• Pop Culture
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Comic Books
    • Video Games
    • Toys & Collectibles
  • Features
    • News
    • Reviews
    • Articles and Opinions
    • Interviews
    • Exclusives
    • Flickering Myth Films
    • FMTV
  • About
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Write for Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on Flickering Myth
  • Socials
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
    • Bluesky
    • Instagram
    • Flipboard
    • Linktree
    • X
  • Terms
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy

Flickering Myth

Geek Culture | Movies, TV, Comic Books & Video Games

  • News
  • Reviews
  • Articles & Opinions
  • Write for Us
  • The Baby in the Basket

Alex Ross recreates Action Comics #1 cover in celebration of Superman’s anniversary

April 1, 2018 by Gary Collinson

In celebration of the 80th anniversary of Superman – and the upcoming Action Comics #1000 – Syfy Wire has teamed up to acclaimed artist Alex Ross to offer a rather stunning limited edition litho entitled ‘More Powerful Than a Locomotive’, which recreates the cover to Action Comics #1. Check it out here…

“Most people coming to comics realize the historical importance of Superman,” states Ross. “But I’ve always loved very specific traits of the character, and in fact, very specific versions. When I saw some reprints of the oldest comics with him, from the ’40s, I immediately fell in love with the art style from then. He looked very serious, very rough and ready… a character built for the era of the Second World War. I like to connect with that earliest version of him, to bring him back to those roots.”

Here’s the original cover for comparison…

The lithograph will be available in limited quantities at C2E2 in Chicago next weekend, followed by a full online debut on April 18th, marking the original launch date of Action Comics #1. Join the wait list here.

Filed Under: Comic Books, Gary Collinson, News Tagged With: Action Comics, Alex Ross, Superman

About Gary Collinson

Gary Collinson is a film, TV and digital content producer and writer, who is the founder of the pop culture website Flickering Myth and producer of the gothic horror feature film 'The Baby in the Basket' and the upcoming suspense thriller 'Death Among the Pines'.

FMTV – Watch Our Latest Video Here

WATCH OUR MOVIE NOW FOR FREE ON PRIME VIDEO!

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:

Is Denis Villeneuve the Best Choice to Direct Bond?

14 Incredible Sci-Fi Movie Scores

Maximum Van Dammage: The Definitive Top 10 Jean-Claude Van Damme Movies!

The Bourne Difference: The Major Book vs Movie Changes

10 Great Movies You Can Only Watch Once

Underappreciated Action Stars Who Deserve More Love

The Essential New French Extremity Movies

The Best ‘So Bad It’s Good’ Horror Movies

The Essential Cannon Films Scores

From Hated to Loved: Did These Movies Deserve Reappraisal?

Top Stories:

Can Edgar Wright conquer America with The Running Man?

6 Great Australian Crime Movies of the 1980s

7 Underrated World War II Romance Movies

Great Tarantino-esque Movies You Need To See

Whatever Happened to the Horror Icon?

The Rise of Paul Thomas Anderson: A Living Legend

Movie Review – Jurassic World Rebirth (2025)

Movie Review – Hot Milk (2025)

STREAM FREE ON PRIME VIDEO!

FEATURED POSTS:

Francis Ford Coppola In And Out Of The Wilderness

The Must-See Horror Movies From Every Decade

The Essential Richard Norton Movies

7 Great Thrillers of the 2010s You May Have Missed

Our Partners

  • Pop Culture
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Comic Books
    • Video Games
    • Toys & Collectibles
  • Features
    • News
    • Reviews
    • Articles and Opinions
    • Interviews
    • Exclusives
    • Flickering Myth Films
    • FMTV
  • About
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Write for Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on Flickering Myth
  • Socials
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
    • Bluesky
    • Instagram
    • Flipboard
    • Linktree
    • X
  • Terms
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy

© Flickering Myth Limited. All rights reserved. The reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication of the content without permission is strictly prohibited. Movie titles, images, etc. are registered trademarks / copyright their respective rights holders. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. If you can read this, you don't need glasses.


 

Flickering MythLogo Header Menu
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Articles & Opinions
  • Write for Us
  • The Baby in the Basket