Recomended Superman Reading

[The Fallen]

Hey folks. This topics probibally comes up all the time and I'm sorry for the inconveince. I was wondering if you could help me out in recommending me some Superman comics. I'm mainly a Batman guy and have a good amout of graphic novels, but with this new movie and all I'm really geting into Supes and looking to get into some comics. So what is some good stuff to get me going? Thanks again.

[theMan-Bat]

I'm new to Superman comics too.

[theBat-Man]

I recommend:
http://www.dccomics.com/media/covers/1576_400x600.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f341/themanbat/1superman.jpg
http://www.dccomics.com/media/covers/1539_400x600.jpg
http://www.dccomics.com/media/covers/2373_400x600.jpg
Man of Steel volume 2
http://www.dccomics.com/media/covers/1577_400x600.jpg
Man of Steel volume 3
http://www.dccomics.com/media/covers/2412_400x600.jpg

[theBat-Man]

Also:
Man of Steel volume 4
http://www.dccomics.com/media/covers/3991_400x600.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f341/themanbat/1lexluthor.jpg
http://images.darkhorse.com/covers/s/saltpb.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f341/themanbat/6186_4_01.jpg
http://www.dccomics.com/media/covers/1564_400x600.jpg
http://www.dccomics.com/media/covers/1410_400x600.jpg

[The Question]

Also, don't forget:


http://www.supermanhomepage.com/images/comic-covers/Post-Crisis-Classic-Covers/sup-for-all-seasons.gif

http://www.heroesanddragons.com/ComicClub/images/SupermanRedSonTPB.jpg

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/1401204511.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

[Spike_x1]

http://www.dccomics.com/media/covers/1577_400x600.jpgHm. Why's Metallo's hair brown on this cover? I have the individual issues, so I've never seen the cover to the trade up close before.

Do you suppose it's just so people'd associate it more with the cartoon?

[theMan-Bat]

http://images.darkhorse.com/covers/s/saltpb.jpg


Superman Aliens looks wicked.
Kingdom Come looks interesting. I like Alex Ross, and Batman's in it.

[Binker]

Thats just Metallo the way they drew him before someone decided to do something different. Its expected in all comic books.

Does MOS Vol. 1 have the mini-series? If not, where does it have it?

[theBat-Man]

Does MOS Vol. 1 have the mini-series? If not, where does it have it?

Yes, Man of Steel volume 1 is the Man of Steel origin mini-series by John Byrne.

[Spike_x1]

Thats just Metallo the way they drew him before someone decided to do something different. Its expected in all comic books.What? That's not the way he was drawn before.

[nite-owl]

Also, don't forget:
http://www.supermanhomepage.com/images/comic-covers/Post-Crisis-Classic-Covers/sup-for-all-seasons.gif


:up: I love this book, so underated.

[newmexneon]

Superman: Sacrifice

http://www.dccomics.com/media/covers/4696_400x600.jpg

Death of Superman

http://www.dccomics.com/media/covers/1574_180x270.jpg

[The Fallen]

Thanks all. I was wondering, what would be say the best first three to read? For example Batman has Year One, Long Halloween and Dark Victory which are in my view a great intro to the character and the comics in general. Any help?

[The Watchman]

Superman for All Seasons, Birthright, Man of Steel are your origin early years stuff.

[co2]

Thanks all. I was wondering, what would be say the best first three to read? For example Batman has Year One, Long Halloween and Dark Victory which are in my view a great intro to the character and the comics in general. Any help?

I just ordered some Batman/Superman trades for the same reason as you. I haven't read much of either but after Batman Begins and with Superman Returns coming up, I wanted to check some out. I picked up Year One, Long Halloween, Man of Steel vol 1, and Superman for All Seasons. I thought all of those would be good for someone that hasn't read much of the characters and I thought they would compliment one another well (TLH and For All Seasons are from the same creators).
I'm sure I'll come back and post my thoughts when I'm done.

[Bullseye]

I'd like a good read about Superman's origin. I probably pick up Superman for all Seasons, Birthright and Man of Steel.

[nite-owl]

Although its not a superman story the lex luthor miniseries by azzarelo (sp) was pretty good.

[warren_sparta27]

seeing as though Leob is my fav writer and i thikn Sale is a great artist, i'd prolly like For All SEasons hey?

[romeogbs19]

hey fallen -- not sure if you're only a graphic novel person, but I'd recommend following Superman All-Star. Morrison and Quitley are an amazing team, and the first 3 issues have thus far been a supreme read :-) This is the only S-book I follow at the moment; it's by far the best one on the market IMO.

