A lively history of the character by comics historian Les Daniels. Beautifully designed by Chip Kidd. Photography by Geoff Spear. And featuring the artwork of Alex Ross. With lots of art by by Joe Shuster, Neal Adams, Bruce Timm. With complete stories by Joe Shuster, John Sikela, Wayne Boring, John Byrne.

Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound! The first, the strongest, and the most enduringly popular super hero has been captivating audiences around the world for 60 years. Since his humble comic book beginnings in 1938, Superman has conquered every dimension of media entertainment, launching radio and television shows, major motion pictures, books, toys, and more. Now take a nostalgic, colorful, and entertaining look back at the first 60 years of this cultural icon--from his scrappy beginnings as a Depression-era champion of justice to the modern mega-hero of today.

Designed by Chip Kidd and boasting hundreds of examples of rare comic book art, interviews with writers and artists, working sketches and original character designs, Superman: The Complete History will satisfy the collector and captivate fans of all ages.