Description
The DC ComicsTM Originals series has a classic, slightly retro style, recalling the look most comic book fans grew up with and remember fondly. Basing itself on the DC COMICSTM style of the 1980s, this series celebrates one of the most established looks for the DC COMICSTM pantheon of SUPER HEROESTM—including the MAN OF STEELTM.
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Second wave in a dynamic series that has collectors clamouring for more! A tribute to DC Comics’ greatest SUPER HEROESTM presented in their classic form!
- Home-grown talent! Canadian superstar creators Jason Fabok, Darwyn Cook and Tom Grummet have all helped to shape Superman’s history as artists/writers!
- Made by fans for the fans! A nod to these classic characters, with all the respect and devotion that only the Royal Canadian Mint can provide!
- New fans welcome! By combining vivid and meaningful packaging with an inspired coin design, this series is an excellent introduction for comic book fans to the world of coin collecting.
- Each subscription to the three-coin collection comes with a one-of-a-kind collector case that features an exciting glow-in-the-dark BATMANTM Emblem!
DESIGN
Established with firm Canadian roots, SUPERMANTM was the first SUPER HEROTM, spawning countless new characters in the DC COMICSTM pantheon. He was the inspiration for a new archetype that not only still exists today, but is more popular than ever. Many important Canadian visionaries continue to shape the DC COMICSTM Universe even today, lending their talents as storytellers and further building on the history that began in 1938.
The reverse design mimics a comic book splash page with its engraved rendition of SUPERMANTM. Standing with legs apart and fists clenched, SUPERMANTM radiates strength and resolve as he lifts his eyes to the skies. The application of blue, red and yellow colour over the detailed engraving recreates his iconic costume and S-Shield as his red cape swirls around him with each movement. On the left, the Silver-Age Fortress of Solitude rises up behind SUPERMANTM, while the classic SUPERMANTM telescopic logo is seen on the right side. A laser halftone pattern adds a modern graphic element that fills the background while infusing the entirety of the design with a classic comic book feel.