Action Comics (1938 - 2011)

Earth has fallen. The multiple Doomsdays have defeated Supergirl, Superboy, Steel, and the Eradicator. Now it all comes down to a weakened Superman versus the monster known as Doomslayer in this, the epic finale of "Reign... View »

The mastermind behind "Reign of Doomsday" begins the final phase of his plan to destroy Superman and all mankind! Steel, Supergirl, Superboy and the heroes of Earth unite to try to stop the devastation, while Superman... View »

"Reign of Doomsday" marches on! A deadly new foe has risen following the events of ACTION COMICS #900 - and he represents Superman's worst fears personified. Even with Steel, Superboy, Supergirl and the Eradicator... View »

We can't tell you much about this issue without ruining some of ACTION COMICS #900's surprises, but suffice it to say, Doomsday's back - and you've never seen him like this before! Doomsday's first appearance brought about... View »

Superman returns to ACTION COMICS just in time for the title's historic 900th issue, which clocks in at 100 pages! Everything Paul Cornell and Pete Woods have been building to over the last year culminates here in the... View »

THE BLACK RING, PART 10 Lex Luthor has left no stone unturned in his quest for the Black Lantern energy, but he's not the only one searching for it - Brainiac wants the energy and the knowledge it offers all to himself.... View »

First his own action figure, then his own Christmas special - now GREEN LANTERN's Larfleeze wants to take over ACTION COMICS?! Not if Lex Luthor has anything to say about it! Tune in for the rematch that's been brewing ever... View »

The last place Lex Luthor expected his quest for the Black Lantern energy to take him was Arkham Asylum - specifically to the cell of The Joker! What clues about Lex's quest could The Joker have to offer, and why on Earth... View »

Part 1 of a 2-part crossover with the Secret Six! Lex Luthor doesn't want to get his hands dirty fighting Vandal Savage (that Black Ring energy ain't gonna find itself!), so he hires Savage's daughter Scandal and her Secret... View »

While present-day Lex Luthor is busy fighting an array of the DCU's most vile foes over in ACTION COMICS, this annual takes a look back at two formative encounters Luthor had before he became the bald mad genius we know... View »

Lex Luthor has had an incredibly difficult time of it lately, what with fighting master assassin Deathstroke, avoiding being eaten by Gorilla Grodd, and even meeting Death herself! Now he's finally back at his office in... View »

Guest-starring Death from SANDMAN! Yes, you read that right! Death! From SANDMAN! In ACTION COMICS! Lex Luthor finds himself literally at Death's door, which leads to a fascinating look not only into the mind of one... View »

Lex Luthor is a pro at breaking man's laws, but when he leads a raid on one of Gorilla Grodd's bases and breaks The Law of the Jungle - "Don't Mess with Grodd" - can he make it out alive? Or will he become Grodd's latest... View »

Lex Luthor's all-consuming quest for power leads him straight into conflict with Deathstroke, the Terminator! What happens when the DCU's most ingenious mastermind meets its most lethal killer? We don't know,... View »

THE BLACK RING, PART 2 When Lex Luthor finally regained control of LexCorp, he thought he had everything he wanted. But in BLACKEST NIGHT, he briefly became an Orange Lantern and got a taste of true power. Now he'll... View »

THE BLACK RING, PART 1 Look out, Metropolis—Lex Luthor is back! The dynamic new creative team of Marc Guggenheim (Amazing Spider-Man) and Pete Woods (SUPERMAN: LAST STAND OF NEW KRYPTON) hits the scene with an oversized... View »

The Man of Tomorrow teams up with the 31st century's greatest heroes in this opening chapter of the "Superman and The Legion of Super-Heroes" epic. But what has The Legion been up to since Superman last saw them? Reprinted... View »

ACTION COMICS ships twice in April! In issue #889, with the fate of both New Krypton and Earth weighing on their young shoulders, are Nightwing and Flamebird prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice? And in the co-feature,... View »

With Nightwing nowhere in sight, ACTION #888 finds Flamebird face-to-face with the rampaging Rao! But can she defeat him by herself? Luckily, it looks like she won't have to! Enter: Wonder Woman and the Justice Society... View »

In this corner - the already beaten, exhausted and bruised Nightwing and Flamebird! And in this corner - the reincarnation of the all-powerful Kryptonian sun god Rao! Place your bets! (Smart money's on the sun god.)... View »

Nightwing and Flamebird race the clock to capture Jax-Ur, the most dangerous of Zod's sleeper agents. And in the Captain Atom co-feature, our hero explores the horrors of his past with the help of Mon-El and Starfire! View »

With a new lease on life, Nightwing and Flamebird return to Metropolis determined to hunt down one of General Zod's few remaining sleeper agents. Continued in SUPERMAN #696! And in the co-feature, Captain Atom is back on... View »

When Lois tries to run the story that will clear Flamebird and Nightwing once and for all, she finds herself blocked at every turn. With the world's anti-Kryptonian sentiment escalating to a near-frenzy, not even being General... View »

Since "Codename Patriot", Earth's hatred for Kryptonians has only escalated - which is what makes it so odd that Nightwing and Flamebird pick now to become public Super Heroes! Meanwhile, Lois Lane finally... View »

Supergirl and Flamebird continue their slugfest, with poor Nightwing caught in the middle! Wait, isn't that man standing over there the same Reactron who murdered Supergirl's dad and Flamebird's surrogate father?... View »

"The Hunt for Reactron" starts here! Spilling out of the stunning finale of "Codename: Patriot," Supergirl and Flamebird find themselves at each other's throats! What's happened to these two childhood friends to put them... View »

"Codename: Patriot" part 2! Nightwing and Flamebird are hot on the trail of the psycho sleeper agents Nadira and Az-Rel when the heroes run into another deadly duo – Reactron and Metallo! What do these two want and... View »

So far, Nightwing and Flamebird's mission of apprehending Zod's sleeper agents has gone fairly smoothly. But then they met Az-Rel and Nadira Va-Dim. Now the "Bonnie and Clyde of Krypton" have turned the tables on Earth's... View »

Discover the origin of Nightwing and Flamebird! The new dynamic duo is busy rooting out General Zod's sleeper agents in the present, but how did they find out about the sleepers in the first place? What exactly is their... View »

Nightwing and Flamebird, meet Nadira Va-Dim and Az-Rel, the Bonnie and Clyde of Krypton. They've got all of your powers, but absolutely none of your morals. Good luck! View »

Nightwing and Flamebird have beaten back Ursa's first assault. But Round Two is about to begin! Forget brutal - now it gets personal. View »

Enter: Ursa! View »

To give the full details of this story would spoil the dramatic finale of the 'New Krypton' crossover, and we don't want to do that! Suffice to say, a 'World Without Superman' is a very dangerous place, indeed, and the only... View »

Mon-El has been trapped in the Phantom Zone since Superman was a teenager, and now he might finally be able to return to Earth! But how will he overcome the fatal lead poisoning that kept him away for so long? And with all... View »

The 'New Krypton' finale and a 'Faces of Evil' issue! The rapidly rising tensions between the people of Kandor and Earth can only lead to expulsion or war! But even as the governments of Earth begin passing... View »

"New Krypton" part 7! As Superman attempts to free the other cities and abductees from Brainiac's ship – including the original monster military unit, the Creature Commandos – Lex Luthor experiments... View »

"New Krypton" part 4!With thousands of Kryptonians being integrated into human society, the world believes they'll be watched over and protected across the globe. But not everyone was raised by Ma and Pa Kent.... View »

BRAINIAC, FINALE It's Superman versus Brainiac with everything at stake! No longer content to simply eradicate Superman, Brainiac is now determined to destroy Earth like so many other planets he's left in his wake.... View »

BRAINIAC, PART 4: MIND OVER MATTER Krypton's greatest adversary has set his sights on Superman and his homeworld as his endless quest for absolute knowledge continues. But the horrors within Brainiac's ship are nothing... View »

BRAINIAC, PART 3: GREETINGS Against everyone's advice, Superman has journeyed to the deepest reaches of space to initiate contact with an alien being he thought he knew: Brainiac. But after learning about the truth behind... View »

BRAINIAC, PART 2: HIDE AND SEEK Brainiac arrives in Earth's orbit as the specter of death begins to close in on Superman. The Man of Steel has fought Brainiac many times before, but he's utterly unprepared for his... View »

