Superman Comic Books & Graphic Novels

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #584-593, Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) Annual #1, Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #424-435, Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) Annual #1, Legion of Super-Heroes (1984-1989 3rd Series) #37-38, Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) #1-11, Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) Annual #1, and The Man of Steel (1986) #1-6.

Written by John Byrne, Marv Wolfman, Jerry Ordway, Jim Starlin, Paul Levitz. Art by John Byrne, Dick Giordano, Keith Williams, Jerry Ordway, Mike Machlan, Erik Larsen, John Beatty, Karl Kesel, Bob Lewis, P. Craig Russell, Bob Smith, Robert Ian, Bill Wray, Jose Marzan, Dan Jurgens, Steve Montano, Greg LaRocque, Mike DeCarlo, Arne Starr, Ron Frenz, Brett Breeding, Terry Austin, and Arthur Adams. Cover by John Byrne.

Following the events of Crisis on Infinite Earths, writer/artist John Byrne reimagined Superman for a new era in the bold tales collected here in omnibus format! Byrne retold Superman's origin story and propelled him into encounters with Lex Luthor, Metallo, Darkseid-and The Joker!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 1,152 pages, full color.

Cover price $125.00.

Add to cart Very Fine $4.40

Add to cart Fine $3.30

The early, paranoia-inducing signs of the Hourman Virus begin to appear all over 20th century Earth, as the time-traveling 853rd century Superman and the rest of Justice Legion A are hunted as villains. Chief among their pursuers: the Metal Men, who don't take kindly to any outside interference. As the chase intensifies, Vandal Savage sits back and savors the world-wide paranoia. Written by Karl Kesel and Jerry Ordway. Art by Anthony Williams and Dennis Janke. Cover by Gene Ha. FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format. NOTE: The DC One Million series consists of 31 issues including a 4-issue mini-series and 27 one-shots. Cover price $1.99.

Add to cart Fine $15.00

Add to cart Fine $21.00

Add to cart Very Good $12.75

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Man of Steel (1986) #1-6.

Story and art by John Byrne. Foreword by Ray Bradbury.

This trade paperback collects the landmark miniseries that redefined the Man of Steel in the mid-'80s! Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences.

Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.95.

Add to cart Fine $20.00

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. Collects Man of Steel (1986) #1-6. Story and art by John Byrne. Cover by Jerry Ordway. Foreword by Ray Bradbury.

This trade paperback collects the landmark miniseries that redefined the Man of Steel in the mid-'80s! Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences.

Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) #1-3, Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #584-586 and Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #424-426.

Written by JOHN BYRNE and MARV WOLFMAN. Art by JOHN BYRNE, TERRY AUSTIN, DICK GIORDANO, and JERRY ORDWAY. Cover by JERRY ORDWAY.

A chronological reprinting of a new era for Superman begins! Reintroducing readers to the likes of Lex Luthor, Metallo, Darkseid, and more!

Softcover, 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $17.00

Add to cart Fine $11.99

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) #1-3, Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #584-586 and Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #424-426.

Written by JOHN BYRNE and MARV WOLFMAN. Art by JOHN BYRNE, TERRY AUSTIN, DICK GIORDANO, and JERRY ORDWAY. Cover by JERRY ORDWAY.

A chronological reprinting of a new era for Superman begins! Reintroducing readers to the likes of Lex Luthor, Metallo, Darkseid, and more!

Softcover, 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $17.00

Add to cart Fine $15.00

Volume 3 -1st printing. Collects Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) #4-6, Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #587-589, and Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #427-429.

Written by John Byrne and Marv Wolfman. Art by John Byrne, Jerry Ordway, Terry Austin, Dick Giordano, Karl Kesel and Mike Machlan. Cover by Jerry Ordway.

The third collection of Superman stories from the '80s features a new cover and introduction by artist Jerry Ordway!

Softcover, 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $16.00

Add to cart Very Fine $14.00

Add to cart Very Fine $14.00

Volume 3 -2nd and later printings. Collects Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) #4-6, Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #587-589, and Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #427-429.

Written by John Byrne and Marv Wolfman. Art by John Byrne, Jerry Ordway, Terry Austin, Dick Giordano, Karl Kesel and Mike Machlan. Cover by Jerry Ordway.

The third collection of Superman stories from the '80s features a new cover and introduction by artist Jerry Ordway!

