Adventures of Superman (1987 - 2006)

Superman, This is Your Life, Part 3 of 3.Story continued from Action Comics #836.Note: The next issue, 650, is filed under " Superman" title.The conclusion to the 3-part "This Is Your Life, Superman!"... View »

An INFINITE CRISIS tie-in! In the eye of the storm that is CRISIS, Lois and Superman find some time together to discuss their uncertain future. Featuring numerous cameos from around the DCU! View »

The final showdown between Superman and Ruin! Ruin seems to have cornered Superman in a life dealing dilemma with no way out, now Superman has to find a way to save everyone, including Lt. Leocadio, Pete Ross and Lana Lang.... View »

Mxy is back! Lois confronts her would-be assassin ? and she must do it alone, because Superman has his hands full with a very different Mr. Mxyzptlk! And this time Mxy's no joke! View »

While Superman deals with a full-on Omac assault, Lois discovers an alarming connection between her would-be assassin and the Dark Knight! Meanwhile, Luthor is back in Metropolis to build a new power base...starting with... View »

This issue follows the JLA “Crisis of Conscience" story.Superman goes looking for Zatanna for her to help him with what Maxwell Lord did to him. After a conversation she reveals that she had wiped Toyman's... View »

After the events of Superman Sacrifice were Superman was mind controlled by Maxwell Lord, he made him believe that his loved ones were attacked and killed by his enemies. In the middle of one of this confussions Superman... View »

Story continued from: Action Comics #829Story continues in: Wonder Woman (1987) #219"Superman vs Ruin"Part 3 of the 4-part "Sacrifice," arcing through all the July-shipping Superman titles and WONDER... View »

As Peter Ross was found guilty of being the super villain Ruin, he declared himself innocent and was being held in Stryker facility. Clark Kent went to visit him, and he told him he was aware that Clark Kent is the same... View »

The Road To Ruin: Conclusion.  After Lois thinks through about Superman, his life, his motives, his friends, his enemies, his secret identity, their marriage, and why does she truly loves him. Superman is fighting his... View »

Eclipso manages to get Superman angry by possessing Lois Lane, and now he has taken control of Supemran's body. When everything seems lost, Captain Marvel appears.   Next: Superman Vs. Captain Marvel. View »

 Mr. Mxyzptlk shows Clark and Lois a possible future were they have a daughter that grows to be a super powered hero. View »

Superman was about to found out who Ruin was, but couldn't. Jimmy ges hurt and Lois gives Clark a tremendous surprise news. View »

This issue answers point blank the question: Did Superman know the actions of the other JLA team members during Identity Crisis? This special issue examines the fallout from the earth-shattering IDENTITY CRISIS! Superman,... View »

The new Parasites continue to feed on those close to Superman! Meanwhile, Lt. Lupe is on the hunt for Ruin, the mysterious man behind the Man of Steel's recent troubles! View »

Superman confronts the new Parasites, twins of evil with more devastating powers than the original power-sapping villain! And you won't believe who comes to Superman's aid! View »

t's a deadly new villain for the Man of Steel! New Parasites are born, and they have a thirst for the Man of Steel's power! View »

A new villain — Propaganda — emerges and turns public opinion against the Man of Steel! Plus, Lois deals with the aftermath of her assignment on the frontlines in the Middle-Eastern nation of Umec. View »

.Superman learns that seemingly unrelated events might not be as random as he thought. Could the mastermind behind last issue's hostage situation play a bigger role against the Man of Steel? View »

While saving some high-school hostages from a villain called Ruin, Superman gets a visit from the pesky pixie from the fifth dimension, Mr. Mxyzptlk. He warns big blue of an oncoming crisis, but Superman doesn't buy it.... View »

Reporting from Umec, Lois doesn’t like the constraints the U.S. military has put on the press. Meanwhile, Superman battles a new and even more powerful Replikon as well as Lupé, the femme fatale in charge of the SCU,... View »

In part 2 of Battery, Superman deals with the outcome of his appearance in the part 1. Wonder Woman pays Lois a visit as Green Lantern John Stewart joins Superman in space looking for something and find something completely... View »

The debut of new team of acclaimed writer Greg Rucka, Matthew Clark & Nelson and cover artists Gene Ha! An old foe comes to Metropolis with murder ? and something much more sinister ? on his mind. Meanwhile, Clark's... View »

The penultimate chapter of the "Godfall" saga finds Kal-El pursued by the law and allied with former enemies! He's fighting for his life, but will it be worth it? View »

"Godfall" continues with Part 2 of 6! Kal-El's powers begin to emerge as he faces a new threat on Krypton. Plus, in the back-up by Greg Rucka (WONDER WOMAN, BATMAN: DEATH AND THE MAIDENS), Matt Clark &... View »

Continuing the 3-part "Strange New Visitor!" Out of the raging storm that plagues Metropolis comes a new hero from another world, poised to take Superman's place in the DCU! Can Majestic truly fill the void left by the Man... View »

Take a walk down Memory Lane...or rather Santa Claus Lane, as Superman and Lois recount stories such as "The Secret of the Phantom Quarterback," "Crisis on Earth Mind," and "The Day the Earth Divided." View »

The chilling prophecy of the Minuteman comes to pass as children are turning to insects! Meanwhile, Superman finds himself battling the Anti-Angelica in both his world and theirs! View »

Metropolis has a brand new hero unlike any the city has ever seen! Meet the Minuteman...but does he have anything to do with the city's children turning into insects? View »

Who is the Candidate and why does someone want him dead? Lois and Clark are determined to find out! Meanwhile, the sun is being eaten and the world is becoming a much colder place. What can Superman do against a cannibal... View »