BRAINIAC, PART 1: FIRST CONTACT Decades ago, Krypton went to war with Brainiac, a cold and callous alien obsessed with the control of knowledge. Superman believes he's faced Brainiac before, but he's about to learn... View »

The Flash has Captain Cold and Gorilla Grodd. Batman has the Joker and Two-Face. Superman has Lex Luthor and…the terrible Toyman? Take a look inside the mind of one of Superman's strangest and most twisted adversaries... View »

The extra-length conclusion to "Last Son" is here! Superman and the new Superman Revenge Squad — Lex Luthor, Bizarro, the Parasite and Metallo — take on General Zod, Ursa and Non in a battle for Metropolis,... View »

General Zod! Bizarro World! The Legion of Super-Heroes! What's next for the Man of Steel? Superman attempts to get back to his life as Clark Kent, but when you're the world's greatest hero there's trouble around every corner,... View »

It's the grand finale to the 6-part "Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes!" To save the galaxy, Superman and the Legion must clear the good name of Krypton's Last Son, but to do that, they must defeat... View »

The penultimate chapter of "Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes!" Crushed by the Justice League of 3008 A.D., Superman and the Legion uncover the horrific secret behind the conspiracy against the Man of Steel.... View »

"Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes," Part 4! Superman's mission to reunite the Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st century continues on the one planet more dangerous than Earth: the cold, knowledge-obsessed... View »

The reintroduction of the original Legion of Super-Heroes continues with Part 3 of "Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes!" Shocked by the reasons for the Legion's disbanding and the state of the United Planets,... View »

SUPERMAN AND THE LEGION OF SUPERHEROES—PART 2: ILLEGAL ALIENS The return of the original Legion of Super-Heroes continues! The Man of Steel's jump to the future is anything but idyllic as he finds a world torn... View »

SUPERMAN AND THE LEGION OF SUPERHEROES, PART 1: ALIEN WORLD Welcome superstar Gary Frank as he kicks off his run as the new monthly artist on ACTION COMICS! Spinning from "The Lightning Saga," the original Legion... View »

Geoff Johns, Richard Donner and master illustrator Eric Powell conclude "Escape From Bizarro World"! On the run from the population of Bizarro World, Superman comes face-to-face with Bizarro's most horrific... View »

The 3-part story "Bizarro World," with art by Eric Powell (The Goon) continues! Thanks to Superman's intervention, the denizens of Bizarro World have turned on the ersatz Superman, and Bizarro is murderously... View »

The dynamic writing team of Geoff Johns and Richard Donner joins artist extraordinaire Eric Powell (The Goon) for "Escape from Bizarro World," a 3-part story that will thrill and horrify! Last seen in ACTION COMICS... View »

It's a desperate battle for Superman, a turning point for Jimmy Olsen, and a deadly radioactive threat for Metropolis! Will Mr. Action live or die? And what will the future hold for Krypto?Plus: giant monkey!continued... View »

The Countdown tie-in trilogy continues with the Kryptonite Man on the loose, Mr. Action on the prowl and Superman on the ropes! Plus, a certain long-lost superdog returns…but what does fate hold for Jimmy Olsen? View »

3-2-1-ACTION! (part 1 of 3) Hot on the heels of SUPERMAN #665's "Jimmy Olsen Countdown Dossier" comes this true blue COUNTDOWN event! Jimmy Olsen has always been Superman's pal. Will he now become Superman's partner?! More... View »

Part 4 of the landmark "Last Son" story, by Geoff Johns, Richard Donner and Adam Kubert! Superman travels to a place so alien and strange, it could only be presented in a special 3-D section, featuring 3-D effects... View »

In this extra-sized special issue, writer Kurt Busiek reunites with artist Renato Guedes to visit the 31st Century and the Girl of Steel! Supergirl's looking for a way to back from the future and to realize why Superman... View »

ACTION COMICS ships twice in May! In #849, it's Part 2 of a 2-part story written by Fabian Nicieza (Thunderbolts) with art by Allan Goldman (OMAC)! Mankind's savior is about to become mankind's doom! The real control behind... View »

Part 1 of the two part "Redemption" storyline! Superman must travel the world from the wilds of Colorado to the plains of Africa to battle an uncontrollable power with an unbelievable source! View »

With Metropolis under siege from General Zod and the villainous hordes of the Phantom Zone, Clark Kent's friends and family watch in horror as Superman heads into danger against the greatest odds of his career! View »

What do Art Adams, Joe Kubert, Pete Woods, Rags Morales, Kevin Maguire and Eric Wight have in common? No, they're not the latest rogues in Superman's gallery! Rather, they're just some of the talents DC has assembled... View »

In Part 3 of the emotional story "Last Son," written by Geoff Johns and Richard Donner with stellar art by Adam Kubert, get ready for new secret identities, new villains, and a new mystery hidden within the Fortress... View »

LAST SON: PART TWO The explosive return of Bizarro threatens the future of Krypton's last son as Clark Kent and Lois Lane make one of the most heartbreaking decision of their lives. Plus, what does Lex Luthor have to... View »

LAST SON: PART ONE Geoff Johns (INFINITE CRISIS, FLASH) joins forces with Richard Donner (director of Superman: The Movie and Superman II) and artist extraordinaire Adam Kubert (X-Men, Ultimate X-Men) for the tale of a small... View »

It's the cosmic wrap-up for Superman and his allies as they battle an alien invader who's like nothing they've fought before! Superman discovers a compelling secret — one that could swing the conflict in his favor... View »

Part 2 of the stunning, DCU-spanning 3-part story written by Kurt Busiek & Fabian Nicieza with art by Pete Woods (CATWOMAN) and a cover by Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN, THE ORIGINALS)! An alien race is collecting unique specimens... View »

An event trilogy guest-starring half the DCU kicks off in an issue featuring a stunning cover by Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN)! Superman is back - but is it really him? As Earth faces a powerful new menace, Superman contends with... View »

The stunning conclusion of the 8-part "Up, Up and Away!" Superman falls from the sky, and his re-introduction to Metropolis brings changes to Clark Kent's life that no one could have imagined. While putting... View »

In part 6 of Up, Up, and away, Superman Returns!  His powers seemingly restored, Superman combats villains and goes to face Lex Luthor!  But with the re-emergence of his powers, something has changed in Superman,... View »

Part 4 of the 8-part "Up, Up and Away" reveals secrets from the past as well as the present! Neutron and Radion strike, Luthor's scheme is unveiled, and a mystery from space rears its ugly head!"1 Year... View »

UP, UP AND AWAY! PART 2: MILD-MANNERED REPORTER Clark Kent remains powerless in the aftermath of Infinite Crisis, however this past year he has been battling criminals through his skills as a Journalist. Clark has had some... View »

Part 2 of the 3-part "This Is Your Life, Superman!" Superman is caught by the one person he can't defeat: Lois Lane! Witness the undying love story of the greatest couple of Earth-2, and how their love could... View »

*Overview*Livewire, the shocking villain from Superman: The Animated Series, jumps into the DCU with deadly results as she gets amped up to take out the Man of Steel! View »

Awake in the Dark. Queen of Fables traps Superman once more in one of her fantasy worlds. While Lois Lane has been captured by a stalker. View »

While Superman fights the Queen of Fables who uses her powers to get him into a fairy tale world. Lois Lane fights a whole different threat, a political figure whom she uncovered tries to kill her. View »

Old Ghosts. The Spectre is attacking Metropolis!! How can Superman confront such a powerful magical being. Spectre is looking for Lord Satanus as part of his vengeance. Superman desperate tries to lead this battle away form... View »

Dr. Psycho arrives in Metropolis. He mesmorizes everyone into wanting Superman. Superman fights Shrapnel. Lex Luthor sends Black Adam to deal with Dr. Psycho so that he doesn't mess up their plans. Dr. Psycho was only... View »

Black & Blue:After Dr. Psycho's plans in Metropolis were he got people to go crazy over Superman, even trying to kill themselves, Black Adam appeared in order to protect Dr. Psycho and The Society's integrity.... View »

Strange Attractions part two: Positive Reinforcements.The threat of Dr. Polaris comes to an end for now, as Superman helps him fight demons from his past. Meanwhile Lois Lane is fighting a whole different threat, a politician... View »

In the tie-in issue for the OMAC project, Martian Manhunter appears to Lois Lane to protect her from Superman.  But what has Superman done that warrants this.  As John Stewart, Hawkman, Black Canary and The Flash... View »

