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Action Comics #242
DC
•
1958
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of Brainiac
1st appearance of the Bottle City of Kandor, the capital city of Krypton
[December 2025 - James Gunn posted an Instagram confirming Lars Edinger will portray Brainiac]
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of Brainiac
1st appearance of the Bottle City of Kandor, the capital city of Krypton
[December 2025 - James Gunn posted an Instagram confirming Lars Edinger will portray Brainiac]
Superman: The Man of Tomorrow #1
DC
•
1995
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Contessa Erica Alexandra Del Portenza, an immortal and the mother of Lena Luthor
[September 2025 - trending after a sequel to the Superman movie was announced with the subtitle Man of Tomorrow]
Key Facts
1st appearance of Contessa Erica Alexandra Del Portenza, an immortal and the mother of Lena Luthor
[September 2025 - trending after a sequel to the Superman movie was announced with the subtitle Man of Tomorrow]
Action Comics #544
DC
•
1983
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Introduction of Lex Luthor's Warsuit
Key Facts
Cover art features emblem from the 2025 Superman film
Justice League Europe #11
DC
•
1990
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Joseph Mason
[May 2025 - a vinyl toy labeled ‘Baby Joey’ with the Superman movie logo has fans speculating that the character is the son of Metamorpho]
Key Facts
1st appearance of Joseph Mason
[May 2025 - a vinyl toy labeled ‘Baby Joey’ with the Superman movie logo has fans speculating that the character is the son of Metamorpho]
Superman #330
DC
•
1978
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Origin of Superman, specifically how he keeps his identity as Clark Kent a secret by subconsciously using the power of super-hypnosis which is amplified by his eyeglasses, made from the Kryptonian glass of his rocket, to alter how others perceive him
Key Facts
Origin of Superman, specifically how he keeps his identity as Clark Kent a secret by subconsciously using the power of super-hypnosis which is amplified by his eyeglasses, made from the Kryptonian glass of his rocket, to alter how others perceive him
Green Lantern #10
DC
•
1943
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Vandal Savage, an immortal caveman warrior
[July 2025 - James Gunn has hinted that the Superman movie will show Vandal Savage in a mural]
Key Facts
1st appearance of Vandal Savage, an immortal caveman warrior
[July 2025 - James Gunn has hinted that the Superman movie will show Vandal Savage in a mural]
Superman #2
DC
•
1987
•
Vol. 2
Key Facts
1st appearance of Amanda McCoy, a woman who discovered Superman's secret identity
1st appearance of Sydney Happersen, a scientist employed by Lex Luthor [June 2025 - Stephen Blackehart cast as Sydney Happersen in the Superman movie]
Key Facts
1st appearance of Amanda McCoy, a woman who discovered Superman's secret identity
1st appearance of Sydney Happersen, a scientist employed by Lex Luthor [June 2025 - Stephen Blackehart cast as Sydney Happersen in the Superman movie]
Key Facts
Limited to 1,000 copies
Offered by Fandango in the Superman Collector's Bundle which included a movie ticket, a 24 in. x 12 in. poster and a hat for $59
Key Facts
Limited to 1,000 copies
Offered by Fandango in the Superman Collector's Bundle which included a movie ticket, a 24 in. x 12 in. poster and a hat for $59
All-Star Superman #5
DC
•
2006
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Key Facts
Nicholas Hoult revealed his inspiration for Lex Luthor came from All-Star Superman and in particular, a panel in issue #5 where Luthor indicates his ire for Superman in that he does not have to work hard to be exceptional (tap cover and swipe to view image)
Key Facts
