The item superman metropolis award signed by joe shuster jerry siegel kirk alyn rare is in sale since tuesday, april 7, 2020. It is the first part of a trilogy based on german expressionist cinema. The elseworlds name was trademarked in 1989, the same year as the first elseworlds publication. This often leads to a new and fresh take on existing characters.
Supermans metropolis is one of those rare comic book experiments that works to strengthen the two sources it borrows from. Superman is a popular dc comics character, whose home planet is krypton. If you would like to read along at home you might be able to find a copy at your local comic book shop but the easiest option would just be to get it from comixology here for 1. Supermans metropolis comic read supermans metropolis. A postcrisis superman story had the hero face such a situation when an abusive husband, whom supes gave a deserved thrashing, later murdered his. Supermans metropolis is an interesting book for a variety of reasons. Superman s metropolis is a dc comics comic book and a superman elseworlds publication. This is a list of elseworlds publications from dc comics, grouped by main character, and in alphabetical order by title. Lex luthor, a metropolisbased industrialist who survived a life threatening. Supermans metropolis is located in a real country, the us. The fictional city of metropolis appears in comic books published by dc comics, and is the home of superman.
Whatever happened to the man of tomorrow also has bizarro go on a murderous rampage on the basis that he wants to be more closely the opposite of superman, though hes really being manipulated into thinking that by the big bad. Part of the the world s greatest superheroes collection, superman. The boyhood dreams of jerry siegel and joe shuster combine with the vision of renowned filmmaker fritz lang in superman s metropolis, a remarkable elseworlds graphic novel setting the man of tomorrow in the city of tomorrow. In this reality, krypton was destroyed approximately a. The story has been through many revisions through decades of publication in comic books and radio, television and film. Gotham by gaslight, featuring batman, is considered to be the first elseworlds story. Als erstes elseworldscomic gilt gotham by gaslight, allerdings trug erst holy terror.
The cocreator and original artist of superman, joe shuster, modeled the metropolis skyline after toronto, ontario, where he was born and lived until he was ten. Written by jeanmarc lofficier, randy lofficier, and roy thomas and illustrated by ted mckeever. The superman super site fictional city of metropolis. See supermans life story from his babyhood on krypton to his teenage years in smallville to his life in metropolis as a daily planet reporter. The gotham by gaslight graphic novel, featuring batman, is considered to be the first official elseworlds story. If it had succeeded, superman s soul would have been damned. The earth where the super friends animated tv series and comic books took place there are many contradictions within and between the animated tv series and comic books based on the official crisis on infinite earth crossover index july 1986 the comic book should be part of earthb, but there are continuity issues. Secret identity 2004 were referred to as elseworlds in the dc universe. I think i actually picked this up after seeing it in a list of best batman comics, but it really is a superman comic, showing how much a man with superman s powers would be affected by an origin like batman s. Their last bastion is in metropolisnew kandor, led by his love lara. Peace on earth follows superman as he tries to tackle an issue that isnt dealt with a ton in comic books. Paperback, 64 pages published by dc comics publication date.
It is patterned after the film metropolis, which has in fact been the inspiration of the city in superman canon. Superman has often supported 3 regular ongoings and any number of mini series or special issues. After a nuclear holocaust, superman survives to find himself alone and with only the powers of an ordinary human. According to comic book realm and comic vine the characters involved are. The movie, as well as elements of the silver age superman, mixed in with the best bits of john byrnes the man of steel. Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive the man of steel fights a neverending battle for truth, justice, and the american way. These characters have been featured in five superboy comic book series, along with other series, such as adventure comics and various series featuring teenage superhero groups. Written by roy thomas with michael lark as the artist.
When darkseid travels to earth, he reveals that the antilife equation was embedded into kal els dna. Yeah, the nail seemed like an interesting enough premise to take a spin off of. The boyhood dreams of jerry siegel and joe shuster combine with the vision of renowned filmmaker fritz lang in supermans metropolis, a remarkable elseworlds graphic novel setting the man of tomorrow in the city of tomorrow. Where to start reading superman comics dc universe. The comic book is based on the concept of an amalgamation of superman and batman. Identifying a superman elseworlds comic where the kyptonians take. After naming their child bruce, the pair raise him in a loving and wealthy. Thats right, writers jeanmarc lofficier and roy thomas and edgy expressionist artist ted mckeever. I have to admit that i am partially tempted by superman s metropolis and batman nosferatu because i have seen, and like both of those movies, and early german expressionist film is cool in my book.
