Dark Knight over Metropolis. Part 1 of 3. "Green Death in Crime Alley!" Guest-starring Batman. Story by Jerry Ordway. Art by Jerry Ordway and Dennis Janke.
A string of murders with a connection lead the Dark Knight Detective to the Metropolis. Story continues in Adventures of Superman (1939-2006) #467.
Cover price $0.75.
The Mark of the Krypton Man! Part 1 of 3. Featuring the 1st appearance of the Eradicator (in anthropoid form). Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens, Art Thibert, Jon Bogdanove, Bob McLeod, Tom Grummett, Brett Breeding, Dennis Janke, Denis Rodier, and Jerry Ordway.
A powerful being with ties to Superman's past decides that the Last Son of Krypton is not living up to his heritage, and decides to recreate a dead world here on Earth. Story continues in Adventures of Superman (1939-2006) #480.
52 pages Cover price $1.75.
"Fangs of the Bloodhounds!" Guest-starring the Guardian. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding.
Superman is a being with abilities far beyond those of ordinary men. This is a fact that makes some people very nervous. If the Man of Steel ever were to turn on mankind, who would be there to keep him in check. Meet the Watchdogs!
Cover price $1.00.
"Superman's Fiancee, Lois Lane!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding.
A secret cabal gathers to discuss items that pertain to the death of an innocent man. Plus, this issue explores what it's like to be the fiancee of the most powerful and busiest super hero on Earth. Includes a 5-page excerpt from the Daily Planet by Lois Lane.
Cover price $1.00.
1st appearance of Agent Liberty. "Intergang...No More!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens and Eduardo Barreto.
Clark Kent sets out to shut down Intergang once and for all. But when a Boom Tube from Apokolips shows up this turns into a job for Superman! Plus, introducing a new force for good who just may turn out to be the back up Superman needs at the right time.
Cover price $1.00.
Written by Kurt Busiek & Fabian Nicieza Art by Carlos Pacheco, Peter Vale, and Jesus Merino Cover by Al Barrionuevo
Is Superman an angel? A messenger from heaven itself? One woman believes with all her heart, but her faith in Superman may lead to disaster. As Superman reels from the shattering revelations of 'Camelot Falls,' Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza (ACTION COMICS: 'Back in Action!') re-team for a look at Superman's earliest days in Metropolis, and a tale of hope, power and deadly repercussions featuring stellar artwork by Carlos Pacheco and new discovery Peter Vale!
32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.
Direct Edition. Written by Kurt Busiek Art and cover by Walter Simonson
An extra-sized spectacular featuring art by Walter Simonson, as Superman goes to Hell - literally - during the most nightmarish adventure of his heroic career, and a dread portent of that which may be coming! Who, or what, is 'The Beast from Krypton'? This issue - featuring the Phantom Stranger, Zatanna, the Demon and a host of other DC superstars from Wonder Woman to Animal Man - is guaranteed to send chills down your spine!
Cover price $3.99.
Cover by Alex Ross - New Krypton: Part 2 of 10 - Written by James Robinson Art by Renato Guedes & Jose Magalháes.
Picking up directly from SUPERMAN: NEW KRYPTON SPECIAL #1, 100,000 Kryptonians have descended on Earth. But their introduction to the world follows a bumpy road, and humans and Kryptonians alike are wary of one another. Meanwhile, Clark must say goodbye to a long-standing member of his supporting cast while the threat behind Atlas makes his next move against the Man of Steel! Featuring the first third of a cover triptych by Alex Ross that will continue next month in SUPERGIRL and ACTION COMICS! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Alex Ross), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Bernard Chang). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
32 pg, F Cover price $2.99.
Cover by Alex Ross. New Krypton: Part 6 of 10 - Written by James Robinson Art by Renato Guedes & Wilson Magalháes.
Following closely on the stirring events of SUPERGIRL #35, 'New Krypton' part 6 sees the unrest between the Kryptonians and humankind rapidly spin out of control. Superman knows it's only a matter of time before widespread violence breaks out between the two cultures. But deep in the heart of the U.S. military, a deadly new Squad K is being organized. Its mission: clean up the 'Kryptonian problem' before it gets out of hand! ?
