DC Finest: Superman: The First Superhero

Solid compilation of Superman’s beginnings. A genuine must have for any comic fan! So much history and weight behind Clark in this era and yet expectations were constantly being met. I love Batman and Wonder Woman in the golden age, but Superman’s first outings in these pages paved the way for everyone. DC’s finest line has been pumping out a ton of restored classics and the very beginning of comics couldn’t be better a choice to start.

If you want to see where the entire superhero genre began, look no further. DC Finest: Superman: The First Superhero is a massive, 580-page collection that covers the first two years of the Man of Steel’s history (1938–1940) in a sleek, accessible format. Why this volume is a "Finest" addition to your shelf: • The Original "Champion of the Oppressed": This isn't the all-powerful Superman we see today. In these early Siegel and Shuster stories, he is a social-justice-seeking vigilante who tackles corrupt lobbyists, abusive bosses, and reckless drivers. • Historic Milestones: You get the absolute essentials, including Action Comics #1-25, the first five issues of his self-titled series, and his rare appearance in the 1939 New York World’s Fair comic. • The New Format: As part of the brand-new "DC Finest" line, this book feels like DC’s answer to Marvel’s Epic Collections. It’s perfect for collectors who want a thick, chronologically organized volume without the heavy weight (or price tag) of a massive Omnibus. • Evolving Artistry: It’s fascinating to watch Joe Shuster’s art evolve page by page. From the raw, kinetic energy of the first issue to the more refined work as his studio grew, you are witnessing the birth of a visual language. Final Verdict: This is a must-buy for any history buff or Superman fan. It captures the raw, "street-level" energy of the Golden Age perfectly, proving exactly why this character became a global icon.

I enjoyed reading these early comics because I got to see what the original idea for Superman was.

The original stories of Superman, collected here, show the character fighting corporate criminals and standing up for the working class. Superman, in the 1930s, was a champion of the underclass. In the third(?) issue, he’s taking on an owner of a mining company who does not monitor his mine’s conditions. While Superman would go on to battle aliens and more powerful villains, his first adventures show us a hero who is a grounded, street-level hero. Highly recommend reading.

This was my first exposure to the Golden Age version of Superman. Most of my DC reading has been focused on the era from the late 1980s through the early 2000s. I grew up watching Super Friends on Saturday mornings and have avoided all of the Golden Age stuff because I assumed it would be antiquated, boring and so outdated that it wouldn't hold my interest. I was woefully mistaken. When Superman is first introduced in Action Comics #1, he is not a dull, overpowered boy scout. But instead a well meaning, loose cannon that seeks to administer his brand of justce by any means necessary. His power set is limited and he outright breaks the law several times as a resolution to a moral ending. These stories may be from the late 1930's, but they are extremely entertaining. The art is a bit crude and archaic, but it maintains a certain charm. Simply put, these stories were a lot of fun to read. I finished reading the entire volume in a few days and have begun ordering omnibus editions of Golden Age Superman to continue my reading. Something I was not expecting to happen. If like me you have skipped out on Golden Age era DC stuff because you thought it would suck, do yourself a favor and try out this collection. I was genuinely surprised at how much I enjoyed this trade. I look forward to more of these DC Finest editions to further broaden my horizons.

Awesome

It’s good to read the very beginning of a character. But, what was BIG and exciting back then. Is NOT much now. Times change and so do characters. Superman evolved into something more. More power and abilities.

Solid collection of the earliest Superman stories. So worth it!

Producto maltratado y entregado fuera de tiempo.

Si eres fan de DC , y de SUPERMAN este es tu comic que no deberia faltar en tu bublioteca, las primeras historias clásicas del superhéroe, por sus autores originales.Ua ibra que es indispensable para todo buen amante de los clásicos.

Magnifique collection. C’est un sans faute que ce soit au niveau des titres présentés ou de la qualité de fabrication de ces comics.

Store the Golden age Omnibus version for ever and read the Finest paperback … it’s handy n in beautiful colours

The graphics novel itself is worthy of 5* the reason for the 4* is because it was damaged and scuffed around the edges on arrival. Several pages having small tears.