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Action Comics Archives 1 (Action Comics 1, 7-20; w Jerry Siegel;
a Joe Shuster). [From DC Comics: The Superman stories
from Action Comics 2-6 appear in Superman Archives Volume 1, but are summarized
here. "I thought I knew everything about Superman. Then I read the
stories reprinted in this volume, many of them for the first time, and my
eyes widened with every page-turn. If I expected to glean here the adventures
of a calm, well-reasoned guardian of The System, I was clearly flipping
through the wrong book. Within these pages I met a head-bashing Superman
who took no prisoners, who made his own law and enforced it with his fists,
who gleefully intimidated his foes with a wicked grin and a baleful glare.
A Superman who reveled in his strength, who clearly enjoyed raising a little
hell and who didn't care who got in his way as he bounded through Metropolis
meting out his own brand of justice. Was I surprised? When I see bullets
bouncing off Superman's chest, I don't expect them to be coming from the
guns of policemen. Whoever this was in the red cape, he was no super-cop.
He was a super-anarchist. How could he have started out so different?"—from
the foreword by Mark Waid] 
Action Comics Archives 2 (Action Comics 21-36; w Jerry Siegel;
a Joe Shuster, Hardin "Jack" Burnley, Fred Ray, Wayne Boring and
Paul Cassidy). [From DC Comics: The Man of Steel
was beginning to grow up. The Superman who debuted in Action Comics 1 in
June, 1938 was one tough monkey, a hero who thought nothing of smashing
through the governor's bedroom door in the middle of the night in order
to get what he wanted. Who would hang a bad guy by the heels high over the
city to scare the needed information out of him. Who smacked around an abusive
husband as a way of giving the man a taste of his own medicine. Who fought
(mainly) guys in suits out to screw over the little guy. Tough... but, in
his own way, mellowing. Which isn't to say that the Superman of those second
and third years in Action was going soft. He was still a hero of the people,
a post-Depression, pre-War populist who battled exploiters of child labor,
insurance fraud targeted at the elderly, and crooked doctors who claimed
to be able to cure polio, to name but a few... Whatever wrong faced the
honest citizens of the world, whichever bully threatened Joe and Jane Average
was confronted head-on by the one guy who couldn't be hurt, wouldn't be
intimidated. The hero determined to outbully the worst bully. Superman.]
Action Comics Archives 3 (Action Comics 37-52; w Jerry Siegel;
a Joe Shuster, Fred Ray, Paul Cassidy, Jack Burnley, John Sikela, Leo Nowak
and Ed Dobrotka). [From DC Comics: The latest Action
Comics Archive Edition reprints material where Superman begins to face who
will monopolize his time for decades to come: costumed super-villains! This
volume displays Superman in all his glory as he moves away from fighting
the blackmailers, grifters and corrupt politicians of his earlier years
and takes on a prehistoric caveman on the streets of Metropolis; lions and
tigers in the depths of the jungle; the devilish Domino and his amusement
park of terror; Luthor and his mighty powerstone; the Trickster in his first
appearance; the self-appointed Emperor of America, the Puzzler; The Top
and much more! In addition, the art in this volume reflects the style made
famous by the Max Fleischer-directed animated cartoon featuring Superman.]
Action Comics Archives 4 (Action Comics 53-68; w Jerry Siegel, Don Cameron; a Jack Burnley, Sam Citron, John Sikela). [From DC Comics: A new volume collecting Action Comics 53-68 (1942-1945) featuring an intro by William Schelly. This volume contains classic Golden Age tales -- many reprinted for the first time -- including the first appearance of the Toyman, the return of the Prankster, and more.] 
Action Comics Archives 5 (Action Comics 69-85; w Jerry Siegel,
Sam Citron, Alvin Schwartz, et al.; a Joe Shuster, Ira Yarbrough, Ed Dobrotka, John Sikela). [From
DC Comics: Don't miss this thrilling archive featuring some of Superman's earliest adventures by his creators, Siegel and Shuster! This volume includes ACTION COMICS #69-85, from 1944-1945.]
Superman Archives 1 (Superman 1-4 [1 & 2 reprinting Action
1-6]; w Jerry Siegel; a Joe Shuster). [From DC Comics:
Valued at over $30,000, the first four issues of Superman Comics (1939-1940)
have become ultra-rare collectors' items in the sixty years since their
original release. Because of their scarcity, they have been unavailable
to all but the most wealthy and ardent of comics collectors. Until this
volume, where DC Comics proudly re-presents those issues, lovingly restored
and reprinted in their entirety. Superman Archives showcases the earliest
adventures of The Man of Steel. These stories portray a Superman who had
yet to evolve into the super-powered demigod we know today. This Superman
was a Depression-era champion who could hurdle skyscrapers, lift great weights,
outrace trains, and whose skin could be pierced by nothing less than a bursting
shell. He was a two-fisted man of action, rough and tough, more vulnerable
than he would later become, but strong in his thirst for social justice.
Everyone who loves Superman and respects the early, seminal work of Siegel
and Shuster can delve into Superman Archives and return to a simpler time,
when comic book superheroes were just beginning to develop, and Superman
was the first and the greatest.] 
Superman Archives 2 (Superman 5-8; w Jerry Siegel; a Joe Shuster).
[From DC Comics: When these comic books (Superman 5-8) first hit
the stands, the imagination of writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster
had captured the hearts of all America. The fantastic exploits of the Man
of Steel brought pleasure to a nation of children and adults alike. This
Superman may bring a smile to your face. In his pre-World War Two stage
there were no super-villains, no alien beings, no megalomaniacs. He fought
a more common criminal, which appealed just fine to his early 1940s audience.
The character was still a literal tabula rasa upon which an entire mythos
would be built. DC Comics continues its tribute to this icon and to its
creators. To make these volumes worthy to be on your comics library shelf,
many long hours of meticulous work went into replicating the covers and
the interiors just as they originally appeared, only enhancing for clarity.
You could never find these original comics in this readable and durable
a condition - certainly not for such a reasonable price. You may not remember
these stories from when they first came out, but in the years ahead you
can smile with Jerome Siegel and Joe Shuster's Superman again and again.]
Superman Archives 3 (Superman 9-12; w Jerry Siegel; a Joe Shuster).
[From DC Comics: The time is 1941, and as the world is engulfed in
its second global war, the events that are shaping the era are beginning
to have their effect on The Man of Steel and his adopted home of Metropolis.
In this, the third volume of The Superman Archives, stories of bank robbers
and mad scientists are beginning to make way for sagas involving spies and
sabotage. Whereas America's direct involvement in World War II would be
several months away, the stories in Superman 9 thourgh 12 give us a unique
impression of what it was like to be living on the brink of catastrophe.
During this period, the Superman cast of characters is beginning to take
its place in what is to become an enduring legend: Lois Lane and police
Sergeant Casey have been joined by Daily Planet editor Perry White (Jimmy
Olsen's presence is nearly a year away) - and, for the first time in Superman's
history, his archnemesis Luthor takes on the bald, granite-like presence
with which he will be associated forevermore.] 
Superman Archives 4 (Superman 13-16; w Jerry Siegel; a Joe Shuster).
[From DC Comics: He was the model on which all who followed him was
based. He is the foundation on which an entire genre was built and an industry
was born. He is one of the most recognizable heroic figures in the world.
He is Superman, the fabled Man of Steel. Since his "birth" in
1938, Superman has gone on to star in radio, in syndicated newspaper comic
strips, numerous comic book titles, a pair of movie serials, five motion
pictures, three television programs, and several animated cartoon series.
This familiar figure or his distinct "S"-shield has appeared on
everything from toys to school lunch pails, on kids' pajamas to adult-sized
Halloween costumes. But it was on the printed page that the Man of Steel
first achieved fame, where millions of readers and fans the world over came
to know and love the last son of Krypton. Superman's fame was such that
another comics feature, The Spectre, appearing in More Fun Comics, was billed
as being "written by Jerry Siegel, creator of the record-breaking Superman"
in a full-page advertisement... this at a time when most comic book creators
labored in anonymity.] 
Superman Archives 5 (Superman; w Jerry Siegel; a Joe Shuster, Jack
Burnley, Ed Dobrotka, Leo Nowak, Fred Ray and John Sikela).
[From DC Comics: Many of these stunning, classic Golden Age Superman
stories never have been reprinted since their original publication in 1942-43,
but their influence is visible in today's Superman animated series on the
Kids' WB! and in its inspiration, the 1940s Fleischer Superman cartoons.
One unforgettable tale (referred to on its first page as "our very
first imaginary story") in this volume finds Clark Kent and Lois Lane
going to a movie where a Fleischer cartoon is playing and Clark has to keep
distracting Lois so she doesn't learn his secret identity from the animated
film.] 
Superman Archives 6 (Superman 21-24; w Jerry Siegel, Don Cameron;
a Joe Shuster, George Roussos, Ed Dobrotka, Leo Nowak, John Sikela, Pete
Riss, Sam Citron). [From DC Comics: In 1943, not
only was Superman setting sales records in the comic-book world, he was
appearing in theaters, on the radio, in a novel, and in a myriad of toys
and games. All this success energized the Man of Steel’s comics, as
demonstrated by the stories presented in SUPERMAN ARCHIVES Volume 6—a
216-page hardcover reprinting SUPERMAN 21-24, featuring stories by Superman
creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster and others, plus an introduction by
comics industry giant Steve Geppi, owner of Diamond Comic Distributors.
Both the art and the stories showcased in this volume reflect a growing
sense of sophistication, with stronger characterization as well. Superman's
foes, too, were becoming more than just corrupt officials, blackmarketers,
fifth columnists, and toughs (although there are plenty of them in this
collection). This volume finds Superman facing off against The Prankster,
investigating a murder on a college campus, lifting the spirits of a suicidal
baseball player, confronting a modern Robin Hood, resolving the riddle of
the gremlin-like Squffles, and 10 other classic tales of the Man of Steel!]
Superman Archives 7 (Superman 21-24; w Jerry Siegel, Don Cameron, Bill Finger, et al.; a Joe Shuster, George Roussos, Fred Ray, et al.). [From DC Comics: With World War II heating up, Superman fights subversion and sabotage at home while foiling villains like the Toyman and the Prankster.] 
Superman in World's Finest Archives 1 (World's Fair Comics 1940, World's Best Comics 1, World's Finest Comics 2-16;
w Jerry Siegel; a Joe Shuster,
Jack Burnley, Leo Nowak, John Sikela, et al.). [From
DC Comics: What could be a better idea than featuring Superman and Batman
in one comic? Well, to actually team them up for one thing - and that wouldn't
happen on a regular basis until 1954. But what concerns us here is the fact
that both of DC's greatest heroes did appear in the same title as early
as 1940, albeit in totally separate adventures. The idea originated with
the legendary editor Vin Sullivan as a comic-book tie-in with the New York
World's Fair in 1939, but the first issue featured only Superman. It was
the second issue, entitled New York World's Fair Comics 1940, where history
was made. Not only did the issue contain both a Superman and a Batman story
(among others in the anthology) under one cover, but that cover featured
our heroes together, drawn by the same artist, for the first time. And with
that issue the formula was set for almost a decade and a half to come (even
if it did take a couple of issues for the title to be finalized). Collected
here are the first 16 adventures of Superman from World's Finest Comics,
virtually all of them unseen for over 60 years. A rich vein of seldom-seen
comics history is now re-presented for fans both old and new, showcasing
the classic early work of Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Jack Burnley, and others.