Strange Attractions Part 1.  A new threat appears: Repulse. And no one seems to notices her, Superman returns home with an unusual good mood to confront this new threat. With appearances from Aura and Dr. Polaris. View »

Get ready for a spectacular 3-part story that brings together the Man of Steel and Captain Marvel! "Lightning Strikes," which runs through the core Superman titles in April, is written by award-winner Judd Winick... View »

Superman has to make a difficult choice between his family and innocent civilians, with repercussions that would change history. Also Doomsday becomes a hero. View »

It's Superman vs. Preus, with the fate of the world in the balance in this action- packed tale by guest writer J.D. Finn and artists Ivan Reis and Marc Campos! Plus, find out what Doomsday has been up to as he hunts for... View »

Krypto and Superboy come to the rescue in an issue written by Chuck Austen with art by Ivan Reis & Marc Campos and a cover by Ian Churchill! Superman is being beaten by an unlikely foe. Can Krypto save both Superman... View »

Guest-starring Superboy! Clark and Lois go back to Smallville for the holidays hoping to escape the hustle and bustle of Metropolis. There's just one problem: Lana Lang is in town, too! What starts out as an ordinary... View »

The return of Preus, the villain from the hit storyline "Godfall!" The rogue Kandorian cop is assembling followers on Earth to declare a holy war on the Man of Steel! View »

Overview A tribute to the dead is interrupted by a new Silver Banshee! As Superman and Jack Ryder pay their respects to a photographer caught in the crossfire of a supervillain rampage, Silver Banshee comes screaming from... View »

With Lois Lane on assignment overseas, Lana Lang is left to help Superman recover after his latest battle.  Will she prove to be a help to the Man of Steel or will she try to drive a rift between Lois and Clark? ... View »

Superman, in a weakened condition, takes on numerous villains trying to make a name for themselves.  Written by Chuck Austen with Pencils by Ivan Reis, Superman attempts to take them down, but at what cost?  Who... View »

Overview It’s Superman’s last stand at S.T.A.R. Labs, guest-starring Wonder Woman and Superboy! Injured from his knock-down fight with Gog, Superman is cornered by every villain who wants to make a name for himself... View »

Guest-starring the Teen Titans! Gog and Superman throw down in Smallville! Too bad Superboy, Wonder Girl and Kid Flash get in the way! See this month's Dynamic Forces listings for a signed version! View »

The Superman revolution continues as the Man of Steel gets ready for round two with Gog! Superman battles for his life ? and those of the Teen Titans ? against a foe fueled by an unholy rage! View »

The new creative team of Chuck Austen, Ivan Reis & Marc Campos and cover artist Arthur Adams takes over! A day in the life for anyone else would be ordinary, but not for Superman! There are robbers to catch, children... View »

Kal-El is running from the Kandor security forces because they (and he) believe that he has murdered an entire family. He has aligned himself with the rebel group of aliens and they're on the run. They take him to one... View »

We open with Kal-El on his motorbike, zooming home from work as one of Krypton's many low level officials. He is musing about why people always dream of flying. At home with his wife Lyla, an alien, he tries to make breakfast... View »

Kicking off the 3-part "Strange New Visitor," running weekly in January's core Superman books! Superman is missing after the cataclysmic events of SUPERMAN #200, and now Metropolis is facing a new crisis without... View »

Superman takes Lois on a whirlwind trip around the world as they celebrate New Year's in every time zone and help people around the world along the way. View »

Who killed Jack Ryder? While on vacation with Lois, Clark becomes the prime suspect in a murder mystery. Since he was in action as Superman, he's the only one without an alibi! View »

"Supergirls" concludes! Natasha Irons, Girl 13 and the new Supergirl take an injured Superman to his Fortress for a last stand against Byakko! View »

The "Supergirls" story arc continues! Mia, the Supergirl from the pages of SUPERMAN, joins the fight along with Natasha Irons and Girl 13. The trio sets out to stop a mysterious assailant who has delivered a near-fatal... View »

Superman is attacked by an unkown assailant and left for dead, and it's up to Girl 13 (from the critically acclaimed "Lost Hearts" story) to protect him! But Natasha Irons, Steel's niece, thinks Girl 13... View »

WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY PASCUAL FERRY, JASON PEARSON, AND CAM SMITH; COVER BY DAVE BULLOCK. The breathtaking conclusion to "The Harvest!" This is it: the final battle between Superman and General Zod! Who... View »

WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY PASCUAL FERRY AND CAM SMITH; COVER BY DAVE BULLOCK. "The Harvest," Part 3 of 4! Jailbreak! Superman and Lex Luthor team up to get the inmates from the orbiting Stryker's Island... View »

Overview"The Harvest" continues! Superman returns from the sun, ready to declare war on those plotting against America. Meanwhile, Lex Luthor creates his own forces from the inmates stranded on the orbital prison... View »

WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY TOM DERENICK, BOB PETRECCA AND NORM RAPMUND; COVER BY DAVE BULLOCK. "The Harvest" begins here in the first of a 5-part ACTION storyline! Get a look at the face behind the iron mask... View »

Look up in the sky! It's a bird, it's a plane, no…it's NOT Superman! It's a new terror that turns regular people into new metahumans, and it may be the beginning of something even more sinister. Featuring... View »

From his arrival on earth to when he finally donned his famous costume, Superman's life is re-examined, and a new character who inspired him to be a reporter is introduced. Plus, in more reality-based vignettes, we look... View »

Look up in the sky! It's a bird, it's plane, no...it's NOT Superman! It's a new terror that turns regular people into new metahumans, and it may be the beginning of something even more sinister. Featuring... View »

Whole story arc collected in DC Comics Presents: Superman #2.Can Superman and Lana break the Heart-Breaker's hold and, with the help of Traci 13, free the prisoners of Hell's Heart?Story continues from Superman :... View »

Superman's back in therapy, this time trying to come to grips with his execution of General Zod in the pocket universe. How will he cope with his fears of doing it again with the new General Zod? Will he be forced to... View »

The shocking conclusion to the 8-part "Ending Battle." How far can Superman be pushed as he confronts the man behind it all? Plus, the return of Superman's traditional yellow S-shield!The Last Supervillain... View »

“Ending Battle” Part 4 of 8. Superman confronts the man he believes is behind the attacks on his friends and family. But soon he’s faced with the return of some unexpected foes...Part 3 in : Superman: Man... View »

Guest-writer Chuck Kim pens a tale where the Quintescence from KINGDOM COME takes a trip to Smallville to observe a young Clark Kent. But they're interrupted when government operatives try to bring him in after discovering... View »

The conclusion to "Return to Krypton II!" It's all-out war on Krypton! And to make things worse, the planet's red sun is expanding, threatening to engulf Krypton. Will Superman witness his homeworld die... View »

Someone close to Clark Kent is missing. What can Superman do? It's a different role for Superman, who has to play detective to get to the bottom of this mystery.Big City, Little Man. Can Superman find a missing person... View »

A flashback tale set in Smallville! Superman's actions have never hurt anyone, right? Well, sometimes doing the right thing can have terrible consequence, as we learn in a tragic tale from Clark's past. When young... View »

Superman battles in the hellish Gorge against a former ally while Krypto battles the evolving Kancer. And what part does General Zod play in all this?Man & Beast Part 2 View »

A Evil stuff is spewing out of the Gorge, a giant hole in the earth left over from "Our Worlds at War." In the middle of it all, General Zod's minion Kancer comes after Superman, but instead finds Krypto protecting... View »

"Jikei Ketsuki: Mercy, Love & Blood" Part 1 of 2. Japanese heroes Byakko and Gunshin fight justice on their own terms and run smack into Superman ? who doesn't agree with their ideals. Can the Man of Steel... View »

Fighting for Justice can be a difficult battle depending on what you think is Justice. This is the conflict Superman has in Japan when confronted by its heroes Byakko (the White Fox) and Gunshin (God of War), who will stop... View »

Red. After defeating Iconoklash, a woman teleports Superman to B'Dartha, which unfortunately for Superman, has a red sun. The planet Superman is teleported to is ruled by an evil tyrant Kanjar Ro, who enslaved the people... View »

Goodbye! Ha-ho! Bizarro am back! General Zod's new country is established as a world power, and Superman must free Bizarro from the villain's clutches. But Bizarro no wanna go! Him love Zod! Hello!Story and page... View »

Superman begins to think Emperor Joker's reign of terror is returning, as Green Lantern falls victim to the Clown Prince's rain. Ha-ha! That's a homonym. We're clever. I think this Joker thing is starting... View »

