Título: Superman: The Definitive History
Autor: Edward Gross, Robert Greenberger
Sinopse: Behold the most comprehensive book about Superman ever produced! From Krypton and Smallville to Metropolis and beyond, exploreover eighty-five years of Superman’s history in radio, TV, film, animation, computer games, PSAs, advertising, merchandise and, of course, comics. This ultimate official book features a wealth of unpublished artwork, exclusive interviews, unique bonus inserts, and little-known facts detailing the long and extraordinary history of the world’s first, and greatest, costumed superhero.
Since his 1938 debut in the pages of Action Comics #1, Superman was the very first superhero, and he has become an international icon and a cultural cornerstone, instantly recognizable to audiences everywhere. Following Kal-El from his escape from the dying planet Krypton through his humble beginnings in Kansas to his work as a part-time journalist and full-time superhero in Metropolis, this deluxe edition explores Superman across comics, TV, animation, film, video games, and beyond, creating a compelling portrait of one of the most recognizable characters in the history of popular fiction. Covering the complete history of Superman in vivid detail, this massive tome features exclusive commentary from the key creatives who have been instrumental in building Superman’s iconic legacy. Filled with exclusive insert items and extremely rare replicas, Superman: The Definitive History is the ultimate exploration of the template for all superheroes and his incredible and enduring impact on pop culture.
COMPREHENSIVE HISTORY: Flip through over 400 pages detailing every adventure and incarnation of Superman across comics, TV, animation, movies, videogames, and beyond.
ALL-STAR CONTRIBUTORS: Read essential interviews and insights from those who have shaped the Man of Steel’s journey and cultural impact, including filmmakers, actors, writers, illustrators, and many more.
CAST OF THOUSANDS: Fully explores the entire Superman family including Superboy, Power Girl/Supergirl, the Legion of Super-Pets (Krypto, Streaky, Beppo, Comet, and Fuzzy the Krypto Mouse), Bizarro, and all the Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen comics. Plus, all the key villains: Lex Luthor, Brainiac, Mr. Mxyzptlk, Darkseid, Doomsday, General Zod, etc.
EXCLUSIVE BONUS INSERTS: Filled with pull-out cards, posters, mini-books, and other interactive ephemera that bring the history of Metropolis’s protector to life.
NEVER BEFORE SEEN IMAGES: Revel in exclusive, unseen treasures from the 85-year history of Superman taken directly from DC’s and Warner Bros.’ archives.
COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: Batman: The Definitive History of the Dark Knight in Comics, Film, and Beyond, Batman: The Animated Series, DC Comics: Anatomy of a Metahuman, and DC Comics Variant Covers: The Complete Visual History also available from Insight Editions.
Contexto da obra
Como livro em inglês, esta obra costuma ganhar também uma camada própria de interesse editorial e linguístico. “Superman: The Definitive History”, de Edward Gross, Robert Greenberger, publicado pela editora Insight Editions, em 2024 e com 400 páginas, integra a categoria Livros em Inglês. Por isso, o interesse da obra tende a se ampliar quando o leitor considera também a relação com a língua em que ela circula.
Editora: Insight Editions
Páginas: 400
Ano: 2024
Edição:
Linguagem: en
ISBN: 9798886634761
ISBN13: 9798886634761
Sobre a editora
Os livros da editora Insight Editions costumam transportar o leitor para universos ricos em detalhes visuais e narrativas imersivas, muitas vezes ancoradas em franquias e mundos fantásticos. A experiência de leitura é marcada por obras que combinam ilustrações vibrantes, colecionáveis e formatos diferenciados, como livros de arte, guias ilustrados, e coleções comemorativas. O catálogo apresenta tanto títulos que exploram o universo geek, como guias e livros de receitas temáticos, quanto obras que celebram marcos culturais, como aniversários de personagens e séries. Há uma diversidade entre obras mais visuais e informativas, como guias ilustrados e livros de arte, e outras que privilegiam o aspecto prático e interativo, como livros de receitas e atividades para fãs.
