Superman continues to literally swell with powerâuntil the Parasite volunteers to drain the Man of Steel's excess energies, forcing Superman to decide between accepting help from one of his deadliest foes or facing death.
Following Crisis on Infinite Earths, comic book superstar John Byrne reimagined Superman for a new era in bold tales presented in this new collection! Starting with the six-issue Man of Steel miniseries, Byrne fundamentally changed Superman’s origins and propelled him into the present, including iconic encounters with Lex Luthor, Metallo, and Darkseid! This title collects The Man of Steel #1-6, Superman #1-4, Adventures of Superman #424-428, and Action Comics #584-587.
Superman takes on Riot, a new villain with startling powers. Plus, the Last Son of Krypton and Professor Hamilton head for the Antarctic Fortress of Solitude on a mission to save the bottle city!
Superman faces off against the Underworlders. However, he has no idea that a new threat, one greater than any he's ever faced before, is about to arise! "Death of Superman" Part One!
The fifth collection of Superman tales from the 1980s, featuring ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #432-435, ACTION COMICS #592-593 and SUPERMAN #9-10! Superman encounters the new hero Gangbuster, faces the menace of the Joker, teams up with Mister Miracle and Big Barda, and inadvertently becomes Metropolis's greatest menace!
Bizarro World' part 4, continued from ACTION COMICS (1938-2011) #697. Having captured Bizarro and saved Lois, the Man of Steel must take his imperfect clone to the only place that can possibly save the deteriorating duplicate: LexCorp. Continued in SUPERMAN (1987-2006) #88.
Emperor Joker' part 4, continued from ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #583. As one world ends, another begins as the Emperor Joker rules now with an Empress by his side! And how can Superman and friends save the day when they've all been transformed into Super-Pets? Continued in ACTION COMICS #770.
A chronological reprinting of a new era for Superman begins! SUPERMAN #1-3, ACTION COMICS #585-587 and ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #424-426 are collected, reintroducing readers to the likes of Lex Luthor, Metallo, Darkseid, and more!
Superman's dead body has been unexpectedly uncovered in the tomb beneath his memorial, leading to the inevitable question: is the Man of Steel who returned during the 'Reign of the Supermen' really Superman?