New Releases by Jerry Siegel

Documenting the amazing back story of the world''s first Jewish superhero, Siegel and Shuster''s Funnyman is an important document of comics and Jewish history. Funnyman, aka Larry Davis, is a red-haired television comedian whose agent talks him into performing a superhero-like stunt in order to obtain publicity. This stunt goes wrong when Larry finds himself in a real crime scene. Larry stops this criminal, not knowing what he is doing is real until after the fact. Discovering that he enjoys fighting crime, Larry begins a career as the costumed crime fighter Funnyman.

His incredible powers are legendary, his famous red-and-blue costume is unmistakable, and the S-shield emblazoned across his chest is iconic. Born Kal-El on the doomed planet Krypton, rocketed to Earth, and raised by the kindly Kents, he was destined to battle evil as Superman, the Man of Steel. Here''s your guide to absolutely everything about the high-flying hero who''s been thrilling comics fans for more than seventy years: an amazing A-to-Z compendium that spans the spectrum of all things Superman.

Written by Jerry Siegel and others Art by Various The second Archive collecting adventures from WORLD''S FINEST COMICS is here, with stories from issues #17-32 (1945-1948)! Don''t miss The Man of Tomorrow''s unforgettable battles with The Toyman, Lex Luthor and others! Advance-solicited; on sale October 7 - 224 pages, FC, $49.99 US

ASuperman and Batman, long-time friends, unite when President Lex Luthor accuses Superman of terrible crimes against humanity and assembles a top-secret team of powerhouse heroes to bring Superman in.

Beginning the Legion of Super-Heroes back-up tales! Things kick off with a brand new team member: Superboy''s lost friend, Mon-El! Plus, Superboy stars in the main feature "The Super-Planet of Clark Kent and Lana Lang!" Also contains pages reproduced in black and white.

A Legion of Super-Heroes tale featuring the first appearances of Chameleon Boy, Colossal Boy and Invisible Kid! The Legion travels back in time once again—but this time they''re looking to recruit Superman''s cousin, Supergirl!

The Ruler Without a Planet. Starring Supergirl and Equila.

Giant-sized all-romance, all-reprint issue including "When Supergirl Played Cupid," "The Secret Identity of Super-Horse," "Supergirl''s Cowboy Hero," "The Great Supergirl Mirage" and "Supergirl''s Wedding Day."