Superman Comic Books & Graphic Novels

Newsstand Edition. 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 DC) #697. Written by Karl Kesel, with art by Barry Kitson and Ray McCarthy. Cover by Kitson and McCarthy. Cover price $1.50.

Direct Edition. 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. Written by Karl Kesel, with art by Barry Kitson and James Pascoe. Cover by Kitson and Ray McCarthy. Cover price $1.50.

Newsstand Edition. 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. Written by Karl Kesel, with art by Barry Kitson and James Pascoe. Cover by Kitson and Ray McCarthy. Cover price $1.50.

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 continues to go downhill as her apartment is torched. Written by Karl Kesel, with art by Barry Kitson and Ray McCarthy. Cover by Kitson and Kesel. Cover price $1.50.

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 headway in the war of the clones, while readers discover just how desperate Luthor has become. Will all of Metropolis pay the price? (Note: Leads into 'The Fall of Metropolis' storyline.) 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

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 his deepest fears when he encounters Luthor's third fail-safe. Concluded in Action Comics (1938 DC) #701. Written by Karl Kesel, with art by Peter Krause and Ron McCain. Cover by Barry Kitson and Ray McCarthy. Cover price $1.50.

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. Written by Karl Kesel and Barry Kitson, with art by Kitson and Ray McCarthy. Cover by Kitson and McCarthy. Cover price $1.50.

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Returning from Smallville, Superman finds the history-warping effects of ZERO HOUR worsening in Metropolis...where he's been retroactively replaced by Alpha Centurion as the city's greatest hero! Script by Karl Kesel, with art by Peter Krause and Jackson Guice. Cover by Barry Kitson and Ray McCarthy. Cover price $1.50.

"Death Trap!" Facing the disturbing question of whether he's the genuine Man of Steel, Superman is forced to contend with the deadly snares laid down for him by Deathtrap. But in the long run, doubting his own sanity may be an even more lethal trap for Superman. Written by Karl Kesel, with art by Barry Kitson and Ray McCarthy. Cover by Kitson and McCarthy. Cover price $1.50.

With time running out, Superman leaves New Genesis for Apokolips. There he questions Darkseid to learn what he knows of the body in his tomb. Written by Karl Kesel, with art by Barry Kitson, Ray McCarthy and Steve Montano. Cover by Kitson and McCarthy. Cover price $1.50.

The truth behind the dead body inside the Man of Steel's tomb is finally revealed, and the one, true Superman battles the madman behind his recent tortures! Written by Karl Kesel, with art by Barry Kitson and Mike Manley. Cover by Kitson and Ray McCarthy. Cover price $1.50.

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. Written by Karl Kesel, with art by the new regular team of Stuart Immonen and Jose Marzan, Jr. Cover by Immonen and Marzan, Jr. Cover price $1.50.

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. Written by Karl Kesel, with art by Stuart Immonen and Jose Marzan, Jr. Cover by Immonen. Cover price $1.50.

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 deadliest foes knows his true identity! Plus, readers learn exactly how and when Metropolis was rebuilt in the wake of Zero Hour. Appearances by Guardian, Maxima, Impulse, Martian Manhunter, Wonder Woman, Captain Marvel, Warrior (Guy Gardner), Zatanna, Perry White, Alice White, Inspector Maggie Sawyer, Lois Lane, Josh Eichorn and Lord Satanus. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

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 between protecting his parents and checking on Lois. And when the Man of Steel tries to contact her...there's no answer. Continued in Action Comics (1938 DC) #710. Written by Karl Kesel, with art by Stuart Immonen and Jose Marzan, Jr. Cover by Immonen and Marzan, Jr. Cover price $1.50.

