"Here are all the memorable 'firsts' in Superman's history: the first story that revealed Superman's origins; the first time Lois Lane suspected Clark Kent of being Superman; the first appearance of Lex Luthor, Superman's deadliest foe; and man, many more. The book traces Superman's undisputed reign as champion of the comic book in hundreds of pages of reproduced comics, including thirty-two pages in full color. As it reveals the fascinating ways in which Superman has changed with the times, this extraordinary volume highlights his early fights agains crime, his Herculean feats of strength, and his unprecedented chivalry, contrasting them with his involvement in the issues of today."--Dust jacket flap.