World's Fair, World's Best, or World's Finest - whatever the title, these
are the early Superman stories at their most exciting... well, until he
was actually teamed up with Batman and Robin - but that's another Archives
series!]
Superman: Man of Tomorrow Archives 1 (Action Comics 241-247, Superman 122-126;
w Otto Binder, Jerry Coleman,
et al.; a Wayne Boring, Curt Swan, Kurt Schaffenberger, et al.). [From DC Comics: The Silver Age of Superman - was there ever a more enjoyable time to be reading superhero comics? Superman, who for decades had given kids and adults countless hours of escapist reading, was poised to experience a second world exploding - his world of supporting characters and elements. Action Comics #241 marked the launch of a new era for The Man of Tomorrow with the introduction of the Fortress of Solitude. Editor Mort Weisinger and his writers, with that issue and the issues to follow, were quickly creating what would become known as "The Superman Family." The introduction of The Fortress of Solitude, Brainiac, Kandor and a "Supergirl" were only the beginning - soon to follow were a literal Legion of Super-Pets, a seemingly endless parade of other "miraculous" survivors from Krypton, "Imaginary Stories," and so much more. The result was one of superhero comics' richestand most colorful worlds.] 
Superman: Man of Tomorrow Archives 2 (Action Comics 248-254, Superman 127-131; w Otto Binder, Bill Finger, Robert Bernstein, et al.; a Wayne Boring, Curt Swan, Al Plastino, et al.). [From DC Comics: Featuring the introductions of Lori Lemaris, Metallo and Bizarro, the return of Mr. Mxyzptlk, and more.] 
Showcase Presents: Superman 1 (B&W; Superman 122-133, Action 241-257; w
Jerry Siegel, Bill Finger, et al.; a Curt Swan, Dick Sprang, et al.man, et al.; a
Curt Swan, Wayne Boring, Al Plastino, Kurt Schaffenberger). [From DC Comics: The survivor of the doomed planet Krypton, Superman uses his powers and abilities to protect all of mankind.
This set of stories is taken from one of the most memorable periods in the Man of Steel's career. Read the adventures that influenced the history of Superman and his extended family. From the introduction of his first love, the mermaid Lori Lemaris, to his cousin Supergirl, Superman faces his most dangerous opponents including Bizarro, Metallo and Brainiac.] 
Showcase Presents: Superman 2 (B&W; Superman 134-145, Action 258-275; w Jerry Siegel, Bill Finger, Jerry Cole; a Curt Swan, Stan Kaye, Sheldon Moldoff, George Klein, Al Plastino, John Forte, Kurt Schaffenberger, Wayne Boring). [From DC Comics: The beginning of the 1960s ushered in a new era for Superman. Characterized by a playful and imaginative approach to the Man of Steel's mythos, these Silver Age exploits see Superman confront a wide array of villains, explore the planet Krypton, and overcome Kryptonite exposure - all in an ever-expanding universe of extraordinary action! Many of the most beloved stories from this era are collected here, including the classic tale "Superman's Return to Krypton" and the puzzle story "The Night of March 31st," as well as a detailed map of Superman's native planet!]
Showcase Presents: Superman 3 (B&W; Contents unknown; w Jerry Siegel; a Curt Swan). [From DC Comics: The third volume collecting early Superman adventures in black-and-white at a value price! This amazing collection includes appearances by Supergirl and Krypto and a retelling of Superman's origin, plus threats from Lex Luthor, Brainiac, the Legion of Super-Villains and the Fifth Dimensional imp known as Mr. Mxyzptlk!]
Showcase Presents: Superman Family 1 (Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 1-22, Showcase 9; w Otto Binder; a Curt Swan, Ruben Moreria, Ray Burnley, et al.). [From DC Comics: The super-affordable Showcase collections continue with a volume spotlighting Superman's girlfriend Lois Lane and pal Jimmy Olsen, collecting the first 22 issues of Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen and Lois' first solo outing from Showcase #9.] Showcase Presents: Superman Family 2 (Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 23-24, Showcase 10, Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane 1-7; w Otto Binder, Jerry Coleman, Leo Dorfman, et al.; a Curt Swan, Wayne Boring, Kurt Schaffenberger, et al.). [From DC Comics: The super-affordable Showcase collections continue with a volume spotlighting Superman's girlfriend Lois Lane and pal Jimmy Olsen, collecting the first 22 issues of Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen and Lois' first solo outing from Showcase #9.] 2/27/08 Action Comics
Man of Steel 2 (585-587; w & a John Byrne). [For full contents, see Crossovers below.]
The Wrath of Gog (814-819, back-ups from 812-813; w Chuck Austen;
a Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, Marc Campos and John Sibal). [From
DC Comics: It¹s relentless action for the Man of Steel as he faces
a horde of enemies from Darkseid to Weapons Master. Will he have enough
strength in the end to face the villainous Gog?]
In the Name of Gog (820-825; w Chuck Austen, J. D. Finn;
a Ivan Reis, Carlos D'Anda, Marc Campos). [From DC Comics: Gog has traveled from the future determined to keep his promise of killing Superman. But before that, the Man of Steel must face some of his deadliest enemies, including the Silver Banshee, Preus, and Doomsday.] 
Strange Attractors (827-828, 830-835; w Gail Simone a John Byrne). [From DC Comics: Legendary creator John Byrne returns to pencil the adventures of the
Man of Steel, in action-filled tales written by Gail Simone! Superman
squares off against Dr. Polaris, Dr. Psycho, Black Adam, Satanus,
Livewire and more!] 
Back in Action (841-843 + stories from DC Presents 4, 17, 24; w Kurt Busiek, Fabian Nicieza, Len Wein, Gerry Conway; a Pete Woods, José Luis García-López). [From DC Comics: An alien race is collecting unique specimens from Earth- and the Man of Steel is first on the list! Plus,Kurt Busiek introduces stories from DC COMICS PRESENTS #4, #17 and #24! Guest-starring Nightwing, Aquaman, Firestorm, the Metal Men, Deadman and more!] 
3-2-1 Action (852-854, Superman 665, Legends of the DC Universe 14; w Kurt Busiek, Mark Evanier; a Steve Rude, Rick Leonardi, Brad Walker). [From DC Comics: Will Jimmy Olsen become Superman's new partner in the battle for justice? The secrets of Jimmy's past are revealed in this volume!] 3/26/08 
Escape from Bizarro World (855-857, Superman 140, DC Comics Presents 71, Man of Steel 5; w Geoff Johns, Richard Donner, Otto Binder, E. Nelson Bridwell, John Byrne; a Eric Powell, Wayne Boring, Curt Swan, John Byrne). [From DC Comics: "Escape from Bizarro World" is a 3-part story in which Bizarro returns to kidnap one of the most important people in Superman's life. But what does the twisted, ersatz Man of Steel want? The only way to find out is to travel to the enemy's home: Bizarro World!] 5/14/08 Superman
Man of Steel 2 (Vol. 2, 1-3; w & a John Byrne). [For full contents, see Crossovers below.]
For Tomorrow Vol. 1 (204-209; w Brian Azzarello; a Jim Lee &
Scott Williams). [From DC Comics: Eisner Award-winning
writer Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS, BATMAN) has teamed up with Wizard Magazine’s
Best Artist of 2003 Jim Lee (BATMAN: HUSH) & inker Scott Williams for
the most anticipated storyline in the Man of Steel’s history. Now the
first five issues of this landmark collaboration are collected in a handsome
hardcover volume! A cataclysmic event struck the Earth one year ago, leaving
millions of people gone without a trace. No one is left unaffected —
not even Superman, who’s left with many questions and very few answers.
For a hero who tries to have all the answers, it’s torture. And just
as the action heats up and the stakes are raised, one huge question emerges:
Just how far is Superman willing to go “For Tomorrow”?]
For Tomorrow Vol. 2 (210-215; w Brian Azzarello;
a Jim Lee & Scott Williams). [From DC Comics:
Superman faces the mystery of how millions of people seemingly vanished
without a trace - including the love of his life, Lois Lane - only to find
that he may be partially responsible. But the solution to getting them back
might prove too extreme, initiating a royal rumble with Wonder Woman! And
after a battle with the deadly Equus, Superman comes face-to-face with the
mysterious villain who has been responsible for turning his life upside-down!]
The Journey (217, 221-225, pages from Action 830; w Mark Verheiden, Gail Simone; a Ed Benes, John Byrne, Nelson). [From DC Comics: After his first contact with an OMAC, Superman must contend with the arrivals of Bizarro and Zoom i before dealing once and for all with a souped-up Blackrock!] Adventures of Superman
Man of Steel 2 (424-426). [For full contents, see Crossovers below.]
Unconventional Warfare (627-632 + back-ups from 625-626; w Greg
Rucka; a Matthew Clark, Nelson, et al.). [From DC Comics:The
Man of Steel is challenged when a more powerful Replikon arrives for a fight
— the first layer of a complex scheme that may prove Superman’s
undoing!] 
That Healing Touch (633-638, story from Superman Secret Files 2004;
w Greg Rucka, Geoff Johns; a Matthew Clark, Rags Morales, Michael Bair,
et al.). [From DC Comics: As Lois recovers from
her Mid-east ordeal, Superman gets a visit from Mr. Mxyzptlk and receives
harsh words from Wonder Woman and Batman in the wake of IDENTITY CRISIS!] 
Ruin Revealed (640-641, 644-647; w Greg Rucka, Geoff Johns; a Karl Kerschl, Darryl Banks, Adam DeKraker). [From DC Comics: Ruin, the man who has been out to destroy Superman and his loved ones, is revealed to be someone near and dear to him.] 
Camelot Falls 1 (654-658; w Kurt Busiek; a Carlos Pacheco). [From DC Comics: The Man of Steel has returned to Metropolis and must battle to rout Intergang out of Metropolis! He also faces trouble with Lois, looming problems involving Lana Lang, and a dangerous new discovery in Kazakhstan. Get ready for an action-packed saga that tears a swath across Eastern Europe!] 
Camelot Falls 2 (662-664, 667-668; w Kurt Busiek; a Carlos Pacheco). [From DC Comics: The epic storyline from fan-favorites Kurt Busiek, Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino concludes in this volume! The Man of Steel defends Metropolis from harm, but now he faces a dilemma: Are his heroics only making things worse? It all leads to a brawl between Superman and Arion of Atlantis miles beneath the Atlantic! But can Superman's Kryptonian might stand up to the magic of a sorcerer? And what will the outcome of the battle mean for the fate of the world?] 2/27/08 Superman Adventures
Adventures of the Man of Steel (1-6; w Paul Dini, Scott McCloud;
a Terry Austin, Rick Burchett, Bret Blevins). [From DC
Comics: He is Superman, the Man of Steel! Based on the popular animated
series, Superman Adventures has earned raves from critics and readers alike.