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 (1938 DC) #711. Written by Karl Kesel, with art by Stuart Immonen and Jose Marzan, Jr. Cover by Immonen and Marzan, Jr. Beginning this issue, Adventures of Superman is upgraded to DC's Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

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. Written by Karl Kesel, with art by Stuart Immonen and Jose Marzan, Jr. Cover by Immonen and Marzan, Jr. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

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 the name square off on Stryker's Island. Their battle sets off a riot and allows a deadly serial killer to escape, spelling trouble for Lois Lane! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Alpha Centurion arrives in Metropolis, making Superman wonder if one of the alternative timelines he witnessed during ZERO HOUR might actually be fulfilled. Written by Karl Kesel, with art by Stuart Immonen and Jose Marzan, Jr. Cover by Immonen and Marzan, Jr. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

Superman encounters a strange alien in an unusual story told from the extraterrestrial's point of view. Written by Karl Kesel, with art by Stuart Immonen and Jose Marzan, Jr. Cover by Immonen and Marzan, Jr. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

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, Steel, Supergirl and Alpha Centurion prepare to leave Earth in search of Superman. Continued in Action Comics (1938 DC) #716. Written by Karl Kesel, with art by Stuart Immonen and Jose Marzan, Jr. Cover by Immonen and Marzan, Jr. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

Cover pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr. Different Demons; [The Trial of Superman, Part 7 of 12], script by Karl Kesel (co-plot; script) and Stuart Immonen (co-plot), pencils by Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr.; 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. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

Cover pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr. Justice! [The Trial of Superman, Part 12 of 12], script by Karl Kesel, pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr.; 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. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

Troubled Waters - Written by Karl Kesel. Art and Cover by Stuart Immonen & Jose Marzan, Jr. 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 new girlfriend. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Scavenger Hunt! - Written by Karl Kesel. Art and Cover by Stuart Immonen & Jose Marzan, Jr. 'Guest Star Month' in the Superman books continues with Impulse as a new super-speed rivalry begins! This time, the heroes are caught in the middle of a super-powered scavenger hunt, forced to rely on far more than speed alone to win the day. Plus, a wave of good luck spreading through Metropolis touches the Riot Grrls as their new single hits Number One...with a bullet. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Cover pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr. The Demon Within, script by Stuart Immonen, pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr.; 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 days--all but Clark and Lois. Jerry Siegel 1914-1996 biography/tribute. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

Cover pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr. Love and War, script by Karl Kesel, pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr.; 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 article. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

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. Story by Tom Peyer & Mark Waid, pencils by Chris Renaud, Curt Swan, Steven Butler & Chris Marrinan, inks by Dick Giordano & Pam Eklund. Cover by Alan Davis & Mark Farmer. Cover price $1.95.

Cover pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr. Creatures on the Loose!, script by Karl Kesel, pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr.; 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. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

Cover pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr. Fatal Obsession, script by Karl Kesel, pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr.; 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! The Kingdom Come tour dates. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

Cover pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr. Dopplegangster, script by Karl Kesel (plot) and Jerry Ordway (script), pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Klaus Janson; 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 the Hotel Royer, Superman defeats Anomaly by turning him to energy and Floyd Barstow wakes up back at his hotel wondering what is happening to him; Continued from Superman #116; Continued in Action Comics #726. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

Cover pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr. Curtain Call, script by Karl Kesel (plot) and Jerry Ordway (script), pencils by Terry Dodson, inks by Karl Story; 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. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

Cover pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr. Happily Ever After, script by Karl Kesel, pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by José Marzan Jr. and Joe Rubinstein; Clark has a Hawaiian honeymoon and gets kidnapped. Story continued from SUPERMAN #118; story continues in ACTION COMICS #728. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

Cover pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr. Power Trip!, script by Karl Kesel, pencils by Paul Ryan, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr.; Superman's "Power Struggle" just got worse, as the Man of Steel looks for some help from Project Cadmus; Unfortunately, he won't get those answers till he and the Guardian defeat the threat waiting for them there; Story continues in Action Comics #729. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

Cover pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr. The Honeymoon's Over, script by Karl Kesel, pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr.; You have five bad guys, all brought together by Mr. Big to destroy the Man of Steel; Say hello to the Superman Revenge Squad; Story continues in Action Comics #730. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

Cover pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr. Dead Men Walking, script by Karl Kesel, pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr.; Clark Kent--the Man of Steel, acting managing editor of the Daily Planet and a happily married man, is killed in this issue. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

Cover pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr. Power Crisis!, script by Karl Kesel, pencils by Scot Eaton, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr.; Superman has a new wife, new powers, and a new home; big changes begin here; first appearance of Superman Blue; Continued in Action Comics #732. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

Cover pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr. Blood & Thunder, script by Karl Kesel, pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr.; It's the all-new, all-different Superman versus Metallo, who wants to see just what's so different about our hero. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