A beleaguered Man of Steel faces off against the Ocean Master, Major Disaster and Scorch separately, but how can he hope to stop them when he's lost the will to fight, and the one man who gave him hope is missing?"2001... View »

"OUR WORLDS AT WAR," Part 33. Having undergone a radical transformation, the new Superman now may have the power to actually stop the War. But in doing so, has he become a greater danger to the Universe? It all... View »

"OUR WORLDS AT WAR," Part 20. The man of Steel is torn in many directions as Imperiex's probes continue to ravage Earth. Meanwhile, Lois and the President deal with their unearthly terrors, the MASH unit in... View »

A man who has tried to kill Superman in the past is now out to start a World War as his band of marauders (Ignition, Kancer and Faora) begin to level Berlin.  The Man of Steel confronts his new foe in a destructive... View »

Superman finally comes face-to-face with the man who's been trying to kill him for over a year -- and if Strike Force Superman doesn't come to the rescue, the killer may finally succeed. View »

The conclusion to the 4-part "Infestation!" The planet-devouring Viroxx comes to claim Earth, and Superman has his hands full. Can he stop Korsa ? driven mad by his thoughts of revenge ? from killing Lois, an anti-body... View »

Kancer. Superman has a super tumor called Kancer. What kind of cancer therapy should he undergo? And who is that general. Also, Bizarro plays with a rat and writes home."2001 21"--Superman "S" in upper... View »

The conclusion of "Return to Krypton!" It looks like there's no way home for Superman and Lois. General Zod will bring about the planet's destruction rather than let anyone escape - meaning that Jor-El... View »

Extra-sized issue. Has Superman become outdated in our modern world? A new aggressive team of metahumans called the Elite certainly thinks so, and they're about to wreck the Man of Steel's truth, justice and American way.... View »

Clark spends some time with J'onn J'onzz ? the Martian Manhunter ? and many of his various identities during New Year's Eve. But the peaceful night doesn't last long as a villain, once thought gone for good,... View »

Kith and Kin Part 2. Death in the Lazarus Pit! View »

Part one of a two-part confrontation between Superman and Ra's al Ghul. Lois investigates who tried to kill her husband during "Critical Condition," only to wind up on a trail that leads her directly to Talia. ... View »

One fine night, Superman is cruising through Metropolis when he suddenly hears a screem. He strains to find out its source and sees a man falling to his death. Superman kicks into top gear. He arrives just in time to save... View »

An extra-sized issue concludes "Superman: Emperor ?"! The battle is over and the obscenely powerful Emperor holds the upper hand. As evil wins and good faces ultimate defeat, is this the ultimate Bizarro ending?The... View »

Superman Arkham Part 4: Supermanamrepus -- 2. Re: Action (Letters Column) The cover is a "flip cover" with Superboy and Ignition on opposite sides. Continued from: Superman: The Man of Steel #104 Continued in:... View »

The Marvel Family guest-stars as Mary and Freddy (two of the Captains Marvel, 'natch) ask Superman's help in rescuing the Original Captain Marvel, but Superman will pay dearly in the attempt. Meanwhile, Lois tries... View »

Critical Condition (4/4) concludes! Superman battles Deathstroke while, inside his body, the tiny Team Superman feels every blow. And things grow steadily worse for the microscopic heroes because they're starting to... View »

Can even guest-star Batman help Superman find the missing Lois? A dying Superman asks for help from the Dark Knight Detective to find his lost love. But even if the World's Finest team can settle their differences and... View »

Joker and Harley Quinn come to Metropolis! Wild and wacky mayhem ensues as it's payback time, Joker style! He's gonna chop LexCorp Tower down, and the mysteriously ailing Man of Steel is not in any shape to stop... View »

The finale of the Smallville visit finds the Man of Steel seemingly unable to save a woman's babies from a fire. Is this tragedy as real as it seems? Plus, Lana tries to comfort Clark as he and Lois's troubles get... View »

The grande finale to the Brainiac 13 storyline! There is no way that Superman can stop Brainiac 13 on his own. The only one with a weapon capable of stopping the cyber villain is...Lex Luthor! Can the Man of Steel trust... View »

Superman has survived many threats, but will last-minute holiday shopping be his undoing? When the Demon Etrigan (last seen in DAY OF JUDGMENT) poses as Santa Claus, he unleashes everyone's true Christmas spirit, including... View »

Wonder Woman guest-stars in a thrilling issue! Although the truth about the so-called "Mrs. Superman" has been revealed, the public still wonders about the Man of Steel's relationship with Wonder Woman. So... View »

The "never-ending battle" continues as new villainess Encantadora (introduced in SECRET ORIGINS OF SUPER-VILLAINS 80-PAGE GIANT #1, offered in this issue of Previews) begins auctioning pieces of Kryptonite to the... View »

DC's newest heroine loses control of her powers in Part 3 of "Strange Visitor!" With her electromagnetism gone haywire, even Superman can't save her, unless he finds the one man who can help her back to... View »

A genius weapons designer comes to the aid of Boss Moxie, creating an unbelieveable menace for the Man of Steel! Moxie's suffering from a severe lack of firepower, so he calls on Frank Sixty, a criminal scientist who's... View »

In "Superman's Strangest Adventure" part 4 of 4, the planet Krypton faces its catastrophic end, but scientist Jor-El doesn't send his infant son to Earth! Instead, it's the Hawkworld known as Thanagar... View »

A villain from the past stages a "Comeback" for one big score in Metropolis...and discovers that five even worse malefactors are already hard at work carving up the town! Will he make it an even half-dozen and... View »

Necropolis. Continued from: Adventures of Superman #568Continued in: Superman: The Man of Steel #90"1999 25"--Triangle in upper left hand corner. View »

The Aimless Blade of Silence. Superman gets lost in the Phantom Zone. He'll need some "inside" help to escape. "1999 20"--Triangle in upper left hand corner. View »

A Law Unto Himself. "1999 15"--Triangle in upper left hand corner. View »

Cover art by Stuart Immonen and Jose Marzan. Script and pencils by Stuart Immonen. Inks by José Marzan, Jr. Superman: Have You Forsaken Metropolis? Lois Lane investigates the trouble-making Supermen of America. Bob... View »

Sixes and Sevens. Story continued from: Adventures of Superman #564 Story continues in: Superman: The Man of Steel #86."1999 6"--Triangle in upper left hand corner. View »

"1999 1"The villain is Crazytop.Continued in Superman: Man of Steel #85 View »

The first DC story by writer Mark Schultz! The present-day Superman takes on his challenge in the 853rd century, only to find his endeavors sabotaged and the citizens of the future Metropolis thinking him to be a Bizarro... View »

Cover art by Paul Rivoche. City of the Future starring Superman, script by Ron Marz, pencils by Tom Grindberg, inks by Tom Palmer; a building from the bottle city of Kandor suddenly appears in Metropolis, spurring Superman... View »

Cover art by Stuart Immonen and Jose Marzan, Jr. Chasing the Ancient of Days starring Superman and Lex Luthor, script and pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan Jr.; Superman and Waverider (who is actually Dominus... View »

Eye of the Storm Continued in: Superman: Man of Steel #82"1998 31"--Triangle in upper left hand corner. View »

Polyesteryear, Part 2 of 3: Love, Supervillain Style.Part 3 is in Action Comics #747"1998 27"--Triangle in upper left hand corner. View »

Polyesteryear Part 1: Ready, Fire, Aim (The Prankster is back and selling bridges and fake cruise tickets)."1998 23"--Triangle in upper left hand corner. View »

Crossroads. Continued from: Adventures of Superman #557Continued in: Superman: The Man of Steel #79."1998 18"--Triangle in upper left hand corner. View »

Operation: Ink! (Superman Blue and Slam Bradley capture Inkling and return him to STAR Labs.) "1998 14"--Triangle in upper left hand corner. View »

Devil May Care: A Thesis on the Psychopathologist's Role. "1998 10"--Triangle in upper left hand corner. View »

Cover art by Stuart Immonen and Jose Marzan, Jr. A Cautionary Tale starring Superman Blue, script and pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr.; The Legion needs Superman's help in their battle against C.O.M.P.U.T.O.... View »

"1997 50" triangle in lower left corner. View »

Party Trappings. "1997 46"--Triangle in upper left hand corner. View »

Straight on Till Morning "1997 42"--Triangle in upper left hand corner. View »

