After the crisis, the superman family of titles endured a major change in format. Superman volume 2 began its publishing history in 1987 and followed in the footsteps of the man of steel limited series a series that effectively rewrote the history of superman. During this time, superman volume 2 was published concurrently. Superman was an ongoing comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero of the same. Game over is the latest collection of the two heroes teamups. The new 52 is the 2011 revamp and relaunch by dc comics of its entire line of ongoing monthly superhero comic books. At the end of days the new 52 superman action comics volumes the new 52 grant morrison.
Rebirth deluxe edition book 4 collects superman vol. Batman volume 2 is one of the new 52 ongoing series published after flashpoint. Since then he has written such bestselling series as jla, batman and new xmen, as well as such creatorowned works as the invisibles, seaguy, the filth, we3 and joe the barbarian. Supermanbatman is a monthly comic book series published by dc comics that features the publishers two most popular characters. The strange new tale of superman continues in vol 2.
Game over the new 52 the dark knight and the man of steel uncover a plot by the toymaster to use a secret, potentially deadly element in his new video game, the characters created by players manifest in real life. The first half of the book focuses on the new clark kent as superman tries to figure out who he is. Superman action comics hc 20122016 dc comics the new 52 comic books. Superman reading order where to start with supes comic book. It, along with superman unchained, was launched coinciding with the 75th anniversary of superman. Get the best deals on modern age superman comics when you shop the largest online selection at. The second and 3rd through 6th wave of new 52 comics begin to appear and events become more frequent. The initiative consisted of a new imprint of titles, all labeled with the new 52 logo, as well as creating a rebooted dc universe postflashpoint that saw characters from the former wildstorm and vertigo imprints being absorbed into the main dc comics line. Superman action comics hc 20122016 dc comics the new 52. New 52 reading order part 1 comic book reading orders. Black widow 1 marvel 2019 nm jay anacleto virgin variant. The new 52 is a 2011 dc comics event marking the relaunch of its entire line with the. Superman really needs an equivalent of the court of owl or death of the family something of that caliber. The new 52 adventures of the man of steel, including his rise to fame and the enemies he faces as the savior of metropolis.
New 52 reading order part 2 comic book reading orders. 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. New listing superboy comic book lot, 8 issues, new 52, vol. Dc comics artist jim lee holding a copy of the new 52 2012 free comic book day issue.
The trade paperbackhardback collections of dc comics series following the 2011 continuity reboot that created the dcnu. Bulletproof softcover graphic novel at the best online prices at ebay. War and peace the new 52 paperback november 24, 2015. In the second half, we find out what happened to new 52 lois lane and postcrisis lois steps into her place. Though if youre looking for a good superman story, id recommend checking out any of the books in the recommended reading section. This series was launched after john byrne revamped the superman. As a part of the acclaimed dc comics the new 52 event of sept. Dc new 52 the definitive collecting guide crushing krisis. A new 52 volume dedicated to the team up of batman and superman, and how they originally met in the new 52.
Batmansuperman volume 1 is a comic book series chronicling the adventures of batman and superman. Buy a discounted hardcover of superman action comics new 52 vol. This page contains information about batman volume 2. It was launched by writer greg pak and artist jae lee. Plus, the strange new superman is unmasked, brother eye plots the destiny of the joker, batman battles batman beyond, and the meaning of heroism is redefined for firestorm. Still, new 52 superman is leaving little to no impact. Among the renumbered series were action comics and detective comics, which had retained their original.
While not entirely awful, the new 52 hasnt been the best representation of superman. While the art by patrick zircher and stephen segovia is very good, i dont find the story interesting at all. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. Superman was an ongoing comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero of the same name.
