Superman the Ultimate Guide the Man of Steel New Edition

Discover and explore the world of the original and greatest of all Super Heroes: Superman, the Man of Steel!

He sprang fully formed and unstoppable from the pages of Action Comics #1 in June 1938. Superman has been a jewel in DC’s crown ever since, fueling a plethora of movies and TV shows.

Packed with spectacular art from the original comic books, this definitive volume brings Superman’s story right up-to-date, with full details of his latest exploits in major storylines such as The Final Days of Superman, Superman Reborn, and Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent. With in-depth profiles of Superman’s allies and enemies, a detailed timeline, landmark comics, and much more, Superman: The Ultimate Guide New Edition is both a superb guide to a timeless cultural icon--who in 2025 hurtles back on movie screens in Superman: Legacy--and a prize addition to any fan’s bookshelf.

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Matthew K. Manning is the author of over one hundred books and equally as many comic books. Some of his favorite projects include the popular crossover Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures and the 12-issue series Marvel Action: Avengers for IDW, Beware the Batman and The Batman Strikes! for DC Comics, the bestseller for DK Publishing Batman: A Visual History, Insight Edition’s bestseller DC Comics: Anatomy of a Metahuman, and his recent releases Exploring Gotham City, Doctor Strange: The Book of the Vishanti, Batman: The Ultimate Guide, and Batman: The Multiverse of the Dark Knight. Manning lives in Asheville, North Carolina, with his wife, Dorothy, and their two children, Lilly and Gwen.