The Folio Society Publishes DC: Superman

A Celebration Of The Man Of Steel In Hardcover

The Folio Society, independent publisher of beautifully illustrated hardback books, will celebrate the legacy of the Man of Steel with the publication of DC: Superman, a collectible compilation featuring twelve seminal comics by a host of iconic writers and artists, including Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Curt Swan, Marshall Rogers, Alan Moore, John Byrne, Dan Jurgens, Paul Dini, and Alex Ross. These classic stories — all selected and introduced by Jenette Kahn, the former DC President, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of DC, and published in collaboration with DC — form a collection of the best and most significant Superman stories from the 20th century…

Along with the 312-page one-of-a-kind deluxe book, DC: Superman comes with a stand-alone replica copy of Superman # 1, one of the most valuable comics in the world, scanned from an original copy held in the DC Archives. DC: Superman also features a rarely seen letter written by Jerry Siegel in 1934, detailing the original character ideas for Superman four years before the character first appeared in Action Comics’ historic debut issue, as well as all-new foreword by Marjorie Liu, the Eisner Award-winning writer of Monstress and The Night Eaters. As Liu writes in her personal essay, “If there is one superhero who will remain immortal, passed down from generation to generation, it will be Superman.”

“Symbolizing ‘Truth, Justice and a Better Tomorrow,’ Superman has been a feature of comics and Western culture for almost ninety years, and where other characters have changed their allegiances and desires Superman has always stood for one thing: Hope. And we could all do with a little hope now and again,” said James Rose, Head of Editorial for the Folio Society.

DC: Superman includes:

• Action Comics #36 (May 1941) – ‘Fifth Columnists’ by writer Jerry Siegel, artists Wayne Boring and Joe Shuster, and cover artist Fred Ray.

• Superman #30 (October 1944) – ‘The Mysterious Mr. Mxyztplk!’ by writer Jerry Siegel, artist Ira Yarbrough and Stan Kaye, and cover artist Jack Burnley.

• Superman #96 (March 1955) – ‘The Girl Who Didn’t Believe in Superman!’ by writer Bill Finger, artists Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye, and cover artist Al Plastino.

• Superman #149 (November 1961) – ‘The Death of Superman’ by writer Jerry Siegel, artists Curt Swan and George Klein, and cover artists Curt Swan and George Klein.

• Superman #400 (October 1984) – ‘The Living Legends of Superman – Chapter Four’ by writer Elliot S. Maggin, artist Marshall Rodgers and Terry Austin, and cover artists Howard Chaykin and Frank Miller.

• Action Comics # 583 (September 1986) – ‘Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?’ by writer Alan Moore, artists Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson, and cover artists Curt Swan, Murphy Anderson, and Anthony Tollin.

• Superman Vol. 2 #2 (February 1987) – ‘The Secret Revealed’ by writer John Byrne, artists John Byrne, Terry Austin and Keith Williams, and cover artist John Byrne.

• Superman Annual #2 (August 1988) – ‘Love’s Labors …’ by writer Roger Stern, artists Ron Frenz and Brett Breeding, and cover artist Ron Frenz.

• The Adventures of Superman #462 (January 1990) – ‘Homeless for the Holidays’ by writer Roger Stern, artists Dan Jurgens and Art Thibert, and cover artists Dan Jurgens, Brett Breeding, and Tom Ziuko.

• Superman #75 (January 1993) – ‘Doomsday!’ by writer Dan Jurgens, artists Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding, and cover artists Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding.

• Peace on Earth (January 1999) by writer Paul Dini and artist Alex Ross.

The release of DC: Superman has been made according to The Folio Society’s exceptional production standards, with a slipcase and cover design which are taken from vintage DC artwork. Scanned from original copies held in the DC archives, the comics have been reproduced in 10” x 7” treasury format.

The Folio Society edition of DC: Superman is available for £70 / US $100 from 4pm UK time (11am EST, 8am PT) now exclusively from https://www.foliosociety.com/usa/fiction/comics-graphic-novels. For more information, follow the Folio Society on social media:

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ABOUT DC

DC, part of Warner Bros. Discovery, creates iconic characters and enduring stories and is one of the world’s largest publishers of comics and graphic novels. DC’s creative work entertains audiences of every generation around the world with DC’s stories and characters integrated across Warner Bros. Discovery’s film, television, animation, consumer products, home entertainment, games, and themed experiences divisions, and on the DC Universe Infinite digital comic subscription service. Learn more at DC.com.

ABOUT JENETTE KAHN

After graduating from Harvard in 1968 and founding several magazines for young readers, Jenette Kahn joined National Periodical Publications as its publisher in 1976. She quickly revived the name DC Comics to publicly proclaim the company’s pride in the comic book medium. In 1981, Kahn became president of the division, the youngest ever within what is now Warner Bros. Discovery to hold that title – and the first woman. A key architect of DC’s modern shared universe, she introduced the graphic novel to America and transformed comics into a sophisticated art form. She oversaw the launch of two seminal imprints, Vertigo and Milestone, and under her leadership, DC became known for addressing critical issues of domestic violence, sexual orientation, gun violence, homelessness, racism and AIDS in the company’s mainstream titles. In an industry where creators had few rights, Kahn granted royalties, reprint payments and a share in merchandise, film and television revenue. Inducted into the Comic Book Hall of Fame, Jenette Kahn has also been honored by the Library of Congress, and by numerous organizations for DC’s work on landmines and gun control.

ABOUT MARJORIE LIU

Marjorie Liu is a New York Times bestselling novelist, solicitor, and acclaimed comic writer. Her work with Marvel includes X-23, Black Widow, Han Solo, and Astonishing X-Men, which featured Marvel’s first openly gay superhero marriage. Liu also co-created Monstress with artist Sana Takeda, a groundbreaking series set in a matriarchal Asia that has won five Eisner Awards, including Best Writer—making Liu the first woman to win the award. She has authored over 19 novels, teaches comic writing at MIT, and is a prominent advocate for diversity in literature and comics.

ABOUT THE FOLIO SOCIETY

The Folio Society, based in London, publishes beautifully produced, illustrated hardback books. From a single purchase to a lifetime of collecting, book lovers around the world can buy these exquisite editions exclusively from their website, foliosociety.com. Proudly independent for its 75-year history, in 2021 under the leadership of its CEO, Joanna Reynolds, The Folio Society became an Employee Ownership Trust. The Folio Society is committed to a progressive sharing of power and profit in publishing, and this is reflected in their new status.

The Folio Society publishes some of the best names in publishing past and present, across the globe in high specification, collector editions. Notable publications include Frank Herbert’s Dune, Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale, Andrew Chaikin’s A Man on the Moon and Alice Walker’s The Color Purple among many other contemporary and classic titles including a publishing partnership with Marvel delivering the world-recognized, iconic brand’s luxury editions.