Superman Comic Books & Graphic Novels

Special Edition of Action Comics (1938 DC) #81 which was prepared in cooperation with the U.S. Navy. These editions were printed with simplified wording and used as supplemental reading and workbook materials for the Special Navy Training Units. 52 pages, full color.

Special Edition of Action Comics (1938 DC) #84 which was prepared in cooperation with the U.S. Navy. These editions were printed with simplified wording and used as supplemental reading and workbook materials for the Special Navy Training Units. 52 pages, full color.

Canadian Reprint. Cover art by Win Mortimer. Superboy: Crime-Fighting Poet, script by Don Cameron, pencils by Al Wenzel, inks by George Roussos; Gentleman Joe Barr hides out masquerading as a schoolteacher at Metropolis High School. The Master Arrow starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. The Man in the Iron Shoe starring Aquaman, script by Don Cameron, art by John Daly. Tubby Watts, Athlete starring Johnny Quick, script by Don Cameron, pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

May-June 1950 Canadian Reprint. Cover art by Win Mortimer. How Clark Kent Met Lois Lane starring Superboy, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Al Wenzel, inks by George Roussos; Clark wins a contest to work as a cub reporter on the Daily Planet for one week; And so does Lois Lane; 1st meeting of Superboy and Lois Lane. The Man of a Thousand Flags starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. The Sea Circus starring Aquaman, script by Joe Samachson, art by John Daly. The Miracle Farmer starring Johnny Quick, pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos. 36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

August-September 1948 Canadian Reprint. Cover art by Al Wenzel. "Superboy-Super-Salesman!" starring Superboy, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Al Wenzel, inks by George Roussos; "The Archer of Triumph!" starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. "The Nimble Names Crimes!" starring Johnny Quick, art by Mort Meskin. 36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

December-January 1948-9 Canadian Reprint. Cover art by Al Wenzel. The Masked Mystery Boy starring Superboy, art by Al Wenzel; A new pupil in Clark's class insists on wearing a mask to school; And his mask is lined with lead! The Ship That Dared Not Land starring Aquaman, art by Otto Binder. The Crime Wave of the Flag starring Green Arrow, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp. Shorty humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. The Slowdown of Johnny Quick, script by Otto Binder, art by Charles Sultan. 36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

March-April 1950 Canadian Reprint. Cover art by Al Plastino. Clark Kent – Orphan, art by John Sikela; When Ma and Pa fly to Alaska to attend Aunt Martha's wedding they get lost in a plane crash and Clark is put up for adoption. The Man Who Was Rescued 100 Times starring Aquaman, script by Otto Binder, art by John Daly. The Speed Crimes starring Johnny Quick, art by Ralph Mayo. The Bangs That Boomerang starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. Public service announcement with Green Arrow and the Red Feather Kid, script by Jack Schiff, art by George Papp. 36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

May-June 1950 Canadian Reprint. Cover by Al Plastino. "The Boy Who Talked Too Much" (A) John Sikela - Superboy has to teach Danny Peale a lesson when he spreads gossip via ham radio, "The Biography of Black Jack" starring Aquaman (A) John Daly, "Sir Justin, Bronco Buster!" starring Shining Knight (W) Joe Samachson (A) Frank Frazetta, and "A Brother For Speedy" starring Green Arrow (A) George Papp. 7 1/4 x 10 1/4, full color, 36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Aaron Lopresti. New Krypton: Part 3 of 10 - Written by James Robinson. Art by Pere Perez. At last! The true origin of the Guardian of Metropolis is revealed! Following directly on from last month's SUPERMAN'S PAL, JIMMY OLSEN SPECIAL #1, we learn the fantastic and sometimes terrible past of one of DC's most mysterious heroes. How did the first clone of the Golden Age Guardian come into existence at the hands of the Cadmus Project? We'll also introduce a mysterious young girl the Guardian has sworn to protect - even at the expense of the Cadmus Project, and, if need be, his very life! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover by Victor Ibánéz. Written by James Robinson. Art by Pere Perez. 'New Krypton' part 3! At last! The true origin of the Guardian of Metropolis is revealed! Following directly on from last month's SUPERMAN'S PAL, JIMMY OLSEN SPECIAL #1, we learn the fantastic and sometimes terrible past of one of DC's most mysterious heroes. How did the first clone of the Golden Age Guardian come into existence at the hands of the Cadmus Project? We'll also introduce a mysterious young girl the Guardian has sworn to protect - even at the expense of the Cadmus Project, and, if need be, his very life! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. Collects More Fun Comics (1935-1947) #101-107 and Adventure Comics (1938-1983 1st Series) #103-121.

Written by JERRY SIEGEL and DON CAMERON. Art by JOE SHUSTER. Cover by JACK BURNLEY.

The original adventures of Superman when he was a boy are collected for the first time! Set in Smallville, the future Man of Steel learns responsibility as he deals with problems of every sort in the post-World War II Midwest.

