Superman: The Silver Age Newspaper Dailies Volume 1: 1959-1961: 1958-1961 (Superman Silver Age Dailies)

The book is a collection of newspaper strips based on original superman stories collected a few years back in the showcase presents line. However, they are better for being expanded on with great Curt Swan art. A good recap introduction at the start though cuts off abruptly. Sewn spine with a handy tape bookmark. Crisp printing with nice paper makes this feel an extra special part of the collection.

OK it's black and white, but leaving that aside it's a marvellous selection of the Superman newspaper strips of that period. The stories actually work better than I would have thought possible in the constricted daily format. This period is the one when I started to read DC comics, and it's a reminder of how different the comic world was then. You don't need an encyclopaedic knowledge of all things Superman to enjoy this book. It's beautifully drawn by Swan (and Wayne Boring) , and the stories are light and whimsical in the way that the comics of that era were made. Yes, the storylines may appear silly to modern readers, but to me that's a big part of their charm. Above all this book is entertaining, undemanding and enjoyable to read, which can't be said about a lot of current comics.

Just received latest volume and not disappointed, this will add to my increasing collection of the one and only Super hero of my time, as I remember the TV cartoon series way back in the early sixties, in glorious black and white - and now in beautiful outstanding colour.

This is a brilliant piece of work. I'm a massive fan of Jerry Siegel's writing and Curt Swan's art. There are some really cracking Superman stories in this volume especially the newspaper strip adaption of the 'Superman's return to Krypton' story. Can't wait for the next volume and I hope its as fantastic as this one! I reccomend this highly!

A fascinating 'alternative' way to read the Superman adventures, from the syndicated newspaper comic-strips. Of course only in B&W, but you soon don't notice the lack of colour.