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Superman 1: The Man of Steel Hardcover – August 25, 2020

by John Byrne (Author), Marv Wolfman (Author), Jerry Ordway (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 879 ratings
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The new Metropolis!

In 1986, comics history was changed forever when DC Comics recruited the heralded John Byrne to reinvent Superman and the city he calls home. This relaunch reimagine the classic characters Lois Lane and Lex Luthor and introduced new characters Cat Grant and Dr. Emil Hamilton from the prolific writer Marv Wolfman and artists Dick Giordano and Jerry Ordway.
 
The Man of Steel must protect his beloved home from Bizarro and Metallo's catastrophic attacks, all while keeping his civilian identity a secret from the most powerful man in Metropolis, Lex Luthor. While Superman is the city's new hero, Clark Kent is still learning how to navigate daily life, especially when he meets the brilliant and beautiful television journalist Cat Grant. Despite the constant chaos in Metropolis, Superman travels to Apokolips to confront the all-powerful villain Darkseid.
 
This volume collects the classic stories from the birth of a new era for Superman including the Man of Steel #1-6, Superman #1-4, Action Comics #584-587, Adventures of Superman #424-428, and profiles from Who's Who: Update '87.
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    The Man of Steel
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    480 pages
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    English
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    6.92 x 1.14 x 10.45 inches
  6. Publisher
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  7. Publication date
    August 25, 2020
  8. ISBN-10
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Born in England and raised in Canada, John Byrne discovered superheroes through The Adventures of Superman on television. After studying at the Alberta College of Art and Design, he broke into comics first with Skywald and then at Charlton, where he created the character Rog-2000. Following his tenure at Charlton, Byrne moved to Marvel, where his acclaimed runs on The Uncanny X-Men and The Fantastic Four soon made him one of the most popular artists in the industry. In 1986 he came to DC to revamp Superman from the ground up, and since then he has gone on to draw and/or write every major character at both DC and Marvel.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dc Comics (August 25, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 480 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1779504918
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1779504913
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 - 17 years
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.08 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.92 x 1.14 x 10.45 inches
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    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 879 ratings

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    I have drawn and written comics for over 40 years, working on such characters as Superman, Captain Marvel (Shazam), The All Star Squadron, Infinity Inc, The Justice Society, Justice League, Batman, Fantastic Four, Captain America and The Avengers. In addition, I have worked on many special projects like Crisis on Infinite Earths, Infinite Crisis, Zero Hour, Marvel's Maximum Security, the 1989 Batman Movie comic adaptation, Superman's 50th anniversary Time Magazine cover and interior spread, and countless others. My author owned creations include The Messenger, Proton, and WildStar (Image Comics) co-created with Al Gordon.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the writing style well-written, great, and good. They also appreciate the great storylines and cool late-80's fashions. Readers describe the book as a great compilation of John Byrne's masterful run. They say the plot is beautiful and well put together.

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8 customers mention "Artwork"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the artwork in the book. They also say the storylines are great and the fashions are cool.

"...Byrne's art is also fantastic, and still stands out all these years later...." Read more

"...Great art, great storylines and cool late-80's fashions...." Read more

"...of (DC COMICS) SUPERMAN "THE MAN OF STEEL" (VOLUME 01) today, and it is beautiful! It also seems to have great binding as well!..." Read more

"...and production quality that is befitting these classic, beautifully drawn stories. Superman is a difficult character to do well...." Read more

6 customers mention "Compilation"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the compilation great and nice hardcover.

"...Simply put, this is an excellent collection of one of the best Superman runs in DC comics history, it shows a vulnerable yet capable Man of Steel,..." Read more

"...This is a nice hardcover but I was really hoping for a true Omnibus type edition...." Read more

"The book is good and if you enjoy older superman comics then this book is for you...." Read more

"This is first off a great compilation of John Byrne's masterful run of Superman...." Read more

5 customers mention "Reading experience"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book a good read.

"...There was a 6 issue mini series (Man of Steel) released and it was fantastic...." Read more

"...A really fun read for anyone who wants a break from "dark and gritty" comics and has no political agenda to push...." Read more

"Good read. Clean book. Overall, worth the price I paid for it!" Read more

"Incredible Book..." Read more

4 customers mention "Storyline"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the storyline great and excellent. They also mention that the book has cool late-80's fashions.

