Superman Comic Books & Graphic Novels

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. Story, art and cover by Jerry Ordway. Cover price $0.75.

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. Written by Dan Jurgens (assisted by Jerry Ordway), with art by Jurgens and Dennis Janke. Cover by Ordway. Cover price $0.75.

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, Dan Jurgens and Dennis Janke, continued from Superman (1987) #30 and continuing in Superman (1987) #31. Cover by Ordway. Cover price $0.75.

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 of Lex Luthor's 4-part "Hostile Takeover" tale, by Roger Stern, Dan Jurgens and Dennis Janke, continued from Superman (1987) #31. Cover by Ordway. Cover price $0.75.

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 inspired by the Man of Steel. Written by Jerry Ordway, with art by Dan Jurgens and Art Thibert. Cover by Ordway. Cover price $0.75.

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 & Art Thibert. Cover by Ordway. Cover price $0.75.

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 & Jerry Ordway. Cover price $0.75.

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 Janson. Cover price $0.75.

The Eradicator causes all sorts of problems for Superman, Jimmy Olsen & Professor Hamilton in "Solitude." Plot by George Perez. Script by Dan Jurgens. Art by Jurgens & Tim Gula. Cover by Jurgens & Brett Breeding. Cover price $0.75.

Superman heads to Antarctica in search of the Eradicator, only to find an immense tower of Kryptonian design in "Be It Ever So Deadly." Story & pencils by Dan Jurgens. Finished inks by Andy Kubert. Cover by Jurgens & Brett Breeding. Cover price $0.75.

In the midst of his struggle with the Eradicator, Superman finds a gateway through time and space...and meets his Kryptonian parents... in "Home." Story & pencils by Dan Jurgens. Finished inks by George Perez. Cover by Jurgens & Brett Breeding. Cover price $0.75.

While Clark Kent prepares to bid the Daily Planet adieu, he discovers an employee of the Planet living in the storeroom in "Home for the Holidays!" Written by Roger Stern. Art by Dan Jurgens & Art Thibert. Cover by Jurgens & Brett Breeding. Cover price $0.75.

Cover pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Brett Breeding. Speed Kills, script by Dan Jurgens, pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Art Thibert; Superman versus the Flash, in a race necessary to send Mr. Mxyzptlk back to the fifth dimension for another ninety days. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Cover pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Brett Breeding. [The Day of the Krypton Man, Part II]: Blood Brawl, script and pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Art Thibert; Lobo finds the Fortress of Solitude, and has a vicious battle with Superman. Superman pretends to be dead so Lobo will go away; Meanwhile, Draaga and K'raamdyn get stranded in space. Story continued from SUPERMAN #41 and story continues in ACTION COMICS #651. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

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." Script & pencils by Dan Jurgens. Finished inks by Art Thibert. Cover by Jurgens & Brett Breeding. Cover price $0.75.

Will Superman help or hinder four less than fantastic astronauts who've returned from their mission involving radiation experiments? Find out in "The Limits of Power"! Script & layouts by Dan Jurgens. Finishes by Dick Giordano. Cover by Jurgens & Brett Breeding. Cover price $0.75.

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 (1987) #44. Story concludes in Action Comics #654. Written by Dan Jurgens. Art by Jurgens & Art Thibert. Cover by Jurgens & Brett Breeding. Cover price $0.75.

Superman retrieves from orbit the Matrix Chamber ship that brought him to Earth as he searches for the secrets that the Chamber holds. Written and pencilled by Dan Jurgens and inked by Art Thibert. Also: 8 extra pages offering insight into Superman's legend. Cover by Jurgens and Brett Breeding with process coloring by Jerry Ordway. Cover price $0.75.

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. Written and pencilled by Dan Jurgens and inked by Art Thibert. Cover by Jurgens and Brett Breeding. Cover price $0.75.

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. Written and pencilled by Dan Jurgens and inked by Art Thibert. Cover by Jurgens and Brett Breeding. Cover price $0.75.

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 discovered that Luthor and Lexcorp figure into the problem. Written by William Messner-Loebs, with art by Curt Swan and Dennis Janke. Cover by Kerry Gammill and Bob McLeod. Cover price $0.75.

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 Stryker's Island escalates. Continues in Starman (1988 1st Series) #28 (which is designated Part 2/A), then in Action Comics (1938 DC) #659 (Part 3). Written and pencilled by Dan Jurgens and inked by Art Thibert. Cover by Jurgens and Thibert. Cover price $0.75.

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. Written and pencilled by Dan Jurgens and inked by Art Thibert. Cover by Jurgens and Thibert. Cover price $0.75.

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. Written and pencilled by Dan Jurgens and inked by Art Thibert. Cover by Jurgens and Thibert. Cover price $1.00.

Cover pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Art Thibert. Sleaze Factor, script and pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Art Thibert; Ugly Mannheim uses Killgrave and Toyman to build Happyland, a park Intergang can use to launder money; Sleez uses the park to kidnap children, which gets Superman's attention. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Part 1 of the 7-part 'Time and Time Again' series, continued in Action Comics (1938 DC) #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 the time-stream. Written and pencilled by Dan Jurgens and inked by Brett Breeding. Cover by Jurgens and Art Thibert. Cover price $1.00.

