On this post id like to go over just about every significant appearance of the great and under appreciated character, cyborg superman. Im a geek who likes to read comic books, and dress up as batman. Key collector comic lot 100 books dc, marvel, independent 1960s current. Mar 14, 2018 superman is first seen casually doing the kind of thing he does best saving the planet.
View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Why bet on a single character, when you can get three for the price of one. His crew mates commit suicide, but he is transferred into a robotic party. It took lex luthor, his archnemesis, 21 months to make his first appearance in comic books. Another cfj superman wall the background logo wp was created by the bigal here on da. Here are 16 things you need to know about hank cyborg superman henshaw. In this continuity, cyborg is now one of the seven founding members of the justice league. Cyborg superman comic wp by on deviantart supergirl ep shoots down one theory about cyborg superman s appearance superman homepage everything you ever wanted to know about the man of steel. Cyborg superman is a persona that has been used by two fictional characters in the dc universe, both of which are supervillains that appear in comic books.
Cyborg to make an appearance in the flash film dc comics news. Jan 18, 2020 superman made his first appearance in comic books in june 1938. But, what these two heroes dont realize is that theyre really fighting each other. Marvel vsmarvel comicsdc comics artfun comicscomic book artistscomic book characterscomic charactercomic books art. Looks like cyborg superman will make an appearance in the upcoming seventh episode of supergirls second season.
John henry irons first appearance of superboy konel first appearance of cyborg superman hank henshaw creators. Hank henshaw appears in the first arc of smallville season 11, a comic book continuation of the. Originally known as a member of the teen titans, cyborg was established as a founding member of the justice league in dcs 2011 reboot of its comic book. Ill go over his powers, motivations, and characteristics at the time, as well as how they have changed starting in 1993 and ending up in 2017. Another part of the superman mythos which had originated on the radio program made its way into the comic books when kryptonite was featured in a story by bill finger and al plastino. Comic book shop first appearances dc comics 1st appearances. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with the cover date summer 1939. Created by orrin cromwell evans, the comic book is the first to be produced, written and drawn by only africanamerican writers and artists. Cyborg superman, also known as hank henshaw is a villain in the dc comic universe. A brief 75year history lesson on black superheroes in.
Part man, part machine, vic stone is a former member of the teen titans and a current member of the justice league who wrestles to preserve his humanity with every new upgrade. Apr 05, 2015 do you know these facts about cyborg superman, the villain of the supergirl tv series. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Cyborg superman is a playable character as one of the supermen included in the. He is the worlds first super hero and a guiding light to all. A brief 75year history lesson on black superheroes in comic. Reign of the cyborg supermen is a storyline told in the pages of the supergirl comic book. Please hit the like button, it takes 1 second and lets me know that you appreciate my work and lets other see. Superman is first seen casually doing the kind of thing he does best saving the planet. Plus, when the worlds mightiest mortal spots his arch foe black adam, he pounces. Back to the main superman character page the super villain and supermans archenemy. Rather than bringing back the same golden age heroes, dc rethought them as new characters for the modern age.
Adventures of superman vol 1 1987 all star superman. After a failed attempt to turn earth into a new warworld. Cyborg superman is a persona that has been used by two fictional characters in the dc universe, both of which are supervillains that appear in comic books published by dc comics. Adventures of superman vol 1 1987 all star superman 2006 superman vol 5. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Mongul and the cyborgsuperman make their final move, and with kryptonite all around, can even the last son of krypton prevail. Spidermans first appearance in comic book sells for. Mongul and the cyborg superman make their final move, and with kryptonite all around, can even the last son of krypton prevail. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. It would be at the daily planet that clark would first don the superman costume and save metropolis time and again. Cyborg is best known as a member of the teen titans. Cyborg superman, also known as hank henshaw, is an evil supervillain who resembles a cybernetic version of superman.
Cyborg is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. Superman 78 dc comics 1993 first appearance cyborg superman. Filter products showing all 35 results filter selected in stock only. The adventures of superman 500 hank henshaw becomes cyborg superman this book has so many variants and arguably started the 90s comic collectors trade, with the death of superman storyline. While originally featured primarily as an enemy of superman, he has in recent years also been an enemy of the green lantern corps. Cyborg superman comic wp by on deviantart supergirl ep shoots down one theory about cyborg supermans appearance superman homepage everything you ever wanted to know about the man of steel. Cyborg earth0 after the events of flashpoint, dc comics relaunched their entire comic catalog. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist.
This brings two books into the comic book speculation picture. Superman was created by american writer jerry siegel and canadianborn american artist joe shuster in 1932 while both were living in cleveland, ohio, and sold to detective comics, inc. The first thing you need to know is that henshaw was original created. In the silver age of comic books he was a mad scientist who spent most of his time behind bars. There, they found project kr, where cadmus was trying to clone superman.
