Superman (comic book)

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Superman began as a feature in the National Periodical Publications comic book Action Comics #1 (June 1938). The strip proved so popular that he launched into his own self-titled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with cover-date Summer 1939.

The Superman comic book began being published quarterly, soon going bimonthly and in the late 1950s turning monthly. This initial Superman series went on a three-month hiatus with issue #423 (Sept. 1986), as did sister title Action Comics, while the new Man of Steel limited series was published, introducing the post-Crisis on Infinite Earths Superman.

After that limited series, Action Comics returned and Superman Vol. 2, #1 was published. A new title, Adventures of Superman premiered with #424, continuing the numbering of the original Superman series.

Superman Vol. 2 reached issue #226 (April 2006) and was then cancelled as part of the companywide Infinite Crisis storyline. Adventures of Superman was returned to its original title, Superman, with issue #650 (May 2006). Action Comics had continued publication normally.

Awards

The creators who have worked on Superman over the years have received a number of awards and nominations, including the 1969 Alley Award for Strip Most Needing Improvement, the 1970 Shazam Award for Best Writer (Dramatic Division), for Dennis O'Neil for his work on Superman, Batman, and Green Lantern, and a 1986 Jack Kirby Award nomination for Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons for Superman Annual #2.

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Superman #1-423, #650- (Summer 1939 - Sept. 1986; May 2006- )
Adventures of Superman #424-649 (Jan. 1987 - April 2006)
Superman Vol. 2, #1-226 (Jan. 1987 - Apr 2006)

Superman (comic book)

Awards

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