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Jul 7, 2020 · From Death of Superman to the Man of Steel relaunch, here are some of Superman's greatest and most poignant stories in DC Comics history.
- Brian Cronin
- "Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?" Superman #423/Action Comics #583 (1986) Alan Moore helps close out Superman and Action Comics as the John Byrne reboot is about to commence.
- "For the Man Who has Everything?" (Superman Annual #11) (1985) Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons celebrate Superman's birthday in style by having the villainous Mongul showing the Man of Steel a reality where Krypton DIDN'T explode and Kal-El is a middling bureaucrat.
- All-Star Superman #1-12 (2006-08) Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely produced this epic maxi-series that opens with Superman realizing that he has just one year left to live.
- Kingdom Come (Kingdom Come #1-4) (1996) After a horrible tragedy sends him into seclusion for a decade, Superman is pulled out of retirement by the behavior of the "superheroes" of the DC future, but soon Mark Waid and Alex Ross are testing Superman's very beliefs as he find himself acting more and more like the world's "Big Brother."
Jun 5, 2013 · These are the stories that explore Superman -- or even the idea, concepts, and philosophies behind Superman -- to the fullest.
Jul 3, 2024 · These are the best comic book story arcs of Superman, ranked by fans. Start reading these stories for a quick Superman primer.
- Superman vs Muhammad Ali (1978) Very much a product of its time, but a hell of a read regardless. The title says it all, Superman Vs Muhammad Ali, but unlike many “vs” events, the reasoning behind their fight is deeply interesting.
- For the Man Who Has Everything (1985) Alan Moore didn’t write that many stories featuring Superman, but the two he has produced are perhaps some of the greatest Superman stories produced.
- Man of Steel (1986) Man of Steel should be spoken of in the same vain as Batman: Year One. Post-Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne steps in and provides one of the best retellings of Superman’s origin.
- Superman: Exile (1989) To anyone who says that Superman is not relatable, take a look at the “Exile” storyline from 1989. The storyline revolves around Superman feeling so guilty for his actions that he decides to exile himself and go on a journey out in space to rediscover himself.
Aug 17, 2020 · I have put together a selection of 13 Superman stories you should read, many of which achieve that goal, and are seen as some of the very best. Most of these stories are fan favourites and critically acclaimed and explore different interpretations and tones of the Man of Steel while staying true to his core. Enjoy!
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Apr 18, 2023 · Superman's sense of genuine humanity, his sheer power, his compassion; Moore and Gibbons showcase the best of The Man of Steel in Superman Annual #11's legendary lead story.