Softcover, 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) #7-8, Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #430-431, Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #590-591, and Legion of Super-Heroes (1984-1989 3rd Series) #37-38.

Written by John Byrne, Marv Wolfman and Paul Levitz. Art by John Byrne, Jerry Ordway, Terry Austin, and Dick Giordano. Cover by Jerry Ordway.

In the fourth collection of Superman tales from the 1980s, Superman encounters Rampage for the first time, has a rematch with Mammoth, contends with a mysterious Superboy, and more!

Softcover, 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #432-435, Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #592-593 and Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) #9-10.

Written by John Byrne and Marv Wolfman. Art by John Byrne, Jerry Ordway, Karl Kesel, and P. Craig Russell. Cover by Jerry Ordway.

In the fifth collection of Superman tales from the 1980s, 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!

Softcover, 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $16.00

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Collects Superman (1987-2006) #12, Annual #1, Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #594-595, Action Comics Annual #1, Adventures of Superman Annual (1987-1997 2nd Series) #1, and Booster Gold (1986-1988 DC 1st Series) #23.

Written by John Byrne, Jim Starlin and Dan Jurgens. Art by John Byrne, Dan Jurgens, Arthur Adams, and Ron Frenz. Cover by Jerry Ordway.

The series collecting the 1980s origin of Superman continues in this volume!

Softcover, 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Collects Superman (1987-2006) #13-15, Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #596-597, and Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #436-438.

Written by John Byrne, and Jerry Ordway. Art by John Byrne, and Jerry Ordway. Cover by Jerry Ordway.

In these tales from 1987, Superman battles familiar foes including Brainiac, Lex Luthor and Toyman, and fights alongside Green Lantern and The Spectre.

Softcover, 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Collects Superman (1987-2006) #16-18, Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #598-600, and Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #439-440.

Written by John Byrne, Paul Kupperberg and Jerry Ordway. Art by John Byrne, Jerry Ordway, Mike Mignola, Ross Andru, George Perez, Karl Kesel, Ty Templeton, Keith Williams, John Beatty and Dennis Janke. Cover by John Byrne, George Perez, Jerry Ordway and Dennis Janke.

Superman's 1980s adventures continue with the introduction of Checkmate, plus appearances by Wonder Woman, Man-Bat and others.

Softcover, 240 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Collects Superman (1987-2006) #19-22, Superman (1987-2006) Annual #2, and Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #441-444.

Written by John Byrne, Roger Stern, and Jerry Ordway. Art by John Byrne, Ron Frenz, Brett Breeding, Jerry Ordway and John Statema. Cover by John Byrne.

The mysterious Supergirl meets Superman for the first time! Plus, the Man of Steel faces Mr. Mxyzptlk, runs into the Doom Patrol and battles Metallo! And Lex Luthor is tricked into releasing criminals from the Phantom Zone-and it's up to Superman to clean up his mess.

Softcover, 280 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Ballantine Book Store Edition - 1st printing. Collects Man of Steel (1986) #1-6.

Written by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Dick Giordano. Foreword by Ray Bradbury.

Published after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences. His origin was altered, as were many other aspects of the character. Superman's relations with Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Batman are reexamined and tweaked. Includes a cover gallery and introduction by legendary author Ray Bradbury.

Softcover, full color.

NOTE: This edition has a different cover than the DC Comics edition. This is not a second printing. Cover price $12.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Superman has a fruitful encounter with Contessa Erica Alexandra del Portenza, the new CEO of Lexcorp, while Lex Luthor gets a new lease on life in "Past, Present & Future!" Written by Roger Stern. Art & cover by Tom Grummett & Brett Breeding. Cover price $1.95.

Dynamic Forces Signed Edition - Signed by Brett Breeding - Limited to 1000 copies, includes Certficate of Authenticity. Superman has a fruitful encounter with Contessa Erica Alexandra del Portenza, the new CEO of Lexcorp, while Lex Luthor gets a new lease on life in "Past, Present & Future!" Written by Roger Stern. Art & cover by Tom Grummett & Brett Breeding. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Brett Breeding. Pawns, script by Roger Stern, pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Brett Breeding; Superman tries to track down Lex Luthor; Lex gets his revenge on Dr. Freeman by trapping him with the Parasite. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Cover pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Brett Breeding. Fighting Back [The Trial of Superman, Part 8 of 12], script by Roger Stern, pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Brett Breeding; Superman and Mope remain on the trail of the person who involved Mope in criminal activity, while back on the Tribunal World Cyborg vows to track down Superman; Luthor reflects on the deal he made with Neron and how he came to be trapped with Joker. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

