The Essential Superman Encyclopedia

Author(s): Robert Greenberger

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NO X-RAY VISION? NO PROBLEM! LOOK WITHIN THE GUIDE THAT REVEALS ALL ABOUT THE WORLDâS GREATEST SUPER HERO!
 
His incredible powers are legendary, his famous red-and-blue costume is unmistakable, and the S-shield emblazoned across his chest is iconic. Born Kal-El on the doomed planet Krypton, rocketed to Earth, and raised by the kindly Kents, he was destined to battle evil as Superman, the Man of Steel. Hereâs your guide to absolutely everything about the high-flying hero whoâs been thrilling comics fans for more than seventy yearsâan amazing A-to-Z compendium that spans the spectrum of all things Superman, including
 
⢠Supermanâs debut in the now legendary Action Comics #1
⢠biographies of all the classic Superman characters: Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, Jor-El and Lara, Jonathan and Martha Kent, Perry White, Jimmy Olsen, and the supporting ladies in Superman/Clark Kentâs lifeâincluding Supergirl, Lana Lang, and Lori Lemaris; plus Superboy, Krypto the Super-Dog, and the Man of Steelâs many diabolical archenemies, from Brainiac and Doomsday to Darkseid, Bizarro, and the mischievous Mr. Mxyzptlk
⢠Supermanâs membership in the Justice League of America alongside the likes of Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, and the Flash; his early adventures as Superboy; his numerous incarnations across the multiverse of worlds; and the stunning âDeath of Supermanâ storyline that rocked the comics world
 ⢠classic black-and-white comic book artwork throughout, two sixteen-page full-color sections, and an original cover painting by DC fan favorite Ryan Sook
 
Co-written by Robert Greenberger, author of The Essential Batman Encyclopedia, and veteran Superman comics and TV scripter Martin Pasko, with an Introduction by award-winning Superman scribe Geoff Johns, this fact-packed vault of a volume will be the go-to guide to the celebrated Man of Tomorrow for ages to come.

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General Fields

  • : 9780345501080
  • : Random House USA Inc
  • : Del Rey Books
  • : 1.447
  • : 01 November 2010
  • : 279mm X 215mm X 33mm
  • : United States
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : 495
  • : Paperback / softback
  • : Robert Greenberger