Lois Lane and Clark Kent are on the job! A new candidate for the presidency makes his presence known, but his political agenda may be tied to a plot that could destroy the whole world! View »

WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY CHARLIE ADLARD; COVER BY LEE BERMEJO. The Mxy Twins have gotten rid of Earth's gravity, with devastating consequences. Superman must find a way to restore order to the world, and the solution... View »

WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY CHARLIE ADLARD; COVER BY LEE BERMEJO. Mr. Mxyzptlk is back...as twins? Two new versions of the imp from the 5th dimension arrive to plague Superman and the rest of the DC Universe! Unfortunately,... View »

WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY DEREC AUCOIN; COVER BY KEVIN NOWLAN. Superman's struggle to save Heroville reaches a startling conclusion! The Man of Steel falls under the grip of the Hollow Men, who are trying to make... View »

WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY DEREC AUCOIN AND JOHN STANISCI; COVER BY KEVIN NOWLAN. "In the Grip of the Hollow Men!" Superman's time in the pocket dimension Heroville ? an idyllic town where everyone has superpowers... View »

WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY DEREC AUCOIN; COVER BY KEVIN NOWLAN. "In the Grip of the Hollow Men!" Part 1. A secret government project gone awry, Heroville is an idyllic town where everyone's got a super-power... View »

WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY DEREC AUCOIN; COVER BY KEVIN NOWLAN. Huckster Funky Flashman tries to make a profit from merchandising Superman and some of DC's greatest villains. Superman doesn't have a problem so... View »

WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY DEREC AUCOIN; COVER BY KEVIN NOWLAN. Just as Clark drops in on his favorite author, a new Superman begins making some strange appearances...and this Superman literally bends the law to his wishes.... View »

WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY DWAYNE TURNER AND DANNY MIKI; COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET. "Lost Hearts," Part 2 of 4. While searching for Lana, Superman ? who has been forced to go underground in his quest ? encounters... View »

WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY DEREC AUCOIN; COVER BY KILIAN PLUNKETT. Superman is in over his head emotionally as he helps a young boy in Guatemala deal with his critically ill mother while Clark Kent works undercover to... View »

Story continued from: Superman (1987) #187Story continues in: Superman : The Man of Steel #131"Cornered!""Ending Battle" Part 6 of 8. On the trail of the man responsible for the attacks on his friends... View »

WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY DEREC AUCOIN; COVER BY KEVIN NOWLAN. "Ending Battle" Part 2 of 8. The inexplicable attacks on Superman's friends and family continue, as Atomic Skull arrives at the Kent farm. Meanwhile,... View »

WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER; ART BY BRANDON BADEAUX AND MARK MORALES; COVER BY CARLOS PACHECO AND JESÚS MERIÑO. Guest-starring Titans member Argent! Superman fights the never-ending battle against prejudice, joined... View »

WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY DUNCAN ROULEAU AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER BY KILIAN PLUNKETT. "Return to Krypton II" Part 2! Jor-El and Superman confront the Rao zealots, led by the evil Xon-Ur ? who has harnesed the... View »

WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY CARLOS MEGLIA; COVER BY CARLOS PACHECO AND JESÚS MERIÑO. The conclusion of the Super-Baby saga! Will Superman be forced to kill Ultraman as the Fortress of Solitude grows to tremendous... View »

Superman and Ultra-Man of the Crime Syndicate throw down in the Fortress of Solitude! And the insanity just keeps coming, as two unwanted guests show up to cause more trouble and take the mysterious Superbaby. View »

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's...Superbaby?!? Who is this strange visitor with powers and abilities far beyond those of normal infants? We're not telling just yet...but you'll be shocked to learn who... View »

"Cult of Persuasion" Part 2 of 2. Fight, fight, fight!!! The conclusion of Superman's battle with a man destined to make history begins with...the destruction of the Planet!?! View »

"Cult of Persuasion" Part 1 of 2. You met disgruntled factory worker Cole Parker in issue #598 ? he had the will to defeat Superman, but not the power. Someone's changed all that, and now the Man of Steel has... View »

It's a special 64-page 600th issue bonanza! When a mysterious criminal mastermind appears in Metropolis, Superman is forced to explore the deeper meanings of his relationship with his arch-nemesis, Lex Luthor. Plus,... View »

WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY DEREC AUCOIN; COVER BY MIKE WIERINGO AND JOSÉ MARZAN, JR. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! A Russian submarine's sunk in the ocean! Will Superman get to it before the seamen... View »

Legions of angry workers strike back at Perry White for his exposé in the Daily Planet, leading to the creation of a greater threat who will surely have an axe to grind with Superman! View »

President Luthor is taking the country by storm! Superman thought he was a handful before, but with a "Jokerized" Lex Luthor, sided by Hope and Mercy, Superman's really gonna find out how dangerous the man... View »

WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY. ART AND COVER BY MIKE WIERINGO AND JOSÉ MARZAN, JR. This...doesn't look like a job for Superman. Has the Man of Steel turned his back on the world after the War? It certainly looks like it... View »

"OUR WORLDS AT WAR," Part 27. The War worsens as Superman is M.I.A. and Darkseid decides to attack Earth, which had been his ally! Will our planet fall to the fury of the Parademons? Unless Luthor makes an unholy... View »

"OUR WORLDS AT WAR," Part 15. Lex Luthor has given the order for Doomsday to be released from his prison on the moon. Who's crazy enough to actually do it, and how does this cost Superman an ally? And what... View »

" Part 3. The Elite's Manchester Black (from ACTION COMICS #775) returns leading a new Suicide Squad to face off against the Man of Steel. Why is this extremely dangerous criminal now working for the government,... View »

WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY;ART BY MIKE WIERINGO AND JOSÉ MARZAN, JR.;COVER BY WIERINGO AND TERRY AUSTIN New regular penciller Mike Wieringo (Tellos) joins the book! Jimmy Olsen and his pals are out to play the ultimate... View »

Written by Marv Wolfman; ART BY Paco Medina and Walden Wong;COVER BY Dale Keown "Infestation," Part 2 of 4. Superman returns home after he apparently destroys Viroxx, but the virus strikes back at the thing he... View »

WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY DEREC AUCOIN AND JOSÉ MARZAN JR.;COVER BY MICHAEL GOLDEN Superman must undertake his first mission for President Luthor when the country of Bialya takes an American hostage. But can the... View »

WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY;ART BY DUNCAN ROULEAU, JAIME MENDOZA AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER BY PAUL RIVOCHE Part 2 of 4, "Return to Krypton!" Superman's visit and reunion with his father Jor-El may be cut short as his... View »

WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY MIKE S. MILLER, JOSÉ MARZAN AND WALDEN WONG, JR.;COVER BY M. MILLER Writer Joe Casey (X-Men: Children of the Atom, WILDCATS) joins the Super-team ? just in time to end Satanus's threat... View »

WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS AND JOE CASEY; ART BY MIKE S. MILLER AND JOSÉ MARZAN, JR.; COVER BY M. MILLER It's the showdown between Superman and Satanus for the soul of Metropolis! But it may cost Kal-El something... View »

Soul of the City! - Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike S. Miller, Armando Durruthy and Walden Wong. Cover by Mike S. Miller. Superman congratulates Lex on winning the presidency. While all of Metropolis shifts its focus... View »

WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART BY MIKE MILLER AND JOSÉ MARZAN, JR.; COVER BY MILLER In stores October 11. Superman has his hands full with keeping Metropolis intact! Lex Luthor attempts to use the city's technology... View »

WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART BY PATRICK ZIRCHER AND JOSÉ MARZAN, JR.; COVER BY MIKE MILLER Superman must choose between saving Metropolis and...a bachelor party? Wedding bells are imminent for Ron Troupe ? Clark's... View »

Story continued from: Superman (1987 series) #161 Story continues in Superman: The Man of Steel #105. Story title erroneously says Part 2 when it is part 3"And the truth shall set them free!""2000 40"--Superman... View »

"The Adventures of Superman with Supergirl"Is a "flip-over" cover with Supergirl on one side and Scorch on the other.Story continues in: Superman : Man of Steel #104"2000 35"--Superman "S"... View »

WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART BY MIKE MILLER AND WALDEN WONG; COVER BY SEAN CHEN AND BRETT BREEDING. Adversary returns to plague the Man of Steel, while Lex Luthor makes a startling announcement. Plus, the mysterious Thorn... View »

"Bodily Harm!"Critical Condition, part 2 of 4. Team Superman tries to survive inside Superman's body while Encantadora rushes to find Lois and give her information that could save the Man of Steel! But will... View »

WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART AND COVER BY MIKE MCKONE AND MARLO ALQUIZA. Lois has vanished! But before Superman can even begin to search for her, the new, improved Prankster strikes! This is no laughing matter, especially... View »

WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART BY PABLO RAIMONDI AND JOSÉ MARZAN JR.; COVER BY TERRY DODSON AND MARK FARMER. New series writer J.M. DeMatteis makes his debut as Superman and Lois travel to an alien utopia in hopes... View »

Smallville stories continue as Superman deals with the xenophobia of his own home town, where even the Man of Steel isn't trusted. Meanwhile, Luthor ? accompanied by Mercy ? surveys his new Metropolis; and Lois and Clark... View »

Continuing the Brainiac 13 storyline. New Metropolis has risen, but has a new Superman as well? Or is it one we've seen before? The battle heats up as Luthor, Mercy and Hope fight alongside the old Brainiac in hopes... View »

WRITTEN BY STUART IMMONEN AND MARK MILLAR; ART BY YANICK PAQUETTE; COVER BY LEE BERMEJO AND JIM ROYAL. Will Luthor die before the fat lady sings? It's a night at the opera for Mr. and Mrs. Clark Kent, but our hero's... View »

A stranger is giving DMN, a derivative of the dreaded Demon Drug, to some kids in Suicide Slums.The next day, Superman is going toe to toe with the super-villain, Gabriel Van Daniken, when suddenly Obsession returns to the... View »

The new era continues with a look at Superman through the eyes of ordinary people! Flashbacks to Smallville and young Clark Kent's first attempt to "leap tall buildings" contrast with a modern adventure where Clark, not... View »

A female vigilante named "STRANGE VISITOR" has made a sudden appearance. What effect do her powers have on Superman? Also can their combined power save the city from the Parasite? View »

Written by Louise Simonson; art by Mike Collins and Denis Rodier; cover by Paul Ryan and Rodier In stores August 4. What happens when the villainous Atomic Skull learns that there's a movie taking liberties with his... View »

WRITTEN BY RON MARZ AND TOM PEYER. ART BY TOM GRINDBERG AND TOM PALMER. COVER BY WALTER SIMONSON. The JLA guest-stars in "Superman's Strangest Adventure" Part 2 of an unreal 4-part story! The League continues... View »

Power - Written by Louise Simonson. Art by Tom Morgan & Denis Rodier. Cover by Tom Grummett & Denis Rodier. The Metropolis Special Crimes Unit wants you! Maggie Sawyer and Dan "Terrible" Turpin are looking... View »

Cover pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Denis Rodier. Lookin' Good, script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Tom Morga, inks by Denis Rodier; Superman continues to work overtime trying to make up for his wrong doings because... View »