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 encounters the Legion of Super-Heroes again...only this time they're older and battling the deadly threat of the Sun-Eater. Written and pencilled by Dan Jurgens and inked by Brett Breeding. Cover by Jurgens and Art Thibert. Cover price $1.00.

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 of Earth's exploding moon. The tale of the exploding moon is continued in Legion of Super Heroes (1989 4th Series) #19. Written and pencilled by Dan Jurgens and inked by Brett Breeding. Cover by Jurgens and Art Thibert. Cover price $1.00.

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. Booster Gold, Martian Manhunter and Guy Gardner guest-star. Written by James Hudnall, with art by Ed Hannigan and Will Blyberg. Cover by Andy Kubert. Cover price $1.00.

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 toward Earth's newly red sun and certain death until Superman takes temporary refuge on the planet Mercury. Also, the red sun creates natural disasters that endanger the Kent/White sea cruise. Written by Jerry Ordway, with art by Dan Jurgens, Jon Bogdanove, Brett Breeding, Jim Mooney, Tom Grummett, Bob McLeod, Curt Swan, Art Thibert, Denis Rodier and Ordway. Cover by Ordway. Cover price $1.75.

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. Written by Jerry Ordway, with art by Tom Grummett and Doug Hazlewood. Cover by Ordway. Cover price $1.00.

The Parasite puts the squeeze on Superman, draining him of his energy and time...just when union violence flares at the Daily Planet, leading to a strike at the great Metropolitan newspaper. Written by Jerry Ordway, with art by Tom Grummett and Doug Hazlewood. Cover by Ordway. Cover price $1.00.

Cover art by Jerry Ordway. Blindspot!, script by Jerry Ordway, pencils by Jim Fern, inks by Doug Hazlewood; Blindspot gets his equipment back from an Intergang facility, and goes after Slam Bradley and Jose Delgado. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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 the darkest corners of Superman's mind. Unfortunately, a mishap leaves Z and Superman suffering from amnesia. Script by Jerry Ordway, with art by Tom Grummett and Doug Hazlewood. Cover by Ordway. Cover price $1.00.

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. Script by Jerry Ordway, with art by Tom Grummett and Doug Hazlewood. Cover by Ordway. Cover price $1.00.

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. Written by Jerry Ordway, with art by Tom Grummett and Doug Hazlewood. Cover by Ordway. Cover price $1.00.

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 the poor children of Metropolis. Written by Jerry Ordway, with art by Tom Grummett and Doug Hazlewood. Cover by Ordway. Cover price $1.00.

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 hand. But for how long? Continues in Action Comics (1938 DC) #675. Written by Jerry Ordway, with art by Tom Grummett and Doug Hazlewood. Cover by Grummett and Ordway. Cover price $1.00.

Panic in the Sky Epilogue. Once Metron determines what must be done with Brainiac, the heroes return to Earth and a surprise reception in "Hail the Conquering Heroes." Some story elements continue in Action Comics #676. Cameos by Maxima, Guy Gardner, Lightray, Orion, Wonder Woman, Deathstroke, Captain Marvel, Blue Beetle, Supergirl. Written by Jerry Ordway. Art by Tom Grummett & Doug Hazlewood. Cover by Grummett & Ordway. Cover price $1.00.

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. Written by Jerry Ordway, with art by Tom Grummett and Trevor Scott. Cover by Grummett and Ordway. Cover price $1.00.

Cerberus returns to continue his pursuit of Superman as Cerberus builds his mightiest cyborg to date - using the head of Metallo! Written by Jerry Ordway, with art by Tom Grummett and Doug Hazlewood. Cover by Grummett and Ordway. Cover price $1.00.

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! Written by Jerry Ordway, with art by Peter Krause and Keith Williams. Cover by Dan Jurgens and Walt Simonson. Cover price $1.25.

Part 1 of the 4-part 'Blaze/Satanus War': Blaze makes her move to seize control of Metropolis from her brother Satanus. Continues in Action Comics (1938 DC) #680. Written by Jerry Ordway, with art by Tom Grummett and Doug Hazlewood. Cover by Grummett and Hazlewood. Cover price $1.25.

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 Kismet! Written by Jerry Ordway, with art by Tom Grummett and Doug Hazlewood. Cover by Grummett and Hazlewood. Cover price $1.25.

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 the company of 'his own kind'...the Forever People in Supertown. Darkseid appearance. Written by Jerry Ordway, with art by Tom Grummett and Doug Hazlewood. Cover by Grummett and Hazlewood. Cover price $1.25.

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 effect on the life of Superman! Script by Jerry Ordway, with art by Dennis Janke. Cover by Tom Grummett and Janke. Cover price $1.25.

2nd printing (Roman Numeral II). Doomsday cameo app. Cover price $1.25.

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 something that may be able to push back the Man of Steel himself! Continued in Action Comics (1938 DC) #684. Written by Jerry Ordway, with art by Tom Grummett and Doug Hazlewood. Cover by Grummett and Hazlewood. Cover price $1.25.

2nd printing (Roman Numeral II) Cover price $1.25.

3rd printing (Roman Numeral III) Funeral for a Friend 1. Cover price $1.25.