One of the most iconic battles in DC history is back with a new collector’s edition, and we’ve got your exclusive first look! In 1978 fans were introduced to one of the most unexpected throwdowns ever in Superman vs. Muhammad Ali, who were battling in order to determine who humanity’s Champion would be against an alien race named the Scrubb. To celebrate that fight, DC is releasing Superman vs. Muhammad Ali Collectors’ Edition Facsimile Edition, which will present the battle In 14′ x 10′ format and will feature Neal Adams’ gorgeous wraparound cover as well as a special Foil variant, and you can check it out in the image below.
Videos by ComicBook.com
As you can see in the image, the cover remains as iconic as ever, and features a host of familiar faces (and favorite comic creators) in the crowd. Both editions will include 72 pages, with the standard edition retailing for $14.99 and the variant edition retailing for $17.99. You can check out the cover and the official description below.
Superman vs. Muhammad Ali Collectors’ Edition Facsimile Edition
On Sale August 27
Written by DENNIS O’NEIL
Art by NEAL ADAMS and DICK GIORDANO
Cover by NEAL ADAMS
Foil variant cover by NEAL ADAMS
$14.99 US | 72 pages | Variant $17.99 US
The greatest heavyweight prizefight in the history of comics is returning in a full-size tabloid (14′ x 10′) facsimile edition!
With a space armada threatening to destroy the Earth if it loses a contest against the evil Rat’lar’s chosen fighter, Superman and Muhammad Ali must first box each other to determine humanity’s champion for that intergalactic bout. Includes the iconic wraparound cover by Neal Adams with a who’s who of famous people (and comic book creators) in attendance at the fight of the century, also available as a foil variant at participating comic book retailers.
You can check out the cover for the Superman vs. Muhammad Ali Collectors’ Edition Facsimile Edition above, and it will hit comic stores on August 27th.
Are you excited for Superman vs. Muhammad Ali? You can talk all things comics and DC with me on Threads and Twitter @mattaguilarcb!