As we all know, Brian Michael Bendis, who for years was a prominent architect of the Marvel Universe, has now brought his talents to DC comics where he will be lending them to Action Comics and the ongoing adventures of Superman. His take on the Man of Steel will debut in Action Comics #1000, which drops on Wednesday. Want a copy, along with another cool piece of Superman swag?
DC Comics has provided us with a couple of copies of the historic issue, an all-star lineup of top talent as they pay tribute to the comic that started it all! From today’s explosive action to a previously unpublished tale illustrated by the legendary Curt Swan to the Man of Tomorrow’s future—this very special, oversized issue presents the best of the best in Superman stories!
FEATURING ALL-NEW ART AND STORIES BY:
BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
JOHN CASSADAY
OLIVIER COIPEL
PAUL DINI
JOSE LUIS GARCIA-LOPEZ
PATRICK GLEASON
BUTCH GUICE
GEOFF JOHNS
DAN JURGENS
TOM KING
JIM LEE
CLAY MANN
BRAD MELTZER
JERRY ORDWAY
TIM SALE
LOUISE SIMONSON
SCOTT SNYDER
CURT SWAN
PETER J. TOMASI
MARV WOLFMAN
…AND MORE!
But that’s not all! This Superman prize pack also includes a hardcover copy of an awesome book called Action Comics: 80 Years of Superman, which allows you to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the most important comic book in American history: ACTION COMICS #1, featuring the first appearance of Superman!
It’s an extraordinary party as we revisit stories from across the decades, featuring the debuts of not just the Man of Tomorrow, but also Supergirl, Brainiac, the Fortress of Solitude and more! See the work of generations of top writers and artists on the original superhero! Enjoy sparkling essays from literary wizards who have won Pulitzer Prizes and hit the bestseller lists, including Jules Feiffer, who relives his memories of when ACTION COMICS #1 first hit newsstands. Plus, a historical essay by guest editor Paul Levitz! And as a bonus, don’t miss a previously unpublished 1940s Superman tale believed to be written by Jerry Siegel with art by the Joe Shuster studio, salvaged fifty years ago and hidden away until now!
THREE lucky readers have the opportunity to win a bundle that includes both of these books! All you have to do to snag it is to enter to win by following these simple rules for your social media platform of choice (available in the US only, one entry per person):
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Enter by Friday, April 20th at 5PM ET, and we’ll select one winner from all the entrants at random! Good luck!
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Published: Apr 16, 2018 12:24 pm