After all of this happened to the man of tomorrow within a relatively short amount of time, the dc universes. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Features the comic book influences behind man of steel. The man of steel is a 1986 comic book limited series featuring the dc comics character superman. I think i may have unraveled one of the mysteries surrounding zack snyders superman reboot. Man of steel is a 20 american superhero film directed by zack snyder, produced by christopher nolan, and scripted by david s. Man of steel is fun to watch, but its still a failure. Click here for part 2 of this weeks legends comic legend. Superman the dark side of apokolips is a book that is part comic and part chapter book about superman who, in addition being super strong and able to fly, has some interesting powers, like ice breath. The four superman stories that made man of steel fandom. But in our opinion, its also a great time to become a superman fan if you werent before. Lex luthor was based on donald trump in man of steel.
Dc entertainment released a press release in 20, declaring june 12 man of steel day at comic book retailers and bookstores across the u. Since the mid 1980s revival of the superman franchise, the man of steel had appeared in stories 3 times a month in the pages of superman, adventures of superman and action comics. A veteran of more than five decades in the comicbook field, dick giordano began his career as an. The four superman comics that inspired henry cavill. The man of steel has had some profoundly lifealtering developments as of late. Man of steel is a 2014 american animated superhero tv series based on the comic book superhero superman. A rumor is circulating that comic book writer scott snyder is interested in spearheading a new superman series for dc comics that would tiein with zack snyders man of steel movie. The man of steel is a monthly american comic book series that ran for. The comic book influences behind man of steel man of steel aims to bring a new superman to the big screen. A new era begins for superman as a threat from his earliest origins reemerges to destroy the last son of krypton. Your ip and username will be stored with the information. In short, its a great superman comic that manages to stand alone quite nicely.
But which comic books, artists and writers influenced it. In this issue lois lane drives off a pier in order to get supermans attention. The man of steel is a mini series that basically acts as the prequel to the new run on those two books. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information.
Steel is a fictional superhero who appeares in comic books published by dc comics. Henry cavill had nearly 75 years of superman comics to consider before putting on the red cape, but four books in particular from the characters recent history helped him shape man of steel. Written by louise simonson, with art and cover by jon bogdanove and dennis janke. The first superman series from the post crisis era. This is the six hundred and sixtyfifth week where we examine comic book legends and whether they are true or false click here for part 1 of this weeks legends.
Written and drawn by john byrne, the series was presented in six issues which were inked by dick giordano. Superman may be the man of steel in the comics, but hes been as sturdy as pudding on every console since the atari 2600. This ongoing series features the character of john henry irons. With jeff kramer, billy brown, roger jackson, monica murray. Is the story of man of steel a fresh idea or is it inspired by any. After superman was resurrected, superman accepted steel as a comrade. The man of steel is based more on the comic book series. In a screen rant article with the title zack snyders superman not based on comics, rob keyes noted that director zack snyder has.
The series told the story of supermans modern origin, which had been rebooted following the 198586 series crisis on infinite earths. The future of the dc extended universe may lie in aquamans hands, but henry cavill still has ideas for a sequel to 20s man of steel. The man of steel was superman s established origin until the release of superman. Zack snyders man of steel movie getting tiein comic book series. As a consequence of introducing this series alongside its already existing titles, dc comics was able to publish a new superman comic each week. Man of steel dc comics extended universe wiki fandom.
