unique and iconic superman stories thats been told in the last decade. Free comic book from dc and sears released in conjunction with the man of steel movie. You know that you are always going to get a good solid read when you pick up the newest issue of all star superman. The quality and care put into the production of this absolute edition shows the reverence for the masterpiece that is all star superman, the greatest superman story ever told. All star superman is, in this screen rant writers opinion, the greatest single comic book of the last decade. 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. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. Apparently all star superman is the book that will make you love superman.
He decides to finally reveal his secret identity to lois lane. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 160 pages and is available in hardcover format. Brian cronin mar 19, 2017 in the latest comic book legends revealed, learn how close superman came to getting a new s in all star superman. Grant morrison and frank quitelys twelveissue series doesnt seek to retell the characters origin, but moreso tell his ultimate fate. The series was written by grant morrison, drawn by frank quitely, digitally inked by jamie grant and published by dc comics. Absolute allstar superman by grant morrison goodreads.
Quitelys precise work on allstar superman is without flaw. New listing superman 7 comic book lot dc modern age man steel action comics gallary. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. New listing absolute all star superman hardback book slipcase morrison grant quitely sealed. Some peg it to 1933, when the format of newsstand comic books was codified, but others place the moment in june of 1938, when superman made his debut in jerry siegel and joe shusters first issue of action comics, whose cover featured the redcaped superhero from the planet krypton lifting a car over his head. All star superman is a twelveissue american comic book series featuring superman that was published by dc comics. Written by dwayne mcduffie and produced by bruce timm, the directtodvd feature will be released in spring 2011. Superman goes toetotoe with bizarro, his oddball twin, and the new character zibarro, also from the bizarro planet.
Reading it all in one sitting also improves the quality of morrisons work. Collecting the complete twelveissue comic book series, allstar superman was the second series to be launched under dcs allstar imprint after the controversial allstar batman. Grant morrison calls allstar superman animated film epic. Postflashpoint comic books 20112016 action comics and superman comic books, specials, annuals and graphic novels 20112016 superman unchained comic books 202015 batman superman comic books 202016 superman wonder woman comic books 202016 earth 2. All star superman is a twelveissue comic book series featuring superman that ran from november 2005 to october 2008. All wcpl locations are closed through april 30, 2020. Oct 11, 2011 in fact, the dc animated movie based on all star superman ends up working better on several levels than the comic, but the movie does forgo a very emotionallyimportant story as well. Based on grant morrison and frank quietlys groundbreaking comic book series, all star superman. I would definitely recommend this to a lot of comic book fans, especially light fans who have some pop culture familiarity with superman but arent major fans and. Ledger awards favourite foreign comic book or graphic novel of the year.
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. Read all star superman 2006 comic online free and high quality. May 20, 2014 the book is crammed with extraordinary imagery. All star superman is the literal translation of the all star dc series into an actual all star superman, whereby our hero absorbs the power of the sun. Absolute all star superman hardcover november 1, 2011.
The complete 12issue run of allstar superman by morrison and quitely is collected in a single trade paperback. Despite the fact that i read a lot of comics and i do read a lot of comics i dont. It tells the story of our hero becoming poisoned with excessive quantities of radiation from the sun and slowly dying. All star superman is a comic that i had heard lot about. The most recent comic in our list, but arguably the most timeless. All star superman dc, 2006 series published in english united states. Disconnected is pretty much the one that defines me reading this book. Superman the third title in the allstar dc comics line, and by far the most successful and acclaimed of the three. Jul 18, 2018 fresh from free comic book day, the mall is set in everyones favorite decade, the 1980s.
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