Cover pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr. Rude Awakening, script by Karl Kesel, pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr.; It's a trip inside the bottle city of Kandor, and who better to accompany the new Superman than the Atom. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

Cover pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr. Friends, Lovers, and Strangers, script by Karl Kesel, pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr.; Has Superman discovered the cause behind his strange new powers?; Is Lex Luthor the reason for his troubles?; And how does the Phantom Stranger fit into all this?; Story contined from Superman #125. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

Cover pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr. The Gang's All Here, script by Karl Kesel, pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr.; Clark and Lois are attacked in their own apartment building, and the incident leads Jimmy Olsen to discover the biggest secret of all time!; Plus, a member of our cast says goodbye! 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

Cover pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr. The Secret, script by Karl Kesel, pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr.; WGBS goes live with Jimmy Olsen's big announcement regarding Superman's secret identity. The Touch of Evil, script by Karl Kesel, pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Denis Rodier; The Guardian is busy fighting for his life against Boss Moxie, Dabney Donovan and their group of kooky clones. 52 pgs. Cover price $3.50.

Genesis for Humanity - Written by Dan Jurgens. Art and Cover by Tom Grummett & Denis Rodier. 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 that's saving him makes him the prime target of a little intergalactic piggy-back ride for the Cyborg! Look out, Earth, here he comes! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Cover pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Denis Rodier. Control of Power, script by Karl Kesel, pencils by Tom Grummett (layouts) and Denis Rodier (finishes), inks by Denis Rodier; While Dan Turpin and the S.C.U. are looking into several mysterious disappearances, the Parasite is up and runnin' in Metropolis again, and he's looking to absorb the new Superman's energies. Story continues in Action Comics #739. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

Energy Crisis! - Written by Karl Kesel. Art and Cover by Tom Grummett & Denis Rodier. Metropolis has been plagued by a series of mysterious disappearances. Citizens are vanishing beneath the streets of the city. Something is out there...but who can go after it? Not Superman -- he has his hands full with three remarkable new villains! Plus, Scorn and Ashbury meet Misa of the Revenge Squad! Millennium Guard appearance. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Children and Monsters! - Written by Karl Kesel. Art by Tom Grummett (layouts), Denis Rodier (finishes) and Scott Koblish (finishes). Cover by Tom Grummett & Denis Rodier. Superman finally confronts the strange creature responsible for the mysterious disappearances that have been plaguing the city of Metropolis. Plus, the Man Beyond Tomorrow is introduced to Luthor's baby! Appearances by Lex Luthor, Lena Luthor and the Ripper. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Cover pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Denis Rodier. Face-Off!, script by Karl Kesel, pencils by Tom Grummett (layouts) and Denis Rodier (finishes), inks by Denis Rodier; Superman Red battles Superman Blue. Story continues in Superman: Man of Tomorrow #10. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

Cover pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Denis Rodier. Three to One!, script by Karl Kesel, pencils by Tom Grummett (layouts) and Denis Rodier (finishes), inks by Rodier; Superman Red must contend with the Millennium Guard. Story continues in Action Comics #743. I Was Alone Against Gargox, A Really Big Monster!, script by Karl Kesel, pencils by Ron Frenz (layouts) and Joe Rubinstein (finishes), inks by Rubinstein; Superman Blue must face the awesome power of Gargox. Story continues in Action Comics #743. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

Cover pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Denis Rodier. The End of the World as We Know It!, script by Karl Kesel and Barbara Kesel, pencils by Val Semeiks, inks by Denis Rodier and Scott Koblish; Superboy, Steel and the JLA enter the fray; But with them, the Titans, the Challengers and Supergirl, Superman Red and Blue still can't bring down the Giants. Story continued from Superman #134 and continues in Action Comics #744. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

Cover art by Tom Grummett. Another Typical Day, script by Karl Kesel (Plot) and Jerry Ordway, pencils by Steve Yeowell, inks by Denis Rodier; After a unique baseball game between the members of the Superman Family, Jimmy is apparently turned into an alien who turns objects into gold; Luthor captures the alien to take advantage of his transmuting abilities; Supes heads up a rescue, and the alien turns out to be a real E.T. wearing Jimmy's clothes. Story is done completely in a Silver Age style. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.