The Superman Classic Comic

[Mr. Mastermind]

There was one humble forum that didn't make the new CBR cut, and that was the Classics forum (well, there were actually a ton of forums that didn't make the cut, but who cares about the loss of the Tony Bedard forum?).

So this thread is for all you old school fans to discuss Superman comics published before the New 52. Whether it be Maggin, Bryne, Moore or even Siegel himself (scratch that, especially Siegel) this is your one stop shop to discuss old Superman funny books.

Here's the best pre-Crisis Superman story:

[Pharozonk]

The sendoff to a fantastic age and what a glorious ending it was.

[Kurosawa]

One of the most amazing pieces in any comic, Superman or otherwise:



The story which the definitive Superman artist, Curt Swan, named as the work he was proudest of:



Although to the modern reader, Joe Shuster's rendering may seem somewhat crude, there is an energy and an elegance that is noticeable:

[Kid A]

[Lexrules]

Mr Holmes. Is that really you buddy. Great to have you back as well as all the familiar faces.

Let me add to the new beginning.

[Pinsir]

I recently borrowed two Silver Age trades from my local library; Prisoners of the Phantom Zone and the Bottled City of Jor-el. I lost interest in the later, but I found the former to be interesting. It had the Mon-el story in it and Jesus Supes was a a-hole!

[Pinsir]

Mr Holmes. Is that really you buddy. Great to have you back as well as all the familiar faces.

Let me add to the new beginning.

I was under the impression that Mr. Holmes and Masterind were one and the same...

[Kid A]

I knew you were Reginleif, surprised no one found out.

And yeah Lex, it's me.

[Pinsir]

I knew you were Reginleif, surprised no one found out.

And yeah Lex, it's me.

Yeah I'm surprised no one found out, then again I wasn't as trolly as I was before.

[Action Ace]

Superman's recolored delve into world affairs (Look Magazine cover dated February 17, 1940)





and his origin in just eight well chosen words

[Kid A]

Yeah I'm surprised no one found out, then again I wasn't as trolly as I was before.

And you somehow restrained the MLP...affinity.

Anyway back to the topic. Can't go wrong with Superdickery.

[Tra-EL]

Just picked these up at my LCS for $3.00! They are getting rid of most of their backissues and here's what I snagged. Going back SOON for sure:

[Action Ace]

my favorite Silver Age Superman story...



this one is certainly a contender



the first Fortress of Solitude story

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