“How a Superman Comic Book is Created” Poster

National Museum of American History

Object Details

artist
Byrne, John
Kesel, Karl
Ziuko, Tom
D. C. Comics, Inc.
Description (Brief)
Poster titled “How a Superman Comic Book is Created” that has text explaining the steps of creating a comic book, including script, pencils, lettering, inking, coloring, separations, and printing. The poster features Superman No. 8 from August 1987 with artwork by John Byrne, Karl Kesel, and Tom Ziuko.
Location
Currently not on view
1987-08
1987-88
ID Number
1988.3096.02
catalog number
1988.3096.02
1988.3096.02
nonaccession number
1988.3096
Object Name
Poster
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
adhesive (overall material)
pencil (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 25 3/4 in x 18 in; 65.405 cm x 45.72 cm
place made
United States: New York, New York City
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Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
National Museum of American History
Subject
Superman
Comics
Record ID
nmah_1071751
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-51c1-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Poster showing how a Superman comic is created
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