Intro to Superman

General Discussion
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Here’s a highlight reel of Superman’s earliest adventures from 1938 to 1940:

  1. Superman #1
    Superman’s first four stories from Action Comics, all in one volume!

  2. Action Comics #8-9
    Superman becomes a fugitive after taking a novel approach to teen delinquency.

  3. Action Comics #13, 14, 17, 19, 20, & 21
    Superman faces his first supervillain, Ultra-Humanite, in a multi-part saga!

  4. Action Comics #22-23 & Superman #4
    The debut of Superman’s greatest nemesis, Luthor!

And here are some more notable issues from the 1950s-1980s:

  1. Superman #76
    Superman and Batman team up–and learn each other’s alter ego!

  2. Action Comics #252
    The first appearance of Kal-El’s cousin, Supergirl!

  3. Superman #233
    The start of the classic Sandman Saga, which continues through #242.

  4. Superman Annual #11
    “For the Man Who Has Everything,” with Wonder Woman, Batman, and Robin (Jason).

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