{"product_id":"superman-ii-スーパーマンii-冒険篇-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1981-film-1980-b2-size-51-73-cm-e292","title":"“Superman II” (スーパーマンII／冒険篇), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1981 (film 1980), B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) E292","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese B2 theatrical poster produced for the \u003cstrong\u003efirst Japanese cinema release\u003c\/strong\u003e of Richard Lester’s \u003cstrong\u003eSuperman II\u003c\/strong\u003e (スーパーマンII／冒険篇), starring \u003cstrong\u003eChristopher Reeve\u003c\/strong\u003e as Superman \/ Clark Kent. The film was produced in \u003cstrong\u003e1980\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it first opened theatrically in Japan on \u003cstrong\u003e27 June 1981\u003c\/strong\u003e, distributed domestically by \u003cstrong\u003eWarner Bros.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sequel dramatically expands the story of the original \u003cem\u003eSuperman\u003c\/em\u003e, as a nuclear explosion inadvertently releases \u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Zod, Ursa and Non\u003c\/strong\u003e, three Kryptonian criminals imprisoned in the Phantom Zone. Possessing the same extraordinary powers as Superman, the trio arrive on Earth and begin imposing their will upon humanity, while Clark’s relationship with \u003cstrong\u003eLois Lane\u003c\/strong\u003e forces him to confront the conflict between his human desires and his responsibilities as Superman. The film stars \u003cstrong\u003eChristopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, Terence Stamp, Sarah Douglas and Jack O’Halloran\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoster design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA spectacular Japanese first-release design centred on \u003cstrong\u003eChristopher Reeve’s Superman flying directly towards the viewer\u003c\/strong\u003e against an extraordinary fiery orange sky. Beneath him stretches New York Harbor, with the \u003cstrong\u003eStatue of Liberty and the World Trade Center towers\u003c\/strong\u003e clearly visible on the skyline, creating a remarkable period image of early-1980s New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the foreground, the three Kryptonian villains—\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Zod, Ursa and Non\u003c\/strong\u003e—are shown from behind, apparently launching themselves across the water towards Superman. The composition immediately communicates the film’s central premise: for the first time, Superman must confront enemies possessing powers equal to his own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the top, the Japanese campaign copy reads \u003cstrong\u003e「いよいよ最高潮！惑星クリプトンの3悪人を迎え、史上初の空中戦が始まる！」\u003c\/strong\u003e — approximately \u003cstrong\u003e“At last, the climax! The three villains from planet Krypton arrive, and the first aerial battle in history begins!”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extraordinary chrome-effect \u003cstrong\u003eスーパーマンII\u003c\/strong\u003e title dominates the upper section, with \u003cstrong\u003e冒険篇 (“Adventure Chapter”)\u003c\/strong\u003e beneath it. The vivid orange-and-blue palette, New York skyline and confrontational arrangement of Superman and the Kryptonian villains make this one of the most memorable Japanese designs for the Christopher Reeve series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is over \u003cstrong\u003e45 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good+ \/ Excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e. The poster retains superb colour saturation, with the fiery orange sky, deep blue water and metallic title treatment remaining exceptionally vivid. There are only very minor signs of age and handling. Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57221246255482,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-09-02T083827.189.jpg?v=1788305918","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/superman-ii-%e3%82%b9%e3%83%bc%e3%83%91%e3%83%bc%e3%83%9e%e3%83%b3ii-%e5%86%92%e9%99%ba%e7%af%87-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1981-film-1980-b2-size-51-73-cm-e292","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}