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The Origin of Superman by Gary Frank

Artist: Gary Frank (All)

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The Origin of Superman by Gary Frank Comic Art

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Artwork Details

Title:	The Origin of Superman by Gary Frank
Artist:	Gary Frank (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Pin Up
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	4,867
Likes on CAF:	7 8
Favorited on CAF:	2
Comments:	16
Added to Site:	6/18/2012
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Description

This was originally slated for the "New 52" 2 page origin stories, but with Gary Frank about to re-imagine and completely blow the doors off the old Superman story in "Superman: Secret Origins" this was held out of the New 52 and published in DC Universe: Origins and was part of the back cover montage of that collected edition.

I love the nod to Neal Adam's landmark Superman 233 cover, and the perfect composition of the thematic elements everyone remembers from Superman's origin.

I am a huge fan of Gary's work on this character. I really think it's one of those "once in a decade" pairings of character and creator and I am thrilled to have this piece. I have digitally added the word balloons and title. I've included images of the piece as published and in its original art form without wording.

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Last Login:	September 2025
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Ron S
Member Since 2007

Posted on 6/18/2012

Perfect.

Felix Lu
Member Since 2005

Posted on 6/18/2012

Gary Frank was born to draw Supes. (BTW...I know a guy who can do an overlay for you.)

Chris C
Member Since 2004

Posted on 6/18/2012

Felix Lu wrote:

Gary Frank was born to draw Supes. (BTW...I know a guy who can do an overlay for you.)

Are you gonna charge me a finders fee for the information to get it done?

Anthony Carpenter
Member Since 2005

Posted on 6/19/2012

Chris C wrote:

Are you gonna charge me a finders fee for the information to get it done?

LOL

Felix Lu
Member Since 2005

Posted on 6/19/2012

Chris C wrote:

Are you gonna charge me a finders fee for the information to get it done?

Fuck, no! Although I'm thankful for those who are "brash" and "unapologetic" (i.e. shameless) enough to do so...so I know who to avoid.

Malvin V
Member Since 2004

Posted on 6/19/2012

A great representative page that captures the essence of Superman by the modern definitive Superman artist. Congrats!

Mike W
Member Since 2007

Posted on 6/19/2012

Beautiful piece!! Congratulations on an amzing acquisition, my friend!! Love the digital additions to the page.

Chris K.
Member Since 2008

Posted on 6/19/2012

Phenomenal!

E DLS
Member Since 2005

Posted on 6/19/2012

I love that Neal Adams 233 cover! And while this piece isn't going to make anyone forget that classic image, it is none the less a phenomenal tribute! Gary has done some amazing work with this character and this piece is a prime example of that. Congratulations, you are one lucky guy! Wow!

Chris Stevens
Member Since 2006

Posted on 6/19/2012

That's an incredible page. Congrats!

Marshall G.
Member Since 2008

Posted on 6/19/2012

Love it, Congrats!

Tom Orsini
Member Since 2009

Posted on 6/20/2012

A gorgeous piece. Great details.

Ben Bressel
Member Since 2003

Posted on 6/24/2012

I love that it's christopher reeves superman too. LOVE IT!!

Fred Bronaugh
Member Since 2005

Posted on 11/2/2017

Classic origin page. so wonderful.

Matt Todd
Member Since 2014

Posted on 5/14/2018

What a wonderful representation of Gary and of Superman. Awesome piece!!!

T Tad
Member Since 2018

Posted on 8/17/2024

I just added the 2nd page

let's agree if either one of ever wants to part with his half we offer it to each other first :)

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