Cover pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Brett Breeding. The World's Mightiest Mortals!, script by Roger Stern, pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Brett Breeding; Satanus uses his DMN drug to distract the Wizard Shazam from detecting his presence in Metropolis. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

Cover pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Brett Breeding. To Have and to Hold?, script by Roger Stern, pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Brett Breeding; Lex and Contessa get married. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Polybagged with magazine. Cover pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Brett Breeding. Going to Extremes, script by Roger Stern, pencils by Paul Ryan, inks by Brett Breeding; Superman battles the Jackal; Professor Hamilton guest-stars. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover pencils by Paul Ryan, inks by Brett Breeding. Hero or Villain?, script by Roger Stern, pencils by Paul Ryan, inks by Brett Breeding; Maxima returns; Lex Luthor and Lori Lemaris guest-star. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Cover pencils by Paul Ryan, inks by Brett Breeding. "True Grit," script by Roger Stern, pencils by Paul Ryan, inks by Brett Breeding; A villain called Carbide, a.k.a. Rock, is running rampant through Metropolis; His unique and strange abilities, coupled with his rock-hard exterior, make him a formidable foe for the Man of Steel; But that's only the beginning!; A new underground criminal element is being born in the city and Carbide just might be its mightiest member; It's a true test of Superman's newly recovered strength as he faces his latest challenge! 39 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.95.

Add to cart Fine $4.49

Add to cart Fine $4.49

Cover pencils by Paul Ryan, inks by Brett Breeding. History Lesson starring Superman and Ma and Pa Kent, script by Roger Stern, pencils by Paul Ryan, inks by Brett Breeding; the story in this issue features the secrets of Superman's costume! 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Add to cart Fine $4.80

Add to cart Fine $4.80

Mattel action figure reprint.

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Cover pencils by Paul Ryan, inks by Brett Breeding. Who Do You Love?, script by Roger Stern, pencils by Paul Ryan, inks by Brett Breeding; Superman Red and Superman Blue face trouble with Lois; Obsession and Maxima fight over Superman. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Cover pencils by Paul Ryan, inks by Brett Breeding. Anomaly, script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Paul Ryan, inks by Dennis Janke; dinosaurs and spaceships descend on Metropolis, spurring Superman into action. 36 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Cover pencils by Paul Ryan, inks by Dennis Janke. "Need to Know," script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Paul Ryan, inks by Joe Rubinstein; A being of living lightning plunges all of Metropolis into a world of darkness!; With the power out, how can Lois—and the Daily Planet's replacement, Lexcom—stay in business?; And how will Superman and the Metropolis Special Crimes Unit,led by Maggie Sawyer—keep the city from falling apart in the darkness? 39 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

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Cover pencils by Paul Ryan, inks by Dennis Janke. "Madness!", script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Paul Ryan, inks by Dennis Janke; It's the JLA versus the Man of Tomorrow!; With an army of Superman robots at their master's side, the odds look pretty bad for the JLA; But don't tell that to Orion, who goes one-on-one with the Last Son of Krypton in a truly remarkable slugfest. 39 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

WRITTEN BY LOUISE SIMONSON. ART AND COVER BY PAUL RYAN AND DENNIS JANKE. It's the return of Riot, the super-villain who can multiply himself over and over again (he's his own fan club)! In this special issue, Superman puts an end to the villain's career...permanently! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $1.99.

Final issue. WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS. ART BY PAUL RYAN SOOK AND JEFF GAN. COVER BY SOOK In an extra-sized final issue, Superman must save Lois's soul from the depths of hell in the face of DAY OF JUDGMENT! In "The Heart of Hell," Silver Banshee has taken Lois Lane's soul deep into the bowels of Hell, and the Man of Steel must confront all sorts of personal hells (courtesy of Neron) in order to save her. FC, 48 PG. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #445-450 and Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) #23-27 . Written by Jerry Ordway and Roger Stern. Art by Jerry Ordway, Mike Mignola, P. Craig Russell, Kerry Gammill . Cover by Jerry Ordway and Dave Gibbons. In these tales that led to the "Death of Superman," the Man of Steel faces foes including Brainiac, Lex Luthor and Silver Banshee. While Luthor attempts to manipulate Brainiac into doing his bidding, Superman is forced to stop an assassination attempt on Luthor. And Superman banishes himself from Earth when doubts about his own sanity begin to take hold. Hardcover, 280 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $4.40

