superman (fictional character)

A history of Superman, from his origins in 1938 through his appearance in American Express commercials in 1998, looking at the manifestations of the Man of Steel in comic books, movies, radio and television shows, books, toys, and video games; and examining the transformations the hero has undergone over the years.

Describes how two close friends Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster created the comic book character known as Superman and how years later had to sue to gain their rights for payment in the production of Superman comic books and films after they had lived in poverty for decades. Illustrated.

"Provides instructions and diagrams for folding origami models of characters, objects, and symbols related to Superman"--Provided by publisher.

"Doomsday has come to Metropolis, and the Man of Steel must do everything in his power to stop him!"--Page 4 of cover.

Because Batman and Superman cannot stop arguing about how they should save the day, Wonder Woman and Batgirl have to save the city from different supervillains.

Batman needs help from Superman when the Joker and Lex Luthor team up.

"The Joker, Bane, Poison Ivy, and Harley Quinn are robbing banks and plotting a terrible crime against Gotham City. Superman, Robin, and Catwoman are here to help. But even with his friends, will Batman be able to stop the crooked criminals in time?"--P. [4] of cover.

Superman and Batman join forces after President Lex Luthor accuses Superman of a crime against humanity and sends a group of heroes to bring him in--dead or alive. Then, when Batman makes a strange discovery on the bottom of Gotham Bay, a powerful teenage girl may be responsible, but what is her connection to Superman, why is Wonder Woman trying to hide her, and will she resist Darkseid's efforts to recruit her?.

A collection of original Superman stories created by the new generation of comic book authors and artists, such as Michael Avon Oeming, Jeff Lemire, and Chris Samnee, featuring the superhero in battles with Lex Luther, Bizarro, Brainiac, Zod, and other classic foes of the Man of Steel.