"...Great art, great storylines and cool late-80's fashions...." Read more

"A good origin story of how it started. Would of been a good idea if you added a wonder woman story in it. I liked the way how clark won Loise lane." Read more

"Excellent origin story for Superman!..." Read more

"NOT the Omnibus!!!! Less the Half! But still great stories and art!..." Read more

4 customers mention "Writing style"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the writing style well written and clean.

"...Great art, great storylines and cool late-80's fashions. Easy to read on no glossy paper, light to hold onto so you can read it for a long time..." Read more

"Good read. Clean book. Overall, worth the price I paid for it!" Read more

"Was was well written" Read more

"A very nice collection of comics. The pages are thick and crisp. The smell is like it's right of the pres. The colors are nice and vibrant...." Read more

3 customers mention "Plot"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the plot beautiful, well-put together, and love the material inside.

"...1 & 2 of the Superman: Man od Steel trade paperbacks, in one volume, hardbound, with the extra biographical information...." Read more

"First let me say that I love the material inside. I'm a huge fan of both John Byrne and Jerry Ordway...." Read more

"...The book is really beautiful and well put together. Five stars all the way!" Read more

So, turns out that SUPERMAN "MOS" (Vol.1) is NOT An Omnibus...It's Still a Great Buy!
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So, turns out that SUPERMAN "MOS" (Vol.1) is NOT An Omnibus...It's Still a Great Buy!
I just received this new hardcover version of (DC COMICS) SUPERMAN "THE MAN OF STEEL" (VOLUME 01) today, and it is beautiful! It also seems to have great binding as well! This reprinting of these classic mid 1980's (post-crisis) stories (by legends in the comic book business John Byrne, Marv Wolfman, Jerry Ordway & Dick Giordano) are more fantastic looking than ever! And although it is NOT an Omnibus (like we all wanted & were all led to believe), it is still a great buy! It's DEFINITELY, TOTALLY WORTH THE $49.99 cover price, for everything you're getting (I'm already looking forward to Volume 02)! Anyway, If you're a Superman fan, a DC Comics fan, or just a comic book fan in general, you won't be disappointed! A+++
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Butch
5.0 out of 5 stars SUPERB Book!
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 A very nice collection of comics. The pages are thick and crisp. The smell is like it's right of the pres. The colors are nice and vibrant. The book cover has great art as well as the book itself, with several splash views of Supes, Thisbis a must have hardback of how the modern superman came to be.
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Robert D. Herring
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent origin story for Superman!
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After the maxi-series Crisis on Infinite Earths, DC comics history was changed. John Byrne had the difficult task to retell Superman's origin. There was a 6 issue mini series (Man of Steel) released and it was fantastic. After the great series there was an ongoing Superman title that was released. This coincided with Action Comics and Adventure of Superman. There where new friends and threats put in Superman's life. This volume consists of Man of Steel #1-6, Superman #1-4, Action Comics #584-587, Adventures of Superman #424-428, and profiles from Who's Who: Update '87. I would highly recommend picking this up.
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Eric
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best Superman comic runs in DC history
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2020
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As I'm sure fellow longtime Superman fans will agree, it is a rare thing to find an excellent run of Superman comics by the same author. There are many great one off stories, but many authors struggle to know how to write Superman. Many just can't seem to find actual threats for the Man of Steel to face, and end up writing a boring one-dimensional character flying around and punching things.
Enter John Byrne.
As the Man of Steel 6 issue mini series rebooted the Superman continuity, Byrne was able to reinvent Superman a little. He seems a little more sure of himself than past incarnations, and not quite as powerful, helping Byrne craft more suspense than previously found in Superman comics.
Simply put, this is an excellent collection of one of the best Superman runs in DC comics history, it shows a vulnerable yet capable Man of Steel, with interesting and layered villains. Byrne's art is also fantastic, and still stands out all these years later. It's nice to see that a great writer/artist actually stuck with Supes for a significant amount of time, and we finally have an omnibus to prove it.
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John
4.0 out of 5 stars The definitive superman
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2023
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I've never been a big Superman fan in comics, however I love adaptations like smallville Man of steel so on, so I've been meaning to read this for a while. Thankfully it lives up to the hype
Would highly recommend for this for anyone curious about Superman
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Brett L.
5.0 out of 5 stars This is great!
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2020