Hardcover, 224 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

Written by Sterling Gates. Art by Bengal. Cover by Cat Staggs. When an escaped prisoner from Fort Rozz interrupts a football game, Supergirl is on the scene to take her down. But Rampage is mad about more important things than a sporting event-and no pesky super-hero can stop her quest for revenge! 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $2.99.

Written by Sterling Gates. Art by Jonboy Meyers and Pop Mhan. Cover by Cat Staggs. National City PD's SWAT team raids the CATCO building-and they've come for Winn! Kara's convinced her friend is no digital terrorist, but the evidence seems ironclad. 32 pages, full color, rated T Cover price $2.99.

Written by Sterling Gates. Art by Emanuela Lupacchino and Ray McCarthy. Cover by Cat Staggs. Based on the new hit TV series! After seeing Vril Dox locked up for his crimes against Winn, Kara thinks life in the D.E.O. will get back to normal. Until the zombies attack. Now Supergirl must fight her way across universes and lifetimes to find the mastermind behind her current troubles. 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $2.99.

Blank Sketch Cover. Written by Sterling Gates. Art by Emanuela Lupacchino and Ray McCarthy. Based on the new hit TV series! After seeing Vril Dox locked up for his crimes against Winn, Kara thinks life in the D.E.O. will get back to normal. Until the zombies attack. Now Supergirl must fight her way across universes and lifetimes to find the mastermind behind her current troubles. 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $2.99.

Written by Sterling Gates. Art by Carmen Nunez Carnero. Cover by Cat Staggs. Based on the new hit TV series! Road trip! Kara convinces her big sister that a trip to the Fort Rozz crash site is just what they need to get some answers-but what they find leads to more questions. And when the architect of Kara's recent woes reveals herself, how long can Supergirl stand against Facet? 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $2.99.

Written by Sterling Gates. Art by Cat Staggs and Emma Vieceli. Cover by Cat Staggs. Supergirl has met her match in Facet, who sends her back to the DEO with questions: what did Alura have to do with Facet's past-and what is her continuing mission on Earth? And now Kara's foster family is threatened by the diamond-hard former head of Fort Rozz! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $2.99.

Written by Sterling Gates. Art by Emma Vieceli. Cover by Cat Staggs. Who is Supergirl? Kara Danvers has learned a lot about her super-abilities, her strengths as a friend and as a sister, her love of being human and alien at the same time. And now she'll need to pull it all together to defeat her most dangerous foe to date! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $2.99.

1st printing. Collects Adventures of Supergirl (2016) #1-6.

Written by Sterling Gates. Art by Bengal, Jonboy Meyers, Pop Mhan, Carmen Nunez Carnero, Emanuela Lupacchino, Ray McCarthy, Cat Staggs and Emma Vieceli. Cover by Cat Staggs.

In this collection of the six-issue digital-first miniseries based on the hit CBS TV show, Kara Zor-El's fledgling efforts are targeted at criminals who escaped when Fort Rozz crashed, but she keeps hearing rumors of a shadowy mastermind sending the escapees after her! Supergirl is learning a lot about her super-abilities, her strengths as a friend and as a sister, her love of being human and alien at the same time. And she'll need to pull it all together to defeat her most dangerous foe to date!

Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

2nd and later printings. The origin of Superman retold for young readers in this "Golden Look-Look Book" by Golden Press. Story by Patricia Relf; art by Kurt Schaffenberger and David Hunt. 8-in. x 8.25-in.; full color; 24 pages on white paper with cardstock covers. Cover price $1.25.

Clark thinks back on his post-college time spent in Paris, while Conduit tries to get revenge once more in "Peer Pressure Part 3 - With Powers Beyond Those of Mortal Men." Continued from Superman (1987) #0. Continues in Action Comics #0. Written by Karl Kesel. Art & cover by Barry Kitson & Ray McCarthy. Cover price $1.50.

Variant cover (Zero Hour logo in barcode box). Clark thinks back on his post-college time spent in Paris, while Conduit tries to get revenge once more in "Peer Pressure Part 3 - With Powers Beyond Those of Mortal Men." Continued from Superman (1987) #0. Continues in Action Comics #0. Written by Karl Kesel. Art & cover by Barry Kitson & Ray McCarthy. Cover price $1.50.

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 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Jerry Ordway, inks by Mike Machlan. Ordway cover. Cover price $0.75.

Desperate to be recognized for his inventions, Professor Hamilton puts Superman through a series of tests in "Going The Gauntlet". Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Script by Marv Wolfman, art by Jerry Ordway. Ordway cover. Cover price $0.75.

Legends crossover: chapter 18. Having lost his memory, Superman joins Amazing Grace and the Hunger Dogs in their bid to overthrow Darkseid in "From The Dregs". Part 2 of 3, continued from Superman #3. Story continues in Action Comics #586. Script by Marv Wolfman, co-plot by John Byrne, co-plot and art by Jerry Ordway. Cameos by Highfather, Orion, Lightray. Ordway cover. Cover price $0.75.

