Best of
Superman

2013

Superman Unchained #1


Scott Snyder - 2013
    However, a stranger question remains: if Superman didn’t stop the last satellite from falling, who did?

Smallville Season 11, Volume 1: Guardian


Bryan Q. Miller - 2013
    Picking up six months later, Smallville Season 11 explores Clark's understanding of the true power of his Superman identity, its effect on those close to him and its ability to inspire the people of Earth.Smallville Season 11 features Clarke as well as fan-favorite characters including Oliver Queen/Green Arrow, Chloe Sullivan-Queen, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and General Lane.

Absolute Superman/Batman, Vol. 1


Jeph Loeb - 2013
    And in the second storyarc, prepare for the arrival of Supergirl! Batman has discovered something strange on the bottom of Gotham Bay, which leads him to a mysterious and powerful teenaged girl bent on destroying Gotham City! What's her connection to Superman? Why does Wonder Woman want to hide her from the outside world? And will Darkseid succeed in recruiting her into doing his bidding?Collects SUPERMAN/BATMAN #1-13

Superman: The Ultimate Guide to the Man of Steel


Daniel Wallace - 2013
    Readers can now get a comprehensive look at the complete Superman story from his birth on Krypton and arrival on Earth to his double life as a "Daily Planet" reporter and as one of the most famous super heroes ever in "Superman: The Ultimate Guide to the Man of Steel." Featuring beautiful comic book art from some of the best artists of our time, this book will allow fans to learn more about the villains, loves, and heroes who occupy Superman's world, including Lex Luthor, Lois Lane, Doomsday, and more.This all-new guide traces how the Man of Steel has developed throughout the decades, while examining the monumental moments that have led to who he is today.

Superman: The Unauthorized Biography


Glen Weldon - 2013
    A celebration of Superman's life and history—in time for his 75th birthdayHow has the Big Blue Boy Scout stayed so popular for so long? How has he changed with the times, and what essential aspects of him have remained constant? This fascinating biography examines Superman as a cultural phenomenon through 75 years of action-packed adventures, from his early years as a social activist in circus tights to his growth into the internationally renowned demigod he is today.Written by NPR book critic, blogger, and resident comic book expert, Glen Weldon

Lois Lane: A Celebration of 75 Years


Jerry SiegelWhitney Ellsworth - 2013
    The Secret Revealed!  Adventures of Superman #631 - Battery Part FiveAll Star Superman #2 - Superman's Secret RoomAll Star Superman #3 - Sweet Dreams Superwoman Man of Steel #2 - The Story of the CenturyShowcase #9  Superman #29, #33-34, #58, #168Superman 80-Page Giant 2011Superman: Lois Lane #1

Man of Steel: Inside the Legendary World of Superman


Daniel Wallace - 2013
    Man of Steel: Inside the Legendary World of Superman explores the remarkable creative process behind the movie and showcases the exceptional concept art that shaped its unique visual style. From the stark alien vistas of Krypton to the down-to-earth warmth of Smallville, this book uncovers the intensive world-building process that makes Superman’s universe both thrilling and believable. Also featuring in-depth interviews with the cast and crew, and candid on-set photography, Man of Steel: Inside the Legendary World of Superman is the ultimate insider’s look at one of the most electrifying movies in recent memory.MAN OF STEEL, SUPERMAN and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics. (s13)

Superman: The Death and Return of Superman Omnibus


Dan Jurgens - 2013
    The historic story of the death and return of Superman is collected in one massive hardcover volume featuring an all-new cover by pivotal creator Dan Jurgens, timed to coincide with the 20th 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 ofWorld Without Superman, plus 40 pages of bonus extras including promotional material and product spotlight.

Superman: The Silver Age Dailies, Volume 1


Jerry Siegel - 2013
    The Dailies will be released in three sub-sets, starting with The Silver Age, then The Atomic Age, and finally, The Golden Age. (Sundays will be released in a separate, concurrent series.) These Silver Age classics have never been reprinted. The first volume boasts art by Curt Swan and Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye, as Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel scripts stories by Otto Binder, Robert Bender, Jerry Coleman, and a new version of his own classic "Superman Returns to Krypton!" The book includes almost 800 strips, the complete episodes from December 15, 1958 - July 1, 1961. This is the series Superman fans have been waiting for!

The Superman Files


Matthew K. Manning - 2013
    It’s a comprehensive account of his history, employing clippings from the Daily Planet, journal entries, surviving artifacts from Krypton, schematics for the Fortress of Solitude and other technology, files from Stryker's Island Prison, as well as hundreds of "photographs" of Superman's enemies and allies culled from modern Superman comics.The Superman Files offers a complete, in-depth life story of the Man of Steel, from his birth on Krypton as Kal-El through his present, as Clark Kent and Superman, and even onward into the future.One thousand years from now, a group of superpowered teenagers is inspired by Superman’s legacy. They band together and form the Legion of Super-Heroes, a crime-fighting group dedicated to protecting the citizens of the United Planets. One of these teens is Brainiac 5, a highly intelligent descendant of Superman’s arch foe, the original Brainiac.Like many people in the 31st Century, members of the Legion idolize Superman. They frequent the Superman Museum and marvel at tales of his past. A few of them even travel back in time to Clark Kent’s teenage years. They recruit him to their team, thereby jumpstarting the adventures of Superboy, the Boy of Steel. In a future without precise records of the 21st Century, Brainiac 5 takes it upon himself to compile a tribute to his hero and friend. Collecting accounts from a myriad of sources, he compiles the universe’s greatest historical record of the life and times of the Man of Steel.The Superman Files chronicles seventy-five years of adventures in one easy-to-understand history of the Last Son of Krypton.  Appealing to Superman fans of any age—from new collectors just starting out with the New 52 to longtime readers who have followed the character from his very first adventures—there is something for everyone. With a modern tone and a deep respect for his legacy, The Superman Files is not only entertaining, but it is also a complete and thorough history of the Man of Steel. SUPERMAN and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and  © DC Comics.(s13) 

Showcase Presents: DC Comics Presents: Superman Team-Ups, Vol. 2


Marv WolfmanKurt Schaffenberger - 2013
    Superman battles for justice alongside DC's greatest heroes including Martian Manhunterm Supergirl, The Spectre, Black Canary, Robin, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Aquaman and many more in this massive, value-priced title.DC COMICS PRESENTS #27-50 and DC COMICS PRESENTS ANNUAL #1

Smallville: Alien #1


Bryan Q. Miller - 2013
    Something has fallen from space—and it looks an awful lot like a Monitor! Don’t miss “Alien” part 1 of 4!