Cover pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Denis Rodier. The Pathway to Oblivion, script by Karl Kesel (plot) and Jerry Ordway (dialogue), pencils by Paul Ryan (layouts) and Denis Rodier (finishes), inks by Denis Rodier; In... View »

Cover pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Denis Rodier. "...And Lose His Soul (Table of Contents), script by Karl Kesel (plot) and Jerry Ordway (dialogue), pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Denis Rodier; Superman launches... View »

Cover pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Denis Rodier. The World Is My Backyard, script by Karl Kesel (plot) and Jerry Ordway (dialogue), pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Denis Rodier; Superman's JLA colleagues guest in... View »

Cover pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Denis Rodier. Visions of Death, script by Karl Kesel (plot) and Jerry Ordway (dialogue), pencils by Tom Grummett (layouts) and Denis Rodier (finishes), inks by Denis Rodier; Clark Kent... View »

Story continued from Superman (1987 series) #140."The Grand Funeral Hall of Kandor"--Cover."1998 44"--Triangle in upper left hand corner. View »

End of an Era (The Daily Planet is shut down!) Continued from Superman: Save The Planet #1"1998 40"--Triangle in upper left hand corner. View »

Written by Andy Lanning and Dan Abnett. Art by Will Rosado and Larry Mahlstedt. Cover by Gene Ha. Superman teams up with the Resurrection Man and Teen Titans of the future in a crucial, no-holds-barred battle against the... View »

Waves of Deception. Story continued from: Superman (1987 series) #138 Story continues in: Action Comics #748"1998 34"--Triangle in upper left hand corner.The four time-shifted realities have been realigned into... View »

The Super-Rivalry That Rocked Metropolis! (guest starring Batman). The two covers that are "underneath" the current cover are Adventures of Superman #558-559Continues in: Action Comics #747 "1998 30"--Triangle... View »

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The strange story of Superman Red and Superman Blue continues in a barroom brawl it takes two Men of Energy to stop! Plus, Jimmy drags Ashbury and Scorn into a pitched battle with his old nemeses-the cult called Black Crucible!... View »

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Superman vs the Millennium Guard: Hunab, Dagda and Amun. Superman is out gunned and only has his old pal Jimmy Olsen to help in his time of need. Can Jimmy do what Superman cannot? View »

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Genesis continues to complicate Superman's new powers! Superman's containment suit is lined with printed circuitry, which is necessary to keep the Man Beyond Tomorrow intact as a being of solid energy. But the circuitry... View »

WGBS goes live with Jimmy Olsen's big announcement regarding Superman's secret identity. The Guardian is busy fighting for his life against Boss Moxie, Dabney Donovan and their group of kooky clones. View »

"The Gang's All Here!" (with Superman Blue)"1997 32"--Triangle in upper left hand corner.Clark and Lois are attacked in their own apartment building, and the incident leads Jimmy Olsen to discover the biggest secret of all... View »

Friends, Lovers, and Strangers (Superman Blue) Story continued from: Superman #125."1997 28"--Triangle in upper left hand corner. View »

Pulp Heroes - "Terror of the Sierra Madre!" Written by John Rozum. Art by Alcatena. A major archaelogical discovery in New Mexico leads star reporters Lois Lane and Clark Kent right into the path of threat centuries... View »

Rude Awakening (Superman Blue and Atom go into the bottled city of Kandor). Story continues in: Action Comics #734 View »

Blood & Thunder. It's the all-new, all-different Superman versus Metallo, who wants to see just what's so different about our hero. View »

Power Crisis! (The first appearance of Superman Blue) Things really heat up when everything goes wrong! His whole body starts to pass through things, he loses his flight power and his vision powers are completely changed.... View »

"Dead Men Walking". Clark Kent--the Man of Steel, acting managing editor of the Daily Planet and a happily married man, is killed in this issue. View »

The Honeymoon's Over Story continues in: Action Comics #730"1997 7"--Triangle in upper left hand corner. You have five bad guys, all brought together by Mr. Big to destroy the Man of Steel; Say hello to... View »

Power Trip! Story continues in: Action Comics #729"1997 2"--Triangle in upper left hand corner.  Superman's "Power Struggle" just got worse, as the Man of Steel looks for some help from... View »

In the title, the "man" part of Superman is crossed off and "boy" is written over it.Story continued from: Superman #118Story continues in: Action Comics #728"1996 48"--Triangle in upper left... View »

Curtain Call.While Metropolis prepares itself for the worst, Supes meets someone who'll play a major role not only in our second FINAL NIGHT tie-in, but will have a profound effect on the Legion of Super-Heroes lives."1996... View »

Misa invades Project Cadmus and attacks Floyd Barstow when he confronts her, Clark Kent is kept hopping at the Daily Planet filling in for Perry White, Floyd Barstow turns into Anomaly when coming in contact with blood at... View »

Dana's infatuation with Superman gets serious when she develops super-powers and goes ballastic after Big Blue spurs her; After all, it's not just a crush. With her, you could call it...OBSESSION! View »

Parasite breaks into S.T.A.R. Labs, freeing all the creatures being held in the lower levels; Story continues in Action Comics #724. Watch This Space #15: Remembering Jerry Siegel. View »

Brainiac takes control of Lovelace Psychiatric Hospital and tries to effect a mind-swap with a certain man of steel in "Identity Crisis Chapter One: Cages." Continued in Action Comics (1938 DC) #723. View »

Superman Forever - Written by Tom Peyer. Art by Derec Aucoin, Mike Collins, Jason Martin, Karl Story and Barb Kaalberg. Cover by Jerry Ordway. Earth is dead. Those who once might have called it home are long scattered to... View »

