Superman History Book Hits Record Low As Film Soars

Superman is having a major moment right now. With the release of James Gunn's 'Superman' last week, which has been met with both critical praise and box office success, fans are rushing back to comic book stores to discover the source of the excitement. For those wanting a comprehensive look at Superman's legacy across all media, I highly recommend 'Superman: The Definitive History,' a hardcover encyclopedia. It's currently available at its lowest-ever price on Amazon, now just $102.22—a 42% discount off its $175 list price.

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Superman: The Definitive History

Was $175.00, Save 42% | Now $102.22 at Amazon

This expansive volume chronicles Superman's complete history, from his creation in 1938 and debut in Action Comics #1 to his modern portrayals. It meticulously documents his entire comic book lore and origin, while also examining every movie and TV adaptation, his video game appearances (the good and the bad), and includes commentary and interviews with some of the character's most influential creators. This 400-page book is packed with interactive extras like posters, cards, booklets, and even rare, previously unseen artifacts from Superman's past. It's an ideal gift for any dedicated Superman enthusiast or makes for a stunning coffee table book.

James Gunn's Superman released just last week, and IGN's Tom Jorgensen awarded it an 8/10, describing it as "a wonderfully entertaining, heartfelt cinematic reset for the Man of Steel, and a great start for the DCU on the big screen." I attended an early screening and loved it. As a comic fan, this felt like the most faithful adaptation of the character we've seen in years.

Superman Comics Recommendations

All-Star Superman: The Deluxe Edition

Was $34.99, Save 29% | Now $24.71 at Amazon

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow

Was $19.99, Save 16% | Now $16.75 at Amazon

Superman Unchained: The Deluxe Edition

Was $49.99, Save 42% | Now $28.99 at Amazon

Kingdom Come

Was $19.99, Save 44% | Now $11.24 at Amazon

If you're looking for comic recommendations to get into Superman and related stories, here are a few of my top picks. Gunn's film draws significant inspiration from Grant Morrison's 'All-Star Superman,' and the upcoming Supergirl movie is based on Tom King's 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.' Also consider 'Superman Unchained,' a self-contained story crafted by an all-star team of comic creators including Scott Snyder, Jim Lee, Alex Sinclair, Dustin Nguyen, and others.