Most Popular Books by Jerry Siegel

High quality reprint of "the Reign of the Super-man," the very first "superman" story by Gerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Not a comic book, but a short novel in the style of the pulps, it tells the story of Bill Dunn, a down-of-his-luck man who acquires superpowers through a radical experiment. The story has all the main elements of the superman myth: a bald super-villain, an unknown element coming from space that mutates human beings, telescopic-vision, aliens, and an indomitable quest for absolute power. It was originally published on Science Fiction - The Advance Guard of Future Civilization #3 (Jan. 1933), one of the very first fanzine to be created, which Siegel and Shuster developed with a typewriter and mimeographic machine for printing. Also collected for the first time: "Goober the Mighty", Siegel's Tarzan parody, Stiletto Vance the vain detective, and other raw gems the creators of Superman developed for the Torch, the High School newspaper they worked for.

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.

Historic first appearances from Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster’s legendary Man of Steel! Faster than a speeding bullet, Superman burst onto the comic book scene in 1938, just as America was on the terrifying precipice of a world war. In a desperate time, legendary creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster brought to life the world’s first modern superhero. The Man of Steel emerged as a champion of the oppressed, taking down any enemy with his super-strength and speed, both foreign and near to home. In his distinctive royal blue, red and yellow costume, complete with cape, the stalwart Kryptonian emanated strength and fearlessness. He swiftly became a symbol of hope for a downtrodden America. Collecting all of the Metropolis Wonder’s first-ever adventures from ACTION COMICS #1-19, SUPERMAN #1-3 and NEW YORK WORLD’S FAIR COMICS #1!

ÒTHE EIGHT DOOMED MEN!Ó The members of the Elkhart University Pi Theta Tau fraternity vow upon graduation to meet 20 years later, and that they do...when someone vows to kill each and every one of them!

After years of hiding her powers and heroic deeds from the public, Supergirl is finally revealed to the world! The story of one of historyÕs greatest heroes continues as Kara Zor-El defends the planet from the likes of Lex Luthor, Mr. Mxyzptlk and more, while teaming-up with Superman, the Legion of Super-Heroes and her new pet, Comet the Super-Horse. Supergirl: The Silver Age Vol. 2 collects SupergirlÕs backup stories from Action Comics #285-307, by such talented writers and artists as Jim Mooney, Leo Dorfman and Jerry Siegel.

In the early 1940s, Superman was a much-needed hero for a nation on the brink of war. The Man of Steel (and his comic book medium) were in their Golden Age, and with each new story, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster were continuing to expand and enrich the world of their still relatively new creation. This volume includes the first appearances of such classic figures as Daily Planet editor Perry White and Superman’s archenemy, Lex Luthor. It is also in these timeless tales that the Man of Tomorrow first takes flight, no longer just leaping tall buildings in a single bound, but soaring over them! SUPERMAN: THE GOLDEN AGE VOL. 2 collects adventures from ACTION COMICS #20-31, SUPERMAN #4-7 and NEW YORK WORLD’S FAIR COMICS #2.In the early 1940s, Superman was a much-needed hero for a nation on the brink of war. The Man of Steel (and his comic book medium) were in their Golden Age, and with each new story, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster were continuing to expand and enrich the world of their still relatively new creation. This volume includes the first appearances of such classic figures as Daily Planet editor Perry White and Superman’s archenemy, Lex Luthor. It is also in these timeless tales that the Man of Tomorrow first takes flight, no longer just leaping tall buildings in a single bound, but soaring over them! SUPERMAN: THE GOLDEN AGE VOL. 2 collects adventures from ACTION COMICS #20-31, SUPERMAN #4-7 and NEW YORK WORLD’S FAIR COMICS #2.

"Presented by a team of talented writers and artists such as Jerry Siegel, Jim Mooney, Otto Binder and more is a collection of stories featuring Supergirl at her best in SUPERGIRL: THE SILVER AGE VOL. 1. For many years, Superman believed himself to be the only survivor of his planetÕs destruction, until one day a spacecraft crashed on Earth with a young girl insideÑa Supergirl from Krypton, possessing all the same powers as the Man of Steel. And this Maid of Might wasnÕt just any Kryptonian survivor, but SupermanÕs cousin, Kara Zor-El. The story of one of historyÕs greatest female heroes begins here! Collects SupergirlÕs backup stories from ACTION COMICS #252-284."

The earliest adventures of Superman, from 1943 through 1946, are collected for the first time together in one massive hardcover. In these early stories, Superman battles social injustice and political corruption, fighting for the common man, taking on crooked land developers, spoiled socialites and much more.

In the early 1940s, Superman was a much-needed hero for a nation on the brink of war. The Man of Steel (and the comic book medium) were in their Golden Age, and with each new story, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster were continuing to expand and enrich the world of their still-relatively-new creation. In these early adventures, Superman must protect the citizens of Metropolis from a variety of threats ranging from insurance scams and gangsters to spies and saboteurs. Plus, Lex Luthor returns to cement his place as SupermanÕs archnemesis, with more schemes and gadgets than any other villain facing the Man of Steel! SUPERMAN: THE GOLDEN AGE VOLUME THREE collects adventures from ACTION COMICS #32-40, SUPERMAN #8-11, WORLDÕS BEST COMICS #1 and WORLDÕS FINEST COMICS #2.

