SUPERMAN
THE COMPLETE HISTORY
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Published by Chronicle Books | $29.95 | Available now at bookstores and comic shops (ISBN 0-8188-2162-5)
Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound!

This is the complete story of the first, the strongest, and the most enduringly popular super hero in the world. From the earliest sketches to fully blown movie and merchandise mania, Superman: The Complete History takes us behind the scenes to tell the entire story of the past sixty years in the life of an American icon. Including two hundred photographs of classic comic book art, character designs, memorabilia, toys, and scenes from movie and television dramatizations, this is the ultimate Superman book.

In 1938, Superman flexed his way into the American consciousness, and the first-ever super hero was born. An inveterate protector of the oppressed, Superman has come to symbolize freedom, justice, and the "American way." Since 1938, he has conquered every dimension of media entertainment, launching radio and television shows, major motion pictures, books, toys, and video games. Superman: The Complete History takes a nostalgiac, colorful, and comprehensive look back at the first sixty years of America's first and favorite super hero.