- Country:Canada
- Collection:Gold Commemorative $100
- Metal:Gold
- Year:2014
- Denomination:$100
- Finish:Complete
- Weight (oz):0.225
- Purity:0.583
- Mintage:2000
- Product type:Coin
A finely-detailed recreation of the cover of The Adventures of Superman #596
The cover image of The Adventures of Superman #596, which hit newsstands on September 12, 2001, featured that most iconic Superman imageÃClark Kent peeling away his shirt to reveal the symbol that is forever synonymous with Superman.
Despite the cover image (featured on the coin's reverse), the cover tagline states "This isNOT a job for Superman." This teaser forthe story titled "Shipbuilding"alludes to Superman's state of mind in The Adventures of Superman Vol. 1 #596. In the aftermath of the tragic Imperiex War, many question why Superman appearsunwilling to participate in the global recovery efforts. After Superman jumps into action to stop a weather catastrophe then rescues a construction worker, he is confronted by President Lex Luthor, who pointedly asks Superman why he doesn't take on all the recovery efforts himself. In response, Superman explains that he has come to the realisation that he is not here to do everything for mankindÃotherwise, it would all mean nothing.
A great gift for collectors and Superman fans. Order yours today before they're all gone!
Special features:
¥ A finely-detailed recreation of the cover of The Adventures of Superman #596, showcasing the iconic S-shield emblem that is synonymous with Superman.
¥ A celebration of the iconic art that has graced the covers of Superman comic books throughout all eras of Superman's tenure, from 1938 to the present.
¥ Different finishes and expert engraving bring the dynamic movement of the reverse image to life, creating the impression that theS-shield is projecting from the coin.
¥ Advanced engraving techniques are used to frame the image within a series of concentric circles to create added depth and motion to the design.
¥ Limited mintage for this 14-karat goldcoin is set to only 2,000.
¥ A great gift for collectors andSuperman fans.
Design:
The reverse image taken from the cover of The Adventures of Superman #596 features perhaps oneof the most iconic and enduring images associated with Superman: that of the famous S-shield. A partially obstructed view of Clark Kent allows the focus to remain on his chest as he rips back his shirt to reveal the emblematic S-shield. Colour is used to add depth to the image. The overlapping of Clark Kent's tie and buttons past the inner image, whichis created by a series of concentric circles, further adds to the design's dynamic movement and helps create the illusion that the emblem is emerging from the coin.
Did you knowÃ
¥ Superman's nemesis, Lex Luthor, ran for President of the United States in the 2000 election. He won but his term didn't last long before he was impeached!
¥ The S-shield on the cover of The Adventures of Superman #596 was noticeably different, replacing the yellow background with a black one. It became a symbol of remembrance for those lost in the Imperiex War, which was chronicled in preceding issues.
Since his first appearance in 1938, millions of readers and movie-goers have been captivated by the adventures of Clark Kent and his secret identity as Superman. Safe from the destruction of his home planetKrypton, the infant space traveller was discoverednear Smallville, Kansas, by Jonathan and Martha Kent, who raised him as their son. They instilled in him the strong values and beliefs that compel him to use his superhuman abilities for the greater good. As an adult living in the big city of Metropolis, Clark keeps his powers a secret thanks to his personaas a mild-mannered reporter; but as Superman, he becomes a powerful symbol of valour, strength and justice while battling some of the greatest villains of all time.
