Superman: The Man of Steel VOL 03 (Superman (DC Comics)) [Paperback]

John Byrne (Author), Marv Wolfman (Author)

Book Description

Series: Superman (DC Comics) | Publication Date: October 1, 2004

Continuing with Titan's collection of Superman stories that redefined one of the most identifiable modern icons is volume three in the Superman: Man of Steel series. John Byrne's reinvention of the Superman mythos was considered highly controversial when it was first published in the 1980s - but he had little choice as he was attempting to rationalise continuity problems that had been produced over Superman's fifty years of life in various different media. Written by fan favourite scribes John Byrne (JLA, Batman) and Marv Wolfman (Batman, Crisis on Infinite Earths), with art by Byrne, Jerry Ordway (JLA) and a host of the best artists the 1980s had to offer! Also featuring a new cover by Byrne!

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Marv Wolfman is the former Editor-In-Chief of Marvel Comics. He is a longtime comic writer who had long runs on Tomb of Dracula for Marvel, which is where Blade the Vampire Hunter made his first appearance and New Teen Titans for DC Comics. Blade was later adapted to film form with Wesley Snipes in the starring role. Wrote the landmark DC Comic series Crisis on Infinite Earths. Created the character 'Bullseye' for Daredevil comics. Created the current iteration of Robin (Robin III/Tim Drake) for DC comics. The character has remained popular for nearly twenty years and has its own self-titled long-running series

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: DC Comics (October 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401202462
• ISBN-13: 978-1401202460
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 0.5 x 10.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #321,912 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Introducing Kesel on inks, April 3, 2008

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"extreme_dig_cm" (Chicago, Il USA, Amazon.com Fan!) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Superman: The Man of Steel VOL 03 (Superman (DC Comics)) (Paperback)

Byrne inked most of his own issues on Incredible Hulk and Fantastic Four; in his Man of Steel series he gets several amazing inkers. Kesel's slick & refined inks are some of the best in this series!

Highlights here for me...
*Superman 4- Jimmy Olsen & Bloodsport. Another stand-out favorite of mine in Byrne's entire run. His figure-work and details in the backgrounds are *exceptionally* well done. Kesel's stylized Superman is the signature interpretation I usually think of whenever I think of Byrne's eighties-version Man of Steel.
*Action 587- The Demon. Giordano is amazing again. It's tight, detailed inks here- not like Byrne's mid-nineties/ early 2000s work.
*Superman 5 & 6- Wonder Woman & Superman in the 1st few pages- great sequence! Interesting "ancient" enemy in these issues.
*Action 588 & 589- Hawkman & the Green Lantern Corps. Solid, space-faring action & adventure.

This is *easily* one of my favorite Man of Steel editions- it's jam-packed with quality material.

Included in this volume:
*Superman #4- John Byrne writes & pencils; Karl Kesel inks
*Adv. of Superman #427- Marv Wolfman writes; Jerry Ordway pencils & inks
*Adv. of Superman #428- Marv Wolfman writes; Jerry Ordway pencils & inks
*Action Comics #587- John Byrne writes & pencils; Dick Giordano inks
*Superman #5- John Byrne writes & pencils; Karl Kesel inks
*Superman #6- John Byrne writes & pencils; Karl Kesel inks
*Adv. of Superman #429- Marv Wolfman writes; Jerry Ordway pencils & inks
*Action Comics #588- John Byrne writes & pencils; Dick Giordano inks
*Action Comics #589- John Byrne writes & pencils; Dick Giordano inks

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner by Byrne!, January 9, 2007

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Patrick D. Preston "LobVolley" (Lexington, KY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Superman: The Man of Steel VOL 03 (Superman (DC Comics)) (Paperback)

John Byrne does the best Superman ever!

In the mid-eighties, DC asked John Byrne, who had written a long run of The Fantastic Four, to revamp Superman, who was about fifty years old at the time. In what I would consider typical "Marvel style," Byrne added characterization and scientific explanation to the Superman mythos as he reinvented classic characters and retold their stories. His beautiful art work and excellent story-telling ability make these comics a JOY to read!

I would STRONGLY recommend that you purchase all FOUR volumes of John Byrne's Superman; each one picks up right where the last one left off. When I was finished reading them, I purchased the rest of Byrne's run on the Superman comics; they were that good.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars John Byrne--WORLD's Best Storyteller!!, August 10, 2011

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S. Varela (CT, USA) - See all my reviews
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I will never get tired of a good, old-fashioned John Byrne story. He is always able to take and insignificant book/character and give it cosmic importance. Where many writers and/or artists have failed to craft an interesting story--John Byrne consistently SUCCEEDS! When you read a John Byrne story, you never want it to end. Thank you, Mr. Byrne for all the years you put into the industry elevating your craft.