{"product_id":"superman-the-definitive-history-hardcover","title":"Superman: The Definitive History - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEdward Gross\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRobert Greenberger\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBehold \u003ci\u003ethe \u003c\/i\u003emost comprehensive book about Superman ever produced! From Krypton and \u003ci\u003eSmallville \u003c\/i\u003eto Metropolis and beyond, explore\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eover eighty-five years of Superman's history in radio, TV, film, animation, computer games, PSAs, advertising, merchandise and, of course, comics. This ultimate official book features a wealth of unpublished artwork, exclusive interviews, unique bonus inserts, and little-known facts detailing the long and extraordinary history of the world's first, and greatest, costumed superhero.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSince his 1938 debut in the pages of \u003ci\u003eAction Comics \u003c\/i\u003e#1, Superman was \u003ci\u003ethe \u003c\/i\u003every first superhero, and he has become an international icon and a cultural cornerstone, instantly recognizable to audiences everywhere. Following Kal-El from his escape from the dying planet Krypton through his humble beginnings in Kansas to his work as a part-time journalist and full-time superhero in Metropolis, this deluxe edition explores Superman across comics, TV, animation, film, video games, and beyond, creating a compelling portrait of one of the most recognizable characters in the history of popular fiction. Covering the complete history of Superman in vivid detail, this massive tome features exclusive commentary from the key creatives who have been instrumental in building Superman's iconic legacy. Filled with exclusive insert items and extremely rare replicas, \u003ci\u003eSuperman: The Definitive History \u003c\/i\u003eis the ultimate exploration of the template for all superheroes and his incredible and enduring impact on pop culture. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCOMPREHENSIVE HISTORY: \u003c\/b\u003e Flip through over 400 pages detailing every adventure and incarnation of Superman across comics, TV, animation, movies, videogames, and beyond. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eALL-STAR CONTRIBUTORS: \u003c\/b\u003e Read essential interviews and insights from those who have shaped the Man of Steel's journey and cultural impact, including filmmakers, actors, writers, illustrators, and many more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCAST OF THOUSANDS: \u003c\/b\u003e Fully explores the entire Superman family including Superboy, Power Girl\/Supergirl, the Legion of Super-Pets (Krypto, Streaky, Beppo, Comet, and Fuzzy the Krypto Mouse), Bizarro, and all the Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen comics. Plus, all the key villains: Lex Luthor, Brainiac, Mr. Mxyzptlk, Darkseid, Doomsday, General Zod, etc. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eEXCLUSIVE BONUS INSERTS: \u003c\/b\u003e Filled with pull-out cards, posters, mini-books, and other interactive ephemera that bring the history of Metropolis's protector to life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEVER BEFORE SEEN IMAGES: \u003c\/b\u003e Revel in exclusive, unseen treasures from the 85-year history of Superman taken directly from DC's and Warner Bros.' archives. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCOMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e Batman: The Definitive History of the Dark Knight in Comics, Film, and Beyond\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBatman: The Animated Series\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDC Comics: Anatomy of a Metahuman\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eDC Comics Variant Covers: The Complete Visual History\u003c\/i\u003e also available from Insight Editions.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdward Gross is a veteran entertainment journalist who has served on the editorial staff of \u003ci\u003eCinescape, Starlog, Movie Magic, Cinefantastique, Femme Fatales, Life Story, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eGeek Monthly\u003c\/i\u003e. He was the US editor of\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmpireOnline.com\u003c\/i\u003e, and the film\/TV editor for \u003ci\u003eCloserWeekly.com\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLifeAndStyleMag.com\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eInTouchWeekly.com\u003c\/i\u003e, and currently serves as nostalgia editor at \u003ci\u003eDoYouRemember.com\u003c\/i\u003e. He has written over two dozen non-fiction books, including oral histories on Star Trek\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e(the best-selling two-volume \u003ci\u003eThe Fifty-Year Mission\u003c\/i\u003e), James Bond (\u003ci\u003eNobody Does It Better\u003c\/i\u003e), \u003ci\u003eStar Wars \u003c\/i\u003e(\u003ci\u003eSecrets of the Force\u003c\/i\u003e), John Wick\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e(\u003ci\u003eThey Shouldn't Have Shot His Dog\u003c\/i\u003e), and Superman (\u003ci\u003eVoices from Krypton\u003c\/i\u003e), with forthcoming volumes on Indiana Jones and Planet of the Apes. He is the host of the podcasts \u003ci\u003eTV RetroVision\u003c\/i\u003e (devoted to classic film and TV) and \u003ci\u003eVoices from Krypton \u003c\/i\u003e(focused on the superhero genre), and recently published his first work of fiction, the novel \u003ci\u003eFleischer \u0026amp; The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. \u003c\/i\u003eHe is a lifelong fan of the Man of Steel. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert Greenberger\u003c\/b\u003e was given a Superman comic at age six and has been steeped in comics lore ever since. He worked for 20 years at DC Comics. He has subsequently written numerous books featuring DC's heroes, notably \u003ci\u003eThe Essential Batman Encyclopedia\u003c\/i\u003e, and co-wrote \u003ci\u003eThe Batman Vault\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Essential Superman Encyclopedia\u003c\/i\u003e. Additionally, he has worked at Starlog Press, Gist Communications, Marvel Comics, \u003ci\u003eWeekly World News\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eComicMix\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eFamous Monster of Filmland\u003c\/i\u003e. He currently teaches high school English in Maryland and Making Graphic Novels at Maryland Institute College of Art. He makes his home with his wife Deb. For more, see \u003ci\u003ewww.bobgreenberger.com\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 486\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.91 x 17.64 x 13.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 10, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755257921824,"sku":"9798886634761","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a01cd24fd4db6670e7b5c0ac1a2bfe9b.webp?v=1780054424","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/superman-the-definitive-history-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}