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I just recently bought the three volumes of Showcase Presents: Superman. Does anyone wonder why volume 1 is only $9.99 while the other 2 volumes are $16.99? It's because the first book has about 32 pages missing. Page 35 jumps to page 67, or equivalent, in my book. That doesn't detract from the book as a whole and I'm enjoying reading the stories. But I wonder if anyone else has noticed this.
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The only thing in color in this volume is the cover. The entire book is composed of a black and white newspaper-type reproduction of the comics. If you're satisfied with that, fine. Otherwise, beware. It just isn't the same as the original comics or the fine Superman in the 40's, 50's etc. series.
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What parent doesn't want their son to be honest, helpful, brave, kind, courteous, and patriotic? Clark Kent was all of these things in 1958--kind of corny, huh? Then I guess, Corny is good--especially when you talk about our kids.
But I love these stories for the cheezy (by today's standards) mysteries. How did Superman know ...? And some of the stories are classics, the first Metallo, first Supergirl, his first real proposal to (guess who)...
And I love the turmoil Clark experiences guarding his greatest secret. Clark wants to tell Lois "I'm Superman, let's get married and live happily ever after." But no; if the world knew his identity, then his friends would be in constant danger. So Clark sacrifices his own desires for the safety of his friends and the good of his country.
That's right, I said country. Superman was a proud American before his last movie--in Superman Returns, he stands for Truth, Justice, and "all that other stuff."
Lets see you keep your greatest talent a secret from all your friends.
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the showcase books are the same as the marvels essentialls.
This volume include action comics 241 to 257 and superman 122 to 134.
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I'm only in my 20s, definitely not the traditional age for Silver Age fans, but I've loved these simplistic, often goofy stories for years. I buy quite a few modern comics, but I always make time for things like this. DC's Showcase line is a Godsend! In this volume, we have over 500 pages of classic Silver Age stories that are brimming with endless possibilities. This was in a time where creators weren't afraid to throw logic out the window if it made for a more entertaining story. Some of my favorite moments from this book include:
-Batman shopping for a birthday gift for Superman at the mall, in full costume!
-President Superman solving the budget deficit by filling Fort Knox with treasure he found in wrecked pirate ships on the ocean floor.
-Batman taking a week off from crimefighting so he can break into the Fortress of Solitude and play pranks on Superman.
-Superman scheming to eliminate the manifestation of his new power: a tiny version of himself that grows out of his hand, and steals his thunder!
-Superman becoming a lion.
-Superman using his super vision to see through the time barrier!
this book is filled with such craziness, from cover to cover. There's never a dull moment. And for less than $10, there's no reason not to check it out.
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