70 Super Years: History Reprinting

Superman's first appearance from ACTION COMICS #1 (June 1938) is quite possibly one of the most reprinted stories in comics. And considering the immediate impact Superman created and the longevity of the character, I suppose that isn't too surprising. Here's a partial list of books where the story has been reprinted:

• 1973: SECRET ORIGINS #1
• 1974: FAMOUS FIRST EDITION #C-26 (full ACTION COMICS #1 reprint)
• 1976: SECRET ORIGINS OF THE SUPER DC HEROES (trade paperback)
• 1976: ACTION COMICS #1 - Safeguard giveaway (16pg, paper cover)
• 1983: ACTION COMICS #1 - Superman Peanut Butter giveaway (16pg, paper cover)
• 1987: ACTION COMICS #1 - Nestle Quik giveaway (16pg, paper cover)
• 1988: ACTION COMICS #1 - Fiftieth anniversary (50¢, 16pg, slick cover)
• 1990: ACTION COMICS #1 (50¢, 16pg, slick cover)
• 1992: ACTION COMICS #1 - Death of Superman Edition ($1 cvr, 16pg, slick cover)
• 1993: ACTION COMICS #1 - Reign of the Supermen Edition (10¢ cvr, 16pg, slick cover)
• 1998: SUPERMAN: THE ACTION COMICS ARCHIVES VOL. 1 (hardback)
• 1998: ACTION COMICS #1 - US Postal Service with First Day Issue Superman stamp (full ACTION COMICS #1 reprint)
• 2000: MILLENNIUM EDITION: ACTION COMICS #1 (full ACTION COMICS #1 reprint)
• 2005: SUPERMAN IN THE FORTIES (trade paperback)
• 2006: THE SUPERMAN CHRONICLES VOL. 1 (trade paperback)
• 2007: SUPERMAN THROUGH THE AGES

Here are a few of the covers:

FAMOUS 1st EDITION C-26 1974	ACTION COMICS #1 Safeguard Edition 1976
ACTION COMICS #1 50th Anniversary 1988	ACTION COMICS #1 US Postal Service 1998

For more information on the various reprints, check out:
Guide to Action #1 Reprints @ BIP Comics
Action Comics #1 Variants @ Mike's Amazing World of DC Comics



Available at Amazon.com:

Superman Chronicles Vol. 1

Superman: The Action Comics Archives Vol. 1

Superman in the Forties