Superman, in his new costume, lifts the daily planet globe through a flaming metropolis. Supermans new comic book costume revealed screen rant. Celebrating the comic worlds premiere superhero and heroine. The continuity began in 2011 when the modern age continuity was rebooted, due to the events of flashpoint. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. All hell breaks loose as superman is caught between an alien menace and the superpowered soldier the u. New 52 superman reading order comic book back issues.
I am not going to lie, i am not supermans greatest fan. Heres your central starting point for all 52 of those issues. In these tales from the start of dcthe new 52, wonder woman learns that queen hippolyta has kept a secret from her daughter all her lifeand when diana learns who her father is, her life will shatter. Batmansuperman comic books 202016 supermanwonder woman comic books 202016 earth 2.
On wednesday, august 31st, dc comics will launch a historic renumbering of the entire dc universe line of comic books with 52 first issues. The new 52 superman was impetuous, a bit more kneejerk, more of a rushtoaction kind of thing. To expand the new 52 universe, dc has also released 34 oneshots, 32 miniseries and four maxiseries, with one ongoing series planned. What is the man of steels startling new status quo.
The new 52 is the continuity of the current superman, superboy, and supergirl comic books, as well as every other dc superhero. At thursdays new york comic con dc comics the new 52 superman panel, the writers and artists behind the superman group of books came out to talk about whats coming down the pipe for their comics, answer fan questions and announce a new superman book in the works. The pair started up a relationship at the end of the first year of the new 52 era, and it lasted until the death of the new 52 superman. The continuity of the new 52 continues in the dc you reading order. After being gone from the spotlight for quite a while, everyone in the dc universe thinking him dead, the superman from new 52 continuity has found. In september 2011, dc comics relaunched their entire line of publications, dubbing the new. Batmansuperman hc 20142017 dc comics the new 52 comic books. For me, my love is anything gotham based and for me to like anything outside of that means that it must have been outstanding. Adults only pleasethis blog features the collectibles, art and photography, both professional and fan made, of superman and the dc universe. The death of superman 1st printing graphic novel comic book. A new 52 initiative title starring superman, the man of steel. Below you will find a first draft of a chronological reading order for the superman family of books in the new 52 universe. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here.
The original superman comic book series is the most popular series. Im one of those rare new readers the new 52 was targeting. This is a reading order for all dc comics published under the new 52 line, beginning after the flashpoint event and ending with the convergence event. Batmansuperman volume 1 is a comic book series chronicling the adventures of batman and superman. Some superman series are just one issue oneshots and. Hello up on the block we have superman wonder woman set of books missing book 8. Superman action comics hc 20122016 dc comics the new 52. Ign this knockdown, dragout fight between superman and doomsday packs a wallop.
Art by cliff chiang, tony akins, kano, goran sudzuka, and dan green. The relaunch included changes to the publishing format. Geoff johns and gary frank bring the dc and watchmen universes together. Following the relaunch of the entire line of dc comics in september 2011, superman vol. Following the conclusion of the flashpoint crossover storyline, dc canceled all of its existing titles and debuted 52 new series in september 2011 with new first issues.
Once this series began, there was a new superman book each week for. New 52 superman reading order this reading order will no longer be updated, in favor of a combined new 52 reading order below you will find a first draft of a chronological reading order for the superman family of books in the new 52 universe. In december, to commemorate this incredible event, dc is collecting every one of these debut issues in a onceinalifetime massive hardcover that includes. Action comics is widely believed to be the best superman comic of the new 52, with little argument. Fans have had time to process that fate of the new 52 superman, and the first issue of superman. As someone who has not read the title, i am not a superman fan, its a little hard to write a description of the plot andor differences between his titles. As a part of the acclaimed dc comics the new 52 event of september 2011, comics legend george perez and artist jesus.