Burden of Proof. Superman saves islanders from a volcano, Intergang tries to kidnap Jimmy Olsen. View »

Without and Within (A bunch of baddies vs. Superman Blue)"1997 33"--Triangle in upper left hand corner. View »

Deadly Deliverance. "1997 29"--Triangle in upper right hand corner. View »

Bottle Battle (Guest starring the Atom). "1997 25"--Triangle in upper left hand corner. View »

Cover art by Tom Grummett and Denis Rodier. The Sins of Change starring Superman Blue, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Denis Rodier; the Ray helps Superman in his battle against Metallo.  1997... View »

The Saving Skull.  While fighting the Atomic Skull, Superman goes through some changes. Superman's powers are in a state of flux after being blasted by the Atomic Skull.     View »

"...Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble !" (A new Cauldron (Nikolai Karpov) vs. Superman)"1997 12"--Triangle in upper left hand corner. View »

The Precedent of the United Hates. "1997 8" -- Triangle in upper left hand corner.Continued in Superman Man of Steel #65. View »

Pulp Heroes, the DCU Annuals event, continues in this tribute to the horror magazines of the 1930s. A lonely young woman who manifests mysterious occult powers tries to come to terms with her abilities. She finds serenity... View »

Generator X. Continued from: Adventures of Superman #542 Continued in: Superman: The Man of Steel #64"1997 3"--Triangle in upper left hand corner. View »

"I Killed Superman!" "1996 49"--Triangle in upper left hand corner. View »

Cold Comfort! Continued from: Final Night #2 Continued in: Superman: Man of Steel #62"1996 44"--Triangle in upper left hand corner. View »

Arms! View »

Variations on a Scheme. Continued in Man of Steel 60 View »

Losing Brawl. Continued from: Adventures of Superman #537 Continued in: Superman: Man of Steel #59"1996 31"--Triangle in upper right corner. View »

Cover art by Dave Johnson. Identity Crisis II Keys starring Superman and Brainiac (Milton Fine), script by Tom Peyer and Mark Waid, pencils by Chris Renaud, Curt Swan (pages 12-16), Chris Marrinan, and Steve Butler, inks... View »

Courageous Intent. Story continues in: Superman: The Man of Steel #57"1996 22"--Triangle in upper left hand corner. View »

The Fortune Pack Story continues in: Superman: The Man of Steel #56"1996 18"--Triangle in upper left hand corner. View »

Cover art by Kieron Dwyer and Denis Rodier. Love Breaks starring Superman and Admiral Koontz, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Kieron Dwyer, inks by Denis Rodier; Lois Lane breaks off her engagement to Clark Kent.... View »

Hazard's Choice (Lois has been poisoned by the Joker). "1996 9"--Triangle in upper left hand corner. View »

Cover art by Kieron Dwyer and Denis Rodier. By Darker Reason starring Superman, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Kieron Dwyer, inks by Denis Rodier; a new vigilante is using Bloodsport's methods. By Darker Reason."1996... View »

The Legends of the Dead Earth Annuals continue. In the far future, the tortured creature known as Bizarro still survives, but has fallen on hard times. After a successful period of celebrity in which he starred in his own... View »

Cover art by Kieron Dwyer and Denis Rodier. H'Tros City! starring Superman, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Kieron Dwyer, inks by Denis Rodier; Cyborg searches for Superman and Mope and takes them back to the... View »

Cover art by Kieron Dwyer and Denis Rodier. Fugitive Justice starring Superman, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Kieron Dwyer, inks by Denis Rodier; Superman and his fellow prisoners go to Haven, but trouble ensues.... View »

A crazed Parasite battles Superman and drains the Man of Steel of his powers. This issue leads into Superman The Man of Steel (1991) #50, the beginning of 'The Trial of Superman.' Written by David Michelinie, with... View »

The Joker returns to Metropolis when a sleazy manufacturer creates a toy line based upon the Clown Prince of Crime. Written by David Michelinie, with art by Kieron Dwyer and Denis Rodier. Cover by Dwyer and Rodier. Miraweb... View »

The serial killer plaguing Metropolis gains metahuman abilities and sets out to make a corpse of the Man of Steel. Written by David Michelinie, with art by Kieron Dwyer and Denis Rodier. Cover by Dwyer and Rodier. Miraweb... View »

Concluding the 7-part 'Death of Clark Kent,' continued from Adventures of Superman (1939) #524. Superman defeats the villain who has destroyed the life of Clark Kent - but it's no victory unless the Man of Steel... View »

New regular penciller Kieron Dwyer (BATMAN, CAPTAIN AMERICA) makes his debut as Superman fights to save Jimmy Olsen from Conduit's deathtraps. Written by David Michelinie, with art by Kieron Dwyer and Denis Rodier. Cover... View »

Cover by Jackson Guice. "Men of Different Mettle," script by David Michelinie, pencils by Jackson Guice, inks by Denis Rodier; While Superman battles Conduit's latest agent Metallo, Lois looks for safety with... View »

Warrior (Guy Gardner) guest-stars when he arrives in Metropolis seeking Superman's helping in dealing with super-powers that are raging out of control. Written by David Michelinie, with art by Jackson Guice and Denis... View »

Mister Miracle of the New Gods guest-stars when Deathtrap returns, and the villain has upped the stakes in an effort to 'contain' the Man of Steel. Written by David Michelinie, with art by Jackson Guice and Denis... View »

Superman battles Shadow-Dragon as the industrial spy continues to gather more deadly information about the Man of Steel. Written by David Michelinie, with art by Jackson Guice and Denis Rodier. Cover by Guice and Brett Breeding.... View »

A Year One Annual. Superman learns the limitations of his awesome power in his first space adventure.   View »

Supergirl takes center stage as she, Clark Kent and Perry White visit Kent's home town of Smallville. Special Bonus: No one dies in this issue! Written by David Michelinie, with art by Jackson Guice and Denis Rodier.... View »

Believing Mr. Mxyzptlk is behind the duplicate of Superman’s dead body left in Centennial Park, Superman sneak into S.T.A.R. Labs to try to prove that the corpse is one of Mxyzptlk’s tricks. Guards at S.T.A.R.... View »

Superman is at wits end trying to figure out who is behind the identical corpse of Superman planted in Centennial Park. Grasping at straws, Superman goes after those who have the ability to create this trick. First on his... View »

 A Zero Month crossover issue. Conduit returns to his base, Pipeline, after his fight with Superman from Adventures of Superman #0. While we see more of the origin of Kenny Braverman (aka Conduit) and Clark Kent, we... View »

. A Zero Hour crossover issue. After defeating a temporal-displaced Starro, Superman returns to the Daily Planet from his mission in Zero Hour #2. Superman believes the temporal rift in the past has been destroyed, however,... View »

New regular writer David Michelinie (JUSTICE LEAGUE TASK FORCE) comes aboard as a new era of greatness begins for ACTION COMICS. Bloodsport returns to Metropolis during its reconstruction. His mission: to keep the city 'pure'... View »

Part 5 of the 5-part 'Fall of Metropolis,' continued from Adventures of Superman (1939) #514. Luthor's final attempt to level Metropolis and destroy the Man of Steel is found in one of the last artifacts of Krypton:... View »

This is the regular edition which does not say "Premium Edition" on the cover. 68-page; Fall of Metropolis part 1 of 5. Supergirl and Superboy appear. Pete Ross marries Lana Lang Butch Guice cover and art; Curt... View »

Part 1 of the 4-part 'Battle for Metropolis.' The war between LexCorp and the Cadmus Project takes to the streets...but will Superman recover from his ordeal in time to save Metropolis? Continued in Superman The... View »

ex Luthor sets Lois up for a fall just before he goes into seclusion. Plus, Superman's mass continues to increase. Written by Roger Stern, with art by Jackson Guice and Denis Rodier. Cover by Guice. 1994 Triangle #16... View »

Part 3 of the 5-part 'Bizarro's World,' continued from Adventures of Superman (1939) #510. Superman's infused with more power than ever, power he'll need if he hopes to stop Bizarro's rampage. Plus,... View »

Still testing his newfound ability to travel unaided amid the stars, Superman encounters the lonely champion of an alien planet...a being doomed to protect a barren world in the hopes that his race will one day return. Written... View »

Embossed Collector's Edition (barcode ends in 69511). The lab rats of Project Cadmus unleash on Metropolis a powerful and mysterious new force known as Cauldron. Is he friend or foe? Also, Lobo's on his way to Earth... View »