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. Superman volume 3 is one of the new 52 ongoing series to be published after flashpoint. In 2006, a restructuring of the entire dc comics line saw superman. Batman was the flagship batbook in dcs new 52, written for its entirety. It, along with superman unchained, was launched coinciding with the 75th anniversary of superman unlike its predecessor series, supermanbatman, the stories reflect the status quo that is going on in the other batman and superman comic books. This page contains information about superman volume 3. It sells an average of 56 month so far, which is above average but for superman when batman has been selling an average of k a month. Superman and the men of steel superman action comics volumes the new 52 grant morrison 4. Jones contains the lead stories from 52 weeks 1426, plus. For those coming off the high of the first volume i say skip. Action comics volume 2 is one of the new 52 ongoing series to be published after flashpoint.
For those coming off the high of the first volume i say skip this one and piece it all together in volume three. Batman superman volume 1 is a comic book series chronicling the adventures of batman and superman. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. The second volume of the previous ongoing superman title, the series was published from cover dates january 1987 to april 2006, and ran for 228 issues 226 monthly issues and two issues published outside the concurrent numbering. Now that those comic book characters have been brought into the main dc fold we get to see the daemonite prince go toetotoe with the man of steel himself. That consolidation included the incorporation of both the wildstorm. Superman was the title of the monthly comic book featuring superman. Grant morrison has been working with dc comics for twenty five years, after beginning his american comics career with acclaimed runs on animal man and doom patrol. The relaunch saw dc introduce sameday release of physical comics with digital platforms, as well as characters from the former wildstorm and vertigo imprints being absorbed into a rebooted dc universe. The relaunch saw dc introduce sameday release of physical comics with digital platforms, as well as characters from the former. Another crossover and should be preferred instead of superman vol. Superman is a fictional comic book superhero appearing in publications by dc.
Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman. Adventures of superman volume 2 was a ongoing comic book featuring. Following the relaunch of the entire line of dc comics in september 2011, superman vol. 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.
Reintroductions of classic villains were part of the new superman series first year, featuring the first. Superman and the men of steel the new 52 by grant morrison, rags morales, et al. Unlike its predecessor series, superman batman, the stories reflect the status quo that is going on in the other batman and superman comic books. This is a list of comic books featuring superman and related characters. Action comics superman collectibles the new 52 collection. The superman of this universe is dead, but another superman from another universe has come to our world. It was announced that six of the new 52 titles had been cancelled as of their eighth issues and would be replaced with six new series in may 2012. Batman vol 2 20112016 batman volume 2 is one of the new 52 ongoing series published after flashpoint. This list is cumulative, and thus will extend beyond the initial first 52 trade collections as some series are canceled and others are launched. Superman volume 2 was the first ongoing superman title to take place in the revised continuity following the events depicted in the crisis on infinite earths limited series. What lies beneath superman action comics volumes the new 52 greg pak.
Supermanbatman premiered in august 2003, an update of the previous series, worlds finest comics, in which superman and batman regularly joined forces. For the first several years, the stories contained in superman volume 2 were selfcontained, occasionally crossing over into other comic titles depending upon. The ending series were blackhawks, hawk and dove, men of war, mister terrific, omac, and static shock. Worlds finest and dc comics presents ceased publication, action comics adopted a teamup format filling the former role of dc comics.
Principal writing for the majority of the stories in the collection is by greg pak, and the gorgeous artwork is done by jae lee, with a couple of other artists on the other issues. New sealed batman superman game over vol 2 dc comics the new 52 hardcover. The series was written by geoff johns, grant morrison, greg rucka, and mark waid, with layouts by keith giffen. Ii from man of steel to death of superman 1986 to 1992. Greg pak and aaron kuders first big storyline continues to hit all the right notes. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Supermanbatman premiered in august 2003, an update of the previous series, worlds finest comics, in which superman and batman regularly joined forces supermanbatman explores the camaraderie, antagonism, and friendship between its title. Customers who viewed this item also viewed these digital items. In which there already exists a clark kent who is not superman. Action comics superman collectibles the new 52 collection vol. The intent was to publish 52 ongoing titles each month across the. Continue to explore the dcus lost year in the second volume of a 4book. In september 2011, dc comics relaunched their entire line of publications, dubbing the new publishing initiative as the new 52.