Dc released a total of 111 ongoing titles during the new 52. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. If you missed or skipped the new 52, you would have missed the deaging of superman that happened when dc. Four new series set in the world of the vertigo classic. After two years, this threat has yet to materialize. New 52 superman analysisin light of possible convergence. Superman hc 20122015 dc comics the new 52 comic books. The first supercrossover in the new 52 is here in superman. For readers who buy superman comic books, our selection is big. While not entirely awful, the new 52 hasnt been the best representation of superman. The initial storylines were ok well the superman one was pretty dull but i fell in love with the character and the ideas behind him. A great follow on from the recent man of steel movie.
One of the craziest crossovers of the new 52 so far. Only 52 have been graded by cgc plus 82 restored copies. What the new 52 supermans return means for the dc universe. In september, 2011, dc comics consolidated and relaunched their comic lines, discontinuing some series, and introducing yet other series, resulting in 52. Hel on earth, written by scott lobdell, mike johnson and tom defalco, with art by kenneth rocafort, mahmud asrar, rb silva and more. Superman trade paperbacks 20112016 new 52 superman. Aborted arc according to pandora, a multiverselevel threat necessitated the reboot. Ive heard off a few people that the reason for preflashpoint superman coming back to the forefront in rebirth is because new 52 superman is seen as unpopular. It, along with superman unchained, was launched coinciding with the 75th anniversary of superman. Im seeking recollections from people who grew up in europe, japan or australia reading dc comic books, especially superman. Superman comic books about im writing a book about carroll rheinst. Unlike its predecessor series, supermanbatman, the stories reflect the status quo that is going on in the other batman and superman comic books. Ongoing titles featuring superman in a starring roleedit.
Jim lee added, rather than having 52 books all in the same continuity, and really focusing on keeping a universe thats tightly connected. Batmansuperman hc 20142017 dc comics the new 52 comic. Superman reading order where to start with supes comic book. Supermanwonder woman volume 1 is a comic book series that explores the relationship between superman and wonder woman. The new 52 contain examples of the following tropes. Comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team. With this renumbering comes a new creative team featuring comics legend grant morrison and. Old superman comic books for sale every year since we opened in 2000, superman has been on our top seller list. Among the renumbered series were action comics and detective comics, which had retained their original numbering since the 1930s. Society comic books 20152016 doomed comic books 20152016 superboy and teen titans comic books and related specials 20112014 supergirl comic books and related specials 20112015 justice league comic books and related specials 20112016. Superman, in his new costume, lifts the daily planet globe.
The superman family contained all the book about superman and his allies like supergirl and superboy, as well as action comics. Dc comics, marvel comics and indie alike, nothing is free from our dramatic readings. The new 52 a complete ish breakdown justice league universe. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. The justice league batman, superman, wonder woman comic book. At the end of days the new 52 superman action comics. I always remember 70s comic books being a bit trippy and this tale follows in that tradition for its conclusion. Get the best deals on modern age superman comics when you shop the largest online selection at. During much of that time, they coheadlined supermanwonder. Though if youre looking for a good superman story, id recommend checking out any of the books in the recommended reading section. Rebirth shows new 52 man of steel is really, truly dead. New 52 reading order part 1 comic book reading orders. The dark knight and the man of steel are close friends.
The supermanwonder woman vol 1 202016 supermanwonder woman volume 1. One ongoing series was planned but did not release before rebirth took effect in june 2016. The new 52 is the 2011 revamp and relaunch by dc comics of its entire line of ongoing monthly superhero comic books. In these startling tales, the people of metropolis turn on their new champion. Set five years before the events of all other books in the new 52, this was supposed to give our favorite heroes of batman, flash, superman, wonder woman, green lantern, aquaman and cyborg a backstory and context for their doings elsewhere. Art by george perez, jesus merino, nicola scott, trevor scott and dan jurgens. Scott lobdell is a veteran of the comic book industry, having worked with. Of course i knew my basics but the first superman comics i ever read where the new 52 superman title and action comics.
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