[The Fallen]

hey fallen -- not sure if you're only a graphic novel person, but I'd recommend following Superman All-Star. Morrison and Quitley are an amazing team, and the first 3 issues have thus far been a supreme read :-) This is the only S-book I follow at the moment; it's by far the best one on the market IMO.

Thanks for the tip mate. I've been thinking of taking a look at the All-Star stuff. Now I just need the time to go the comic shop (damn work!).

[nite-owl]

Anyone know if superman the journey is any good?

[Binker]

http://chipcentral.tripod.com/action800.jpg

GET THIS ^

[SuperDaniel]

Superman for all seasons is a must have! Best Superman story ever in my opinion...

[trustyside-kick]

I've heard good things about that one.

[The Fallen]

OK.... I went on a comic spree on the weekend and picked up the following:

Birthright
For All Seasons
For Tomorrow Vol. 1 and 2
President Lex
Lex Luthor: Man Of Steel
Red Son

I've just read Birthright and am about halve way through For All Seasons. Birthright was ok, I did'nt like the whole Krytonian invasion thing though. I'm really digging For All Seasons though, the writing is really good.

So what should I grab next time? Thanks for the help!

[SuperDaniel]

For all seasons is awesome!

[The Bruce]

hey fallen -- not sure if you're only a graphic novel person, but I'd recommend following Superman All-Star. Morrison and Quitley are an amazing team, and the first 3 issues have thus far been a supreme read :-) This is the only S-book I follow at the moment; it's by far the best one on the market IMO.

:up: Best book period!

[The Fallen]

For all seasons is awesome!

Yeah I know I've read it. I've also just finished Red Son last night, man that's an awesome read.

But I still need to know what to buy next....

[The Question]

hey fallen -- not sure if you're only a graphic novel person, but I'd recommend following Superman All-Star. Morrison and Quitley are an amazing team, and the first 3 issues have thus far been a supreme read :-) This is the only S-book I follow at the moment; it's by far the best one on the market IMO.


I think Rucka's run on Adventures of Superman is a good deal better than All Star. All Star's fine, but it's a bit over the top for my tastes.

[co2]

Hey guys,
I'm a Marvel fan, but after reading Identity Crisis and quite enjoying it, I decided to try on some more DC stuff. I wanted to check out some superman and batman and did some research on what I thought would be good selections for someone without much familiarity with the history of the characters....and also what would be a good read. I ordered 2 Bats (Year One, The Long Halloween) and 2 Supes (Man of Steel and For All Seasons) books that I thought would compliment one another well. After polishing off the Batman stuff I started into Supes and wanted to leave my comments here.

I just finished The Man of Steel and overall, found it to be OK. Byrne's art is so flawless and classic. I can't fault that one bit. You see his art and always think that that is the definitive version of a character. Overall I found the story writing to not have an abundance of substance, but it did the job I guess. The one story I really liked was the last one where his father visited him. I thought it ended on a great note. That kinda saved the book for me.

I'm moving on to For All Seasons which I am really looking forward to. I'll be back after that.

[Kevin Roegele]

The best Superman book ever is Man of Steel. It's Superman in the purest form.

[co2]

The best Superman book ever is Man of Steel. It's Superman in the purest form.

I agree with you on the "purest form comment." It certainly had what I would consider a classic feel. Byrne's art has a lot to do with that.

However, I did finish reading For All Seasons last night, and I found it to be a much more enjoyable read. Sale's art is not as classic as Byrne's but it fits Loeb's writing which has a Norman Rockwell kind of a feel. I'm glad I chose those two Superman books.

That completes my DC venture. I really enjoyed it

[The Question]

I much prefer Man of Steel and For All Seasons over Birthright. I don't get the whole silver age revivial that DC is going through. I mean, I don't mind a little nostalgia here and there, but them seem to be forgeting the post crisis continuity completely to bring back something that didn't work well in the first place.

[Nivek]

I picked up Birthright a couple weeks ago and really liked it. I read Byrnes relaunch when it came out but didn't care for alot of the changes he brought. Birthright seemed alot closer to the Superman i exspect to read about in the Comics.

[Ibn]

Anybody know any good Superman/Darkseid stories?

[bud7486]

Superman/Batman when supergirl is reintroduced. That was a very good graphic novel.

[The Question]

Just finished Man of Steel. Gotta say, that's my Superman. Kicks Birthright's ass.

[Newb]

Are you reading Up, up and away?

[SuperDaniel]

Birthright sucks compared to Man of Steel. It`s just ANOTHER origin story that wasnt needed at all.