Now, collected here are the first six issues of the animated-style series,
featuring Superman's battles with Brainiac, Metallo, Livewire, and the ever-present
threat of Lex Luthor.] 
1 Up, Up, and Away! (16, 19, 22-24; w Mark Millar; a Aluir Amancio,
Terry Austin). [From DC Comics:The adventures of
the Man of Steel are in two digest-sized books. Volume 1 -- reprinting Superman
Adventures 16, 19, and 22-24 -- features Brainiac, the Parasite, Lex Luthor,
Mr. Mxyzptlk, Bizarro, Lobo, and Darkseid.] 
2 The Never-Ending Battle (25-29; w Mark Millar, David Michelinie; a Aluir Amancio, Mike Manley, Terry Austin). [From DC Comics: A new
digest reprinting five issues of the comic inspired by the animated TV show,
written by Mark Millar. Volume 2 ‹ reprinting Superman Adventures 25-29
-- turns up the heat with stories featuring Brainiac, Lex Luthor, the Parasite,
Lobo, Bizarro and more.]
3 Last Son of Krypton (30-34; w Mark Millar; a Aluir Amancio, Neil Vokes, Mike Manley, Terry Austin, Ron Boyd). [From DC Comics: Superman confronts his own past as he encounters survivors from Krypton, including his parents, Jor-El and Lara! Plus, someone wants to expose Clark’s secret to Lex Luthor and the world! An encounter with Dr. Fate rounds out this collection.] 
4 Man of Steel (35-39; w Mark Millar, Evan Dorkin, Sarah Dyer; a Aluir Amancio, Bret Blevins, Terry Austin). [From DC Comics: The Man of Steel battles the sinister Toyman, the mysterious Multi-face, the Parasite, Mr. Mxyzptlk and the deadly Brainiac. Plus an appearance by Supergirl! All in this 112-page manga-size super specatacular!] All-Star Superman
Volume 1 (1-6; w Grant Morrison; a Frank Quitely). [From DC Comics: The amazing creative team of writer Grant Morrison (BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUM) and artist Frank Quitely (WE3) join forces to take Superman back to basics and create a new vision of the World’s First Super-Hero! This hardcover collection features the first six issues of the acclaimed series! Witness the Man of Steel in exciting new adventures featuring Lex Luthor, Jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane, Bizarro, and more!] Superman Confidential
Volume 1 (1-6; w Darwyn Cooke; a Tim Sale). [From DC Comics: This volume features the unforgettable story of Superman's first encounter with Kryptonite, the radioactive chunks of his home planet which can kill him, and shows how it changed his life forever.] Cross-Over Books
The Bottle City of Kandor (Contents unknown; w Edmond Hamilton et al.; a Curt Swan et al.). [From DC Comics: Don't miss this Silver Age collection of the best of the Kandor stories, in which Superman and Jimmy Olsen shrink down to battle as Kandor's own costumed heroes, Nightwing and Flamebird! This volume collects stories from ACTION COMICS, SUPERMAN and more!] 
Superman Chronicles 1 (Action Comics 1-13, New York World's Fair 1, Superman 1; w Jerry Siegel; a Joe Shuster). [From DC Comics: Presenting an exciting new way to experience the rich history of the Man of Steel in an affordable trade paperback collection of every Superman adventure, in color, in chronological order! SUPERMAN CHRONICLES VOL. 1 reprints the earliest stories of the world's first super-hero, originally published in ACTION COMICS #1-13, NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR #1 and SUPERMAN #1 (1938-1939)! These historic tales feature the first adventures of the Man of Steel by Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Future volumes in this series will reprint stories from ACTION, SUPERMAN, WORLD'S FINEST and other titles throughout the character's history, all presented chronologically based on publication date!] 
Superman Chronicles 2 (Action Comics 14-20, Superman 2-3; w Jerry Siegel; a Joe Shuster). [From DC Comics: DC Comics proudly presents the earliest adventures of Superman - complete and in exact chronological order - from the pages of Action Comics and Superman. For over sixty years he has been one of the most recognizable American icons! An instant hit from his first appearance, Superman's popularity has grown through the decades - and today he is known as the defender of Truth, Justice, and the American Way. In these stories, the Man of Tomorrow has not yet been deputized to fight crime. With only invulnerability and great strength as his powers, Superman works outside the law to dispense his own brand of justice. Mad scientists, organized criminals and corrupt businessmen don't stand a chance as the world's first costumed adventurer continues in his quest to abolish injustice in all its forms.] 
Superman Chronicles 3 (Action Comics 21-25, Superman 4-5, New York World's Fair 1940; w Jerry Siegel; a Joe Shuster). [From DC Comics: The third volume collecting the adventures of Superman in chronological order! In this volume, the Man of Steel has early encounters with Lex Luthor, Lois Lane, and more!] 
Superman Chronicles 4 (Action Comics 26-31, Superman 6-7; w Jerry Siegel; a Joe Shuster, Jack Burnley, Wayne Boring, et al.). [From DC Comics: The Man of Tomorrow moves into the 1940s in this fourth volume!] 2/6/08
Superman in the 40s (Action Comics 1, 2, 14, 23, 64, 93, 107, Superman 1, 23, 40, 53, 58, 61, Superboy 5, the Superman daily newspaper strip, Look magazine, World's Finest Comics 37; w Jerry Siegel, Bill Finger, Don Cameron, et al; a Joe Shuster, Wayne Boring, Jack Burnley, et al.). [From DC Comics: The forties. A time for change. The Depression still gripped America as the decade began. But hope was offered to the masses by a new breed of hero. The man could withstand bullets, leap over tall buildings and bend steel in his bare hands. Fighting for the oppressed, this man of steel captured the imaginations of young and old alike. This volume traces the roots of the world's fascination with Superman from his debut in Action Comics #1 through the decade, as his powers developed and his place in society changed. You will meet his friends Lois Lane and Perry Whit, plus his earliest foes - the Ultra-Humanite, J. Wilbur Wolfingham and the Toyman among others.]
Superman in the 50s (Action Comics 151, 242, 252, 254, 255, Adventure Comics 210, Showcase
9, Superman 65, 79, 80, 96, 97, 127, Superman's Girl Friend, Lois
Lane 8, Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 13, World's Finest Comics 68, 75; w Edmond Hamilton, Bill Finger, Robert Bernstein, Otto Binder, William Woolfolk, Jerry Coleman; a Curt Swan, John Fischetti, Stan Kaye, Ray Burnley, Al Plastino, Ruben Moreira, Kurt Schaffenberger, Wayne Boring). [From DC Comics: The fifties… A decade in which Americans were still reeling from the end of the second World War, and the "American Way" became the way to go. It was a period that would see Superman - the original, quick-tempered social activist Superman of 1938 - evolve into an icon embodying truth, justice and the American way. But along with Superman's patriotic transformation came a treasure trove of timeless tales that expanded his roster of villains, gave birth to solo titles for Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen, and saw the colorful expansion of the Superman Family with the introduction of Krypto the Super-Dog, Supergirl Kara Zor-El, and many others! And while the simple innocence of the 1950s seems far away now, the 17 tales contained in this collection bring back memories of the decade faster than a speeding bullet! So please join our hero, along with Supergirl, Krypto, Lois, Jimmy, and all the others, as we time-travel back to Superman in the Fifties.]
Superman in the 60s (Action Comics 289, Adventure Comics 294, Superboy 85, 106, Superman
141, 146, 156, 161, 164-5, 169, 170, Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane
20, 42, Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen 53, 79, World's Finest 175; w Neal Adams, Joe Kubert, Curt Swan, Stan Kaye, Sheldon Moldoff, Jim Mooney, George Klein, Al Plastino, John Forte, George Papp, Kurt Schaffenberger, Wayne Boring). [From DC Comics: The Sixties… A decade of upheaval and tragedy, social change, expansion of the arts, scientific achievement and just plain outrageousness - and the Man of Steel! It was a decade during which Superman explored his own heritage, found love in the most amazing situations, faced the loss of his foster parents and performed a mission for President Kennedy before his tragic assassination. Lois Lane investigated Women's Liberation, Lex Luthor showed remorse for his evil actions, Jimmy Olsen became a Beatle, and the Bizarros impersonated Marilyn Monroe, Mickey Mantle, and Jerry Lewis. In the sixties, The Man of Tomorrow entertained new generations of fans with extremely successful live-action and animated TV shows and a Broadway musical - greatly expanding Superman's incredible mythology beyond the pages of comics. These 17 classic tales explore Superman as a man, a myth, and a legend - and serve as a happy reminder of what it was like to be young, with Superman in the Sixties.]
Superman in the 70s (Action Comics 484, DC Comics Presents 14, Superman 233, 247-49,
270-71, 276, 286-87, Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane 106, Superman's
Pal Jimmy Olsen 133; w Dennis O'Neil, Paul Levitz, Len Wein, Robert Kanigher, Cary Bates, Elliot S! Maggin; a Vince Colletta, Neal Adams, Curt Swan, Murphy Anderson, Werner Roth, Dick Giordano, Joe Giella, Nick Cardy, José Luis García-López, Ross Andru, Dan Adkins, Bob Oksner, Rich Buckler, Dick Dillin). [From DC Comics: The Seventies… A decade that saw the Man of Steel battle lethal foes both old and new, leave the Daily Planet for a job as a TV newsman and snack (yes, snack!) on Kryptonite. It was during the seventies that Superman reached unprecedented popularity in both comics and on the silver screen. The thirteen tales collected in this edition allow fans a spectacular view of the Superman legend as it unfurled during the decade - from goofy hijinks to heartwarming drama to the pulse-pounding adventures of the Man of Steel! Join us in the never-ending quest for truth, justice, and the American way in... Superman in the Seventies!]
Superman in the 80s (Action Comics 507-508, 554, 595, 600 (select stories), 644, Superman 408, DC Comics Presents 29, Adventures of Superman 430; w & a unknown). 
Superman vs. Lex Luthor (Action Comics 23, 544, Adventure Comics 271, Superboy 86, Superman (Vol. 1) 90, 164, 292, 416, Man of Steel 4, Superman (Vol. 2) 9, 131, Superman: Lex 2000; w & a unknown). [From DC Comics: DC presents several of the best comics stories featuring Superman
battling his arch-nemesis! Witness the various incarnations of Luthor] 
The Daily Planet (Action Comics 211, 429, 436, 461, Superman 280, Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 17, 24, 45, 56, Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 42, 63, 75, 124). [From DC Comics: This 192-page Superman collection revolves around the Daily Planet newspaper and its staff. Featuring classic stories with reporters Clark Kent and Lois Lane, photographer Jimmy Olsen, Editor-in-chief Perry White, and many more – showing how far they will go to get a great story!] 
Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? (Superman 423, Action
Comics 583; w Alan Moore; a George Pérez, Curt Swan, Kurt Schaffenberger). [From DC Comics: Alan Moore, the author of the graphic novel FROM HELL, which was recently adapted into a major motion picture, takes a turn at writing a few tales starring the Man of Steel. Includes stories which feature a rampaging Bizarro, the death of Clark Kent, an evil alliance between Lex Luthor and Brainiac, a salute to the Legion of Super-heroes, and the Daily Planet's last stand. Using his trademark writing style, Moore creates amazing realism in a world of fantasy that is always both entertaining and thought provoking. ]Also contained in DC Universe: The Stories of Alan Moore 
Man of Steel 2 (Superman vol. 2 1-3; Action Comics 585-587; Adventures
of Superman 424-426; w John Byrne, Marv Wolfman; a John Byrne, Terry Austin,
Dick Giordano, Jerry Ordway). [From DC Comics:
In this second volume of Superman: The Man of Steel, Metropolis's new champion must defend his adopted city from the threat of Metallo while at the same time keeping his civilian identity secret from the man who runs the city - billionaire businessman Lex Luthor. Along the way he meets the beautiful and talented television journalist Cat Grant - a reporter who's more interested personally in Clark Kent than in his alter ego! And as if all that weren't enough, after crossing paths with the Teen Titans and the Phantom Stranger, Superman must journey to Apokolips to confront the ultimate evil - Darkseid.]
Man of Steel 3 (Superman 4-6, Action 587-589, Adventures
of Superman 427-429; w John Byrne, Marv Wolfman; a John Byrne, Jerry Ordway,
Terry Austin, Dick Giordano, Karl Kesel, Mike Machlan). [From DC Comics: After reestablishing Superman as the premier super-hero, it was time to demonstrate his value first to the whole world, then to the entire universe. In the nine stories collected here, Superman travels to the terrorist country of Qurac where he falls under the spell of an ancient evil and is then thrust into a galactic adventure, first alongside Hawkman and Hawkgirl and then with the Green Lantern Corps. And while the Metropolis Marvel faces all manner of peril, he also learns some very human lessons, first from a confrontation with the very angry, very deadly Bloodsport and then from Clark Kent's new friend, Cat Grant.] 
Man of Steel 4 (Superman
7-8, Action 590-591, Adventures of Superman 430-431, Legion of Super-Heroes
37-38; w John Byrne, Marv Wolfman, Paul Levitz; a John Byrne, Jerry Ordway,
Terry Austin, Dick Giordano). [From DC Comics: Superman has his hands full as he encounters Rampage for the first time
and has a rematch with Mammoth, accompanied by the rest of his Fearsome
Five. But everything else pales compared to the teenager wearing his
uniform and possessing his powers and abilities. Who is this Superboy?
Where did he come from? The answer is found across time, in the 30th
century, as Superman is drawn into a deadly game directed by the
powerful Time Trapper. Even the Legion of Super-Heroes, champions from
the future, may not be enough to save the Man of Steel.] 
Man of Steel 5 (Superman 9-10, Action 592-593, Adventures of Superman 432-435; w John Byrne, Marv Wolfman; a John Byrne, Jerry Ordway, Karl Kesel, P. Craig Russell). [From DC Comics: Superman encounters the new hero Gangbuster, faces the menace of the Joker, teams up with Mister Miracle & Big Barda, and inadvertently becomes Metropolis's greatest menace!] 
Man of Steel 6 (Superman 12, Annual 1, Action 594-595, Annual 1, Adventures of Superman Annual 1, Booster Gold 23; w John Byrne, Jim Starlin, Dan Jurgens; a John Byrne, Dan Jurgens, Art Adams, Ron Frenz, et al). 3/26/08 
Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (Superman 9, 11;
Superman Annual vol. 2, 1; Action Comics 600, 655; Adventures of Superman
445, 462, 466; Man of Steel 2).
They Saved Luthor's Brain! (Man of Steel 4, Superman 2, 19, 21,
Action Comics 600, 668, 670-673, 676-678; w Roger Stern, John Byrne; a Terry
Austin, Ande Parks, Bob McLeod, Dick Giordano, Kieron Dwyer, Jackson Guice,
Denis Rodier, Brett Breeding, Brad Vancata, John Beatty, John Byrne).
[From DC Comics: His was a hatred stronger than the icy grip of death!
From the moment he met Superman, Lex Luthor knew that he would ultimately
have to destroy the strange visitor from another world. It was only a matter
of time. Lex just hadn't planned on dying first. Thrills, action, mystery
and suspense abound in Superman: They Saved Luthor's Brain! It's the chilling
tale of Superman and his greatest adversary, Lex Luthor, a man who will
let nothing and no one - including the Grim Reaper - cheat him of his ultimate
victory over the Man of Steel!] 
Exile (Superman 28-30, 32-33; Adventures of Superman 451-456; Action
Comics Annual 2; Action Comics 643; w Roger Stern, George Pérez,
Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway; a Art Thibert, Curt Swan, Mike Mignola, Brett
Breeding, Dennis Janke, Kerry Gammill, John Statema, George Pérez,
Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway). [From DC Comics: Compelled
by remorse and guilt over his greatest failure, Superman, Earth's greatest
hero sees no alternative but to leave his adopted home forever. Now, in
the vastness of space, the Man of Steel is about to learn the true meaning
of the word… alone.] 
Eradication (Action 651-652, Adventures of Superman 464-465, Superman
Vol. 2 41-42; w Jerry Ordway, Dan Jurgens, Roger Stern; a George Pérez,
Kerry Gammill, Dennis Jahnke, Brett Breeding, Art Thibert, Andy Kubert).
[From DC Comics: Superman battles Lobo, Maxima, and more in this
collection of stories that reveal the origin of the mysterious Eradicator.]
Krisis of the Krimson Kryptonite (Superman 49-50; Action Comics
659-660; Adventures of Superman 472-473; Starman 28; w Roger Stern, Dan
Jurgens, Jerry Ordway; a John Byrne, Art Thibert, Dave Hoover, Curt Swan,
Scott Hanna, Bob McLeod, Brett Breeding, Dennis Janke, Kerry Gamill, Dan
Jurgens, Jerry Ordway). [From DC Comics: Red Kryptonite.
It'll rock Superman's world. A dying Lex Luthor has rendered Superman powerless
thanks to the mysterious substance called Red Kryptonite (created by that
mischievious imp from the fifth dimension, Mr. Mxyzptlk)! Superman must
find a way to regain his powers or face life as a normal person, while stopping
the threats of Barrage, Mammoth, and Thaddeus Killgrave. Can even the Last
Son of Krypton continue to wage the never-ending battle against such overwhelming
odds? All this and... The long-awaited engagement of Lois Lane and Clark
Kent. Guest stars Hal Jordan, Guy Gardner, and Starman Will Payton. And
the terrible fate of Lex Luthor.] 
Time and Time Again (Adventures of Superman 476-478,
Action Comics 663, 664, five pages from 665, Superman 54-55, 61, 73; w Jerry
Ordway, Dan Jurgens, Roger Stern; a Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Bob McLeod).They Saved Luthor's Brain! (Man of Steel 4, Superman 2, 19, 21,
Action Comics 600, 668, 670-673, 676-678; w Roger Stern, John Byrne; a Terry
Austin, Ande Parks, Bob McLeod, Dick Giordano, Kieron Dwyer, Jackson Guice,
Denis Rodier, Brett Breeding, Brad Vancata, John Beatty, John Byrne).
[From DC Comics: His was a hatred stronger than the icy grip of death!
From the moment he met Superman, Lex Luthor knew that he would ultimately
have to destroy the strange visitor from another world. It was only a matter
of time. Lex just hadn't planned on dying first. Thrills, action, mystery
and suspense abound in Superman: They Saved Luthor's Brain! It's the chilling
tale of Superman and his greatest adversary, Lex Luthor, a man who will
let nothing and no one - including the Grim Reaper - cheat him of his ultimate
victory over the Man of Steel!] 
Panic in the Sky! (Action Comics 674-675, Superman: The Man of
Steel 9-10, Superman 65-66, Adventures of Superman 488-489; w Roger Stern,
Jerry Ordway, Louise Simonson, Dan Jurgens; a Tom Grummett, Bob McLeod,
Doug Hazlewood, Jon Bogdanove, Denis Rodier, Brett Breeding, Dennis Janke,
Dan Jurgens).
The Death and Return of Superman Omnibus (Contains Death of Superman and Return of Superman plus parts of World Without a Superman below; w Dan Jurgens, Louise Simonson, Roger Stern, Jerry Ordway and Karl Kesel; a Jurgens, Jon Bogdanove, Tom Grummett, Brett Breeding, Rick Burchett). [From DC Comics: For the first time, the historic story of the death and return of Superman is collected in one massive, 784-page hardcover volume featuring an all-new cover by pivotal creator Dan Jurgens, timed to coincide with the 15th anniversary of the event! THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN OMNIBUS includes the best-selling trade paperbacks THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN and THE RETURN OF SUPERMAN, as well as portions of WORLD WITHOUT A SUPERMAN, plus 40 pages of bonus extras including promotional material and product spotlights.] 
The Death of Superman (Action Comics 684; Adventures of Superman
497; Justice League of America 69; Superman vol. 2, 74-75; Superman: The
Man of Steel 18-19; one page each from Action Comics 683, Adventures of
Superman 496, Superman 73, and Superman: The Man of Steel 17; w Roger Stern,
Jerry Ordway, Louise Simonson, Dan Jurgens; a Tom Grummett, Doug Hazlewood,
Rick Burchett, Jon Bogdanove, Jackson Guice, Denis Rodier, Brett Breeding,
Dennis Janke, Dan Jurgens).
World Without a Superman (Adventures of Superman 498-500, Action
Comics 685-686, Superman: The Legacy of Superman 1, 4, Superman: The Man
of Steel 20-21, Superman 76-77).
The Return of Superman (Action Comics 687-691, Superman: The Man
of Steel 22-26, Superman 78-82, Adventures of Superman 500-505, Green Lantern
46; w Karl Kesel, Roger Stern, Louise Simonson, Gerard Jones, Dan Jurgens;
a Tom Grummett, Doug Hazlewood, Jon Bogdanove, M. D. Bright, Jackson Guice,
Denis Rodier, Brett Breeding, Romeo Tanghal, Dennis Janke, Dan Jurgens).
Bizarro's World (Superman 87-88, Adventures of Superman
510, Action Comics 697, Superman: The Man of Steel 32; w Dan Jurgens, Karl
Kesel, Louise Simonson, Roger Stern; a Stuart Immonen, Butch Guice, et al.).
The Death of Clark Kent (Adventures of Superman 523-525, Action
Comics 709-711, Superman 99-102, Superman: The Man of Steel 43-46, Superman:
The Man of Tomorrow 1; w Karl Kesel, Roger Stern, David Michelinie, Louise
Simonson, Dan Jurgens; a Gil Kane, Tom Grummett, Stuart Immonen, Jon Bogdanove,
Jackson Guice, Denis Rodier, Josef Rubinstein, Brett Breeding, José
Marzán Jr., Dennis Janke, Dan Jurgens). [From
DC Comics: What would Superman do if his secret identity as Clark Kent
was discovered by one of his greatest foes? Could he protect his friends
and loved ones? How radically would his life change? These questions had
figured in Superman's worst nightmares. When the deadly villain Conduit
makes those nightmares a chilling reality, there remains but one answer...