Nicholas Hoult revealed his inspiration for Lex Luthor came from All-Star Superman and in particular, a panel in issue #5 where Luthor indicates his ire for Superman in that he does not have to work hard to be exceptional (tap cover and swipe to view image)
Justice League #1
DC
•
1987
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Maxwell Lord
Superman Movie
Maxwell Lord portrayed by Sean Gunn
Key Facts
1st appearance of Maxwell Lord
Superman Movie
Maxwell Lord portrayed by Sean Gunn
Superman #1
DC
•
1939
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Premiere issue of headlining Superman title
Origin of Superman
1st appearance of Ma and Pa Kent - Superman was first said to be found by a passing motorist in Action Comics #1
First pin-up poster in comics, back cover
2nd and 3rd printings exist
💰 8.0 Edgar Church Pedigree sold for $5.3 million dollars in Jan 2022
💰 9.0 sold for $9.12 million dollars in November 2025
💰8.5 Edgar Church Pedigree sold for $7 million dollars in Feb 2026
Superman Movie
Pa Kent portrayed by Pruitt Taylor Vince
Ma Kent portrayed by Neva Howell
Key Facts
Premiere issue of headlining Superman title
Origin of Superman
1st appearance of Ma and Pa Kent - Superman was first said to be found by a passing motorist in Action Comics #1
First pin-up poster in comics, back cover
2nd and 3rd printings exist
💰 8.0 Edgar Church Pedigree sold for $5.3 million dollars in Jan 2022
💰 9.0 sold for $9.12 million dollars in November 2025
💰8.5 Edgar Church Pedigree sold for $7 million dollars in Feb 2026
Superman Movie
Pa Kent portrayed by Pruitt Taylor Vince
Ma Kent portrayed by Neva Howell
Superman #7
DC
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Perry White, editor-in-chief at the Daily Planet who was originally created for The Adventures of Superman radio program
Superman Movie
Perry White portrayed by Wendell Pierce
Key Facts
1st appearance of Perry White, editor-in-chief at the Daily Planet who was originally created for The Adventures of Superman radio program
Superman Movie
Perry White portrayed by Wendell Pierce
Adventure Comics #210
DC
•
1955
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Krypto the Superdog
Secret Origins #14
DC
•
1987
•
Vol. 2
Key Facts
1st appearance of Rick Flag Sr.
Origin of Amanda Waller
Origin of The Suicide Squad aka Task Force X
Superman Movie
Rick Flag Sr. portrayed by Frank Grillo
Key Facts
1st appearance of Rick Flag Sr.
Origin of Amanda Waller
Origin of The Suicide Squad aka Task Force X
Superman Movie
Rick Flag Sr. portrayed by Frank Grillo
Strange Sports Stories #1
DC
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st team appearance of the Meteors, a baseball team - the Metropolis Meteors football team was introduced in Superman #264 (June 1973)
There is no mention of the Meteors baseball team hailing from Metropolis in this issue which first occurs in Superman Adventures #13 (1997)
Superman Movie
Rumored the Metropolis Meteors will appear
Key Facts
1st team appearance of the Meteors, a baseball team - the Metropolis Meteors football team was introduced in Superman #264 (June 1973)
There is no mention of the Meteors baseball team hailing from Metropolis in this issue which first occurs in Superman Adventures #13 (1997)
Superman Movie
Rumored the Metropolis Meteors will appear
Adventures of Superman #480
DC
•
1991
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Ron Troupe, a Daily Planet reporter
Superman Movie
Ron Troupe portrayed by Christopher McDonald
Key Facts
1st appearance of Ron Troupe, a Daily Planet reporter
Superman Movie
Ron Troupe portrayed by Christopher McDonald
Adventures of Superman #424
DC
•
1987
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Title change from Superman to Adventures of Superman
Issue numbering continues from Superman #423
1st appearance of Cat Grant, gossip columnist at the Daily Planet
1st appearance of Samuel Lane, father of Lois Lane
Superman Movie
Cat Grant portrayed by Mikaela Hoover
Key Facts
