
In the early stages of Superman’s career, when his appearance was still evolving and he was mainly a newspaper strip character, most alterations to his logo took place. The iconic symbol debuted in Superman #14, marking the first time it had a red border. Although I appreciate the addition of this element, I’ve never been fond of the ‘S’ shape in this particular design. It appears too pointed and compressed within the triangular shield, giving an overall squished look. This logo serves as a bridge between the earliest shield designs and the more familiar classic versions, but it clearly demonstrates the struggles during this transition period. While significant in terms of Superman’s history, this logo doesn’t stand out as effectively on its own.