Superman is a superhero published by dc comics since 1938. Definitive dc universe timeline revealed at nycc dc comics. Timeline links simply an alternative way for your to browse through the superman homepage using a timeline of events throughout the history of superman from 1938 to today. Their frustration led to one of the most monumental moments in comic book history. Legion of super heroes chronology comic book revolution. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. However, dc has been teasing legionnaires all over the dcu as of late. This page attempts to show how the issues in this series were published over time by laying them out in a timeline with alternately gray or white rows roughly corresponding to months. A superhero also known as a super hero or superhero is a fictional character of unprecedented physical prowess dedicated to acts of derringdo in the public interest. Comic, tv, movies, and beyond see all the places the man of tomorrow has been in part one of our superman timeline. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted. These are the best superhero and comic book tv shows to watch, from throwbacks like lois and clark to innovators like hbos watchmen.
Superman the dark side of apokolips is a book that is part comic and part chapter book about superman who, in addition being super strong and able to fly, has some interesting powers, like ice breath. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Although both are representations of different parts of. Of course, it has been a long time since dc has published a legion of superheroes title. Superman encyclopedia of cleveland history case western. Plus, an alternate timeline from zero hour seems to be coming true as alpha centurion steps in to replace superman on earth. Whether its comic book, movie or toon media, this is your fortress of solitude. On that note, when the secret origin of denzel crocker. The comicbook time part was confirmed early on, because timmy traveled back thirty years in two different episodes. Definitive dc universe timeline revealed at nycc dc comics news.
Dec 18, 2019 doomsday clock changes timeline of dcs comic book universe again. My episode timeline for the new batmansuperman adventures. These files will help new and old readers understand whats happening to the man of steel. Superman, a fictional comic book character, has spanned several decades and become a. The story has been through many revisions through decades of publication in comic books and radio, television and film adaptations. Dcs new comic book distributors are midtown comics. The movie was deemed unfilmable after a handful of directors failed to produce the movie in the 1990s. The chronology list can also be sorted according to comic book title. Doomsday clock changes timeline of dcs comic book universe again. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and others are longer series, such as adventures of superman. Stories include the man who stole the sun, the origin of superman, and the man who bossed superman. The best superhero and comic book shows to watch right now.
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This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. The picture depicts the first ten years of generation 1, which is the new golden age era of dc comics. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Dc comics leaks a glimpse at their official new time line. An alien named kalel from the destroyed planet krypton. Jun 14, 20 below lists a timeline of the chronological events in the dc comics extended universe. Because you demanded it another reader showed me to a site where a guy had compiled a viewing order for the entire dcau, including gotham girls. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics watcher. December 22nd, 20 welcome to our complete postcrisis superman reading order. Its no secret that dcs continuity has been a bit of confusion amongst fans.
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A definitive timeline of superman at the movies syfy wire. Mar 29, 2018 although he is perhaps the most recognizable superhero in the world, superman has had a rocky history on the big screen. See series details by issue displays one row per issue with no gaps, by the regular issue sort order. The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. The origin of superman is the story that relates supermans arrival on earth and the beginnings of his career as a superhero. The timeline is split between the main dc trinity of. Superhero comics subsequently take america by storm. The adventures of superman unrelated to the previous the adventures of superman title, this book, which began in 20 and ended in 2014, was a threetimesamonth digital comic anthology of noncanonical superman stories by rotating creative teams. The extralength issue once again rewrites the fictional history of dcs comic book universe and, surprisingly, drops. Although he is perhaps the most recognizable superhero in the world, superman has had a rocky history on the big screen. Since the debut of superman in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe shuster, stories of superheroes ranging from brief episodic adventures. A very popular piece of comic book lore over the years is that superman first began to fly in the fleischer cartoons because it was easier for the animators to simply lift the drawing of superman up rather than actually having to animate him leaping, which. This reading order contains all the essential and recommended comic book issues for you to enjoy superman. Didio talked about the need for dc to have a consistent timeline in dcs comic book output, noting that its something that dcs television and movies have used to build cohesive universes.
Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Superman, the popular comic book superhero, was created by writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster in 1933 while both attended glenville high school. The print edition collected three digital chapters a month. Three movies into his tenure as kalel, last son of krypton, actor henry cavill may be a man of steel, but hes almost a man without a franchise. Oct 31, 2019 the picture depicts the first ten years of generation 1, which is the new golden age era of dc comics. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. Zack snyder explains how lois lanes death leads to knightmare timeline.
The various continuities of the superman universe are a set of differing, continuous storylines, all based on the overall superman mythos. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a. From his blue uniform to his flowing red cape to the s shield on his chest, superman is one of the most immediately recognizable and beloved dc super heroes of all time. Their creation became known worldwide, inspired numerous imitation superheroes, and brought fortune to many, but siegel and shuster enjoyed none of that fortune between 194975. An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. Before action comics and superman, comic books were primarily about pulpy detectives, westerns, or were cartoony gag strips. For six issues, running through all of the superman titles at. Initially, this is treated as a separate continuity from the mainstream superman stories. The origin of superman is the story that relates superman s arrival on earth and the beginnings of his career as a superhero. Superman, also called the man of steel, is one of the most influential superheroes of dc comics, and superhero comics at large. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who enslaved the people of planet apokolips.
In the new 52, dcs relaunch of its entire comic book line, superman is still from krypton, was still raised on a farm in the american midwest, is still named clark kent and is still a. Superman reading order postcrisis comic book back issues. We have seen saturn girl in dc universe rebirth and then again in doomsday clock. The timeline is split between the main dc trinity of batman, superman, and wonder woman in. Oct 04, 2019 didio talked about the need for dc to have a consistent timeline in dcs comic book output, noting that its something that dcs television and movies have used to build cohesive universes. Watchmen, the film adaptation of the acclaimed comic book by alan moore and dave gibbons, is released in theaters. Doomsday clock changes the timeline of dcs comic book. Superman timeline a list of major superman events version 1. Zack snyder explains how lois lanes death leads to. The comic book time part was confirmed early on, because timmy traveled back thirty years in two different episodes. Three dimension adventures of superman 1953 original ed.
For a list of comic book supervillain debuts, see list of comic book supervillain debuts. Aug 31, 2012 because you demanded it another reader showed me to a site where a guy had compiled a viewing order for the entire dcau, including gotham girls, static shock, and even zeta project. For comprehensive context of placement in the dc universe, i recommend comic book heralds dc rebirth reading order. With the arrival of the new 52 in 2011, dc comics put a close to over two decades worth of continuity. These stories are from comic books still being published and are, in a sense, ongoing. They are printed here in the chronology of the storylines, rather than the. Longtime followers of the revolution know that the legion of superheroes is easily my favorite comic book franchise from any publisher.