Title change from Superman to Adventures of Superman
Issue numbering continues from Superman #423
1st appearance of Cat Grant, gossip columnist at the Daily Planet
1st appearance of Samuel Lane, father of Lois Lane
Superman Movie
Cat Grant portrayed by Mikaela Hoover
Superman #264
DC
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Steve Lombard, a reporter at the Daily Planet
Superman Movie
Steve Lombard portrayed by Beck Bennett
Key Facts
1st appearance of Steve Lombard, a reporter at the Daily Planet
Superman Movie
Steve Lombard portrayed by Beck Bennett
Justice League of America #29
DC
•
1964
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st team appearance of the Crime Syndicate of America: Ultraman, Owlman, Power Ring, Super-Woman, Johnny Quick II
First mention of Volthoom, the first Lantern
[November 2023 - an inside source has disclosed to Key Collector Comics that Ultraman will be a villain in Superman Legacy and the Engineer will be working for Lex Luthor]
Key Facts
1st team appearance of the Crime Syndicate of America: Ultraman, Owlman, Power Ring, Super-Woman, Johnny Quick II
First mention of Volthoom, the first Lantern
[November 2023 - an inside source has disclosed to Key Collector Comics that Ultraman will be a villain in Superman Legacy and the Engineer will be working for Lex Luthor]
Action Comics #252
DC
•
1959
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Supergirl
1st appearance of Metallo
1st appearance of Zor-El, the father of Supergirl
1st appearance of Allura In-Ze, the mother of Supergirl
Superman Movie
Supergirl portrayed by Milly Alcock
Key Facts
1st appearance of Supergirl
1st appearance of Metallo
1st appearance of Zor-El, the father of Supergirl
1st appearance of Allura In-Ze, the mother of Supergirl
Superman Movie
Supergirl portrayed by Milly Alcock
Action Comics #6
DC
•
1938
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Jimmy Olsen, unnamed, referred to only as Office Boy
First reference to Superman as "The Man of Steel" seen in a newspaper headline
[July 2025 - it is rumored Skyler Gisondo will reprise the role of Jimmy Olsen as the host a spin-off crime anthology TV series focused on different DC villains]
Superman Movie
Jimmy Olsen portrayed by Skyler Gisondo
Key Facts
1st appearance of Jimmy Olsen, unnamed, referred to only as Office Boy
First reference to Superman as "The Man of Steel" seen in a newspaper headline
[July 2025 - it is rumored Skyler Gisondo will reprise the role of Jimmy Olsen as the host a spin-off crime anthology TV series focused on different DC villains]
Superman Movie
Jimmy Olsen portrayed by Skyler Gisondo
JLA Earth-2
DC
•
2000
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Eve Teschmacher in an original graphic novel
Superman Movie
Eve Teschmacher portrayed by Sara Sampaio
Key Facts
1st appearance of Eve Teschmacher in an original graphic novel
Superman Movie
Eve Teschmacher portrayed by Sara Sampaio
JSA: Secret Files and Origins #1
DC
•
1999
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of the second Hawkgirl, Kendra Saunders
Death of the original Sandman, Wesley Dodds
Nuklon becomes Atom Smasher
Debut of Mr. Terrific design with Fair Play jacket
Superman Movie
Hawkgirl portrayed by Isabela Merced
Key Facts
1st appearance of the second Hawkgirl, Kendra Saunders
Death of the original Sandman, Wesley Dodds
Nuklon becomes Atom Smasher
Debut of Mr. Terrific design with Fair Play jacket
Superman Movie
Hawkgirl portrayed by Isabela Merced
Brave and the Bold, The #57
DC
•
1964
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of Metamorpho
1st appearance of Simon Stagg, a business magnate and enemy of Metamorpho
1st appearance of Java, servant of Stagg
1st appearance of Sapphire Stagg, girlfriend of Metamorpho and daughter of Simon Stagg
Superman Movie
Metamorpho portrayed by Anthony Carrigan
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of Metamorpho
