In the pantheon of superheroes, Superman is the most recognized and revered character of all time. This is the original artist's proof from the album art for the 1978 film based on the DC Comics character of the same name and a still taken from the movie. Richard Donner directed the film, which stars Christopher Reeve as Superman, as well as Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, and Margot Kidder.

In a world of digital downloads, the art of the album cover has been lost. But from the 1950s to the 1980s, album cover art was both a marketing tool and an expression of artistic intent.

The artist's proofs were typically destroyed once the album went to print. However, a few were salvaged and now considered to be collectors items. They are truly one-of-a-kind.