No 75th anniversary of Superman would be complete without the appearance of the comic book which started it all and thanks to the personal collection of musician Jack White (The White Stripes, The Racounteurs, The Dead Weather) Action Comics #1made appearance at a star-studded Comic-Con party featuring the Man of Steel (2013) cinematic duo of Henry Cavill and filmmaker Zack Snyder. “Action Comics #1 is an important piece of history,” remarked White. “Instead of keeping my comic locked inside a vault I want to share it with fans during key moments like Superman’s 75th anniversary, much like fine art is shared in museums.”
Accompanying Cavill and Snyder at the Hard Rock Hotel were DC Entertainment President Diane Nelson, DC Entertainment Co-Publishers Dan DiDio and Jim Lee, and DC Entertainment Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns. “There wouldn’t be a Comic-Con without Action Comics #1 and Superman so it’s fitting that we’re honouring the comic book that started it all here in San Diego,” stated Nelson. “It’s been a year filled with milestones for Superman – while we celebrate 75 years of entertainment from the world’s first Super Hero, the global success of Man of Steel proves Superman is more relevant than ever.”
For Comic-Con International San Diego attendees Warner Bros. and DC are bringing together a special group of panellist today at 4:15pm in room 6A. Panellists include Grant Morrison (All-Star Superman), Tim Daly (Superman: The Animated Series), Jim Lee (DC Entertainment Co-Publisher and artist for Superman Unchained), Jack Larson (the original Jimmy Olsen from Adventures of Superman), and talent from Man of Steel.