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The Origin of Superman by Gary Frank

Location: Frank, Gary
Artist: Gary Frank (All)

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The Origin of Superman OA without lettering
Artwork Details
Location: Frank, Gary
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: 5055
Likes on CAF: 7
Favorited on CAF: 2
Comments: 16
Added to Site: 6/18/2012

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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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Member Since: April 2004
Last Login: July 2026
Country: UNITED STATES
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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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