50 Years On…

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Presented as a companion to recommended comic reading for fans of the classic Superman features, enjoy this vintage piece on Superman’s 50th anniversary from the pages of UK Midweek magazine.  Beneath the splendidly colourful cover illustrated by John Byrne is Rob Ryan’s informative but somewhat cynical piece, managing to condense the highlights of an American icon over almost two pages.  While the Superman Movie series gets a very brief mention (including still from Superman IV) the biggest revelation to SUPERMANIA is that Superman’s birthday is February 29th..every four years…

 

One Reply to “50 Years On…”

  1. Amazing they are in such great shape. I definitely remember many of those 50th anniversary magazines a year after S4 came out. Fun memories. A Supes collectors dream.

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