Clark pays his folks a visit in Smallville, but he's just not having any luck at all, especially when a tornado threatens to destroy the Kents' rebuilt home and the rest of Smallville! Comics Buyer's Guide 1996 Fan Awards... View »

Lord Satanus returns as the DMN drug problem intensifies, leaving Metropolis at the mercy of rampaging drug-addicted monsters!; Other than that, everyone in the city is experiencing more than their share of good luck these... View »

Its a race against time as Superman and Impulse are trying to locate several bombs hidden around the world and will go off if not found. With each one found, a new clue to the location of the next bomb is revealed. View »

Troubled Waters. It's the return of Lori Lemaris, Clark Kent's college flame, whom he believed was long dead. And this time, the mermaid has legs! Plus, life's looking good for Jimmy Olsen as he gets an incredible... View »

Superman and his allies return to Tribunal World and debate Superman's and Mope's sentences one last time; Both Superman and Tribunal Prime receive their final punishments, and Superman returns to Earth and Lois.... View »

Superman brings Mope to the planet where he first became involved in the crime for which he is accused; Meanwhile, Superboy fights with Alpha Centurion, whom he believes is the Cyborg. View »

Part 3 of the 12-part 'The Trial of Superman,' continued from Superman (1987) #106: A prison uprising leads to the escape of several inmates - including Superman, who is chained to the fugitives. Meanwhile, Superboy,... View »

Superman encounters a strange alien in an unusual story told from the extraterrestrial's point of view. View »

Alpha Centurion arrives in Metropolis, making Superman wonder if one of the alternative timelines he witnessed during ZERO HOUR might actually be fulfilled. View »

Title Bout! - Written by Karl Kesel. Art by Rodolfo Damaggio & Klaus Janson. Cover by Stuart Immonen & Jose Marzan, Jr. It's Bloodsport (Bobby DuBois) vs. Bloodsport (Alex Trent) as both villains who've borne... View »

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Just when his life has reached its darkest moment, the Man of Steel finds someone he believed was gone forever, who convinces him the world still needs Superman. View »

Part 6 of the 7-part 'The Death of Clark Kent,' continued from Superman (1987) #101: Superman may not be able to control himself when he faces the man who has destroyed both of his lives. Concluded in Action Comics... View »

Part 2 of the 7-part 'The Death of Clark Kent,' continued from Superman (1987) #100: With those close to Clark Kent in mortal danger from the villain who's discovered his double identity, Superman becomes torn... View »

City of Hope - Written by Karl Kesel. Art and Cover by Stuart Immonen & Jose Marzan, Jr. Continued from Steel (1994) #14. Superman returns to Metropolis, where it becomes painfully clear that one of the Man of Steel's... View »

Thorn returns to Metropolis, just in time to help Superman and the Riot Grrrls. Plus, more is revealed about the enigmatic Shadow-Dragon and his sinister connection to one of the Man of Steel's deadliest foes. View »

At precisely midnight, 100 crimes are committed by 100 criminals - too many even for Superman to cope with! Plus, 'Lock continues to offer help to the enchanted Babe and Jimmy Olsen. View »

Superman Triangle 3 of 1995. Brainiac has been revealed at the culprit behind the Dead Again! story arc, and he has Lois Lane captive. Superman intercedes, but Brainiac convinces Superman that his corpse duplicate is alive... View »

Superman Triangle 47 of 1994. After ruling out the Eradicator, Luthor and Brainiac, Superman thinks the person behind the discovery of a duplicate corpse of Superman is Darkseid. Boom Tubing to Apokolips, Superman comes... View »

Superman Triangle 43 of 1994. Emil Hamilton confirms to Superman, Lois Lane, and Jimmy Olsen that the corpse found in Centennial Park is, in fact, a genetic match for Superman. When asked to prove his identity, the living... View »

A Zero Month crossover issue. Clark Kent’s Smallville classmate Kenny Braverman has been transformed into Conduit, and is out to kill Clark Kent. Conduit stalks outside Clark Kent and Lois Lane’s new apartment,... View »

Superman Triangle #35 for 1994. A Zero Hour crossover issue. With the events of Zero Hour unfolding, Superman finds himself transported to an alternate version of Metropolis. In this Metropolis, Lois Lane does not recognize... View »

Part 2 of the 2-part 'Massacre in Metropolis,' continued from Superman (1987) #92: In the ruins of Metropolis, Superman battles the alien menace Massacre as the citizens of that fallen city try to rebuild their lives.... View »

Part 4 of the 5-part 'The Fall of Metropolis,' continued from Superman (1987) #91: Nerve gas is released to ensure that all living things remaining in Metropolis won't last long...unless Superman can overcome... View »

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The Battle for Metropolis: Part 4 of 4. Target: Cadmus - Written by Karl Kesel & Barry Kitson. Art and Cover by Barry Kitson & Ray McCarthy. Continued from Superman (1987 2nd Series) #90. The Man of Steel makes some... View »

The Parasite's offer of help was rejected. But now, after escaping, the villain succeeds in absorbing Superman's overloading power...a process that may be too much for the Man of Steel. Plus, Lois Lane's life... View »

While the clones in Metropolis continue to deteriorate, Superman's growth is now also out of control. Plus, Lois Lane writes a scathing condemnation of Lex Luthor for the Daily Planet. View »

Part 2 of the 5-part 'Bizarro's World,' continued from Superman (1987) #87. In a bizarre parody of Superman's existence, Bizarro terrorizes Lois Lane and all of Metropolis. Continued in Action Comics (1938... View »

