Compiling the greatest Superman stories into a single collection might seem like a monumental task given the character’s long and storied history. Nevertheless, the Folio Society has embraced this challenge with its new hardcover release. The “DC: Superman Anthology” by Folio Society brings together 11 seminal Superman comic arcs, spanning a total of 312 pages. This impressive collection was curated by Jenette Kahn, the former president of DC Comics, and also includes a replica of the first issue of Superman’s standalone comic book. This premium hardcover is priced at $100 and is currently available for purchase through the Folio Society’s online storefront.
Here’s what you can find inside the “DC: Superman Anthology”:
– Action Comics #36 (May 1941) — “Fifth Columnists” by Jerry Siegel, Wayne Boring, and Joe Shuster
– Superman #30 (October 1944) — “The Mysterious Mr. Mxyztplk” by Jerry Siegel, Ira Yarbrough, and Stan Kaye
– Superman #96 (March 1955) — “The Girl Who Didn’t Believe in Superman” by Bill Finger, Wayne Boring, and Stan Kaye
– Superman #149 (November 1961) — “The Death of Superman” by Jerry Siegel, Curt Swan, and George Klein
– Superman #400 (October 1984) — “The Living Legends of Superman: Chapter Four” by Elliot S. Maggin, Marshall Rodgers, and Terry Austin
– Action Comics #583 (September 1986) — “Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow” by Alan Moore, Curt Swan, and Murphy Anderson
– Superman Vol. 2 #2 (February 1987) — “The Secret Revealed” by John Byrne, Terry Austin, and Keith Williams
– Superman Annual #2 (August 1988) — “Love’s Labors” by Roger Stern, Ron Frenz, and Brett Breeding
– The Adventures of Superman #462 (January 1990) — “Homeless for the Holidays” by Roger Stern, Dan Jurgens, and Art Thibert
– Superman #75 (January 1993) — “Doomsday” by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding
– Peace on Earth (January 1999) by Paul Dini and Alex Ross
The Folio Society has previously published other notable DC Comics anthologies such as the “DC: Batman Anthology,” which also features a curated selection of Batman comics by Kahn. This anthology includes seminal arcs like “Batman: Year One” and “The Dark Knight Returns,” accompanied by a replica of Batman #1.
Additionally, the “DC: The Golden Age” anthology highlights essential comics from Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, originally published between 1938 and 1956. This extensive collection includes 18 comic books across 328 pages, scanned from original prints to capture their unique vintage appeal in a deluxe hardcover edition.
Folio Society DC Comics Anthologies
– DC: Batman Folio Society Anthology — $100
– DC: Superman Folio Society Anthology — $100
– DC: The Golden Age Folio Society Anthology — $180
For fans looking to delve deeper into the Superman saga, “Superman: The Definitive History” is another exceptional choice. This comprehensive hardcover spans 400 pages and explores Superman’s impact on various media including radio, TV, film, animation, and comics. It features a range of interactive elements such as pull-out cards and mini-books.
For those interested in expanding their Superman comic collection, several notable graphic novels are currently on sale:
More Superman Books
– Absolute All-star Superman — $60.30 (was $125)
– Absolute Superman: For All Seasons — $70 (was $100)
– Absolute Superman by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank — $75 (was $150)
– Action Comics: To Hell and Back — $14.40 (was $20)
– Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent — $15.60 (was $17)
– Batman and Superman World’s Finest: Elementary — $17.50
– Batman and Superman: World’s Finest: Return to Kingdom Come — $20.50 (was $25)
– DC Finest: The Coming of Superman — $29
– Elseworlds: Superman Vol. 1 — $22.50
– Superman ’78: The Metal Curtain — $20
– Superman: Lost — $16
– Superman: House of Brainiac — $22.50 (was $25)
– Superman: The Definitive History — $126 (was $175)
– Superman: The Triangle Era — $73 (was $125)
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