It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a super-septuagenarian!
Happy birthday, Man of Steel!It's 75 years today since a certain strange visitor from another planet debuted on the cover of Action Comics No. 1. The colorful character of Superman instantly seized the public imagination in his super-strong grip and has held onto it ever since: "Man of Steel," which will reboot the Superman film franchise, opens June 14.For a guy more than seven decades old, Super
Wayne Boring drew this cover for the Man of Steel's 10th anniversary in 1948 and continued as Superman's main artist through the 1950s. He is responsible for defining much of the character's chiseled, muscular image.Today
By Rick Schindler
Happy birthday, Man of Steel!
It's 75 years today since a certain strange visitor from another planet debuted on the cover of Action Comics No. 1. The colorful character of Superman instantly seized the public imagination in his super-strong grip and has held onto it ever since: "Man of Steel," which will reboot the Superman film franchise, opens June 14.
For a guy more than seven decades old, Superman looks, well, super. But that's not to say he's stayed the same throughout the years. See how the iconic hero has changed throughout his never-ending battle for truth, justice and the American way.
Though dated June, Action Comics No. 1 was published on April 18, 1938. Art by Joe Shuster, who co-created the character with writer Jerry Siegel.Today
Wayne Boring drew this cover for the Man of Steel's 10th anniversary in 1948 and continued as Superman's main artist through the 1950s. He is responsible for defining much of the character's chiseled, muscular image.Today
Superman is menaced by his two greatest foes in a classic cover by artist Curt Swan from late 1963. Swan drew hundreds of Superman stories from the 1950s through the '80s and is considered one of the character's definitive artists.TodayArtist Neal Adams' dynamic style made him a fan favorite. This dramatic cover is from late 1970.TodayIn 2011 DC Comics started all of its superhero comics over from Issue 1, including Superman. This cover by George Perez shows tweaks to his costume design, including the removal of the familiar red trunks.Today