Superboy has also appeared in various animated and liveaction television series. The seller is masteraddams and is located in hatfield. Each title was originally released as a oneshot comic book unless otherwise. Wells story is transported from early 20th century britain to metropolis in 1938, where the martian invasion is met with a. War of the worlds is a dc comics elseworlds comic story, published in 1998. A fusion of the superman mythos with fritz lang s metropolis. The only elseworlds story released under the initiative was the threeissue miniseries superman. List of elseworlds publications hey kids comics wiki. Silver surfersuperman 1997 george perez, ron lim, terry austin swapped around by the impossible man and mr mxyzptlk, superman and the silver surfer must outsmart the two little mischief makers. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. In several of dcs elseworlds alternate realities, superman didnt end up being taken in and raised by the kents. Its full of superman mythology to keep the fans on their toes. Superman is teleported to earth and ends up roaming the streets of metropolis until hes found and calmed down by bibbo, jimmy olsen, and lois lane.
Superman is raised in the soviet union and quickly becomes the icon and champion of his country, inspiring fear in the united states. I think i actually picked this up after seeing it in a list of best batman comics, but it really is a superman comic, showing how. Part of the the worlds greatest superheroes collection, superman. Get the best deals on silver age superman comics when you shop the largest online selection at. Superman refuses, of course, and defeats the demon by constantly reversing its mischief until its time on earth runs out. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Superman wiki is a database for everything related to the dc comics superhero from krypton, played by christopher reeve and henry cavill, who fights for truth, justice, and the american way. Supermans metropolis 1997 the first of a trilogy that includes batman. Ned smith, 26 february 2005, antonio martinstuvalkin, 22 june 2008, and eugene ipavec, 25 january 2010. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. However, highfather remains and reveals the truth of supermans origins before dying. Elseworlds is the publication imprint for a group of comic books produced by dc comics that takes place outside the company s canon. Supermans metropolis is a dc comics comic book and a superman elseworlds publication. Ted mckeevers beautiful painted art superbly evokes the powerful imagery of langs film and the classic.
Superboy is the name of several fictional superheroes appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. The orphaned barbara gordon becomes gotham s neardictatorial protector, while kara zorel. Forget tim burtons batman, just think about fritz langs superman. Wells novel the war of the worlds, but is primarily based on the superman mythology.
I have to admit that i am partially tempted by supermans metropolis and batman nosferatu because i have seen, and like both of those movies, and early german expressionist film is cool in my book. It is the first part of a trilogy based on german expressionist cinema, succeeded by batman. The imprint presents narratives in which existing characters or storylines are introduced to an entirely new idea or concept and often put into alternate timelines or realities. The boyhood dreams of jerry siegel and joe shuster combine. Yet, as superman, the complete history shows, the man of steel has also made a lasting impact in comic strips, film, toys, tv, radio, and even on broadway. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. This comic issue, event, or limited series takes place in its own separate continuity as an elseworlds story. Elseworlds was the publication imprint for american comic books produced by dc comics for stories that took place outside the dc universe canon.
From his blue uniform to his flowing red cape to the s shield on his chest, superman is one of the most. The list of my favorite titles of elseworlds comic books. Superman s metropolis is one of those rare comic book experiments that works to strengthen the two sources it borrows from. More 1shots a 1996 elseworld oneshot tributing german cinema and exploring aspects of superman not normally seen in the standard dc universe. The synopsis for this issue has not yet been written. Even if his upbringing was different, these worlds all showed just what kind of person kal. Now, for the first time, supermans elseworlds tales are featured in a new graphic novel collection, elseworlds. Apr 23, 2019 see supermans life story from his babyhood on krypton to his teenage years in smallville to his life in metropolis as a daily planet reporter. Supermans metropolis randy lofficier, roy thomas, jeanmarc lofficier elseworlds. The dc superman archetype and fritz lang s metropolis are interspliced beautifully into an amazing story that adds to both myths.
It is the first part in a trilogy based on german expressionist cinema. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Superman was about to kill mongul in for the man who has everything, but seeing the statues of his parents stays his hand, and nearly gets him killed by mongul. There are two sequels written to this book, batman. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. In that dark metropolis, kalel was found by thomas and martha wayne. Elseworlds is the publication imprint for a group of comic books produced by dc comics that takes place outside the companys canon. Todays installment of elseworlds well be discussing 1998s elseworlds finest. 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. Speeding bullets is a dc comics elseworlds prestige format. The dc superman archetype and fritz langs metropolis are interspliced beautifully into an amazing story that adds to both myths. Fritz langs classic science fiction film metropolis is brought to comics in riveting, fullypainted images in. The blue amazon which combines the superman mythos with fritz langs metropolis. Baby kalel crashes onto earth, where he is discovered by thomas and martha.