Add to cart Very Fine $4.40

Add to cart Fine $3.30

Add to cart Fine $3.30

Discover the secrets of the Men of Tomorrow as we learn how the Man of Steel's legacy has been carried down through the ages. How does Solaris fit into the legend of the Superman? It's all here, as the original Superman puts the final pieces of the puzzle together, and goes to gather the Justice League for the final showdown with Solaris. Written by Mark Schultz. Art by Georges Jeanty, Denis Rodier and Dennis Janke. Cover by Gene Ha. FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format. NOTE: The DC One Million series consists of 31 issues including a 4-issue mini-series and 27 one-shots. Cover price $1.99.

1st printing. Collects World of Krypton (1979 1st Series) #1-3, World of Krypton (1987 2nd Series) #1-4 and material from Superman (1939-1986 1st Series) #233, 236, 238, 240, 248, 257, 266 and Superman Family (1974-1982) #182.

Cover by Dick Giordano and Ross Andru. Back Cover by John Byrne and Walt Simonson.

One lne survivor of Krypton became the greatest hero in the universe - Superman. But before its destruction, the Man of Steel's birthplace was home to legions of heroes and heretics who molded their society into the technological wonderland it would become.

Witness the past of Superman's homeworld in SUPERMAN: THE MANY WORLDS OF KRYPTON!

Softcover, 240 pages, full color.

Credits:

Written by Paul Kupperberg, John Byrne, E. Nelson Bridwell, Denny O'Neil, Cary Bates, Marv Wolfman, Neal Adams, and Elliot S! Maggin.

Art by Howard Chaykin, Murphy Anderson, Mike Mignola, Rick Bryant, Dick Giordano, Gray Morrow, Michael W. Kaluta, Dave Cockrum, Dick Dillin, Marshall Rogers.

Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Collects Superman (2011 3rd Series) #32-39.

Written by Geoff Johns. Art and cover by John Romita and Klaus Janson.

A new era for SUPERMAN begins as writer Geoff Johns takes the reins - and he's joined by legendary artist John Romita, Jr. in his first-ever work for DC Comics! These stories introduce Ulysses, the Man of Tomorrow, into the Man of Steel's life. This strange visitor shares many of Kal-El's experiences, including having been rocketed from a world with no future. New and exciting mysteries and adventures await.

Hardcover, 256 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Collects Superman (2011 3rd Series) #32-39.

Written by Geoff Johns. Art and cover by John Romita and Klaus Janson.

A new era for SUPERMAN begins as writer Geoff Johns takes the reins - and he's joined by legendary artist John Romita, Jr. in his first-ever work for DC Comics! These stories introduce Ulysses, the Man of Tomorrow, into the Man of Steel's life. This strange visitor shares many of Kal-El's experiences, including having been rocketed from a world with no future. New and exciting mysteries and adventures await.

Softcover, 256 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

Photo book with numerous large, color pics from the 1978 Superman movie starring Christopher Reeve. Also: 1-page announcements of Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining" (text only) and Clint Eastwood's "Every Which Way But Loose" (great Bob Peak illustration). 8-1/2 in. x 10-7/8 in.; full color; 32 pages; cardstock covers. Cover price $3.50.

Adapted by Rob Rozakis and Paul Levitz. Art by Joe Staton.

Based on the seminal 1978 film directed by Richard Donner and starring the great Christopher Reeves as the Last Son of Krypton. Bring these spectacular images inspired by the film to full color, poster-size life!

Softcover, 16 1/2-in. x 21-in., 32 pages, B&W.

Film book promoting the 1978 Superman movie starring Christopher Reeve. 8.5-in. x 11-in.; full color; 8 pages; cardstock covers. No cover price.

Set of 15 blueprints of rockets, the star ship, Luthor's lair, the Fortress of Solitude, Jor-El's laboratory, Hoover Dam, the trial arena, and Krypton City, all laid out to scale in exact size. Each drawing folds out to 13-1/8 in. x 19-in.; black and white. Cover price $6.95.

