Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Following the events of Crisis on Infinite Earths, comic book superstar John Byrne reimagined Superman for a brand-new era--in bold tales collected here in omnibus format! Superman: The Man of Steel Vol. 1” as Want to Read: Error rating book. by Jerry Ordway). The Man of Steel was a six-issue limited series published on a bi-weekly basis from October until December of 1986.Written and drawn by John Byrne, the series reimagined the origin of Superman and provided a snapshot of the events that first inspired him to become the Man of Steel. Superman is reinvented from the ground up in this omnibus collection of stories that defined the Man of Steel for decades! To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. However if like me you got it partially for the couple of legion issues think again they ain’t here. Following the events of Crisis on Infinite Earths, writer/artist John Byrne reimagined Superman for a new era in the bold tales collected here in omnibus format! After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Byrne retold Superman’s origin story and propelled him into encounters with Lex Luthor, Metallo, Darkseid—and The Joker! Then the dc collections department decided that was a bad idea, and make it a smaller standard hard cover Why? The book was going to collect (almost) the entire first year and change of John Byrne’s run on what became the various Superman titles. John Lindley Byrne is a British-born Canadian-American author and artist of comic books. So dont buy this thinking all the issues that the description says will be in ot, to actually be there. Beware of misinformation about contents and poor binding, Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2020. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Byrne retold Superman’s origin story and propelled him into encounters with Lex Luthor, Metallo, Darkseid—and The Joker! RELEASE DATE. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 12, 2013. I still read mostly Marvel comics today and I am a faithful follower of Spider-man and the FF. I think the final story is my favorite, this is because of the characterization of Lana Lang, Clark's treatment of her and how she has dealt with it really show Superman/Clark in a different light, he really isn't perfect and has made mistakes, the life Lana has lead since he left Smallville and ditched her is quite heartbreaking. 3 (Batman Omnibus), DC Through the 80s: The End of Eras (DC Through the Decades), The Power of Shazam! 2. We’d love your help. If there is a misstep, it shows itself in the form of Lex Luther, there is just something a little off about the way he has been presented here. The selection of issues available here are a great introduction and include some brilliant 'firsts' such as: The first meeting with Lois Lane and the other Daily Planet staffers such as Perry White and Jimmy Olsen, that first fateful duel of wits with Lex Luther, an initial skirmish/Team-Up with Batman, the creation of Bizarro Superman and Clark's first clues to his true parentage. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Grant Morrison, one of the greatest storytellers of his generation, weaves the history of Clark Kent’s early days in Metropolis in this Man of Steel cornerstone of the DC Universe! No idea. This book had a strange path to getting published. Since the mid-1970s, Byrne has worked on nearly every major American superhero. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. There was a problem loading your book clubs. He makes you want to get the next issue because you want to know more about Clark Kent and Superman. DC's grim arbiter of justice, the Spectre, resurfaced in the 1960s for all-new-and sometimes controversial-stories demonstrating the true power of his vengeance. Collects Action Comics #584-593, Action Comics Annual #1, Adventures of Superman #424-435, Adventures of Superman Annual #1, Legion of Super-Heroes #37-38, Superman #1-11, Superman Annual #1, and The Man of Steel #1-6. Introduction by Mark Waid. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. To see what your friends thought of this book, Superman: The Man of Steel Omnibus, Vol. Need another excuse to treat yourself to a new book this week? Superman 1 : The Man of Steel, Hardcover by Byrne, John; Wolfman, Marv; Ordway, Jerry, ISBN 1779504918, ISBN-13 9781779504913, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US "Superman is reinvented from the ground up in this omnibus collection of stories that defined the Man of Steel for decades! Following the Crisis on Infinite Earths, comic book superstar John Byrne reimagined Superman for a brand-new era. Following the events of Crisis on Infinite Earths, writer/artist John Byrne reimagined Superman for a new era in the bold tales collected here in omnibus format! I am most certainly looking forward to more in Vol. 2 Superman is reinvented from the ground up in this omnibus (sic) collection of stories that defined the Man of Steel for decades! Start by marking “Superman: The Man of Steel Omnibus, Vol. 1. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. This review is not about the contents of this collection but about this particular edition. Please try again. Boy was I wrong. If you know exactly what you're getting and don't mind the price ($45 as of the writing of this review), it's a not an awful buy. Superman is reinvented from the ground up in this omnibus collection of stories that defined the Man of Steel for decades! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 31, 2020. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Byrne retold Superman’s origin story and propelled him into encounters with Lex Luthor, Metallo, Darkseid—and The Joker! Book 1: In the Beginning (The Power of Shazam! Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2020. 7 ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN ANNUAL #6 (1994) (“ELSEWORLDS - The Super Seven Part I”) SUPERBOY ANNUAL #1 (1994) (“ELSEWORLDS - The Super Seven part II”) 1 HC Written by JOHN BYRNE, MARV WOLFMAN, PAUL LEVITZ, and JIM STARLIN Art by JOHN BYRNE, JERRY ORDWAY, ARTHUR ADAMS, DAN JURGENS, and others Cover by JOHN BYRNE Time has always been complicated, but Superman … Something went wrong. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Please try again. This collection was originally solicited as an omnibus. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Another wierd thing, amazon decided not to update the product description. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. You only get about half the content so what is advertised is incorrect. Once upon a time, a crisis that raged across infinite Earths rocked the Superman mythos to its core. They advertised this baby as an omnibus, and delivered an bog-standard hardcover. Superman: Exile and Other Stories Omnibus, Action Comics: 80 Years of Superman Deluxe Edition, Justice League International Omnibus Vol. Following the events of Crisis on Infinite Earths, comic book superstar John Byrne reimagined Superman for a brand-new era--in bold tales collected here in omnibus … Dick Giordano's art is crisp but warm and feel like a nod to the Christopher Reeve films. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Great story in a cheap format. • Superman: Panic in the Sky includes Superman: The Man of Steel #9–10, 188 pages, March 1993, ISBN 1-56389-094-1 He doesn't quite fit the arch-Nemesis role yet, but this is only a very minor sour note in an excellent first act. SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL OMNIBUS BY JOHN BYRNE VOL. Will be getting any further volumes that come out. Following the events of Crisis on Infinite Earths, writer/artist John Byrne reimagined Superman for a new era in the bold tales collected here in omnibus format! Wish it was in an omnibus format. Recommended. Starting with the six-issue Man of Steel miniseries, Byrne fundamentally changed Superman's origins and propelled him into the present, including iconic encounters with Lex Luthor, Metallo, Darkseid--and The Joker! It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. I knew based on the price that I wasn't getting a 1000-page tome, but I didn't expect this. (Superman: The Man of Steel (Collected Editions) #1-5), Superman: The Man of Steel (Collected Editions) #1-5, Superman: The Man of Steel (Collected Editions). Following the Crisis on Infinite Earths, comic book superstar John Byrne reimagined Superman for a brand-new era. DC Omnibus is a line of large format, high quality, full color, hardcover editions published by DC Comics since 2007, reprinting comics previously printed in single issue format. Superman is reinvented from the ground up in this omnibus collection of stories that defined the Man of Steel for decades! I am almost ready to quit getting modern comics because their storylines are so intellectually shallow and slowly destroying their characters by taking them backwards instead of advancing them forward. 4 collects all of the Metropolis Wonder’s tales from ACTION COMICS #66-85, SUPERMAN #25-33 and WORLD’S FINEST COMICS #11-18 and includes a foreword by legendary comics writer Roy Thomas. King of Horror: Expanded Edition (Blu-ray), Hasbro Marvel Legends Series 6-inch Jean Grey Action Figure Toy X-Men: Age of Apocalypse Collection, Funko Pop! Refresh and try again. Following the events of Crisis on Infinite Earths, comic book superstar John Byrne reimagined Superman for a brand-new era—in bold tales collected here in omnibus format! It was the dawn of a new age for the Man of Steel that endures today. Be the first to ask a question about Superman. Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2020. Out of its ashes rose a bold new reimagining of the life and times of the Man of Steel, crafted by legendary comics writer and artist John Byrne—and the history of the Last Son of Krypton would never be the same! But you know what, it didn't matter, because by the end everything fitted into place and I had some routes for various characters and some solid leads to titles I could read. As he approaches adulthood, Clark Kent is shocked when his father reveals he is adopted and decided to leave Smallville to find his own way in the world. He is an intelligent artist and writer that doesn’t just have hero vs villain fight fests to keep your attention. So finally I decided to go back to the first big shake up. John Byrne is the best at character development and comic book art in my opinion! The Man of Steel's newspaper comic strips are among the rarest of all Superman collectibles. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Man of Steel is one of them, and boy is it a great way to get into Superman comics for a newbie. After a discussion I had with Paul Cornish, the guy behind Last of the Famous International Fanboys, a while back, he proposed to me a "blog crossover," where we both talk about John Byrne's SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL at the exact same time. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Starting with the six-issue Man of Steel miniseries, Byrne fundamentally changed Superman's origins and propelled him into the present, including iconic encounters with Lex Luthor, Metallo, Darkseid--and The Joker! Following the events of Crisis on Infinite Earths, comic book superstar John Byrne reimagined Superman for a brand-new era--in bold tales collected here in omnibus format! In this omnibus collecting Showcase #60-61 and #64, The Brave and the Bold #72, #75, #116, #180, and #199, The Spectre #1-10, Adventure Comics #431-440, DC Comics Presents #29, and … superman: the man of steel omnibus vol. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 25, 2020, My only complaint is that i wish this was the size of omibus editions otherwise this is a nice collection of john byrnes work along with jerry ordway. To be clear, I'm reviewing the collection entitled "Man of Steel" (ISBN-13: 978-1779504913) released by DC comics on August 25, 2020. The relationships between Superman and Lois, Superman and Batman, and Superman and Luthor were reexamined and tweaked for modern readers. Collects Action Comics #584-593, Action Comics Annual #1, Adventures of Superman #424-435, A. Following the events of Crisis on Infinite Earths, comic book superstar John Byrne reimagined Superman for a brand-new era--in bold tales collected here in omnibus format! Following the Crisis on Infinite Earths, comic book superstar John Byrne reimagined Superman for a brand-new era. I feel DC missed the mark here. It's missing material from the Amazon description, has a glued binding (not sewn), is the same size as a trade paperback, and features lower-quality paper than DC omnibuses. The series fans demanded is collected at last! Marvel: Fantastic Four - Invisible Girl, Hasbro Marvel Legends Series Fantastic Four 6" Collectible Action Figure Mr. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Heck they just released a Jonah Hex collection and it's nicer than this in that it's much larger in it's dimensions - it also has more issues in it than this book relatively speaking. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Starting with the six-issue Man of Steel miniseries, Byrne fundamentally changed Superman's origins and propelled him into the present, including iconic encounters with Lex Luthor, Metallo, Darkseid—and The Joker! But it's priced accordingly so it's not like it's a bad value. 2, Batman by Grant Morrison Omnibus Vol. Please try your request again later. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of. Don't misunderstand me though, there are some great titles among them, but there still seems to be a whole bunch of back story I feel I'm missing. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. His stories are character driven. The 1950s was one of the most offbeat and inventive decades in the history of the Man of Steel, which featured the introductions of some of his greatest foes and most famous plot devices. Okay, I've been looking for an 'in' road to reading DC and thought the New 52 would be it. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. 2. Description. Old villains such as Bizarro returned and new ones, such as Magpie, were introduced. AUGUST 25, 2020. Following the events of Crisis on Infinite Earths, writer/artist John Byrne reimagined Superman for a new era in the bold tales collected here in omnibus format! Unable to add item to List. 1,040 page, hardcover omnibus; Superman: The Man of Steel #17-19; Superman #73-75; Adventures of Superman #496-497; Action Comics #683-684; Superman: The Legacy of Superman #1; Green Lantern #46; Justice League America #69 Please try again. This material warrants better treatment and should have, Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2020. SUPERMAN: THE GOLDEN AGE OMNIBUS VOL. The Golden Age of Superman tales are collected for the first time in their entirety in this oversize omnibus series, continuing with stories from the early 1950s in Superman- … Collecting the entirety of Morrison’s epic saga, this New 52 era Superman omnibus celebrates and explores new facets of the Superman mythos. Superman Reborn! My issue is it didn't get the over sized omnibus treatment. Beware when buying this OMNIBUS......this is the opening page and issues included but AMAZON discription says this... First let me say that I love the material inside. It was big, it was confusing, with hundreds of characters I didn't know anything about. First off I'm not even upset at the amount of content although they could have given us more as was stated in the actual description. Byrne's stories are well crafted and really help get you into the characters and events without too much exposition. Byrne retold Superman’s origin story and propelled him into encounters with Lex Luthor, Metallo, Darkseid—and The Joker! I loved what John Byrne did with these stories and have been waiting for a hardcover collection that would do them justice. I miss the depth that he gives characters unlike the drivel in Marvel comics today. I will say what I don't like about it, Paul will say what he does like about it, and then we'd link to each other's articles. Byrne retold Superman's origin story and propelled him into encounters with Lex Luthor, Metallo, Darkseid-and The Joker! Superman is reinvented from the ground up in this omnibus collection of stories that defined the Man of Steel for decades! Welcome back. In early 2021, DC Comics is set to publish a huge 1,328 page omnibus collecting the fan favorite “Who’s Who” series! We've got you covered with the buzziest new releases of the day. Book Description. Collects Action Comics #584-593, Action Comics Annual #1, Adventures of Superman #424-435, A Following the events of Crisis on Infinite Earths, writer/artist John Byrne reimagined Superman for a new era in the bold tales collected here in omnibus format! I recommend buyers be cautious when purchasing this volume. Originally it was solicited as Superman: The Man of Steel By John Byrne Omnibus Volume 1 in October 2019 with a release date of July 7, 2020. Totally, same here -- any Omnibus collecting the so-called "Byrne-era" would be tragically incomplete without the concurrent Wolfman/Ordway Adventures of Superman-run, and I was fearful of this prior to this morning, when the official announcement completely relieved my mind on that front. About Superman: The Man of Steel Vol. Lots of good stories and great artwork however. Grant Morrison, one of the greatest storytellers of his generation, weaves the history of Clark Kent’s early days in Metropolis in this Man of Steel cornerstone of the DC Universe.Collecting the entirety of Morrison’s epic saga, this New 52 era Superman omnibus celebrates and explores new facets of the Superman mythos. Ok this book is great and very much value for money. I'm a huge fan of both John Byrne and Jerry Ordway. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. From the New York Times bestselling team of Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason, the Superman stories from the DC Rebirth era are collected in a new hardcover omnibus! I miss Byrne. The Crises on Infinite Earths event. Fantastic Toy, Premium Design & 2 Accessories, 1 Build-A-Figure Part, Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, No Import Fees Deposit & $9.98 Shipping to Canada. This is a nice hardcover but I was really hoping for a true Omnibus type edition.
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