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Superman: The Complete History
by
Les Daniels
The super-powered trilogy that captured the world's greatest superhero triumvirate of all time is now available in paperback. Relive the adventures of Krypton's favorite son inside and outside the comic book world in Superman: The Complete History. Uncover the Caped Crusader's mysterious real-world origin and his evolution into a hugely successful TV and movie franchise in...more
Paperback, 192 pages
Published
April 1st 2004
by Chronicle Books
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I've been a true-blue (or, in this case, true blue-and-red) Superman fan since I was old enough to have discovered who Superman was, which by all accounts was REALLY young. When I was a kid, I both wanted to be saved from danger by Superman and wanted to BE Superman. Even now, I eagerly gobble up anything I can about him. That included this thoroughly enjoyable and finely illustrated "history book". It really does cover an impressive depth and breadth of Superman lore that any super fan will lov...more
Goofy fun! I began writing a play involving one man's love for Superman, his mythology and his mark on American culture, and this book helped me understand why everyone loves Superman, even as many view him for the corny marketing tool he can be. This book is a great examination of two boys' dream for their artistic creation, and its journey from monster popularity to pop icon to marketing blitzkrieg to modern interpretations as a Messiah and romantic matinee idol. Well worth it for any comics f...more
I don't enjoy thr Superman character. I think he is contrived and outdated; however, he is the strat of superheroes, therefore I read this found out some interesting things and some things that I could have never known and still be happy.
great review of the original comic book superhero brilliant words and pictures a definitive history from radio cartoon and comic to film and tv it is all here a must read and own
Jul 08, 2012
Robert
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Recommends it for:
Fans of the Man of Steel
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The late Les Daniels provides a comprehensive overview of the life and times of the Man of Steel to commemorate his 60th anniversary. Daniels' text is supported and enhanced by numerous photographs, artwork, toys, costumes, and comic panels and stories, etc., throughout the years. Nice!
An excellent overview of the evolution of the character since his beginning to the turn of this century. Love the photos.
164th - 2011
As the title suggests this book chronicles the history of Superman from his predecessors (comics/strips/stories created by Superman creators writer Jerry Siegel and cartoonist Joe Shuster that feature "Supermen" in some fashion or another) until the end of the golden age in 1955.
Most of the book is centred around the initial concepts, creative control and marketing as well as a look into the early days of the comic industry and the somewhat rocky beginnings of DC Comics.
Most of the book is centred around the initial concepts, creative control and marketing as well as a look into the early days of the comic industry and the somewhat rocky beginnings of DC Comics.
revisited this and found it really interesting. full of amazing artwork and facts about the man of steel.
An amazing book about the evolution of Superman throughout the years.
May 25, 2013
Johan
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