32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.
Cover by Alex Ross. New Krypton: Part 9 of 10 - Written by James Robinson & Geoff Johns Art by Renato Guedes & Wilson Magalháes.
Violence breaks out on Earth as the Kryptonians, enraged by humanity's treatment of them and their newly passed anti-Kryptonian laws, strike back! Imagine 100,000 people, each with the powers of Superman but lacking his humanity - and they're angry! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Alex Ross), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Chris Sprouse). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.
New Krypton: Epilogue - Faces of Evil tie-in - Written by James Robinson Art by Jesus Merino Cover by Alex Ross
The crisis on Earth between Kryptonians and humans has been averted for now, but the threat of the Parasite remains very, very real!
Cover price $2.99.
Origins & Omens tie-in - Written by James Robinson. Art by Javier Pina. Cover by Alex Ross. An 'Origins & Omens' issue!
Continued from ACTION COMICS #874! With 'New Krypton' behind him (for now), Superman must come to terms with the death of Pa Kent. And things heat up in Metropolis when the mysterious new Nightwing and Flamebird take up residence in the Man of Steel's hometown! Are they here to help Earth like they say - or do their ties to Kandor run too deep? This story sets up next month's new status quo as Superman makes a tough decision, the repercussions of which will be felt for years! Please see page 73 for part 1 of this story! 'Origins and Omens' backup tale is by James Robinson & Pablo Raimondi.
32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.
World without Superman tie-in. Written by James Robinson. Art by Renato Guedes & Wilson Magalháes. Cover by Andrew Robinson.
Following the startling events of 'New Krypton' and the shocking occurrence in the Phantom Zone, Earth finds itself without its greatest protector! Luckily, Metropolis still has a few heroes, like Mon-El and the Guardian. But after years of knowing nothing but the solitude of the Phantom Zone, how will Mon-El acclimate himself to society? And the recently returned Guardian has his hands full with his new position in the Science Police. How can they fill Superman's shoes? They'd better figure it out fast, because dangerous mysteries abound which will carry all the way into 2010! The highly acclaimed writer-artist team of James Robinson and Renato Guedes continue their run on SUPERMAN with or without The Man of Steel!
32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.
World without Superman tie-in - Written by James Robinson. Art by Renato Guedes & Wilson Magalháes. Cover by Andrew Robinson
Mon-El has agreed to be Metropolis's new champion - unfortunately Metropolis wants nothing to do with him! In the wake of the events in the 'New Krypton' saga, Mon-El faces fierce anti-Kryptonian sentiments from a city that assumes he's Kryptonian. Oh, and there's also the not-so-small problem of Rampage. Meanwhile, the Guardian and his Science Police must deal with the Prankster's new wave of murderous fun. And Black Lightning and Steel face the repercussions of a world without Superman.
32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.
World without Superman tie-in - Written by James Robinson. Art by Renato Guedes & Wilson Magalháes. Cover by Andrew Robinson
Mon-El has agreed to be Metropolis's new champion - unfortunately Metropolis wants nothing to do with him! In the wake of the events in the 'New Krypton' saga, Mon-El faces fierce anti-Kryptonian sentiments from a city that assumes he's Kryptonian. Oh, and there's also the not-so-small problem of Rampage. Meanwhile, the Guardian and his Science Police must deal with the Prankster's new wave of murderous fun. And Black Lightning and Steel face the repercussions of a world without Superman.
32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.
Written by James Robinson. Art by Renato Guedes and José Wilson Magalhães. Cover by Andrew Robinson.
What's a young man to do when he's told he's going to die? See the world while he can, of course! Experience a whistle-stop tour of Earth with Mon-El as he tastes life and fights crime with some of DC's international cast of Super Heroes. Meanwhile, back in Metropolis, a media mogul takes to the airwaves. His goal: the banning of all alien life on Earth. His name: Morgan Edge. And just what is the Prankster planning?