In order for Superman and all those close to him to live... Clark Kent must
die!] 
The Trial of Superman (Action Comics 716-717, Adventures of Superman
529-531, Superman 106-108, Superman: The Man of Steel 50-52, Superman: The
Man of Tomorrow 3; w Karl Kesel, Roger Stern, David Michelinie, Dan Jurgens,
Louise Simonson, Stuart Immonen; a Tom Grummett, Jon Bogdanove, Dick Giordano,
Kieron Dwyer, Denis Rodier, Josef Rubinstein, Brett Breeding, José
Marzán Jr., Dennis Janke, Ron Frenz, Stuart Immonen).
[From DC Comics: "Kal-El of the planet Krypton - you have been
found guilty of genocide in the first degree! The sentence is… death."
Put on trial by a fearsome alien tribunal, Superman is forced to take the
blame for the actions of one of his ancestors - actions that led to the
deaths of the entire population of Superman's homeworld of Krypton. To avoid
the punishment for his alleged crimes and to clear his good name, Superman
becomes a fugitive in a faraway galaxy - facing old foes and new challenges
as dire as the death sentence the Tribunal has given him.] 
The Wedding and Beyond (Superman 118, Superman: The Wedding Album
1, Adventures of Superman 541, Action Comics 728, Superman: The Man of Steel
63; w Karl Kesel, Roger Stern, David Micheline, Louise Simonson, Dan Jurgens;
a John Byrne, Gil Kane, Barry Kitson, Curt Swan, Tom Grummett, Jim Mooney,
Stuart Immonen, Jon Bogdanove, Dick Giordano, Paul Ryan, Kieron Dwyer, Denis
Rodier, Josef Rubinstein, Nick Cardy, Al Plastino, Dennis Janke, Ron Frenz,
Kerry Gammill, Dan Jurgens).
Superman vs. the Revenge Squad (Adventures of Superman 539, 1 page from
542, 543; Superman: Man of Tomorrow 7; Man of Steel 65, 8 pages from 61;
Action 730, 20 pages from 726; w Karl Kesel, Jerry Ordway, Roger Stern;
a Ron Lim, Stuart Immonen, Paul Ryan, John Bogdanove). [From
DC Comics: When a mysterious figure organizes some of the Man of Steel's
most disparate foes ‹ Maxima, Barrage, newcomers Riot and Anomaly,
and Wild Area free spirit Misa ‹ into a deadly, cohesive force whose
only goal is killing the Man of Steel, the result is a battle whose conclusion
is not quite what you'd expect.] 
Transformed (Action Comics 729, 732, Adventures
of Superman 542, 545, Superman 119, 122-123, Superman: The Man of Steel
64, 67; w Dan Jurgens, Karl Kesel, Louise Simonson; a Jon Bogdanove).
[From DC Comics: Following the loss of his powers due to events beyond
his control, Superman's search for a means to regain his abilities transforms
him into a being of pure energy in a strange yet familiar blue costume.
But can Metropolis trust this Superman, who doesn't even have full control
over his new powers?] 
1 No Limits (Superman 151-153; Adventures of Superman 573-574; Superman:
The Man of Steel 95-96; Action Comics 760-761; w Jeph Loeb, Joe Kelly, Mark
Millar, Stuart Immonen, Mark Schultz; a Joe Rubinstein, Rich Faber, Joe
Phillips, Mike McKone, Marlo Alquiza, Doug Mahnke, German Garcia, Tom Nguyen).
[From DC Comics: Superman: No Limits! collects the critically acclaimed
reboot of the Man of Steel mythos. With an all-star lineup of writers and
artists - including Jeph Loeb, Mark Schultz, Joe Kelly, Mike McKone, German
Garcia, Doug Mahnke, and a host of other top talents - No Limits! returns
comicdom's greatest cast of characters to their roots - then explodes into
uncharted territory!] 
2 Endgame (Superman: Y2K 1; Superman 154; Adventures of Superman
576; Superman: The Man of Steel 98; Action Comics 763; w Jeph Loeb, Joe
Kelly, Mark Millar, Mark Schultz; a Cam Smith, José Marzán
Jr., Marlo Alquiza, Mark Propst, Doug Mahnke, Kevin Conrad, Ed McGuinness,
German Garcia, Tom Nguyen, Butch Guice, Kano, Richard Bonk).
[From DC Comics: "It's New Year's Eve, not Armageddon!"
That's what you think, Clark. The stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve sinks
the city of Metropolis in darkness and threatens to engulf the whole world!
Join Superman and some of DC's greatest heroes - Green Lantern, the Metal
Men, Martian Manhunter, Red Tornado, Hourman, and more! - as they face the
very special Y2K adventure that Brianiac has in store for them.]
3 'Till Death Do Us Part (Superman 155-157; Adventures of Superman
577-578; Superman: The Man of Steel 99-100; and Action Comics 764-765; w
Jeph Loeb, J. M. DeMatteis, Joe Kelly, Jay Faerber, Mark Schultz; a Joe
Rubinstein, Rich Faber, Sean Parsons, Cam Smith, Pablo Raimondi, José
Marzán Jr., Yanick Paquette, Marlo Alquiza, Doug Mahnke, Ed McGuinness,
Tom Nguyen, Kano). [From DC Comics: "I always
thought only Kryptonite could hurt Superman, not a broken heart." The
Man of Steel has faced countless adversaries and thwarted numerous catastrophes…but
Superman's greatest challenge lies in his own home. SUPERMAN: 'TIL DEATH
DO US PART is a 224-page trade paperback about one of the most difficult
times in his career: his problems with the love of his life, Lois, and an
ultimate battle with one of his deadliest enemies. Written by Joe Kelly,
Jeph Loeb, Mark Schultz, J.M. DeMatteis, Stuart Immonen, and Jay Faerber,
with art by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen (who provide a new cover), Ed McGuinness,
Kano, Yanick Paquette, Immonen, Pablo Raimondi, and a host of other top
talents, 'TIL DEATH DO US PART collects SUPERMAN 155-157, THE ADVENTURES
OF SUPERMAN 577-578, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL 99-100, and ACTION COMICS
764-765. Superman's hometown of Smallville has changed a bit in his absence,
and he is called back there to defend it against eco-terrorism, lake demons
and other threats. But the problems back home at the Kent household are
all that the Man of Steel can think of. And no matter how fast and hard
Superman tries to catch his ladylove, a chasm widens between him and Lois
that may be too wide for the Man of Steel to bridge. Could one of Superman's
deadliest foes be the reason for Clark and Lois's marital woes? And as if
all that weren't bad enough, could the World's Greatest Hero really be coming
down with…a cold? 'TIL DEATH DO US PART delivers a feast of action,
mystery and suspense that you can't afford to miss!] 
4 Critical Condition (Superman 158; Action Comics 766-767; Adventures
of Superman 579-580; Superman: The Man of Steel 101-102; Superman: Metropolis
Secret Files 1 [lead story only]; w Jeph Loeb, J. M. DeMatteis, Joe Kelly,
Mark Schultz; a Carlo Barberi, Cary Nord, Jaime Mendoza, Jason Baumgartner,
Juan Vlasco, Pablo Raimondi, Mike McKone, José Marzán Jr.,
Marlo Alquiza, Doug Mahnke, Tom Nguyen, Kano, Duncan Rouleau, Pascual Ferry,
Alvaro Lopez). [From DC Comics: Lois Lane wasn’t
herself...literally. "Lois" turned out to be the villain Parasite,
who assumed Lois’s form to get close to Superman. But in doing so,
the Parasite contracted and died from Kryptonite poisoning. Worse, he took
the secret of the real Lois’ location to his grave! The search for
Lois taxes the Man of Steel to his very limit in SUPERMAN: CRITICAL CONDITION—a
192-page trade paperback collecting THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN 579 &
580, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL 101 & 102, ACTION COMICS 766 & 767,
SUPERMAN 158 and the lead story from SUPERMAN: METROPOLIS SECRET FILES 1.
Written by Jeph Loeb, J.M. DeMatteis, Joe Kelly, and Mark Schultz, with
art by Carlo Barberi, Pascual Ferry, Kano, Doug Mahnke, Mike McKone, Cary
Nord, Pablo Raimondi, and Duncan Rouleau, this collection features a new
cover by Rouleau & Marlo Alquiza. Unfortunately, while searching for
Lois, Superman is weakened by a mysterious ailment and scours Metropolis
until he collapses. It then falls to Batman to conclude the search while
Steel, Superboy, Supergirl, and The Atom team up and miniaturize to actually
enter the Man of Steel’s dying body. There, the heroes must find the
cause of Superman’s illness and cure him…if there’s still
time!] 
Emperor Joker (Superman 160-161; Adventures of Superman 582-583; Man of Steel 104-105; Action 769-770; Emperor Joker 1-shot; w Jeph Loeb, J.M. DeMatteis, Joe Kelly, Mark Schultz; a Ed McHuinness, Doug Mahnke, Todd Nauck). [From DC Comics: In this tale of a world gone wrong, a hunted Superman must struggle against the Joker, Emperor of the universe.] 
5 President Lex (Adventures of Superman 581; President Luthor Secret
Files; Superman: Lex 2000, Superman 162-165; Superman: Man of Steel 108-110;
Action Comics 773; w Greg Rucka, Jeph Loeb, J. M. DeMatteis, Joe Kelly,
Karl Kesel, Mark Schultz; a Klaus Janson, Dwayne Turner, Todd Nauck, Carlo
Barberi, Mike Miller, Jaime Mendoza, Norm Rapmund, Walden Wong, Wayne Faucher,
Juan Vlasco, Humberto Ramos, Cam Smith, Dale Eaglesham, Ray Kryssing, Joe
Madureira, Tony Harris, Danny Miki, Tim Townsend, Mike Wieringo, Marlo Alquiza,
Doug Mahnke, Armando Durruthy, Paul Pelletier, Ed McGuinness, Ray Snyder,
Tom Nguyen, Rob Liefeld, Duncan Rouleau, Art Adams, Ian Churchill, Paco
Medina, Matthew Clark). [From DC Comics: The DC Universe’s
most controversial election—which ended with an unexpected and unthinkable
conclusion—is showcased in SUPERMAN: PRESIDENT LEX, a massive 224-page
trade paperback collecting the story that gained media attention across
the nation! Lex Luthor is the most powerful man in Metropolis—the companies
in his conglomerate dominate travel, media, and technology. His fame soared
after he helped to rebuild the earthquake-damaged Gotham City. Where does
he go from there? The White House, naturally! And of course, besides bringing
him victory, Luthor’s campaign for President is calculated to bring
maximum grief to the Man of Steel. Who said politics wasn’t a dirty
business?] 