A ruby idol causes chaos for Batman!

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.

In the early 1940s Superman was a much-needed hero for a nation on the brink of war. The Man of Steel was in his Golden Age, and with each new story, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster were continuing to expand and enrich the world of their still-relatively-new creation. In these early adventures, Superman must protect the citizens of Metropolis from a variety of threats ranging from insurance scams and gangsters to spies and saboteurs. Plus, Lex Luthor returns to cement his place as Superman’s archnemesis, with more schemes and gadgets than any other villain facing the Man of Steel! Superman: The Golden Age Volume Four collects adventures from World’s Finest Comics #3-5, Superman #12-15 and Action Comics #41-47.In the early 1940s Superman was a much-needed hero for a nation on the brink of war. The Man of Steel was in his Golden Age, and with each new story, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster were continuing to expand and enrich the world of their still-relatively-new creation. In these early adventures, Superman must protect the citizens of Metropolis from a variety of threats ranging from insurance scams and gangsters to spies and saboteurs. Plus, Lex Luthor returns to cement his place as Superman’s archnemesis, with more schemes and gadgets than any other villain facing the Man of Steel! Superman: The Golden Age Volume Four collects adventures from World’s Finest Comics #3-5, Superman #12-15 and Action Comics #41-47.

The first appearance of Green Arrow and Aquaman! First, meet the costumed adventurer Green Arrow and his sidekick Speedy. Together, these expert archers use an array of trick arrows to defend the helpless! Then, the King of the Seven Seas, Aquaman, showcases his amazing powers!

When things go awry on set, Batman must save the day!

Vol. 1: "Originally published in single magazine form in More Fun Comics 52-70"--Title page verso.

Metropolis is struck first by invisible robbers, then disappearing and reappearing buildings, and finally all water being shut off to residents.

Golden age comic book hero Mr. Muscles is created by artist Charles Nicholas and writer Jerry Siegel who also co-created Superman. Wrestler Brett Carson possessed super strength that he used to fight crime. He was assisted by his sidekicks, Kid Muscles and Miss Muscles. His identity was publicly known. Stories in this book were first published in 1956 and are now public domain. The first appeared in Mr. Muscles issue #'s 22 and 23.

A clever gangster kills the wife of a prosecuting attorney, leaving evidence behind that her husband actually did it.

Clark Kent investigates a series of railroad accidents that turn out to be anything BUT accidental!

ÒTHE MXYZTPLK-SUSIE ALLIANCE!Ó Mr. Mxyztplk returns, and Superman must figure out how to send him back to his dimension!

"Originally published in single magazine form in Action Comics #1-31, Superman #1-7, New York World's Fair comics #1-2."

After a run-in with four notorious underworld gang leaders (one of whom is killed in the process), Lois decides to write a series of articles exposing them. When Lois is arrested for wearing a stolen mink coat from Lacey’s Department Store, Clark Kent learns that a former Lacey’s employee sold it to her.

After years of hiding her powers and heroic deeds from the public, Supergirl is finally revealed to the world! The story of one of historyÕs greatest heroes continues as Kara Zor-El defends the planet from the likes of Lex Luthor, Mr. Mxyzptlk and more, while teaming-up with Superman, the Legion of Super-Heroes and her new pet, Comet the Super-Horse. Supergirl: The Silver Age Vol. 2 collects SupergirlÕs backup stories from Action Comics #285-307, by such talented writers and artists as Jim Mooney, Leo Dorfman and Jerry Siegel.

Reprints the first earliest adventures of Superman in chronological order, beginning with his first appearance in Action Comics in 1938.

Collecting Strange Tales Annual #2 And Material From Strange Tales (1951) #101-134. After the Fantastic Four’s groundbreaking debut, readers couldn’t get enough of Marvel’s innovative new heroes — especially the Human Torch! So Stan Lee and Jack Kirby gave the fiery teen sensation his own series in the pages of STRANGE TALES! After a hot streak of solo stories, the Torch was joined by the ever-lovin’ blue-eyed Thing, and the two teammates tackled some of the wildest ne’er-do-wells of the Silver Age: the Wizard, the Sandman, the Rabble Rouser, Plantman and the one and only Paste-Pot Pete! Also featuring Marvel’s first fire-and-ice battle between the Torch and the X-Men’s Iceman — and guest stars Spider-Man, Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman!

In the early 1940s, Superman was a much-needed hero for a nation on the brink of war. The Man of Steel (and his comic book medium) were in their Golden Age, and with each new story, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster were continuing to expand and enrich the world of their still relatively new creation. This volume includes the first appearances of such classic figures as Daily Planet editor Perry White and Superman's archenemy, Lex Luthor. It is also in these timeless tales that the Man of Tomorrow first takes flight, no longer just leaping tall buildings in a single bound, but soaring over them!SUPERMAN: THE GOLDEN AGE VOL. 2 collects adventures from ACTION COMICS #20-31, SUPERMAN #4-7 and NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR COMICS #2.