Reprints seventeen Superman stories from the 1950s.

Written and illustrated by various Cover by John Byrne Don't missthis collection of tales from the '80s, reprinted from ACTION COMICS#507-508, 554, 595, 600 (select stories), 644, SUPERMAN #408, DC COMICS PRESENTS#29, and ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #430! Artist/writer Jerry Ordway provides theintroduction and context for this latest addition to DC's "Decades" library.

These Superman tales from the 1950s reflect the optimism and excitement of that era. In this bygone decade, Superman teamed up with Robin, the Boy Wonder, and battled such outrageous foes as Bizarro and the Bride of Bizarro. Also included in this collection are the first appearances of Supergirl, Krypto, and Titano the Super-Ape, as well as tales of Superman’s Super-Magic Show and Superboy’s last day in Smallville. Collects stories from Superman #65, #79, #80, #96, #97, #127, Action Comics #151, #242, #252, #254, #255, World’s Finest Comics #68, #75, Superman’s Girl Friend, Lois Lane #8, Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen #13, Adventure Comics #210, and Showcase #9.

Look back in wonder! For more than 80 years, Superman has waged a never-ending battle for truth and justice around the world and across the galaxy. But in all his years of adventure, he's never seen a decade as weird, as wild, as wacky as the 1950s—and here are the stories to prove it! This comprehensive collection celebrating one of comics' most uniquely amazing eras showcases some of the Man of Steel's most important milestones—including the debuts of Krypto the Super-Dog, Titano the Super-Ape, and Superman's long-lost super-cousin Kara, soon to be famous as Supergirl! But that's not all—battles with Bizarro (and his bride!), iconic superhero team-ups, improbable family reunions, interdimensional mischief, and so much more can be found in the endlessly imaginative and beautifully bizarre tales contained within these covers, all crafted by such legendary comics talents as Curt Swan, Bill Finger, Wayne Boring, Otto Binder, Al Plastino, Stan Kaye, and Kurt Schaffenberger in the apges of Action Comics, Superman, World's Finest Comics, Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen, Adventure Comics, Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane, and Showcase! Return to the four-color fantasies of yesteryear with Superman in the Fifties—a defining chapter in the hsitory o the Man of Tomorrow!

Collects sixteen Batman comics from the years 1950-1959, in which Batman and Robin face new challenges inspired by the advances in technology around the world. At times aided by Batwoman, Bat-Mite, and Ace the Bat-Hound, they face off with giant robots, kooky aliens, talking apes, and many more enemies.

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!

Reprints eighteen Superman comics, originally published between 1938 and 1949.