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 …
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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 …
A few years back, I bought a copy of “Superman: The War Years,” part of a “war years” themed series of hardcovers (along with Batman and Wonder Woman) curated by Roy Thomas. As much as I love World War II history and fully respect Roy’s knowledge of said history and Golden Age comics in general, …
Continue reading Superman The Golden Age Dailies: 1942-1944- A Review
DC continues their well-received run of Omnibuses using periods in comic book history as themes, and Superman is once again the beneficiary of a great oversized hardcover book collecting his earliest adventures! Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus Vol. 2 is of a similar quality to its predecessor- nice paper, vibrant colors, sewn binding for flexibility …
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As a kid, I wasn't much of a Superman fan, and I certainly wasn't a fan of any comic book that was published before 1990. I was deprived, I know. The older, wiser me has developed a new appreciation for Superman, the history of the comic book medium as well as the medium itself as …
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