This timeline presents milestones, trends, and pivotal events that defined the comics medium during each of these eras. Superman is a superhero published by dc comics since 1938. Superman timeline a list of major superman events version 1. Didios new timeline will hopefully put the dc universe, multiverse, into one singular continuity and hopefully puts a lot of debates among dc and comic book fans as. A female superhero is sometimes called a superheroine. The first comic strip reprint collection, the yellow kid in mcfaddens flats, is published as a 196page hardcover book. What are the highlights of his life as a man and as a superhero. Definitive dc universe timeline revealed at nycc dc comics news. 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.
Since the debut of superman in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe shuster, stories of superheroes ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing yearslong sagas have dominated american comic books and crossed over into other media. Rich is an avid comic book fan who once braved the world of san diego comic con. 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. The following is a list of the first known appearances of various superhero fictional characters and teams 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. Interviews read our question and answer sessions with superman comic book writers and artists. Watchmen, the film adaptation of the acclaimed comic book by alan moore and dave gibbons, is released in theaters. They are printed here in the chronology of the storylines, rather than the. Doomsday clock changes the timeline of dcs comic book.
He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who enslaved the people of planet apokolips. Mar 29, 2018 although he is perhaps the most recognizable superhero in the world, superman has had a rocky history on the big screen. A line of childrens books, made by the same artist as tiny titans, based on the pet super heroes. Sep 05, 2017 in todays issue of action comics, superman spent some time looking back on his history. I am excited that dc may finally be returning the legion of superheroes to the dcu. 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. The first comic with a continuing story, it is still noted as one of the most richly illustrated comic strips of all time. Hes also known as shazam, after the cry that changes the. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. December 22nd, 20 welcome to our complete postcrisis superman reading order. The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics. This is a franchise that inspired me to start the comic book revolution back in 2006. The cbc comic book cast is an online geek culture community.
In todays issue of action comics, superman spent some time looking back on his history. The picture depicts the first ten years of generation 1, which is the new golden age era of dc comics. The timeline is split between the main dc trinity of batman, superman, and wonder woman in. The print edition collected three digital chapters a month. There is a 1990s era reprint edition of this comic. Little nemo in slumberland, by winsor mccay, begins running in the new york herald. These stories are from comic books still being published and are, in a sense, ongoing. Dec 28, 2017 in abandoned an forsaked, we examine comic book stories and ideas that were not only abandoned, but also had the storiesplots specifically overturned by a later writer as if they were a legal precedent. These files will help new and old readers understand whats happening to the man of steel. Three dimension adventures of superman 1953 original ed. Whos who in the superman comics 1950s 1980s information on characters and places introduced in the superman comic books during the 1950s and up to the revamp in 1986.
The final moments of the timeline reveal a new superman for a reset of the dc comics universe called the new 52. The various continuities of the superman universe are a set of differing, continuous storylines. An alien named kalel from the destroyed planet krypton. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Since the debut of superman in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe shuster, stories of superheroes ranging from. Id like to hear from the superman experts here about supermans life and career timeline. Stories include the man who stole the sun, the origin of superman, and the man who bossed superman. Nominally, he was looking for abnormalities in his personal timeline following the recent superman reborn. While this list is not perfectly comprehensive, it includes most of the.
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. Dceu complete movie timeline from man of steel to shazam from justice leagues ancient history to modernday shazam, were breaking down every major story and event on the dceu movie timeline. A definitive timeline of superman at the movies syfy wire. What was known as the postcrisis era was laid to rest, with those stories getting a clear beginning and end. Frederic wertham, who has already begun his crusade, believe that comic books are terrible influencesbatman and robin promote homosexuality, wonder woman gives. The main events in his life so far and the main enemies he has fought. The origin of superman is the story that relates superman s arrival on earth and the beginnings of his career as a superhero.