An Elseworlds TaleIn this issue Gar El a Kryptonian ancestor of Kal Els lands on Earth in 1776 just as the rebels are about to declare their independence. In order to show good faith to the king of the new world he has found.... View »

Part 2 of the 3-part 'Spilled Blood,' continued from Adventures of Superman (1939) #507. Hi-Tech - sent by the same mysterious mastermind who unleashed the reactivated Bloodsport on Metropolis - returns to battle... View »

The Eradicator faces the final purge of his home planet, leaving the universe with one true Last Son of Krypton! Script by Roger Stern, with art by Jackson Guice and Denis Rodier. Cover by Kerry Gammill and Guice. 1993 Triangle... View »

Superman is back! But his return raises questions, including the most compelling: What will be the fate of the other Supermen? Script by Roger Stern, with art by Jackson Guice and Denis Rodier. Cover by Kerry Gammill and... View »

The 'Reign of the Supermen' continues from Adventures of Superman (1939) #504. The Last Son of Krypton joins the fray at Mongul's 'Engine City'...and the fate of the Boy of Steel is revealed. Continued... View »

The 'Reign of the Supermen' continues from Adventures of Superman (1939) #503. Earth has turned against Superman as the teenaged Boy of Steel learns that Metropolis may suffer the same explosive fate as Coast City.... View »

The BLOODLINES Summer Annual crossover continues from Robin (1993-2009) Annual #2. Fate steps in as a man about to take his own life is attacked by the extraterrestrial parasites, and he gains new life as Loose Cannon, a... View »

The 'Reign of the Supermen' continues from Adventures of Superman (1939) #502. The Last Son of Krypton squares off against the Man of Steel for the right to be Superman. Continued in Superman The Man of Steel (1991)... View »

eign of The Supermen! "An Eye for an Eye" by Roger Stern (script) & Jackson Guice/Denis Rodier (art); Kerry Gammill cover; Guy Gardner, Eradicator (as Superman), Lois Lane, Cat Grant app; Cameos by Blue Beetle,... View »

The form of a man made up of red energy awakens in a facility in the Arctic having the memories of Superman and heads to Metropolis! Reports of Superman's return spread rapidly, but is this really Superman back from... View »

Guardian patrols the street of Metropolis while Luthor and Supergirl continue to investigate what's happened to Superman's body and whether or not Superman is really still alive. View »

Part 2 of the 8-part 'Funeral for a Friend,' continued from Adventures of Superman (1939) #498. Clark Kent is discovered missing in the wake of Superman's tragic battle with Doomsday while, in the Man of Steel's... View »

Part 5 of the 7-part 'Doomsday': Continuing one of the most significant stories in the life of Superman, continued from Adventures of Superman (1939) #497. Superman desperately tries to prevent Doomsday from reaching... View »

A new hero, Jackal, hits Metropolis - hard - and Superman isn't crazy about the newcomer's style. Also: Doomsday is coming, featuring a glimpse at a character who will have a chilling effect on the life of Superman!... View »

Killgrave returns, seeking revenge on the Man of Steel...but there's more than meets the X-ray eyes to Hi-Tech, Killgrave's new killer robot. Written by Roger Stern, with art by Dusty Abell and Terry Austin. Cover... View »

S.T.A.R. Labs' Metropolis branch is being rebuilt, bringing about the return of Rampage. Plus, Clark Kent becomes increasingly suspicious of his next-door neighbors. Written by Roger Stern, with art by Jackson Guice... View »

Part 2 of the 4-part 'Blaze/Satanus War,' continued from Adventures of Superman (1939) #493. The battle heats up on the streets of Metropolis and even the Man of Steel can't save some prime pieces of real estate... View »

On cover: "Capitol Offense""1992 28"--Triangle in upper left hand corner. View »

In "Talking Heads," the fascinating secrets behind Lex Luthor II are revealed at last. Written by Roger Stern, with art by Jackson Guice and Ande Parks. Cover by Art Thibert.  1992 Triangle #24. View »

Superman and Supergirl engage in a deadly battle as Supergirl defends Lex Luthor II - her new lover! Written by Roger Stern, with art by Jackson Guice and Denis Rodier. Cover by Art Thibert.  1992 Triangle #20. View »

"1992 16"--Triangle in upper left hand corner. View »

Warworld has just crossed the Moon’s orbit and is now waiting Earth’s atmosphere. Braniac looks at the giant screens showing him the details of Warworld’s many sectors. He sees the many heroes following... View »

Upon a distant planet, Kletus-4, a stranger dressed like Superman(but with different colors) appears in a pub and gets into a fight with a local resident while trying to protect a woman. Then a cellkeeper comes and takes... View »

Lex Luthor II uses the mysterious Hellgrammite to help clean up the mean streets of Metropolis. Written by Roger Stern, with art by Bob McLeod and Denis Rodier. Cover by Dan Jurgens and McLeod. 1992 4"--Triangle in... View »

16-page reprint of Action #1. 1992 reprint 10 cent cover price. Slick cover. Has World Without Superman: Funeral For a Friend ad last interior page. Blank interior covers. Cover price $0.10. View »

ECLIPSO: THE DARKNESS WITHIN Annual Crossover Event continues. It's the evil of Eclipso versus the power of Shazam as Captain Marvel must contend with a possessed Man of Steel! Left with no alternative, Superman offers... View »

All This ... And Lex Luthor II -- 2. Sonic the Hedgehog (a 16 page Sonic ad) "1991 42"--Triangle in upper left hand corner. View »

Part 2 of the 5-part 'Blackout,' continued from Adventures of Superman (1939) #484, and continuing in Superman The Man of Steel (1991) #6. The son of Lex Luthor arrives in Metropolis in the midst of a blackout and... View »

In Armageddon 2001 (1991) #2, S.T.A.R. Labs came down...leaving a job for more than just Superman! The horrifying Atomic Skull is born and things don't look too hot for Metropolis or the Man of Steel. Continued in Superman... View »

Intergang makes its move as Sweet Leilani and Tiny Bubbles rear their not-so-ugly heads...but where do Rose and Thorn fit into this picture? Plus, the Kents and the Lanes meet...and the search for Lex Luthor's missing... View »

"Lex Luthor Strikes Again-- --From Beyond the Grave!""1991 26"--Triangle in upper left hand corner Lex Luthor's ghost is haunting Metropolis as Mayor Berkowitz's reelection campaign goes full... View »

Conclusion of the 4-part 'Revenge of the Krypton Man,' continued from Adventures of Superman (1939) #480. After escaping the Krypton Man on Mercury, Superman heads for his Fortress of Solitude for the final showdown!... View »

Red Glass, Part 3 of 3. Continued from Adventures of Superman (1939) #479. Can anything stop Superman's mind-bending torture as he stands alone against all mankind? Written by James Hudnall, with art by Ed Hannigan and... View »

"The Eternal Sleep of Baron Sunday"--Cover title."1991 15"--Triangle in upper left hand corner. Cover art by Tom Grummett and Dennis Janke. Wake the Dead starring Superman, script by Roger Stern, pencils... View »

Part 5 of the 7-part "Time and Time Again," continued from Adventures of Superman (1939) #477. The Man of Steel bounces back to the Age of Dinosaurs, giving Superman a look at the highly unusual origins of 'Host.'... View »

"Time and Time Again, Phase Two: Lost in the '40s Tonight" As the three Legion of Super-Heroes members struggle to answer Superman's question, Saturn Girl senses that a nearby explosion is about to happen.... View »

Secrets in the Night - Written by Roger Stern. Art by Bob McLeod. Cover by Kerry Gammill and Brett Breeding. Clark reveals his identity to Lois after the Silver Banshee attacks. An attorney finally finds a will for Lex Luthor.... View »

Jimmy Olsen, the one-time Elastic Lad, stretches his luck when he tries to get an interview with Plastic Man and photos of him in action. Also, Bibbo finds a winning lottery ticket. Written by Roger Stern, with art by Bob... View »

"Executive Action" Waverider decides Superman is too powerful not to look into his future again. This time he sees a future where Superman has run for President and won. While in office, he is able to bring peace... View »

Cover art by Kerry Gammill and Brett Breeding. Certain Death starring Superman, script by Roger Stern, pencils by Bob McLeod, inks by Brett Breeding; Lex Luthor apparently dies.  View »

