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A Tribute to Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen
A Tribute to Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen
A Tribute to Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen
Zee zee zee zee! This day marks the first appearance in 1938's Action Comics #6 of an unnamed office boy who would before long go on to great heights as Superman's pal, Jimmy Olsen. While this office boy would make a handful of appearances in the Golden Age, the name Jimmy Olsen wouldn't be uttered until the advent of the Adventures of Superman radio show in 1940, in which the cub reporter was introduced largely so Superman would have someone to talk to. This version would be integrated into the comics in 1941's Superman #13, but would disappear after a few more appearances.
Lego Pays Homage to Superman's Debut in New SDCC Exclusive Set
Lego Pays Homage to Superman's Debut in New SDCC Exclusive Set
Lego Pays Homage to Superman's Debut in New SDCC Exclusive Set
The summer of San Diego Comic-Con exclusive announcements continues ahead of this year's show with another impressive effort from Lego. After already announcing a few Star Wars sets and a Marvel exclusive or two for SDCC, Lego finally unveiled a DC Comics selection for the big event. Commemorating the first appearance of Superman, the Lego DC Super Heroes Action Comics set will be available for the first time in a limited quantity at SDCC 15. The exclusive was unveiled on Collider, as were the first details of how much it'll cost, and how incredibly arduous the process will be in trying to obtain one for yourself. The set comes in at a surprising 145 pieces, which seems like a lot until you look at just how many bricks are being used in the car alone. It's actually a very nice recreation of Joe Shuster's original cover, minus the panicked man in the corner, the guy Superman almost crushes beneath the car, and the cowardly criminal already speeding off into the sunset.
Best Bets: Comixology's Superman Sale
Best Bets: Comixology's Superman Sale
Best Bets: Comixology's Superman Sale
I think we can all agree that the best comics are cheap comics, which is why I always keep an eye on Comixology's sales page to see if there are any good deals to be had. This week, they're offering up a handful of Superman collections for six bucks each --- which in a couple of cases is 70% off --- and while that's a pretty great deal, it also raises the question of just which ones you should pick up. Fortunately, I've read all of these stories, so in order to help you make an informed decision, I've picked out a few best bets for picking up some cheap reads with the Man of Steel, if only to keep anyone from accidentally buying Earth One thinking that it might be good.
The Top 5 Comic Book Horror Stories For A Spoooooky Halloween
The Top 5 Comic Book Horror Stories For A Spoooooky Halloween
The Top 5 Comic Book Horror Stories For A Spoooooky Halloween
If there's one thing we've learned from our years on the Internet, it's that there's no aspect of comics that can't be broken down and quantified in a single definitive list, preferably in amounts of five or ten. And since there's no more definitive authority than ComicsAlliance, we're taking it upon ourselves to compile lists of everything you could ever want to know about comics. This week, we're finishing off Halloween Horror Month with a list of five great spooky stories -- mostly single issues! -- that you can read to get into a scary mood!
Royal Canadian Mint Issues Four New Superman Coins
Royal Canadian Mint Issues Four New Superman Coins
Royal Canadian Mint Issues Four New Superman Coins
Last year, the Royal Canadian Mint issued seven collector's coins to celebrate Superman's 75th anniversary. Looks like it's a hard habit to break, because at this year's Fan Expo in Toronto, the mint announced it was issuing four more coins with images from covers dating back to Superman's debut in 1938. Though he's widely considered a U.S. hero, Superman has Canadian roots. Joe Shuster, who co-created Superman with Jerry Siegel, was born in Toronto.
Rare Copy Of 'Action Comics' #1 Auctions For $3.2 Million
Rare Copy Of 'Action Comics' #1 Auctions For $3.2 Million
Rare Copy Of 'Action Comics' #1 Auctions For $3.2 Million
An eBay auction for a so-called "pristine" copy of 1938's Action Comics #1 -- the 1938 issue in which Superman made his very first appearance -- ended Sunday afternoon, and the winning bidder snagged the issue for a cool $3.2 million. That's the most anyone has ever paid for a comic book, by a pretty wide margin. The previous record was $2.16 million, for a different copy of Action #1.
Oldest Surviving Original Superman Art Sells For $286,800
Oldest Surviving Original Superman Art Sells For $286,800
Oldest Surviving Original Superman Art Sells For $286,800
The oldest surviving piece of original Superman art sold at auction last week for $286,800. And, surprisingly, Superman co-creator Joe Shuster didn't draw it. In fact, it's the cover to Action Comics #15, cover dated August 1939, and it was drawn by Fred Guardineer, one of DC Comics' go-to cover artists at the time. The cover depicts Superman underwater, saving a disabled submarine. When the issue
Greg Pak 'Action Comics' Interview
Greg Pak 'Action Comics' Interview
Greg Pak 'Action Comics' Interview
With the recent launch of Batman/Superman and a trio of "Villain Month" issues, you'd think that one man would have enough of writing Superman. As it turns out, however, Greg Pak has a dire need that can only be sated by an ongoing series. That all-consuming hunger to tell Superman stories is (presumably) why he and artist Aaron Kuder are taking over Action Comics starting with November'
Greg Pak And Aaron Kuder To Take Over ‘Action Comics’ In November
Greg Pak And Aaron Kuder To Take Over ‘Action Comics’ In November
Greg Pak And Aaron Kuder To Take Over ‘Action Comics’ In November
Action Comics has had a pretty rough time of it lately. After Grant Morrison's departure on his way out of superhero comics and Andy Diggle leaving the book for "professional reasons," the title's future has been up in the air -- and not in a good way. Now, though, we finally have our answer.

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