Superman Day 2026 Special - Superman on the Ones!
Summary
Host Michael Bailey explores the history of Superman ongoing series #1 issues for a 2026 Superman Day special. He analyzes Action Comics #1, the original Superman #1, John Byrne’s post-Crisis reboot, and Superman: The Man of Steel #1. Bailey shares personal anecdotes about his collecting journey and critiques each era’s storytelling, character dynamics, and cultural impact.
Topics discussed
Intro: Superman merch rant and show premise
Apology to co-host Andy and project origins
Defining the scope: What counts as a Superman #1?
Action Comics #1 (1938): The origin story
Superman #1 (1939): Anthology format and politics
Superman #1 (1987): John Byrne's reboot
Superman: The Man of Steel #1 (1992)
Superman: The Man of Tomorrow #1 (1996)
Superman Confidential #1 (2006)
Action Comics #1 (2011): Grant Morrison's run
Superman #1 (2011): New 52 reboot
Superman #1 (2016): Rebirth era
Superman #1 (2018): Brian Michael Bendis run
Superman #1 (2023): Dan Jurgens return
Superman Unlimited #1 (2025) and era reflections
Outro: Patreon support and sign off
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