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Far out! Volumes 1 & 2 of the Superman: Man od Steel trade paperbacks, in one volume, hardbound, with the extra biographical information. 460-plus pages of super goodness, old school Superman. Great nostalgia for those fans who were there when the Crisi took place and saw the "rebirth' of the DCU (well the first rebirth, anyway). Great art, great storylines and cool late-80's fashions. Easy to read on no glossy paper, light to hold onto so you can read it for a long time (as I did, having just gotten it today) and totally worth it. Trade up from your paperback or digital copies. Grab some M&M's or snack food of your choice (preferably the kind that wont leave fingerprints on the pages) and enjoy!
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SoCalMelissa
5.0 out of 5 stars Gift was a hit
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I bought this for my son. He was really excited to receive it. He said it is one of the best Superman series available.
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5.0 out of 5 stars So, turns out that SUPERMAN "MOS" (Vol.1) is NOT An Omnibus...It's Still a Great Buy!
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2020
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I just received this new hardcover version of (DC COMICS) SUPERMAN "THE MAN OF STEEL" (VOLUME 01) today, and it is beautiful! It also seems to have great binding as well! This reprinting of these classic mid 1980's (post-crisis) stories (by legends in the comic book business John Byrne, Marv Wolfman, Jerry Ordway & Dick Giordano) are more fantastic looking than ever! And although it is NOT an Omnibus (like we all wanted & were all led to believe), it is still a great buy! It's DEFINITELY, TOTALLY WORTH THE $49.99 cover price, for everything you're getting (I'm already looking forward to Volume 02)! Anyway, If you're a Superman fan, a DC Comics fan, or just a comic book fan in general, you won't be disappointed! A+++
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5.0 out of 5 stars So, turns out that SUPERMAN "MOS" (Vol.1) is NOT An Omnibus...It's Still a Great Buy!
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2020
I just received this new hardcover version of (DC COMICS) SUPERMAN "THE MAN OF STEEL" (VOLUME 01) today, and it is beautiful! It also seems to have great binding as well! This reprinting of these classic mid 1980's (post-crisis) stories (by legends in the comic book business John Byrne, Marv Wolfman, Jerry Ordway & Dick Giordano) are more fantastic looking than ever! And although it is NOT an Omnibus (like we all wanted & were all led to believe), it is still a great buy! It's DEFINITELY, TOTALLY WORTH THE $49.99 cover price, for everything you're getting (I'm already looking forward to Volume 02)! Anyway, If you're a Superman fan, a DC Comics fan, or just a comic book fan in general, you won't be disappointed! A+++
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Mike
5.0 out of 5 stars A really fun read!
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2021
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I didn't grow up with these books so I am not looking at this through nostalgic lens. I never read a Superman comic until the Death and Return of Superman. That being said this is a really fun book! When I think of "classic Superman" this is what I think of even though this was supposed to be a modern day (modern day in the 80s) retelling of Superman's story. A highlight for me is the way John Byrne retells the story of why Krypton was destroyed. The only down side I would say is some of the dialogue is very dated but that's also part of the book's charm. A really fun read for anyone who wants a break from "dark and gritty" comics and has no political agenda to push. I've already bought volume 2 and I can't wait to dive into it!
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Enrique Acosta
5.0 out of 5 stars Buen servicio y excelentes condiciones.
Reviewed in Mexico on March 12, 2024
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Me llegó más rápido de lo que decía que iba a llegar y en muy buen estado.
Una bonita adquisición para cualquier fan del Hombre de Acero.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Buen servicio y excelentes condiciones.
Reviewed in Mexico on March 12, 2024
Me llegó más rápido de lo que decía que iba a llegar y en muy buen estado.
Una bonita adquisición para cualquier fan del Hombre de Acero.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ótimo HQ
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Ian Sylvester
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic story reimagining a classic hero.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2023
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I quite enjoyed this collection, mostly for providing a solid and compelling retelling of Superman's beginnings.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Classic
Reviewed in Canada on January 18, 2021
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Great classic comic with classic creators like John Byrne, Marv Wolfman and Jerry Ordway and others I fail to mention.
The print quality in the book is top notch on some thick paper.
High quality all around.
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Alberto
5.0 out of 5 stars Bueno
Reviewed in Spain on May 30, 2022
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Para fans de Super. Buena edición de DC en tapa dura. Buen trabajo de Byrne.
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