6 Return to Krypton (Superman 166-167, 184; Action Comics 776, 793; Adventures of Superman 589, 606; Superman: Man of Steel 111, 128; w Jeph Loeb, Joe Casey, Doug Schultz, Joe Kelly, and Geoff Johns; a Ed McGuinness, Duncan Rouleau, Doug Mahnke, Kano, Pascual Ferry, Karl Kerschl, Cam Smith, Jamie Mendoza, Tom Nguyen and Marlo Alquiza). [From DC Comics: Has the Man of Steel finally returned home? Krypto the Superdog makes his triumphant return as Superman and Lois Lane are brought back through time and space to Krypton! What the Man of Steel discovers, though, are two different looks at his homeworld, and he's not sure which one is real. Additionally, his reunion with Jor-El causes tension with Jonathan Kent.] 
Our Worlds at War 1 (Superman 171-172, Adventures of Superman 593-594;
Superman: The Man of Steel 115-116, Action Comics 780-781, Supergirl vol.
3, 59; JLA: Our World at War 1; w Joe Casey, Jeph Loeb, Peter David, Joe
Kelly, Mark Schultz; a Lary Stucker, Cam Smith, Ron Garney, José
Marzán Jr., Mike Wieringo, Marlo Alquiza, Doug Mahnke, Ed McGuinness,
Mark Morales, Tom Nguyen, Kano, Robin Riggs, Leonard Kirk).
[From DC Comics: Imperiex is coming…and he will not be denied!
The ultimate conquering force has been unleashed upon the universe and is
heading toward Earth, leaving a path of devastation in its wake. The DC
Universe is shaken to its core, with one hero—Superman—pushed
to his limit as Earth becomes embroiled in a galactic war against a seemingly
unstoppable enemy. And another hero, Aquaman, meets a heroic demise…
Last summer’s history-making crossover event “Our Worlds At War”
was so epic, so intense, that it takes two jam-packed volumes to collect
it all! SUPERMAN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR Volume One and Volume Two each weigh
in at 264 pages and arrive (within two weeks of each other) this August.
OUR WORLDS AT WAR features an all-star lineup of some of the industry’s
hottest creators, including writers Jeph Loeb, Joe Casey, Mark Schultz,
Joe Kelly, Phil Jimenez, Peter David, and Todd Dezago. Artists include Ed
McGuinness, Mike Wieringo, Doug Mahnke, Kano, Phil Jimenez, Ron Garney,
Leonard Kirk, Todd Nauck, Carlo Barbieri, Pascual Ferry, Mark Buckingham,
Bill Sienkiewicz, Yvel Guichet, Duncan Rouleau, and many more! (Consult
the listings for exact breakdowns of creators in each volume). Volume One
finds Imperiex making its first strike, as Superman and the mightiest heroes
of the DC Universe are overwhelmed by a planet ravaged with fire and destruction.
With the fate of the world at stake, the Man of Steel is left no choice
but to forge shaky alliances with President Luthor, Darkseid, Mongul, and
other dubious allies. Now, with his makeshift army of heroes and villains,
Superman wages war against a foe determined to destroy the universe and
remake it in its own image. Plus, the death of a JLA member! This volume
reprints SUPERMAN 171-172, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN 593-594, SUPERMAN: THE
MAN OF STEEL 115-116, ACTION COMICS 780-781, SUPERGIRL 59, and JLA: OUR
WORLDS AT WAR 1.] 
Our Worlds at War 2 (Wonder Woman vol. 2, 172-173; Superman 173;
Young Justice 36; Adventures of Superman 595; Impulse 77; Superboy (third
series) 91, Superman: The Man of Steel 117; Action Comics 782; World's Finest:
Our Worlds at War 1; w Joe Casey, Jeph Loeb, Peter David, Joe Kelly, Todd
Dezago, Mark Schultz, Phil Jimenez; a Bill Sienkiewicz, Dexter Vines, Andy
Lanning, Mark Buckingham, Lary Stucker, Todd Nauck, Carlo Barberi, Keith
Champagne, Walden Wong, Wayne Faucher, Juan Vlasco, Cam Smith, José
Marzán Jr., Mike Wieringo, Marlo Alquiza, Doug Mahnke, Ed McGuinness,
Mark Morales, Tom Nguyen, Kano, Duncan Rouleau, Yvel Guichet, Pascual Ferry,
Phil Jimenez). [From DC Comics: Volume Two shows
the war going badly for Superman and his allies. Already the casualties
are mounting, with some of DC’s greatest heroes having fallen or gone
missing in battle. As the heroes of the world attempt to turn the tide to
their favor, Brainiac 13 secretly enters the war seeking to harness the
power of Imperiex to use for his own ends. This volume reprints SUPERMAN
173, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN 595, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL 117, ACTION
COMICS 782, WONDER WOMAN 172-173, YOUNG JUSTICE 36, IMPULSE 77, SUPERBOY
91, and WORLD’S FINEST: OUR WORLDS AT WAR 1. Some of the events found
in these volumes lead into JLA’s “The Obsidian Age: The Hunt for
Aquaman” storyline solicited this month. Both volumes also feature
special “Art of War” sketchbook sections.] 
Our Worlds at War Complete Edition (see above for contents). 
Godfall (Action Comics 812-813, Adventures of Superman 625-626,
Superman 202-203; w Michael Turner, Joe Kelly; a Talent Caldwell and Jason
Gorder). [From DC Comics: Earth's protector is missing
in this adventure collecting Action Comics 812-813, Adventures of Superman
625-626 and Superman 202-203, written by Michael Turner and Joe Kelly with
art by Talent Caldwell and Jason Gorder. Somehow, the Man of Steel finds
himself on his native world of Krypton. Can he escape and return to Earth?
Godfall features a new cover by Turner, an introduction by Kelly, plus behind-the-scenes
sketches, designs and more.] 
Sacrifice ( Superman 218-220, Adventures of Superman 642-643, Action Comics 829, Wonder Woman 219-220; w Greg Rucka, Mark Verheiden, Gail Simone; a Ed Benes, John Byrne, Karl Kerschl, Rags Morales, Tony Daniel, David Lopez, Ron Randall). [From DC Comics: The pivotal, sold-out story that forever altered the relationship between Superman and Wonder Woman is collected here for the first time! Max Lord has taken over Superman's mind and has him in total thrall. With his peers and loved ones threatened, Superman is helpless. But not Wonder Woman -- who must battle past the Man of Steel and decisively end the threat. Her actions, and their repercussions, are explored in this controversial saga that sets up Infinite Crisis.] 
Infinite Crisis (Superman 225, Action Comics 836, Adventures of Superman 649, Infinite Crisis Secret Files 2006; w Joe Kelly, Marv Wolfman, Jeph Loeb; a Ed Benes, Lee Bermejo, Howard Chaykin, Ian Churchill, Karl Kerschl, Phil Jimenez, Dan Jurgens, Ed McGuinness, Jerry Ordway, Tim Sale). [From DC Comics: The Earth-2 Man of Steel saw his world fall apart during the events of the original CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS, and now the secret is finally revealed about what happened to him, Lois, and the other remaining survivors of the Crisis — Alex Luthor of Earth-3 and Superboy from Earth Prime! In this collection including SUPERMAN #226, ACTION COMICS #836, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #649 and stories from INFINITE CRISIS SECRET FILES 2006, relive the arrival of Kal-L, the Last Son of Krypton! Learn how he grew up to be the greatest hero of Earth-2. Then watch as Superman is caught by the one person he can't defeat — Lois Lane — and witness the undying love story of the greatest couple of Earth-2, and how their love could bring about the end of the universe. This volume also includes a special origin album by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, the creative team behind SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS!] 
Up, Up, and Away! (Superman 650-653, Action 837-840; w Kurt Busiek, Geoff Johns; a Pete Woods, Renato Guedes). [From DC Comics: It is One Year Later…and no one has seen or heard from the Man of Steel. In this collection, as Clark Kent concentrates on his career, the need for the Man of Steel has remained as strong as ever - especially now that Lex Luthor has returned to Metropolis, with his thirst for power fully intact!] 
Redemption (Superman 659, 666, Action 848-849; w Kurt Busiek, Fabian Nicieza; a Walt Simonson, Carlos Pacheco, et al.). [From DC Comics: The Man of Steel travels to hell and back in this collection of stories that touches on the supernatural side of Superman.] Elseworlds
The Dark Side (3-issue mini; w John Francis Moore; a Hilary Barta,
Kieron Dwyer). [From DC Comics: An orphan from the
lost planet Krypton, the Superman we know enjoyed a peaceful upbringing
in rural America, raised in a good home by caring parents. Driven by his
love for his adopted parents and bound by a noble moral code, Kal-El serves
as Earth's greatest champion and protector - Superman. But imagine a universe
where the Kryptonian rocket containing the infant Kal-El had crashed on
a less halycon world, one at the very heart of darkness - hellish Apokalips.
There, the Last Son of Krypton is reared without kindness, under the cruel
guantlet of the demon known as Darkseid, and stands poised to conquer Earth
in the dark lord's name.] 
Distant Fires (OGN; w Howard Chaykin; a Gil Kane, Kevin Nowlan).
[From DC Comics: As far as I know, I'm it. The sole survivor of a
holocaust… for the second time in my life.] 
Kal (Elseworlds).
Last Stand on Krypton (OGN; w Steve Gerber; a Doug Wheatley).
[From DC Comics: Two years ago, in SUPERMAN: LAST SON OF EARTH, readers
entered a reality where a human infant was rocketed to the planet Krypton
moments before a meteor impact decimated planet Earth. In this reality,
Kal-El saved his birth planet, was reunited with his mother and met Lois
Lane. That story comes full circle in SUPERMAN: LAST STAND ON KRYPTON, a
64-page Prestige Format Elseworlds one-shot that reunites the LAST SON OF
EARTH creative team of acclaimed writer Steve Gerber (Howard the Duck, NEVADA)
and Harvey Award-nominated artist Doug Wheatley (Aliens: Apocalypse). Ten
years have passed since Kal-El’s return, and Earth has thrived in that
time. Thanks to Kryptonian technology, humanity has more than compensated
for the "dark ages" of its recent past. Now, Kal-El yearns to
return to the adopted world of Krypton he left years before. He yearns to
see his adopted parents—and the world he saved and forever changed
before taking leave of it. But in his haste, Kal-El makes a fatal error,
for someone has followed his trail through the wormhole that opens into
the Kryptonian Galaxy. Bad enough that Lois Lane has followed him…but
Lex Luthor has followed her! Now it’s up to Kal-El to lead the people
of Krypton in one last stand against Luther and his Kryptonian cohorts.]
A Nation Divided (One-shot; w Roger Stern; a Eduardo Barreto).
[From DC Comics: Brother against brother! The year is 1863. The War
Between the States rages on, with no end in sight. Countless lives, both
civilain and soldier, have been destroyed. The situation seems hopeless…
until General Ulyssess S. Grant discovers a secret weapon among his troops:
a Kansas volunteer named Private Atticus Kent, who possesses power beyond
that of any ordinary man. But can even a Superman stop a war that threatens
to tear apart a mighty nation?] 