1st appearance of Simon Stagg, a business magnate and enemy of Metamorpho
1st appearance of Java, servant of Stagg
1st appearance of Sapphire Stagg, girlfriend of Metamorpho and daughter of Simon Stagg
Superman Movie
Metamorpho portrayed by Anthony Carrigan
Green Lantern #59
DC
•
1968
•
Vol. 2
Key Facts
1st appearance of Guy Gardner, Hal Jordan's backup Green Lantern
Superman Movie
Guy Gardner portrayed by Nathan Fillion
Key Facts
1st appearance of Guy Gardner, Hal Jordan's backup Green Lantern
Superman Movie
Guy Gardner portrayed by Nathan Fillion
Spectre, The #54
DC
•
1997
•
Vol. 3
Key Facts
1st appearance of the second Mr. Terrific, Michael Holt
[July 2025 - there are reports a trademark has been filed for Mr. Terrific for a movie or TV title]
Superman Movie
Mr. Terrific portrayed by Edi Gathegi
Key Facts
1st appearance of the second Mr. Terrific, Michael Holt
[July 2025 - there are reports a trademark has been filed for Mr. Terrific for a movie or TV title]
Superman Movie
Mr. Terrific portrayed by Edi Gathegi
All-Star Superman #1
DC
•
2005
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
A twelve-issue series that tells a classic tale of Superman’s relationship with humanity as he accomplishes heroic feats while dying from overexposure to the Earth’s sun
Superman Movie
This series was referenced as an inspiration for the film
Key Facts
A twelve-issue series that tells a classic tale of Superman’s relationship with humanity as he accomplishes heroic feats while dying from overexposure to the Earth’s sun
Superman Movie
This series was referenced as an inspiration for the film
Action Comics #23
DC
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Lex Luthor, depicted with red hair
1st appearance of Black Pirate, an adventurer who later appeared as a ghost in present day stories
First mention of The Daily Planet
Superman Movie
Lex Luthor portrayed by Nicholas Hoult
Key Facts
1st appearance of Lex Luthor, depicted with red hair
1st appearance of Black Pirate, an adventurer who later appeared as a ghost in present day stories
First mention of The Daily Planet
Superman Movie
Lex Luthor portrayed by Nicholas Hoult
Action Comics #1
DC
•
1938
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Superman
1st appearance of Lois Lane
1st appearance of Zatara, Zatanna's father
1st appearance of Tex Thompson, later becomes Mr. America
🌎 Currently holds the world record for the highest comic sale in history after a 9.0 copy from the collection of Nicolas Cage sold for $15 million dollars in December 2025
💰 In June 2024, an 8.5 Kansas City Pedigree sold for $6,000,000
Superman Movie
Superman portrayed by David Corenswet
Lois Lane portrayed by Rachel Brosnahan
Key Facts
1st appearance of Superman
1st appearance of Lois Lane
1st appearance of Zatara, Zatanna's father
1st appearance of Tex Thompson, later becomes Mr. America
🌎 Currently holds the world record for the highest comic sale in history after a 9.0 copy from the collection of Nicolas Cage sold for $15 million dollars in December 2025
💰 In June 2024, an 8.5 Kansas City Pedigree sold for $6,000,000
Superman Movie
Superman portrayed by David Corenswet
Lois Lane portrayed by Rachel Brosnahan
The Authority #1
WildStorm
•
1999
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of the second Engineer, Angela Spica, a scientist who replaced her blood with liquid nanites
1st appearance of Jeroen Thornedike, the new Doctor with reality altering powers
1st appearance of Gamorra, a dictator
Superman Movie
The Engineer portrayed by Maria Gabriela de Faria
Key Facts
1st appearance of the second Engineer, Angela Spica, a scientist who replaced her blood with liquid nanites
1st appearance of Jeroen Thornedike, the new Doctor with reality altering powers
1st appearance of Gamorra, a dictator
Superman Movie
The Engineer portrayed by Maria Gabriela de Faria
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