"The Man of Steel... Literally!"Story continued from: Starman (1988 series) #28Story continues in: Superman (1987 series) #50 View »

The Sinbad Contract, Part 3 of 3. Continued from Adventures of Superman (1939) #471. In an effort to drown his sorrow over the death of someone close to him, Luthor sets a new scheme in motion which might be more than both... View »

The Toyman's back...and he's making Metropolis into his ultimate playground, while the youth of the city have the most to lose in his deadly game. Written by Roger Stern, with art by Kerry Gammill and Brett Breeding.... View »

Soul Search, Part 1 of 3. With Jimmy Olsen and Jerry White at death's door, Superman has only one option to save their souls from eternal damnation - he must brave the fiery depths of Blaze's realm...alone! Continued... View »

Lois tries to catch army munitions thieves in the act for the sake of a headline, but gets in way over her head in "Survival!" Script by Roger Stern, art by Bob McLeod & Brett Breeding. Extra 8 pages: "Ma... View »

Cover art by Kerry Gammill and Brett Breeding. Part Three: Dark Knight Over Metropolis starring Superman and Batman, script by Roger Stern, pencils by Bob McLeod, inks by Brett Breeding; Superman and Batman team up against... View »

Cat Grant plans to testify against Morgan Edge and Intergang. Mannheim plans to stop her. Also, the return of Amanda McCoy and Luthor's Kryptonite Ring. Written by Roger Stern, with art by Bob McLeod and Brett Breeding.... View »

Cover art by George Perez. Wayward Son starring Superman, script by Roger Stern, pencils by George Perez and Kerry Gammill, inks by Brett Breeding; Clark's parents help him discover that he's being controlled by... View »

Quotes Superman: "Who do you think--?" Maxima: "I am your better-- as you shall learn!" Summary Clark is musing over his adventures as Superman over the past years. He thinks of the many times that... View »

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Cover art by George Perez. Man and Machine (The Brainiac Trilogy, Part 3) starring Superman, script by Roger Stern, pencils by George Perez and Kerry Gammill, inks by Brett Breeding; Vril Dox, having taken over Milton Fine's... View »

Cover art by George Perez. Body and Mind (The Brainiac Trilogy, Part 2) starring Superman, script by Roger Stern, pencils by George Perez and Kerry Gammill, inks by Brett Breeding; intent on killing Lex Luthor, Metallo goes... View »

Cover art by George Perez. Brain Drain (The Brainiac Trilogy, Part 1) starring Superman, script by Roger Stern, pencils by George Perez and Kerry Gammill, inks by Brett Breeding; Superman saves Lex Luthor from Brainiac. View »

Superman battles an immense, alien creature in Antarctica in "Burial Ground." Script by Roger Stern. Plot & pencils by Keith Giffen. Inks by Dennis Janke. Cover by George Perez. George Perez cover; Keith Giffen... View »

On cover: Whatever Maxima Wants-- Maxima Gets!From the Bookbag Comic Database site www.bookbag-cc.co.uk My Lady MaximaA powerful and striking red-haired woman is looking for Superman. After some fruitless searching she is... View »

Matrix thinks he's Superman. View »

Superman on Earth. Issue #642 is filed under Action Comics Weekly. View »

Superman, still captured by slavers (see Adventures of Superman 454) is sold as a gladiator to Warworld for the amusement of it's peoples and leader, Mongul.  A cellkeeper learns that he is Kryptonian and delivers... View »

80-page giant. Cover pencils by John Byrne, Kurt Schaffenberger, Dick Giordano, Curt Swan, and Mike Mignola, inks by George Perez, Jerry Ordway, John Beatty, Murphy Anderson, and Mike Mignola. Alternate Action Comics #600... View »

"Element 126" What do the Metal Men have to do with Luthor's newly created Kryptonoid Man? Story & figure inks by John Byrne, pencils by Ross Andru, background inks by Keith Williams. Bonus 16-page tale:... View »

Cover art by John Byrne. Checkmate starring Superman and Checkmate (1st appearance), script by Paul Kupperberg and John Byrne, inks by Ty Templeton; the Checkmate agency defeats a terrorist. error comic- Metropolis... View »

Cover art by John Byrne. Visitor starring Superman, Lois Lane, and Lana Lang, script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by Leonard Starr and Keith Williams; Lois Lane meets Lana Lang, Ma and Pa Kent reveal to Lois that they... View »

Cover art by John Byrne. Hell is Where the Heart Is... starring Superman and the Spectre, script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by John Byrne and Keith Williams; in this Millenium crossover, Superman and the Spectre team... View »

On cover: Superman & ???????????The Silver Banshee Has Won-- Superman Is Dead!But Not Defeated! View »

Spoilers: Gotham City.  Just before midnight Batman, Robin and Superman meet on the roof of the old Sprang Building. Superman needs Batman's detective help. He hands him a scrap book but gives him no information... View »

Cover art by John Byrne. The Suicide Snare starring Superman, Big Barda, and Mr. Miracle, script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by John Byrne and Keith Williams; Sleez uses Big Barda's Mega-Rod to try and force Superman... View »

Cover art by John Byrne. A Walk on the Darkside starring Superman and Big Barda, script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by John Byrne and Keith Williams; Sleez uses Big Barda's Mega-Rod to battle Big Barda and Superman.... View »

Part 3 of 4 Story continued from: Superman (1987 series) #8 Story continues in: Legion Of Super-Heroes #38 "Superman vs Superboy : also featuring: the Legion of Superheroes & Krypto the Superdog" Superboy:... View »

Better Dying Through Chemistry. Clark Kent falls into a vat of chemicals, forming Chemo with Superman's added powers! What can the Metal Men do against the evilly empowered Man of Steel? View »

"Cry Vampire!" Guest-starring Batman. Written by John Byrne. Art and cover by Arthur Adams. The World's Finest may have bitten off more than they can chew when they investigate a series of murders and find... View »

Cover art by John Byrne. Green on Green, script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by Dick Giordano; Arisia finds Superman 400,000 light years from Earth, Superman then teams up with the Green Lantern Coprs. to stop a mighty... View »

Can Superman help Hawkman and Hawkgirl repel the Thangarians? View »

Superman teams up with the Demon of the present and the past to stop Morgan Le Fay "Superman Vs. The Demon" Demon: Though we've fought side by side, Man of Steel-- --you must die so that millions may live! View »

In Darkseid's thrall, Superman combats Orion above the Fire Pits of Apokalips.Full PlotStory continued from: Adventures of Superman #426Superman, trapped on Apokolips and under the influence of Amazing Grace, was now... View »

On cover : Superman & The Phantom Stranger : "And Graves Give Up Their Dead" This issue starts with The underutilized Phantom Stranger(he needs a cool origin story and series).He is in a grave yard filled... View »

Cover art by John Byrne. Squatter starring Superman and the Teen Titans, script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by Dick Giordano; David Gunderson uses a machine to control Superman's mind, making him destructive. Action... View »

"Good-bye, Superman! We'll Miss You!"  Crossover Story with Superman Vol.1 #423. View »

Cover pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Murphy Anderson. "The Strange Rebirth of Jor-El and Lara," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Kurt Schaffenberger; Superman discovers that the intellects... View »

Cary Bates and Kurt Schaffenberger's unique story allows you to observe a day through Superman's eyes in "Superman for a Day!" Plus: Michael J. Wolff, Schaffenberger and Dave Hunt reveal that "Even... View »

The Day Superman Couldn't Save! -- 2. The Most Dangerous Toy on Earth! -- 3. The Mystery of the Missing Moon! View »

An Asterix homage/pastiche. Superman is Superix.Asterix: Ho-Hum! Another day, another enemy to kill! View »

People in Crowd: Bully! Get lost, ya bum!, Beat it! Boooo! View »

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Earth's Sister Planet (Superman vs Klystro, with Lois Lane / written by William Woolfolk) -- 2. The Monumental Menace of Metropolis (a superhero from another planet switches bodies with Superman ; also starring Jimmy... View »

The great Brain Robbery -- 2. Rodent on a Rampage. Intellex tries to take Superman's mind ; A certain pest invades the Fortress of Solitude. Cover art by Eduardo Barreto. The Great Brain Robbery starring Superman, script... View »

May the Best World Win (Superman must win in Olympic style games against the alien Rad Zonon ; with Jimmy Olsen, Lana Lang, Jenet Klyburn / written by Craig Boldman) -- 2. Tomorrow is Cancelled (Mr. Mxyztplk has a son, wait... View »