Still in deep space, Superman encounters Auron, the superpowered clone of Guardian (first seen in Superman The Legacy of Superman (1993) #1), who possesses some of Superman's DNA. Together they battle an alien malevolence,... View »

The Future Is Now! - Superman assists time-tossed heroes in taking out a threat against Suicide Slum."This story takes place between panels 1 and 2 on the last page of Challengers of the Unknown #4""1994 3"--Triangle... View »

Part 1 of the 3-part 'Spilled Blood': A new art team makes its debut. The all-new and improved Bloodsport hits Metropolis with a secret agenda as Superman's powers continue to build! Continued in Action Comics... View »

"Payback!" Superboy finds himself pursued by D.N.Aliens and by the Guardian, who were sent to bring him back to Project Cadmus. There, eventually accompanied by Superman, the Boy of Steel learns that he really... View »

Superman is back...and so is Clark Kent! Now it's time for him to reunite with the love of his life, Lois Lane.Superman has Returned! After apparently dying at the hands of Doomsday, Superman has finally made his was... View »

The BLOODLINES - "Blood Relations!" Written by Karl Kesel and Tom Grummett. Art by Ed Hannigan and Andrew Pepoy. Cover by Mike Zeck and Karl Kesel. The DC Summer Annual crossover event continues from Justice League... View »

The 'Reign of the Supermen' continues from Superman (1987) #81: Superman, Superboy and the Man of Steel storm Mongul's city despite the threatening levels of Kryptonite...levels so high that it could mean the... View »

The 'Reign of the Supermen' continues from Superman (1987) #80: The cyborg Superman, determined to rid the world of all the 'pretenders,' captures the teenaged Superman and imprisons him outside of Metropolis.... View »

'Reign of the Supermen' continues: When Supergirl is sent by Luthor to bring in the youngest Superman, sparks fly between the two heroes. All the Superman titles now use a new, upgraded color process that employs... View »

Collector's Edition with Die-Cut Cover. Reign of the Supermen! There's a youngster in town claiming to be Superman in "The Adventures of Superman...When He Was a Boy!" Guardian cameo. View »

Jonathan Kent refuses to let his son pass from this mortal coil without a spiritual fight in "Life After Death!" Written by Jerry Ordway. Art by Tom Grummett & Doug Hazlewood. Also - 4 page sequences by: Louise... View »

Part 5 of the 8-part 'Funeral for a Friend,' continued from Superman (1987) #76: Brooding over the death of his greatest obstruction, Superman, Lex Luthor becomes paranoid that Superman is pulling the same hoax on... View »

Part 1 of the 8-part 'Funeral for a Friend,' continued from Superman (1987) #75: The DC Universe goes into mourning as the Man of Steel is pronounced dead and all of Metropolis prepares for life without Superman.... View »

Part 4 of the 7-part 'Doomsday': Continuing one of the most significant stories in the life of Superman, continued from Superman (1987) #74. With the Justice League beaten into retreat, Doomsday has at last found... View »

Mister Mxyzptlk is President of the United States? Lex Luthor is fat and bald again? Superman is trapped in one strange new world. Also: Doomsday is coming, featuring a glimpse at a new character who will have a chilling... View »

As a result of his experiences in 'Crisis at Hand' (see Superman The Man of Steel (1991) #16 and Superman (1987) #72 for that 2-parter), Superman questions whether he belongs with 'real' people. So, he seeks... View »

The epilogue of 'The Blaze/Satanus War,' continued from Superman (1987) #71. Superman's beliefs in right and wrong are shaken to their foundations when he tries to escape the neutral realm of Satanus and meets... View »

ECLIPSO: THE DARKNESS WITHIN - Written by Robert Loren Fleming. Art by Bob McLeod. Cover by Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti. A last-ditch effort to reclaim Superman from Eclipso's control is made as those heroes remaining... View »

Blaze makes her move to seize control of Metropolis from her brother Satanus. Continued in ACTION COMICS (1938-2011) #680!A war between two demons spills into Metropolis, threatening everyone. Weekly reading order -1992 ... View »

Part 2 of the 2-part 'The Pursuit of Liberty,' continued from Superman (1987) #69. The Sons of Liberty are destroyed...at the hands of their own Agent Liberty! View »

Cerberus returns to continue his pursuit of Superman as Cerberus builds his mightiest cyborg to date - using the head of Metallo! View »

Agent Liberty's bosses, the Sons of Liberty, take an unhealthy interest in Pete Ross and his work in Washington, D.C. What will become of Superman's friend? Also, Husque is reunited with his sister at last. View »

Once Metron determines what must be done with Brainiac, the heroes return to Earth for a surprise reception.Previously, Brainiac had unleashed his death radiation upon the heroes. But Guy and Maxima hatched a plan to defeat... View »

In Part 3 of 'Panic in the Sky,' continued from Superman (1987) #65, the battle against Brainiac continues on Warworld as Superman, aided by Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Deathstroke and others, gains the upper... View »

Supported by the mysterious 'Sons of Liberty,' Pete Ross is elected to Congress. Will Superman find out in time to warn his boyhood friend? Meanwhile, Jimmy Olsen and Bibbo try to bring a little holiday cheer to... View »

Superman is called in to stop a prison 'break-in' while Jimmy Olsen's troubles increase and Clark receives an invitation to Lana Lang's wedding. Purge's first appearance. View »

Part 5 of the 5-part 'Blackout' storyline in all the Superman titles, continued from Superman (1987) #62. Lois Lane tries to restore Superman's memory with the help of Dubbilex and a kiss.  View »

Part 1 of the 5-part 'Blackout' storyline in all the Superman titles, continued in Action Comics (1938 DC) #671. The mysterious Mr. Z returns to Metropolis and, with the help of Professor Hamilton, succeeds in entering... View »