He also had the ability to run extremely fast and to jump as much as an eighth of a mile into the air. As in his first comics appearance, superboy was out of the tubes as a teenager, this time wearing a plain white. The cyborg superman is back and the man of steel intends to end his evil ways here and now. Created in 1990, the character has transformed from a forgettable one off character to being a formidable antagonist for a large portion of the dcu. The item dc comics direct all star superman animated cartoon movie dvd maquette statue is in sale since tuesday, june 5, 2018. From his blue uniform to his flowing red cape to the s shield on his chest, superman is one of the most immediately recognizable and beloved dc super heroes of all time. When he first appears as cyborg superman, the flesh portions of his face match the skin tone of the. Instead, vic dreamed of being a football player, and devoted all of his. Hank henshaw dc animated movie universe wiki fandom.
The cw has recently released the official synopsis for the darkest place, and. Nov 04, 2016 looks like cyborg superman will make an appearance in the upcoming seventh episode of supergirls second season. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. First, in batman v superman in a little cameo spot that sent chills down my spine. The cw has recently released the official synopsis for. These are the combatants who made their first appearance in comic books before being shown in other media. This book should be largely ignored in reference to supergirl speculation. However, that was soon enough to be superman s secondoldest villain, even though he went through major changes over the years. Writer dan jurgens, karl kesel, jerry ordway, louise.
The cyborgsuperman is back and the man of steel intends to end his evil ways here and now. Cyborg is a fictional superhero appearing in the american comic books published by dc comics. When he first appears as cyborg superman, the flesh portions of his face match the skin tone of the real superman s. Lois lane later became superwoman a few different times in the comic books.
War, based off of the new 52 justice league origins comic book by geoff johns, cyborg appears as one of the founding members of the justice league in light of the invasion of. So far across the dc cinematic universe, the scarlett speedster has made several appearances. Has superman returned from the grave only to be killed once more. He also met lois lane, a fellow reporter, and became romantically involved with her. Superman is a superhero created by jerry siegel and joe shuster who appears in american comic books published by dc comics. Cyborg superman makes his appearance in cws supergirl. It also puts forth a change for an important supporting character whos not exactly a villain, although hes frequently been at odds with both superman and lois.
These are the most actively sold comic books in the marketplace graded by cgc. In the first incarnation of superman by siegel and shuster, superman had super strength, being able to lift a car over his head. Few other key comic books contain the first appearance of so many major superheroes. Below we take a look at 75 years of black superheroes in comic books. An even more exciting, and longer, look at the flash was offered up during the first official justice league trailer.
Over the course of the film, as his true nature is revealed, the flesh gradually turns gray and corpselike to represent his devolving into a villain. Comic book characters death battle fanon wiki fandom. Do you know these facts about cyborg superman, the villain of the supergirl tv series. Reign of the supermen 4 issue diecut collectors edition. In his original appearance as cyborgsuperman, one of henshaws legs and one of his arms were. Michael atiyeh cover by brian ching after getting her full power back, kara moves to national city and starts her new life working for the d. In 1956, dc comics successfully revived superheroes, ushering in what became known as the silver age of comic books. The comic book history of cyborg superman bleeding cool. This book has the most potential out of all the books so far to explode in value depending on how this character is used in the series. What came first, fantastic four, or cyborg superman. This item is in the category collectibles\comics\figurines. Superman is a classic and enduring character in the dc universe, one of the first and greatest superheroes of all time. The seller is outofprint and is located in folsom, pennsylvania.
Although he always exhibited a genius level intellect, young victor stone didnt want a life dedicated to science and research like his parents. Hank henshaw was created by the writer dan jurgens. Thanks to the combination of his enhanced kryptonian physique, his mechanical selfrepair function, his incorporated cloning technology, and his true nature as an energy being, cyborg superman will recover from any injury, no matter how extreme. Hank henshaw is a fictional supervillain featured in the dc comics universe, who normally goes by the name cyborg superman. Yellow lantern cyborg superman fear by steve garcia comic book characters, comic character, comic book characterscomic charactercomic books. May 17, 2018 supermans powers have changed greatly over the years. Blaine talks cyborg superman comic book resources 3 2007. In the comics, hank and his crew survive the crash, but are mutated. Reign of the supermen 4 issue diecut collectors edition set. Jerry siegel and simon shuster created superman, as we know the character, in the mid1930s, and published the first superman comic in 1938.
Before he wore an s on his chest, superman was kalel of the planet krypton. He made his first comic book appearance in adventures of superman. First appearance of harley quinn entertainment collectibles. After breaking up a large asteroid that threatens to collide with earth, superman carefully extracts an unknown mineral hes secretly been searching for. Since his debut, superman has been a cultural icon in the united states. E verything from popeye cartoons to the mask of zorro to fitness culture influenced supermans comic book inception. He has all of supermans powers as well as the ability to control and manipulate all forms of machinery and technology. He has all of superman s powers as well as the ability to control and manipulate all forms of machinery and technology.
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