The Sale of the Century (J. Wilbur Wolfingham sells Earth ; with Superman, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen / written by Craig Boldman) -- 3. If I Were Superman... (a hot dog vendor imagines if he were the man of Steel ; with Superman... View »

The World of Superman Masqueraders (Superman learns that aliens are looking like Clark Kent / written by Craig Boldman) -- 2. SOS from Nowhere (Superman vs The Trophy Lord / written by Beppe Sabatini) -- 3. The Puzzle of... View »

An alien comes to Earth to find the means to save his race, but winds up causing a world of trouble for Clark Kent in "Mission To Earth!" Script by Elliot S! Maggin. Art by Alex Saviuk & Dave Hunt. Letter to... View »

Jimmy Olsen has such a big ego it decides to split away and menace him! Written by Paul Kupperberg, with art by Kurt Schaffenberger and Dave Hunt. Plus: A back-up tale by Craig Boldman, Howard Bender and Pablo Marcos. Cover... View »

The Force of Revenge (Superman, Lois Lane, Lana Lang, Rhavenj (a demon of revenge) / written by Paul Kupperberg and Dennis Yee) -- 2. Casting Call (alien film makers want to make a movie about Superman / written by Michael... View »

Disappearing Act (Superman, Perry White, Alice White : Perry White's grandchildren are sent to India by a magician / written by Elliot S! Maggin) -- 2. The Amazing Matchmaker of Metropolis (Superman, Lois Lane, Jimmy... View »

Peri(l) in Paradise (Superman, Lois Lane, Yellow Peri, Perry White / written by Bob Rozakis) -- 2. The League of Superman Watchers (Superman / written by Michael J. Wolff) Yellow Peri: Stop the wedding! No one marries Superman... View »

Cover art by Marshall Rogers and Jerry Ordway. Traumas in the Bahamas starring Superman, script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Ron Randall, inks by Karl Kesel; Superman battles Captain Strong, who resembles Popeye. With Love... View »

The Wizard City Warrior (Superman) -- 2. $ellout [i.e. Sellout] or Manna from Mando (Ambush Bug tries to get Superman, Batman & Wonder Woman to appear in his own title, Ambush Bug)"'Smatter Guys-- Can'tcha... View »

Cover art by Eduardo Barreto. A New Life for Superman starring Superman and Master Jailer, script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Clark Kent doesn't realize he's Superman. ...Run... View »

Obviously Ambush Bug was gaining popularity considering he is back in only 3 issues. A more rare thing back in the day.The book opens with Irwin Schwab repairing his teleportation bugs. when they explode causing him to change... View »

over art by Eduardo Barreto. Their Magnetic Majesties--King Alexander and Queen Bee! starring Superman, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Dave Hunt; Superman battles Queen Bee and King Alexander. ... View »

Cover art by Eduardo Barreto. The Great Toyman Trivia Contest starring Superman, script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Dennis Jensen; to bring forth a childhood foe, Toyman sponsors a million-dollar... View »

Meet John Doe (Superman) -- 2. UntitledIt all starts with a visit to a detectivagency. An agency started by the Ambush Bug, and the visitor, is one Clark Kent. Unfortunately for him, it does not take the Bug very long to... View »

Cover art by Eduardo Barreto. The Once and Future Peril, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Dave Hunt; Superman battles the Yellow Peri. A Superman of A Different Color, script by Paul Kupperberg,... View »

The All-Searing Eyes (Superman can't shut off his heat vision, with Superbaby (flashback), Jimmy Olsen, Lana Lang, Johnathan Kent, Professor Potter, Mayor Harkness / written by Bob Rozakis) -- 2. Hoax Night (Superman... View »

The Artistic Thefts of Terra-Man (Superman vs Terra Man (who steals some Rembrandt paintings), with Lana Lang, Josh Coyle, Inspector Henderson, Gus / written by Paul Kupperberg) -- 2. Yesterday Once More (Superman tries... View »

Cover art by Eduardo Barreto and Klaus Janson. Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Curt Swan and Kurt Schaffenberger. Endings starring Superman, Vandal Savage interferes with Superman's powers, making him damage Metropolis. ... View »

This issue marks the 25th anniversary of Supergirl since her first appearance in Action Comics #252"Celebrating the Anniversary of Supergirl's Debut in Action Comics!"Parasite (thought): As Far as the Parasite... View »

Cover art by Gil Kane. Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gil Kane. If Superman Didn't Exist..., in the wake of Superman creating an alternate timeline in which he doesn't exist, two kids imagine Superman coming to... View »

Cover art by Gil Kane. Written by by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gil Kane. The World At Time's End starring Superman; Superman and The Forgotten Heroes go back in time to stop Vandal Savage from harnessing the powers of creation. ... View »

Cover art by Gil Kane. Written by by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gil Kane. Another Time! Another Death starring Superman; Immortal Man tells The Forgotten Heroes that they must kill Superman to destroy giant vines. View »

Cover art by Gil Kane. Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gil Kane. Superman: Friend or Foe? Superman must race to deliver an antidote to two dying children, battling global emergencies along the way. View »

Cover art by Alex Saviuk and Mike DeCarlo. The Day the Earth Exploded starring Superman, script by E. Nelson Bridwell and Bob Rozakis, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Sal Trapani; Superman must prevent aliens from rearranging... View »

Cover art by Gil Kane. Superman Meets the Zod Squad, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Vince Colletta and Pablos Macros; Superman must face the winner of the battle between the Vrangs and the Phantom... View »

Cover art by Gil Kane. Escape from the Phantom Zone starring Superman, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Vince Colletta and Pablo Marcos; Superman must face the Phantom Zone villains and jewel Kryptonite.... View »

Cover art by Gil Kane. The Reincarnation of Alexander the Great! starring Superman, script by Bob Rozakis and Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta and Pablos Macros; Superman must stop the Planeteer,... View »

Cover by Gil Kane. "Showdown!", script by Marv Wolfman, art by Gil Kane; Brainiac and his hordes attack the Earth, and Superman calls upon the Justice League and the New Teen Titans to help him repel them. View »

Superman vs. the new and improved robotized Brainiac."The Old Brainiac Had the Merest Touch of Humanity! The New Brainiac Has Eliminated That Defect!" View »

Luthor Unleashed! (written by Cary Bates) --  The New Luthor (pinup page) --  Happy 45th Anniversary, Superman! (full text article by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster)--  Congratulations, Superman! (pinup... View »

Cover art by Ross Andru and Mike DeCarlo. Within These Hands--Power! starring Superman and Vandal Savage, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Dave Hunt; Superman battles Neutron, the man with a nuclear... View »

"Beginning an exciting new era in the life of... Superman starring in Action Comics" View »

Cover art by Gil Kane. Once Again--Superman starring Superman, script by Marv Wolfman, art by Gil Kane; Superman battles Lord Satanis. Story continued from Action Comics #540. View »

World Enough and Time (Superman) -- 2. Water-War One (Aquaman) View »

Past Imperfect! (Superman / written by Marv Wolfman) -- 2. Help! I'm a Prisoner in My Own Body! (Aquaman / written by Bob Rozakis) View »

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. "The Measure of a Superman!", script by Mike Barr, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by John Calnan; As Jackhammer runs rampant over Metropolis, Superman struggles... View »

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. "Half a Superman!", script by Mike Barr, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by John Calnan; Superman finds he is unable to go back in time and rescue his trapped past-half;... View »

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Battle Beneath the Earth!", script by Paul Kupperberg (script) and Marv Wolfman (plot), pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Sal Trapani; The Omega Men, Lois Lane,... View »

Enter--the Omega Men! (Superman, Omega Men, Green Lantern (Hal Jordan)) -- 2. The Saucerer's Apprentice! (Hal Jordan as Air Wave, Justice League of America) View »

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. "Two for the Death of One!", script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Dave Hunt; Superman is snatched into the medieval past by Lord Satanis, who... View »

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. "Trackdown!", script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Superman tries to stop the H.I.V.E. from threatening the world with a... View »

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia. "H.I.V.E. and Go Seek!", script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Dave Hunt; When the H.I.V.E. strike in Metropolis again, Lois Lane masquerades... View »

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Devil... and the Daily Planet!", script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Frank McLaughlin; The Daily Planet is in danger of being turned into... View »

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. "Fantastic Deadly Voyage," script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Dan Adkins; As Superman fights desperately to destroy a doomsday device, the... View »