Superman Annual #11, “For the Man Who Has Everything…”
Before they collaborated on Watchmen (1985), Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons teamed up to create what many fans argue is the best Superman story of all time. Situated at a crossroads of sorts for history’s first and most famous superhero, “For the Man Who Has Everything…” reflects on gender, genre, family, and fascism, enabling scholarly investigations of the same.
An Introduction to “For the Man Who Has Everything…”
Superman Annual #11, “For the Man Who Has Everything…” was released in September 1985, with Alan Moore on writing duties and Dave Gibbons on pencils, inks, and letters with colours by Tom Ziuko. In the eyes of some, it is the greatest Superman story ever created. #Superman 1/9
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An Introduction to “For the Man Who Has Everything…”
Negotiating Fantasy and Reality in Superman Annual #11
The Male Gaze in Superman Annual #11
Gender Conflicts and Complications in “For the Man Who Has Everything…”
The Draftsmanship of Dave Gibbons
The Downward Spiral of Jor-El, from Altruist Inspiration to Shameful Bigot
Superman (Poignantly) Loses It in Superman Annual #11