Blindspot gets his equipment back from an Intergang facility, and goes after Slam Bradley and Jose Delgado. View »

Intergang uses the newspaper strike to pursue their own agenda against the Daily Planet. Parasite uses Jimmy Olsen to get Superman to come after him so he can drain his powers. View »

Armageddon 2001 - "Beyond the Reach of Time!" Written by by Louise Simonson. Art by Bryan Hitch, James Sanders III, Joe Rubinstein, Ray McCarthy, Nick Napolitano, Jerry Acerno, and Dick Giordano. Cover by Bryan... View »

While the hunt for Lex Luthor's heir heats up in Metropolis, Pete Ross and Lana Lang have moved to Washington, D.C. Also, a mass murderer is stalking the Metropolis subways. View »

Part 3 of the 4-part 'Revenge of the Krypton Man,' continued from Superman The Man of Steel (1991) #1 (Part 1) and Superman (1987) #57 (Part 2), and concluding in Action Comics (1938 DC) #667. The Krypton Man drags Superman... View »

Part 2 of the 3-part 'Red Glass Trilogy,' continued from Superman (1987) #56 and concluding in Action Comics (1938 DC) #666. The nightmares continue, devastating Metropolis and rendering Superman helpless to do anything.... View »

Part 7 of the 7-part 'Time and Time Again' series, continued from Superman (1987) #55. Catapulted to the time of the Legion of Super-Heroes, Superman's found a way back to his present...propelled by the force... View »

Part 4 of the 7-part 'Time and Time Again' series, continued from Superman (1987) #54 and continuing in Action Comics (1938 DC) #664. Superman's involuntary jaunt through time lands him in the future where he... View »

Part 1 of the 7-part 'Time and Time Again' series.Continued in Action Comics #663 . When Superman and Booster Gold tangle with a menace from the future, the Man of Steel pays a high price when he's drawn into... View »

Mannheim uses Killgrave and Toyman to build Happyland, a park Intergang can use to launder money--and that Sleez uses to kidnap children.Happyland, Metropolis' best amusement park is reopening! But what dark secrets will... View »

Clark Kent goes back to Smallville on New Year's Eve to relieve a guilt he's been living with since his high school years.NOTE: This issue addresses the issue of drunk driving. View »

The Man of Steel needs help from Green Lantern...but while he's seeking out Hal Jordan, he winds up with Guy Gardner, which may translate into more of a hindrance than a help. View »

Part 2 of the 4-part "Krisis of the Krimson Kryptonite," continued from Superman (1987) #49. The powerless Man of Steel is forced into action against a foe that is now way out of his league! Also, the trouble on... View »

Part 2 of the 3-part "Sinbad Contract," continued from Superman (1987) #48 and continuing in Action Comics (1938 DC) #658. Superman had a rough enough time in his first encounter with Sinbad...but now he's... View »

Soul Search - Part 3 of 3, continued from Superman (1987) #47. The Man of Steel witnesses the ultimate sacrifice as someone lives...and someone dies. View »

Superman meets the 'extra-terrestrial' creatures called Gemini and, in helping them unravel the secret of their origin, learns how they are connected to his old foes Psi-Phon and Dreadnaught. View »

Featuring the meeting of the Man of Steel and the son of Brainiac, as L.E.G.I.O.N. '90's Vril Dox comes to Earth to exact his revenge against his hated father. And if Superman wants to prevent that from happening,... View »

Superman retrieves from orbit the Matrix Chamber ship that brought him to Earth as he searches for the secrets that the Chamber holds. View »

Batman and Superman break into Lexcorp in search of a ring, while Gangbuster must contend with Shockwave and Chiller in "Dark Knight Over Metropolis - Part 2." Part 2 of 3, continued from Superman #44. Story concludes... View »

Will Superman help or hinder four less than fantastic astronauts who've returned from their mission involving radiation experiments?In this issue we meet Hank Henshaw ( Later to become the Cyborg Superman) and his crew.... View »

The Day of the Krypton Man. Part 5 of 6. Kal-El lets his parents and Gangbuster know that he's abandoning petty humanity in "The Last Son of Krypton." View »

Superman battles Lobo. Part of the Day of the Krypton Man crossover. View »

It's the Man of Steel versus the Scarlet Speedster as Superman takes on the Flash in a race necessary to send Mr. Mxyzptlk back to the fifth dimension. View »

While Clark Kent prepares to bid the Daily Planet adieu, he discovers an employee of the newspaper living in the storeroom.A hardened Perry White softens when he finds out that one of his employees is homeless and lives... View »

In the midst of his struggle with the Eradicator, Superman finds a gateway through time and space...and meets his Kryptonian parents... in "Home." View »

Superman heads to Antarctica in search of the Eradicator, only to find an immense tower of Kryptonian design in "Be It Ever So Deadly." View »

The Eradicator causes all sorts of problems for Superman, Jimmy Olsen & Professor Hamilton in "Solitude." View »

Cover by Dan Jurgens and Jerry Ordway. Jimmy Olsen's uncontrollable stretching puts his co-workers in danger in "I Sing The Body Elastic". Plot by George Perez, script and pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Klaus... View »

While Superman takes on Intergang, Matrix starts to mimic the man of steel's actions in "Echoes." Plot by George Perez. Script by Roger Stern. Layouts by Dan Jurgens. Finishes by Ty Templeton. Cover by Jurgens... View »

Superman in Exile, part 13 of 13. Darkseid sends Turmoil to Earth to deal with a nosy Lois Lane, and Gangbuster may be her only hope in "Redemption!" Plot by Jerry Ordway. Script by Dan Jurgens. Art by Jurgens... View »

