After waiting a few years for the Library of American Comics to release the initial Superman Sundays in a new edition themselves (given how great of a job they do!) I finally caved and bought a cheap copy of the Sterling hardcover off eBay. Although I’ll definitely buy it again if released by LOAC! I …
Continue reading Superman Sunday Classics 1939-1943- A Review
In so many books I read about Jerry Siegel, the hardest years of his life were clearly the latter part of the '60s up until the premiere of Superman: The Movie in 1978. It's brutal to read about the creator of Superman living paycheck to paycheck and downsizing his living space frequently for the better …
The sale of the rights to Superman by Siegel and Shuster to National Periodicals has been likened to the sale of Manhattan Island from the Native Americans. The purchase price of $130, as well as follow up questions about page rates, work for hire vs perpetual ownership and percentages of merchandise and licensing was a …
Continue reading $130: The Ongoing Saga of Jerry Siegel and Superman
It’s no secret that the Man of Steel is a conglomeration of several characters and elements of science fiction prior to 1938. Jerry Siegel drew from many sources throughout his life and as a sci-fi fan, and there were many: books, films, pulps, the Old Testament, the list goes on. Edgar Rice Burroughs’ famous hero …
Continue reading Superman Inspiration: Gladiator by Philip Wylie
I have this rule about comic strips that I’ve settled into: if it’s a comic book, I want it in color, if it’s a comic strip, I prefer it in black and white. Which is why I was so blown away by this book! Superman: The Golden Age Sundays- 1943-1946, is an absolutely fantastic collection …
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