Superman The Movie Collector's Portfolio (1979) is a collection of original art inspired by Superman The Movie. It features twelve paintings suitable for framing by artist Jim Dietz. 14 in. x 11 in., original cover price: $7.95. Cover price $7.95.

Superman the Movie Diorama Cut-Outs. Paper model activity kit designed by John Harrington and Aldo Coppelli. Cut, color, paste, and assemble your own Krypton, Kansas, and Metropolis action scenes. Over 80 pieces inside white cardboard box measuring 14-in. x 11-in. Cover price $7.95.

2 Record Set. Music composed and conducted by John Williams. 12 in. x 12. in.

1st printing. By Craig Wessel. You control the powers. YOU ARE SUPERMAN. Lex Luthor, Superman's longtime nemesis, has imprisoned three of Superman's friends in a virtual world of his creation. The only chance the Man of Steel has of freeing them is to enter Luthor's twisted world and fight to set them free. Without his abilities, Superman must defeat Luthor's henchmen one by one, and find powerups to regain his superpowers. Includes STRATEGIES for destroying Luthor's henchmen and saving Superman's friends; MULTIPLAYER hints give you the upper hand when battling against your friends; and MAPS identify the location of superpower powerups and other important items - plus, they feature numbered call-outs linked to the text! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. X 11-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $11.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

Between Smallville and Metropolis, Clark Kent became a Superman. A journey still shrouded in mystery, the most dramatic chapter to date comes to light in this one-shot that finds the young Superman-to-be struggling to master his still-developing powers in an exotic foreign land. SUPERMAN: THE ODYSSEY finds young Clark Kent in Paris, where a chance encounter with the beautiful, reluctant heiress to the nation of Bhutran takes him on the most globe-spanning adventure of his life to date. Discovering new powers (such as invulnerability) along the way, Clark must resolve his feelings for the woman--who is destined to become Bhutran's spiritual leader--even as he struggles to protect her and her aged father from Bhutran's powerful, hostile enemies. An epic Superman adventure from Chuck Dixon and Graham Nolan, best known for their handling of the Dark Knight (who makes a blink-and-you'll-miss-it cameo), THE ODYSSEY is an epic Superman adventure readers will not soon forget. Written by Graham Nolan and Chuck Dixon, with art and cover by Graham Nolan. FC, 48 pg. Prestige Format. Cover price $4.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing. Collects Action Comics (2016 3rd Series) #1029 and Superman (2018 5th Series) #29-32.

Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson. Art by Scott Godlewski, Phil Hester, Eric Gapstur, and Norm Rapmund. Cover by Phil Hester and Eric Gapstur. Back Cover by John Timms.

The last days of the Man of Steel? When a monstrous foe from outer space attacks Clark—and nearly kills him!—Jonathan Kent must consider the fact that his father died once before, and the Legion of Super-Heroes told him he could die again.

Softcover, 136 pages, full color.

Cover price $15.99.

Comic ONLY. Comic originally came with Superman Golden Records Boxed Club Set (1966). Featuring reprint material: the origin of Superman! The true history of Clark Kent from Superbaby to Superboy to Superman! Plus a complete adventure, "Superman's Mystery Power!" Also features Superman history questions on the inside front cover (with answers on the inside back cover). The whole Superman family is pictured on the back cover. Full color, 20 pages, standard comic book size, better than newspaper quality paper for cover and interior pages, no cover price.

1st printing. By Ian Gordon. After debuting in 1938, Superman soon became an American icon. But why has he maintained his iconic status for nearly 80 years? Superman: Persistence of an American Icon examines the many iterations of the character in comic books, comic strips, radio series, movie serials, feature films, television shows, animation, toys, and collectibles over the past eight decades. Demonstrating how Superman's iconic popularity cannot be attributed to any single creator or text, comics expert Ian Gordon embarks on a deeper consideration of cultural mythmaking as a collective and dynamic process. He also outlines the often contentious relationships between the various parties who have contributed to the Superman mythos. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 200 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Cover price $27.95.

1st printing. Collects stories from Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #601-641 and #658, Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) #48 and Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #471.

Written by Roger Stern and William Messner-Loebs. Art by Curt Swan, John Beatty, Murphy Anderson and Dennis Janke. Cover by Kerry Gammill and John Nyberg.

Superman saves an innocent man from murder only to discover he is part of a cult that worships the Man of Steel - and the would-be killer is part of a faction dedicated to wiping them out!

Softcover, 176 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.