The Superman Masterpiece Edition is a tribute to the rise of the the super hero. Superman first landed on the planet Earth in 1938 and this lavishly illustrated book details his Golden Age'
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Harlan Ellison once wrote that if one of the primary criteria for literary greatness lies in universal recognition, then Superman is one of few fictional creations known to every man, woman and child on the planet. Such is the elemental power of Superman, a modern myth that has been embraced by millions of people over six decades, conquering a variety of media. Yet he began as the dream of two teenagers, the progenitor of an entire industry and, in 1938, a welcome distraction from the woes of the Depression. This opulent set, beautifully designed by Chip Kidd, is aimed at collectors and a wonderful examination of the Man of Steel's formative years (1938-55), from his first comic appearance through to the hit 1950s TV series. Aside from Les Daniels' concise, informative tome, an excellent reference is provided in the form of an exact replica of Action Comics No.1. It even includes the original advertisements, such as the invitation to all "red-blooded American youths" to join the "Supermen of America" club ("Strength! Courage! Justice!"). The real gem, however, lies in the accompanying statue, designed by current comics wunderkind Alex Ross. It perfectly captures the optimism and adventurous spirit of the character and should not be missed by any dedicated Superman fan. Collectors and popular culture enthusiasts will be enthralled by this brilliantly rendered homage to a cultural superstar. --Danny Graydon
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By Dingy0123
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This is a must if you consider yourself to be a true fan of vintage superman. The book is very detailed and contains everything you need to know about the advertising and the story of Superman. You also receive a 8 inch resin statue which is based on the 1938 version of superman and is very detailed and has a nice weight to it. The last thing you get is the replica of the first issue which is very good to read and is a great comic to display.
This item is a must for people who are fans of superman and enjoy the history of him. 5*
This item is a must for people who are fans of superman and enjoy the history of him. 5*
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Good packaging, but box needs more truth up front.
19 Jun 1999
By A Customer
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Format:Hardcover
I like the way it is packaged but it would be better if they mentioned that the book by Les Daniels is a condensed version of his Superman: The Complete History. From whay I can see in side by side comparisons, the Golden Age history is word for word from the first book (they did include a complete comic story that wasn't in the first one, however). Also, they state that the Superman #1 reprint is accurate size. I have my doubts. I own Superman #24 from a few years later, obviously, and it is about 1/2 inch larger in dimensions on the top and side. The statue is nice, though. I feel the package is worth it at Amazon's discount price but not full retail.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must Read for Superman fans!
3 Jun 1999
By Delmo Walters Jr.(delmothesaint@hotmail.com)
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Format:Hardcover
If you already have "Superman:The Complete History", by Les Daniels, then you've already read "Superman:The Golden Age" since it's written by the same author & covers the same ground(CH covers 1933-today, while GA covers 1933-55)but, the statue by Ross, DeVito, & Ware makes this worth the purchase, whether you have the book or not.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
A bit better than the Batman release
26 Dec 2002
By Babytoxie
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Format:Hardcover
Very similar to the Batman Masterpiece Edition, this is a beautiful, but oversized and pricey, package. It consists of a large reinforced cardboard box containing a softcover reprint of Superman #1 and an abbreviated hardcover version of Les Daniels' Superman: The Complete History. Where the Batman Masterpiece contains a 9" Mego-style Batman figure, the Superman Masterpiece contains a superb 7" sculpture of Superman, designed by Alex Ross, reflecting his first appearance in Action Comics. Actually, the statue could be a maquette for the Fleischer Superman cartoons. It's really impressive! The box lid opens like a book, and the arrangement of the items within is very nice, giving them maximum visibility. This display, however, causes the box to be about twice the size of what it needs to be. Because of its large size and abundance of empty space, I guess Chronicle thought they could get away with it being priced so high. The Superman statue is so well-done, however, that I'll give it an extra star over the Batman Masterpiece. I even bought a second one so that I could display the statue.
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