Son of Superman (OGN; w Howard Chaykin,
David Tischman; a J. H. Williams III, Mick Gray). [From
DC Comics: His mother's about to have a nervous breakdown. His father
just came back from the dead. High-tech terrorists want him to be their
leader. The Justice League wishes he'd never been born. Even getting superpowers
won't improve Jon Kent's day… and it isn't even lunchtime yet.]
Old Book of the Week 3/24/04
Superman, Inc. (OGN; w Steve Vance; a José Luis García-López,
Mark Farmer).
The Superman Monster (One-shot; w Andy Lanning, Dan Abnett; a Tom
Palmer, Anthony Williams). [From DC Comics: They
called him a fool… a madman… a blasphemer who threatened the very
laws of nature. But within the wreckage of a fallen spaceship, Vicktor Luthor
found the key to creating life anew. Now, Luthor's lab-created Superman,
possessed of powers far beyond those of mortal men, threatens to destroy
not only his creator, but all those who come in contact with him.]
War of the Worlds (One-shot; w Roy Thomas; a Michael Lark).
[From DC Comics: "There's some kind of monster from Mars or
someplace - in that cylinder!" Across the timeless expanse of space
they came… Terrifying tripods that spewed fiery death to all humanity.
All that stands between Earth and utter destruction is a powerful, mysterious
being in red and blue... a being who may himself be an alien.] Misc.
Bizarro
Comics (Original anthology; contributors: Jessica Abel, Kyle Baker,
Gregory Benton, Nick Bertozzi, Ariel Bordeaux, Ivan Brunetti, Eddie Campbell,
Dave Cooper, Mark Crilley, Jef Czekaj, Brian David-Marshall, Stephen DeStefano,
D'Israeli, Evan Dorkin, Chris Duffy, Hunt Emerson, Bob Fingerman, Ellen
Forney, Liz Glass, Matt Groening, Tom Hart, Dean Haspiel, Sam Henderson,
Gilbert Hernandez, Dylan Horrocks, John Kerschbaum, Chip Kidd, James Kochalka,
Roger Landridge, Carol Lay, Jason Little, Pat McEown, Andy Merrill, Tony
Millionaire, Will Pfeifer, Paul Pope, Brian Ralph, Alvin Schwartz, Jeff
Smith, Jay Stephens, Craig Thompson, Jill Thompson, Andi Watson, Steven
Weissman, Bill Wray). [From DC Comics: Don't read
this! Hey! Why are you reading this? You're wasting your time! You could
be enjoying the work of the world's greatest alternative cartoonists, inside
this big, fat book. No, instead, you're just gonna keep staring at this
back cover, and it's only gonna say that these are wild and uninhabited
stories of all the great DC Comics heroes (Superman, Batman, the Flash,
Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Aquaman, the Justice League? You're heard of
them rookie?) interpreted a brand-new way that's strictly... Bizarro.]
Old Book of the Week 8/11/04
Bizarro
World (Original anthology; contributors: Tony Millionaire, Danny Hellman,
Roger Langridge, Kyle Baker, Evan Dorkin, Hunt Emerson, Farel Dalrymple,
Dylan Horrocks, Eddie Campbell, Dave Cooper, Harvey Pekar, Dean Haspiel,
James Kochalka, Tom Hart, Leela Corman, Gilbert Hernandez, Peter Bagge,
Derek Kirk Kim, Dave Roman, Raina Telgemeier, Kurt Wolfgang, Brian Ralph,
Scott Morse, Ben Dunn, Andi Watson, Bob Fingerman, Paul Grist, Carol Lay,
Craig Thompson, Ivan Brunetti). [From DC Comics:
Where else could the world's greatest alternative cartoonists run rampant
through the DC Universe in an all-new anthology of utterly unhinged stories
and art? It could only happen in the BIZARRO WORLD! This big slab o' comics
features work by many of the fantastic creators who worked on the BIZARRO
COMICS book (and made it an award-winner)! This time the contibutors weaving
strange and wonderful tales about the quirky Bizarro include Tony Millionaire,
Kyle Baker, Evan Dorkin, Dylan Horrocks, Harvey Pekar, James Kochalka, Peter
Bagge, Scott Morse, Ben Dunn and a host of others, along with some double-secret
surprise guests! All this, topped off with a cover by Jaime Hernandez! It's
big! It's indisputably rectangular! It stays crunchy even after you pour
on the milk!] 
Birthright (12-issue mini; w Mark Waid; a Leinil Yu & Gerry
Alanguilan). [From DC Comics: The entire modern day
retelling of Superman — from his early days in Smallville with Lana
Lang and Lex Luthor, to his first meeting with Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen and
Perry White in Metropolis — is recounted in this lavish hardcover collection
by writer Mark Waid and artists Leinil Francis Yu & Gerry Alanguilan!
SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT collects the best-selling, critically acclaimed 12-issue
maxiseries of the same name and features an introduction by Smallville television
producers Al Gough & Miles Millar, plus a sketchbook section showcasing
Yu's development work in addition to notes by Waid. Witness the making of
a legend, as Clark Kent learns the tough lessons needed to become the World's
Greatest Hero! Also watch as Lex Luthor comes to Smallville, befriending
Clark. But it’s a relationship that may ultimately spell disaster for
Metropolis and the Man of Steel.] 
Blood of My Ancestors (one-shot; w Steven Grant & Gil Kane;
a Gil Kane, John Buscema, Kevin Nowlan). [From
DC Comics: Comics wouldn’t be the same without the visionary work
of Gil Kane. SUPERMAN: BLOOD OF MY ANCESTORS is a landmark 64-page Prestige
Format Special that represents the final work of this comics legend. Written
by Steven Grant & Kane with art by Kane, John Buscema and Kevin Nowlan,
BLOOD OF MY ANCESTORS pits Superman against a strange alien menace that
devours memories. The Man of Steel sets out on a deadly trip down Memory
Lane, to a time when the House of El first began…but can Superman’s
earliest ancestor defy the great god Rao and restore order to Krypton?]
Day of Doom (4-issue mini; w Dan Jurgens; a Dan Jurgens & Bill
Sienkiewicz). [From DC Comics: In 1992, the
unthinkable happened: The Man of Steel—a paragon of heroism celebrated
around the world—was killed at the hands of the monstrous creature
known as Doomsday. Now, rookie Daily Planet reporter Ty Duffy is assigned
to cover the anniversary of Superman’s death, but soon a trail of murders
happens on the same trail Doomsday once followed to Metropolis… SUPERMAN:
DAY OF DOOM is a 96-page trade paperback written and illustrated by Dan
Jurgens (Thor, Captain America), the writer behind the landmark Death of
Superman storyline, with inks by Bill Sienkiewicz (THE SANDMAN: ENDLESS
NIGHTS, Elektra: Assassin). DAY OF DOOM is an examination of the man and
his mythology that introduces a brand new threat to the Man of Tomorrow!]
Doomsday (Superman: The Doomsday Wars 1-3, Superman/Doomsday: Hunter Prey 1-3, Doomsday Annual 1, Adventures of Superman 594, Superman 175; w Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Jeph Loeb; a Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Gil Kane, Mike Wieringo, Ed McGuiness). [From DC Comics: Doomsday killed Superman. Now the Man of Steel wants payback.
Superman travels to the nightmare world of Apokalips for a confrontation with Doomsday, the creature who cost the Man of Steel his life. With the help of the mysterious, time-traveling Waverider, Superman at last discovers the shocking truth of his greatest enemy's origin. And just when he thinks the terror is finally over, the murderous juggernaut returns to Earth more powerful than ever!] 
The Doomsday Wars (3-issue mini; w & a Dan Jurgens).
[From DC Comics: He thought the terror was finally over. Superman
had imprisoned his most formidable enemy, Doomsday, at the end of time.
But now, the murderous juggernaut has returned to Earth more powerful than
ever. Even the mighty Justice League stands powerless against him. Will
Superman forsake a promise to save the infant son of his oldest friend in
order to join the battle?] Also contained in Doomsday above. 
End of the Century (OGN; w & a Stuart Immonen).
[From DC Comics: Considered to be one of the finest writer/artists
ever associated with the Man of Steel, Stuart Immonen (THE ADVENTURES OF
SUPERMAN, The Incredible Hulk) took a bold leap forward as a writer, penciller
and even painter in SUPERMAN: END OF THE CENTURY. Now the dazzling hardcover
graphic novel that shed new light on the enigmatic Contessa (former wife
of Lex Luthor) is available for the first time in a softcover edition. Since
her introduction, readers have been given numerous hints that the Contessa
quite possibly is immortal. Now the truth about the Contessa is revealed,
but will it do any good in the face of the unexpected threat of her son—a
wild killer running loose on the streets of Metropolis? With a bloodlust
that knows no limits, this deadly figure will launch a murder spree unequaled
in human history unless Superman and Lois can stop him! Stuart Immonen writes,
pencils (with inks by José Marzan Jr.), paints, and uses computer-manipulated
photographs to create a gripping, breakneck adventure starring Superman
and Lois Lane.] 
Greatest Stories Ever Told (For contents see description; w Jerry
Siegel, William Woolfolk, Edmond Hamilton, Jim Steranko, Elliot S. Maggin,
John Byrne and Joe Kelly; a Joe Shuster, Al Plastino, Curt Swan, Murphy
Anderson, Steranko, Byrne, Dick Giordano, Mike Mignola, Doug Mahnke, Lee
Bermejo). [From DC Comics: Superman¹s career
is chronicled in Superman: The Greatest Stories Ever Told, a unique collection
of some of the Man of Steel's most classic adventures. Reprinted are: Superman's
origin (Superman 1); the story "What if Superman Ended the War?"
(Look Magazine); "Three Supermen From Krypton!" (Superman 65);
"The Last Days of Superman" (Superman 156); "Must There Be
a Superman?" (Superman 247); "The Exile at the Edge of Eternity"
(Superman 400); the modern-day re-telling of Superman¹s origin (Man
of Steel 1); "Return to Krypton" (Superman 18); and "What's
so funny about Truth, Justice & The American Way?" (Action Comics
775). This volume also features an introduction by Michael Uslan.]
Greatest Stories Ever Told 2 (Superman 130, 132, 141, 167, 233, 400, Vol. 2 2, Adventures of Superman 500, 638; w Jerry Siegel, John Byrne, Greg Rucka; a Curt Swan, Frank Miller, Matthew Clark). [From DC Comics: A second collection of Superman's greatest adventures, reprinting several classic tales of Superman's battles between Luthor, Brainiac, Mr. Mxyztplk, and more!] 
Infinite City (OGN; w Mike Kennedy; a Carlos Meglia).
[From DC Comics: When powerful weapons ravage Metropolis, Clark Kent
and Lois Lane travel to an old midwestern town to discover their roots.
What they find is the abandoned town of Infinite City! After traveling through
a portal, they're transported to a place beyond their imagination, where
futuristic technology and magic coexist. But not everyone is happy living
there, and they want to come to our world, no matter what the price. Can
Superman defeat his doppelganger, the Warden -- a being as powerful as he?
And what of the architect behind it all: Jor-El?]
It's
a Bird (OGN; w Steven T. Seagle; a Teddy Kristiansen).
