In 1938, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster gave birth to the American superhero comic book when they introduced the world to Superman in Action Comics #1. The book was a ringing success, and launched an entire new direction for American comics for decades to come, building a multi-billion dollar empire around the Man of Steel. Even today, the quintessential superhero and wholesome middle-American continues to be a source of some of DC’s greatest stories. As much as some have written the hero off as a boy scout, his stories continue to show what makes a true hero.Like any iconic superhero, Superman gains new fans every day as younger people and older fans alike come to appreciate the symbol of truth and justice. The character’s history covers a wide range of genres, styles and eras. Here’s a guide on how to get into the wonderful world of Superman comics throughout history.The Golden Age Superman was famously a man of the people, and that only became more true as the United States entered the Second World War. The hero felt like a champion for the American underdog in a time of depression, and championed civil rights, justice and middle-American values. This version of the hero was considerably muted when compared to his modern stories, and wasn’t yet able to fly, nor did he possess even one tenth the strength he does today. For some, a weaker Superman is a better Superman, so the Golden Age comics should be right up their alley.
In 1938, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster gave birth to the American superhero comic book when they introduced the world to Superman in Action Comics #1. The book was a ringing success, and launched an entire new direction for American comics for decades to come, building a multi-billion dollar empire around the Man of Steel. Even today, the quintessential superhero and wholesome middle-American continues to be a source of some of DC’s greatest stories. As much as some have written the hero off as a boy scout, his stories continue to show what makes a true hero.
Like any iconic superhero, Superman gains new fans every day as younger people and older fans alike come to appreciate the symbol of truth and justice. The character’s history covers a wide range of genres, styles and eras. Here’s a guide on how to get into the wonderful world of Superman comics throughout history.
The Golden Age Superman was famously a man of the people, and that only became more true as the United States entered the Second World War. The hero felt like a champion for the American underdog in a time of depression, and championed civil rights, justice and middle-American values. This version of the hero was considerably muted when compared to his modern stories, and wasn’t yet able to fly, nor did he possess even one tenth the strength he does today. For some, a weaker Superman is a better Superman, so the Golden Age comics should be right up their alley.
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