The man of steel also established that supermans powers werent as. Why not start with where kalel was from and show us the sudden downfall of a superior civilazation and give us a background for what it was like on krypton. Read on to find out what comic book mini series man of steel could partially be based on. Director zack snyder stated that the film was to focus on supermans early days and not be based on any particular comic book. Inside the legendary world of superman explores the remarkable creative process behind the movie and showcases the exceptional concept art that shaped its unique visual style. In 2018, the title was revived for a sixissue miniseries penned by brian michael bendis, exploring superman s past in the dc rebirth era as he faces a new villain. One of americas most recognizable icons, superman is. Man of steel aims to bring a new superman to the big screen. Published just a few months after crisis on infinite earths, john byrnes the man of steel updated the saga of superman for modern audiences, changing certain aspects of the character in the process. Aquaman battles superman when the man of steel must deal with an offshore threat on the former site of coast city. The distant planet of kryptonite is destroyed in a cataclysmic disaster, and the last surving kryptonian, kalel, crash lands on earth after his parents placed im in an escape pod in order to save him. Michael straczynkis 2010 outofcontinuity graphic novel superman. The son of krypton,kalel,mostly know as superman,must save metropolis from an.
Man of steel 20 a lot of things have been said and done about the latest warner bros. The man of steel continues the storyline introduced in the comic book series, in. Written and drawn by john byrne, the series was presented. In honor of its anniversary, we explain why it remains the single most important comic book movie of all time. Supermans origin is perhaps one of the bestknown stories in comic book history. The podcast will be created in a style based on the format of the original superman radio show, which broadcast for more than 2,000 episodes between 1940.
Supermans timedisplaced son returned years older as a teenager before traveling to the farfuture as a member of the legion of superheroes, while a more antagonistic jorel arrived to confront his son. As part of his new deal bendis is taking over the superman and action comics titles as the two creative teams that have been writing those books wind down. Based on the dc comics character superman, the film is a reboot of the superman film series that portrays the characters origin story. From the stark alien vistas of krypton to the downtoearth warmth of smallville, this book uncovers the intensive worldbuilding process that makes. Man of steel ranked below superman returns on rotten tomatoes. Why superman is the most important comic book movie of all. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder.
The man of steel was written and drawn by john byrne a few months following the universealtering crossover event that was crisis on infinite earths, it was one of the first postcrisis reboots to do away with much of the allegedly convoluted fifty years of comic book continuity and attract more readers. As superman struggles to come to grips with what has happened to his wife and son, he must also face a new threat thats determined to burn down metropolis. He leads a rebellion against an evil villain, darkseid, who enslaved the people of planet apokolips. Im unfamiliar with superman stories, so what should i read based on the opinion of superman readers to understand the inspirationideas behind the man of steel film. Although man of steel wont be adapting any comic book.
Initially, he sought to replace superman after superman was killed by doomsday. Nietzsche and the man of steel brian overland 18 july 20, comments. Was lex luthor in man of steel based on donald trump. Superman superman the man of steel in the golden age. This website is devoted to dc comics superman, the first and best comic book superhero, who was created by jerry siegel and joe shuster. Zack snyders man of steel movie getting tiein comic book. He has said that man of steel would not be based on a comic book in particular, a smart instinct. Henry cavill had nearly 75 years of superman comics to consider before putting on the red cape, but four books in. This special day was declared just 2 days before the release summers most eagerly anticipated film at that time man of steel. He is a genius engineer who built a mechanized suit of armor that replicates supermans powers and bears supermans logo. And while it doesnt tie in to what brian michael bendis is doing with superman and action comics, it has everything you love about the man of steel largescale action, witty lois lane banter, high stakes and a hopeful message. This website is dedicated to giving you information on superman in all forms of media. Specifically, the brawny actor and selfproclaimed comic. The man of steel comic books featured stores intertwined with those in these other titles.
Red son is based on the comic book story of the same name. Superman the man of steel in the golden age britannica. From the stark alien vistas of krypton to the downtoearth warmth of smallville, this book uncovers the intensive worldbuilding process that makes superman s universe both thrilling and believable. Based on the true story of how artists and everyday citizens thwarted the. If this is a variant of an issue, please use the missing variant submission on the issue in question.
The first of a volume of trade paper backs comprising all of john byrnes and dick giordanos superman the man of steel reinvisionings. Even zods bearded appearance came into the comics in this story. Superman homepage everything you ever wanted to know. Click on the news category headings below for a full list of news items available under that category.
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