Oct 31, 2019 the picture depicts the first ten years of generation 1, which is the new golden age era of dc comics. From his blue uniform to his flowing red cape to the s shield on his chest, superman is one of. The origin of superman is the story that relates supermans arrival on earth and the beginnings of his career as a superhero. 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. He proved so popular in the 1940s that sales of his comic books outsold those featuring superman. Superman reading order where to start with supes comic book. The superman titles were always trying out new ideas during the 1950s and 1960s. Today, we learn about a superman legion timeline mixup. 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.
Three dimension adventures of superman 1953 original edition. While sgll had always had a romantic element, paired with sitcomstyle comedy, the book goes fullon soap opera. Superman reading order postcrisis comic book back issues. I have some ideas, but im far from an expert on the comics, so please help me here. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Rich was also a podcaster, hosting the daily author for nearly 300 episodes. 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. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. 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. 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. Dceu complete movie timeline from man of steel to shazam. The movie was deemed unfilmable after a handful of directors failed to produce the movie in the 1990s. This is the franchise that got me reading comic books when i was a little kid.
Dc comics introduces supergirl, cousin of superman. Frederic wertham, who has already begun his crusade, believe that comic books are terrible influencesbatman and robin promote homosexuality, wonder woman gives girls the wrong idea about their place in society, kids wouldnt be able to understand the laws of physics because superman could flyand a parochial school in. The timeline shift takes place when the oncedead legionnaire monel recovers and decides to beat the snot out of the time trapper. 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. Dc comics leaks a glimpse at their official new time line. In abandoned an forsaked, we examine comic book stories and ideas that were not only abandoned, but also had the storiesplots specifically. Comic, tv, movies, and beyond see all the places the man of tomorrow has been in part one of our superman timeline. The following is a list of the first known appearances of various superhero fictional.
This timeline contains all of the major comic stories about dcs popular character, superman. On that note, when the secret origin of denzel crocker. The extralength issue once again rewrites the fictional history of dcs comic book universe and, surprisingly, drops. The adventures of superman unrelated to the previous the adventures of. Batman v superman director zack snyder reveals timetravel. Welcome to our complete postcrisis superman reading order. This is the continuity of the superman comic books from the time the comics. Legion of super heroes chronology comic book revolution. Lets step along the timeline of supermans adventures on the big screen and see what we find note.
For comprehensive context of placement in the dc universe, i recommend comic book heralds dc rebirth reading order. Time magazine report on the book burningmany people, among them dr. Look, i just miss talking about the legion of superheroes. With the arrival of the new 52 in 2011, dc comics put a close to over two decades worth of continuity. The comic book time part was confirmed early on, because timmy traveled back thirty years in two different episodes. Its no secret that dcs continuity has been a bit of confusion amongst fans. As an adult, superman became the protector of earth, working at the daily planet as clark kent alongside his partner and wife lois lane. Comics historians divide the history of american comic books into ages. This reading order contains all the essential and recommended comic book issues for you to enjoy superman. This year, on the 75th anniversary of that date, we look at supermans history in a special newsarama infographic, from the golden age of the 1930s comics, to the tv show adventures of superman. Doomsday clock changes timeline of dcs comic book universe again. The story has been through many revisions through decades of publication in comic books and radio, television. The comicbook time part was confirmed early on, because timmy traveled back thirty years in two different episodes. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who.
Dec 18, 2019 doomsday clock changes timeline of dcs comic book universe again. My episode timeline for the new batmansuperman adventures. The final moments of the timeline reveal a new superman for a reset of. How could there be a superman around at the same time. 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. Superman, the popular comic book superhero, was created by writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster in 1933 while both attended glenville high school. 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. Definitive dc universe timeline revealed at nycc dc. Evolution of comic books timeline timetoast timelines. Ongoing titles featuring superman in a starring role action comics. 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. Didios new timeline will hopefully put the dc universe, multiverse, into one singular continuity and hopefully puts a lot of debates among dc and comic book fans as to what happened when to rest. The story has been through many revisions through decades of publication in comic books and radio, television and film adaptations.
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