[From DC Comics: Steve has just been given the opportunity every
comic-book writer dreams of: the chance to write Superman. Only it’s
an assignment he couldn’t want less. To Steve, everything about Superman
is ridiculous. To write about the Man of Steel, Steve must believe he could
exist…but he can’t. Steve’s story is the focus of IT’S
A BIRD…, a semi-autobiographical original VERTIGO hardcover graphic
novel written by former SUPERMAN writer Steven T. Seagle with exquisitely
painted art by Teddy Kristiansen (SUPERMAN: METROPOLIS, HOUSE OF SECRETS).
IT’S A BIRD… isn’t about how Metropolis’s defender would
function in the real world, but how he does function in the real world.
Our world, where he’s just a fictional character. How does anyone relate
to a Man of Steel — much less Steve, with his own fear of death and
the specter of a family history of a terrible illness hanging over him?
Steve tears through every cultural and symbolic component of Superman’s
importance, leading to a series of stories told in a variety of styles that
form one provocative question: How does the most important heroic icon of
the 21st century affect our lives? A Superman story that doesn’t feature
Superman at all, IT’S A BIRD… is perhaps the most realistic Superman
story DC Comics has ever published — a story about the character’s
profound power as a fictional ideal.] ArtBomb
review
The Kents (12-issue mini; w John Ostrander; a Timothy Truman).
[From DC Comics: "The issue isn't for me and Jeb anymore, nor
even the town. We are abolitionists. They will kill us if they can keep
other men in chains just as we will kill them if we must - to defend ourselves
or set other men free." - From the journal of Nathaniel Kent, December
12 (?), 1855 Before Clark Kent took to the skies as Superman, there were
other legends who went by the name of Kent. This is their story. Acclaimed
writer John Ostrander weaves the timeless tale of the Silas Kent family
as they laid down roots in the harsh plains of the Kansas Territory. Joining
him on this epic journy through the Old West are celebrated artistss Timothy
Truman, Tom Mandrake, and Michael Blair. The Kents is a saga of truth, justice
and the American West you will never forget!] 
The Last God of Krypton (One-shot; w Walter Simonson; a Greg Hildebrandt,
Tim Hildebrandt). [From DC Comics: Krypton is gone.
Its ancient gods are long dead… except for one. Cythonna, dread goddess
of ice, has escaped her eternal prison… and she will not rest until
The Last Son of Krypton lies dead at her feet!] 
Lex Luthor: Man of Steel (5-issue mini; w Brian Azzarello; a Lee Bermejo). [From DC Comics: Superman has been called many things, from the defender of Truth, Justice and the American way to the Big Blue Boy Scout. In Lex Luthor: Man of Steel, he is called something he never been called before: a threat to all humanity! In this trade paperback collecting the acclaimed 5-issue miniseries, fan-favorite writer Brian Azzarello teams up with artist Lee Bermejo for a bold story in which readers get a glimpse into the mind of Superman's longtime foe. Man of Steel reveals why Luthor chooses to be the proverbial thorn in the Man of Steel's side -- to save humanity from an untrustworthy alien being.] 
Man of Steel (6-issue mini; w & a John Byrne).
[From DC Comics: A stunning tale of heroics and history, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL VOL. 1 magnificently retells and reinvents the origin and early adventures of the Man of Steel. In this fastpaced, revelatory book, Superman begins his ascension to iconic hero as he leaves Smallville and becomes Metropolis's revered protector and guardian. Featuring the Man of Steel's legendary first encounters with Lex Luthor, Lois Lane, and Batman, this amazing book also includes a deadly battle with Bizarro, a fateful encounter with Lana Lang, and Superman's astonishing discovery of his Kryptonian heritage. ]
Mann and Superman (One-shot; w & w Michael T. Gilbert).
[From DC Comics: How can an average Joe compete with the Man of Steel?
Marty Mann is down on his luck. No job. No money. All he has is a son who
doesn't even respect him. Of course, it wasn't Marty's fault. No, it was
always easier to blame someone else. If only he had it easy, like Superman...
That's when Marty decides to make his own break by stealing a priceless
gem from the Metropolis Museum - a gem with the power to grant a man's fondest
wish. And Marty's wish is to be Superman. Be careful what you wish for,
Marty - because you just might get it!] 
Peace on Earth (Tabloid one-shot; w Paul Dini; a Alex Ross).
[From DC Comics: As the holiday season arrives in Metropolis, Superman
becomes uncomfortably aware of the stark division between the privileged
few and the impoverished many who verge on starvation. Deciding he can best
help by example, Superman puts his incredible powers to work in a titanic
effort to alleviate world hunger. Despite the cynicism he encounters along
the way, his greatest gift to the world is an undeniable message of hope
and peace.] 
Red Son (3-issue mini; w Mark Millar; a Dave Johnson, Andrew Robinson,
Kilian Plunkett). [From DC Comics: Their planet on
the brink of destruction, Jor-El and Lara send off their infant son in a
small spacecraft, hurtling towards Earth. The child, Kal-El, crash-lands
safely...but not in Kansas. Instead, he makes his new home on a collective
in the Soviet Union!] 
Secret Identity (4-issue mini; w
Kurt Busiek; a Stuart Immonen). [From DC Comics:
What’s in a name? Everything, if you share it with the Man of Steel!
SUPERMAN: SECRET IDENTITY is a 208-page trade paperback collecting the critically
lauded 4-issue Prestige Format miniseries written by Kurt Busiek (JLA/AVENGERS,
ASTRO CITY) with stellar art by Stuart Immonen (SUPERMAN: END OF THE CENTURY,
Thor). Set in the real world, SECRET IDENTITY examines the life of a young
Kansas man with the unfortunate name of Clark Kent. All Clark wants is to
be a writer, but his daily life is filled with the taunts and jibes of his
peers, comparing him to that other Clark Kent — the one with super-powers.
Until one day when Clark awakens to discover that he can fly…that he
does in fact have super-strength! But where did these powers come from?
And what’s he going to do about it?] Old Book of the Week 12/29/04
Smallville (Smallville: The Comic, Smallville 1-4; w & a various).
[From DC Comics: Nine exciting comics stories featuring characters
from the hit WB! series explode in this 160-page trade paperback collecting
material from SMALLVILLE: THE COMIC and SMALLVILLE 1-4! Clark Kent battles
a raptor-like Kryptonite freak and an invisible foe in Smallville, while
strange things happen at the Miss Smallville beauty pageant. Plus, find
out what Chloe did on her summer internship at the Daily Planet! All this,
and much, much more!] Superman/Doomsday: Hunter/Prey (3-issue mini; w Dan Jurgens; a
Brett Breeding). [From DC Comics: Face to face with
fear! Superman travels to the nightmare world of Apokolips for a final confrontation
with Doomsday, the creature who cost the Man of Steel his life. With the
help of the mysterious, time-traveling Waverider, Superman at last discovers
the shocking truth of Doomsday's origin.] Also contained in Doomsday Omnibus above. 
Superman for All Seasons (4-issue mini; w Jeph Loeb; a Tim Sale).
[From DC Comics: The writer/artist team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale—best
known for their award-winning work on BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN and BATMAN:
DARK VICTORY — took a groundbreaking look at the Man of Steel in SUPERMAN
FOR ALL SEASONS, which told the story of Clark Kent's physical and emotional
journey from the plains of Smallville to the concrete canyons of Metropolis.
Now the popular, Eisner Award-nominated miniseries is collected in one striking
volume, the SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS trade paperback. Combining Loeb's and
Sale's masterly storytelling with sumptuous blue-line color by Bjarne Hansen
(all of whom were nominated for Eisner Awards), SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS
follows Clark's tenuous first steps toward the realization that even his
great power has limits...and that, ultimately, the most powerful man alive
is only a man. Leaving Smallville behind, he meets the woman he will one
day marry, earns the hatred of his deadliest foe, and learns the lessons
that will transform a simple farmboy into the greatest champion of justice
the world has ever known.] 
Superman Returns: The Prequels (4 one-shots; w Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray, Marc Andreyko; a Ariel Olivetti, Karl Kerschl, Rick Leonardi, Nelson, Doug Hazlewood, Wellington Dias). [From DC Comics: Produced in conjunction with Superman Returns director Bryan Singer and his co-screenwriters Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris, this new collection features the astonishing 4-part miniseries bridging the gap between Superman and Superman Returns!
Relive the last days of Krypton and then see the first glimmers
of what has transpired since the Man of Steel left the Earth. Explore the lives of three of the most important people in Superman's life - Lois Lane, Ma Kent and Lex Luthor - and how they dealt with his long absence in this beautiful collection!] 
Superman Returns: The Movie Adaptation and More Tales of the Man of Steel (1-shot + other stories; w Martin Pasko, E. Nelson Bridwell, et al.; a Matt Haley, Curt Swan, Murphy Anderson, et al.). [From DC Comics: Experience the thrilling movie adaptation by Martin Pasko and Matt Haley, then continue with a collection of several classic stories collected from various Superman titles — including a special origin tale originally presented in THE AMAZING WORLD OF SUPERMAN, METROPOLIS EDITION #1] 
Tales of the Bizarro World (Adventure Comics 285-299; w Jerry Siegel;
a Curt Swan, John Forte, Wayne Boring). [From DC Comics:
In June of 1961, in the pages of Adventure Comics there appeared a feature
unlike any before or since… Take an "imperfect duplicate"
of Superman, give him his own world, have him, guided by his "Bizarro
Code," pursue his own somewhat addle-brained quixotic goals, and you
have some of the wackiest stories ever to appear in comics. Long considered
a classic by comics fans and professionals alike, this volume collects all
15 appearances of Tales of the Bizarro World (most out of print for over
35 years), and includes an introduction and exclusive interview with Bizarro
himself by Seinfeld writer David Mandel. So, sit back on your coffee table,
put your feet up on the sofa, and cry 'til you laugh!] 
Trinity (3-issue mini; w & a Matt Wagner).
[From DC Comics: For the first time ever, the classic tale of Superman
and Batman's first meeting with Wonder Woman is collected in BATMAN/SUPERMAN/WONDER
WOMAN: TRINITY, a 208-page hardcover of the critically acclaimed, sold-out
3-issue miniseries written and illustrated by the legendary Matt Wagner
(Mage, Grendel, SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE, GREEN ARROW)! In one stunning volume,
this super-powered trio of heroes battles side by side in the first of their
countless adventures. It all begins when a mysterious billionaire launches
a mad quest to remake the world in his own terrible image. Witness the birth
of a legendary alliance, as Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman join forces
to defend Earth against an apocalyptic fate!] 
True Brit (OGN; w Kim “Howard” Johnson & John Cleese;
a John Byrne & Mark Farmer). [From DC Comics:
Get ready for SUPERMAN: TRUE BRIT, an original hardcover graphic novel with
a humorous new take on the Superman legend, courtesy of writer Kim “Howard”
Johnson (Monty Python: The First 280 Years) with some help in his comics
debut from Monty Python’s John Cleese (Fawlty Towers, A Fish Called
Wanda)! And with art by fan-favorites John Byrne (JLA, DOOM PATROL) &
Mark Farmer (JLA: ANOTHER