32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.
Written by James Robinson. Art by Pere Perez. Cover by Andrew Robinson.
As media mogul Morgan Edge fans the flames of Earth's distrust of all things alien, Mon-El wrestles with his looming demise and what to do with his remaining life. At the same time, forces from the future must prevent Mon-El from meeting Sodam Yat - the Green Lantern from Daxam known as Ion - for the sake of tomorrow. And General Lane rolls out his plan to ensnare our hero by lining up a vicious crew of villains - but to do this, Steel must fall. It's a wild ride setting up next month's crossover event in the SUPERMAN books!
32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.
Cover by JOHN CASSADAY. Grounded: Part 5 of 12 - Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI & CHRIS ROBERSON. Art by ALLAN GOLDMAN & EBER FERREIRA.
In a small town near Des Moines, Iowa, Superman discovers that everyone is terrified of something, but they won't say what - they just want The Man of Steel to leave as fast as possible. Find out what horrible secret awaits Superman as 'Grounded' continues! This issue will ship with 2 covers.
32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.
Cover by JOHN CASSADAY Grounded: Part 6 of 12 - Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI & CHRIS ROBERSON Art by EDDY BARROWS & J.P. MAYER
Superman meets the new Wonder Woman for the first time! But why can't he shake the feeling that he already knows her? The Man of Steel will have to figure that out later, as the two heroes have their hands full defending Omaha, Nebraska from the evil Keres, a supernatural force determined to rid the town (and the world!) of all Amazons - and they're not too crazy about Kryptonians, either.
32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.
Cover by JOHN CASSADAY. Grounded: Part 11 of 12 - Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI and CHRIS ROBERSON. Art by JAMAL IGLE, DIOGENES NEVES, EDDY BARROWS, JON SIBAL, OCLAIR ALBERT & J.P. MAYER.
What could possibly make The Man of Steel decide to stop being Superman? Superboy and Supergirl catch up with him in Portland, Oregon, and they want answers!
32 pg, FC, $2.99 US RATED T Cover price $2.99.
Cover by JOHN CASSADAY. Grounded: Part 12 of 12 - Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI and CHRIS ROBERSON. Art by JAMAL IGLE, JON SIBAL and ROBIN RIGGS.
Superman hits Seattle for his last stop on his 'Grounded' walk across the country, and it is in that city where everything will come to a head! The mysterious woman who has been following Superman all year makes a desperate final move, one that may cost the Man of Steel that which he holds most dear!
32 pg, FC RATED T Cover price $2.99.
1st printing. Doomsday! Part 3 of 7. "Countdown to Doomsday!" Guest-starring the Justice League. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding.
Story continued from Justice League America #69. An extremely powerful new villain has just trounced the Justice League - with one arm tied behind his back, literally - and now the only thing standing in this unstoppable force's way is the Man of Steel. But if Superman doesn't let Doomsday get away, his fellow Justice Leaguers may perish. Story continues in Adventures of Superman (1939-2006) #497.
Cover price $1.25.
1st printing. Funeral for a Friend. Part 4 of 8. "Metropolis Mailbag II!" Guest-starring everybody. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding.
Story continued from Superman: The Man of Steel #20. It's a world without Superman. The Last Son of Krypton fell in battle against the nigh unstoppable behemoth known as Doomsday. Now, the DC Universe is left to pick up the pieces and attempt to move forward without its greatest champion. Story continues in Adventures of Superman (1939-2006) #499. Includes a 1-page AIDS awareness ad featuring the Teen Titans.
Cover price $1.25.
1st printing. Funeral for a Friend. Part 8 of 8. "The End!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding.
Story continued from Superman: The Man of Steel #21. The Kents were the first to find the infant Kal-el when he arrived on Earth. They took him in and raised him as their own. This issue explores a father's grief. It's never easy when a parent outlives their child. It gets even worse when this grief causes Jonathan Kent to have a heart attack. Plus, Lex Luthor's epitaph to his fallen enemy.
Cover price $1.25.