Continued from Action Comics Annual (1987) #2 and Superman (1987) #32. Superman has inherited the last known relic of Krypton and, while he's trying to figure out what to make of it, Mongul battles a prison uprising... View »

While Superman is held captive aboard an intergalactic slaveship in space, on Earth the cops would like to talk to Clark Kent about the charred body found in his apartment. Written and drawn by Jerry Ordway. Plus, part 4... View »

Lost in the void of space, Superman wrestles with his tormented conscience and hallucinations, with story and art by Jerry Ordway. Plus, part 2 of Lex Luthor's 4-part "Hostile Takeover" tale, by Roger Stern,... View »

Continued from Superman (1987) #29. Did the town of Trudeau, South Dakota die from mass suicide...or murder? Only the Word Bringer knows for sure, and Superman will learn the answer if it's the last thing he does. View »

Superman seems to have disappeared from the face of the Earth...and all the evidence suggests that the mutilated body found in Clark Kent's apartment may well be Clark himself. View »

Invasion Extra: Aftermath. Gangbuster's true identity is revealed in violent combat with the Guardian...and Superman, torn by guilt over his recent actions, decides to leave Earth forever. Written by Jerry Ordway, with... View »

An Invasion First Strike Extra. Jerry Ordway script and art for a story titled "Search!" with inks by Dennis Janke. Captain Atom and the Guardiant guest.  View »

Saving a suicidal man is beyond even the Man of Steel's abilities...but not Gangbuster's. Also, the Morgan Edge/Lex Luthor war heats up! Written by Jerry Ordway, with art by Ordway and Dennis Janke. Cover by Ordway. ... View »

"Over the Edge!" It's Gangbuster versus Morgan Edge, while Lex Luthor takes on a mysterious assassin...and where's the Man of Steel while all this is going on? Written by Jerry Ordway, with art by Ordway... View »

Is Lex Luthor turning noble on us? Why else would he want to see to it that Jose Delgado, the Gangbuster, will be able to walk again? View »

This is the first appearance of the modern day Brainiac. As Milton Fines body is rejecting Brainiac, he looks for a replacement. He decides to take over Superman using both Jimmy Olsen and Cat Grant as bait. View »

In the second part of The Supergirl Saga, Superman mourns at the loss of Superboy's adoptive parents and learns about the sad state the Pocket Universe Earth is in following Superboy's disappearance from its reality.... View »

Jimmy Olsen is abducted when he and Clark Kent are sent to the Middle East for a story in "Prisoner Of Conscience".  View »

One by one, Superman, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Elongated Man and Captain Marvel lose their powers to Dreadnaught while in battle in "Power Play". Part 2 of 2, continued from Superman #19. View »

Mr. Mxyzptlk returns with some new rules, and turns Superman into a cartoon character in "The Tiny Terror Of Tinseltown". View »

En route to his rendezvous with Wonder Woman, Superman confers with Batman, then foils a crime in "The Hurrieder I Go". View »

After losing a hand in battle, Superman discovers that he's actually a robot in "Tin Soldiers". View »

There's a new Brainiac in town when Vril Dox takes control of a powerful circus performer in "The Amazing Brainiac". View »

Millennium Week 7. "Point Of View" finds Gangbuster's heroism being put to the test. View »

Millennium Week 3. Superman's search for Lana Lang takes him to Smallville, where he's ambushed by the Manhunters in "Junk". Continued in Action Comics #596. View »

The Circle seeks Superman's help in escaping the confines of Earth in "The Circle Turns". View »

Jose Delgado takes on the mantle of Gangbuster to try to put a stop to the gang war in "Gangwar Part Three: Shambles". Part 3 of 3, continued from the previous issue. View »

Jerry White's association with Luthor is presented from the points of view of Jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane, Perry White, Jose Delgado and Luthor himself in "Gangwar Part Two: a tragedy in five acts". Part 2 of 3,... View »

Lex Luthor starts recruiting youth gangs, Jose Delgado and Lois Lane find themselves in a pickle, and Perry White's son Jerry crosses the line in "Gangwar Part One: From The Streets, To The Streets!" Part 1... View »

Doctor Stratos causes all kinds of weather disturbances throughout the world in "They Call Him - - Doctor Stratos". View »

While Clark Kent's parents celebrate their 49th anniversary, Superman is held up in battle with the Fearsome Five in "Homeward Bound!" View »

Superman gets mixed up with Cat Grant's personal problems, while Concussion (of the Circle) hunts the man of steel in "Old Ties". Script by Marv Wolfman, art by Jerry Ordway. Ordway cover. View »

Perry White's son is kidnapped by mobster Jay Falk's men, while Superman encounters Bibbo for the first time in "Personal Best". View »

Superman seeks Qurac's president for some answers, while Prana (of the Circle) enters Superman's mind in "Mind Games". View »

Under the influence of Amazing Grace, Superman leads an uprising on Apokalips against Darkseid.Full Plotcontinued from Superman vol.2 #3Below the Fire Pits of Apokolips Graggin fishes slag out of the fire and in disbelief... View »

Emil Hamilton first asks Lex Luthor to publicize his machine that can capture Superman. Lex threatens to sue if blueprints aren't handed in. After Emil is forced to leave, Henry Wyatt visits him home and makes an agreement... View »

"The Union!" Written by Jim Starlin. Art by Dan Jurgens and Steve Montano. Superman is sent in by President Reagan when the residents of Trudeau, South Dakota all vanish in "The Union". View »

The Freedom League stages several attacks in Metropolis, Clark Kent meets Cat Grant and Professor Hamilton for the first time, and Lex Luthor makes Lois Lane an offer she can't refuse in "Man O' War!" Part... View »