Superman seeks Qurac's president for some answers, while Prana (of the Circle) enters Superman's mind in "Mind Games". Script by Marv Wolfman, art by Jerry Ordway. Ordway cover. Cover price $0.75.

Perry White's son is kidnapped by mobster Jay Falk's men, while Superman encounters Bibbo for the first time in "Personal Best". Script by Marv Wolfman, art by Jerry Ordway. Ordway cover. Cover price $0.75.

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. Cover price $0.75.

While Clark Kent's parents celebrate their 49th anniversary, Superman is held up in battle with the Fearsome Five in "Homeward Bound!" Script by Marv Wolfman, art by Jerry Ordway. Ordway cover. Cover price $0.75.

Doctor Stratos causes all kinds of weather disturbances throughout the world in "They Call Him - - Doctor Stratos". Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Erik Larsen, inks by John Beatty, Dick Giordano, Karl Kesel, Bob Lewis, Jerry Ordway, P. Craig Russell, Bob Smith, Robert Ian and Bill Wray. Ordway cover. Cover price $0.75.

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 of 3, continued next issue. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Jerry Ordway, inks by P. Craig Russell. Ordway cover. Cover price $0.75.

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, continued from the previous issue. Story continues next issue. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Jerry Ordway, inks by Bob Smith. Ordway cover. Cover price $0.75.

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. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Jerry Ordway, inks by Jose Marzan. Ordway cover. Cover price $0.75.

The Circle seeks Superman's help in escaping the confines of Earth in "The Circle Turns". Script and co-plot by Marv Wolfman, co-plot and pencils by Jerry Ordway, inks by John Beatty. Ordway cover. Cover price $0.75.

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. Script and co-plot by John Byrne, co-plot and pencils by Jerry Ordway, inks by John Beatty. Ordway cover. Cover price $0.75.

Millennium Week 7. "Point Of View" finds Gangbuster's heroism being put to the test. Script and co-plot by John Byrne, co-plot and pencils by Jerry Ordway, inks by John Beatty. Ordway cover. Cover price $0.75.

There's a new Brainiac in town when Vril Dox takes control of a powerful circus performer in "The Amazing Brainiac". Script by John Byrne, pencils by Jerry Ordway, inks by John Beatty. Ordway cover. Cover price $0.75.

After losing a hand in battle, Superman discovers that he's actually a robot in "Tin Soldiers". Script and co-plot by John Byrne, co-plot and pencils by Jerry Ordway, inks by John Beatty. Ordway cover. Cover price $0.75.

En route to his rendezvous with Wonder Woman, Superman confers with Batman, then foils a crime in "The Hurrieder I Go". Script and co-plot by John Byrne, co-plot and pencils by Jerry Ordway, inks by Dennis Janke. Dave Gibbons/Ordway cover. Cover price $0.75.

Mr. Mxyzptlk returns with some new rules, and turns Superman into a cartoon character in "The Tiny Terror Of Tinseltown". Script and co-plot by John Byrne, co-plot and pencils by Jerry Ordway, inks by Dennis Janke. Ordway cover. Cover price $0.75.

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. Script and co-plot by John Byrne, co-plot and pencils by Jerry Ordway, inks by Andy Kubert. Byrne cover. Cover price $0.75.

Jimmy Olsen is abducted when he and Clark Kent are sent to the Middle East for a story in "Prisoner Of Conscience". Script by Jerry Ordway, pencils by John Statema, inks by Doug Hazlewood. Ordway cover. Cover price $0.75.

Mall Variant. Jimmy Olsen is abducted when he and Clark Kent are sent to the Middle East for a story in "Prisoner Of Conscience". Script by Jerry Ordway, pencils by John Statema, inks by Doug Hazlewood. Ordway cover. Cover price $0.75.

The story of the mysterious Supergirl and escape of the Phantom Zone villains is recounted in "Parallel Lives Meet At Infinity..." Part 2 of 3, continued from Superman #21. Story continues in Superman #22. Script and co-plot by John Byrne, co-plot and pencils by Jerry Ordway, inks by Dennis Janke. Ordway cover. Cover price $0.75.

Brainiac lures Superman into a trap, with Jimmy Olsen and Cat Grant caught in the middle, in "Headhunter". Script and pencils by Jerry Ordway, inks by Dennis Janke. Ordway cover. Cover price $0.75.

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? Written by Jerry Ordway, with art by Ordway and Dennis Janke. Cover by Ordway. Cover price $0.75.

"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 and Dennis Janke. Cover by Ordway and Dave Gibbons. (For a cover pencilled by Gibbons and inked by Ordway, see #440.) Cover price $0.75.

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. Cover price $0.75.

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. Cover price $0.75.