DC Comics Classics Library: Superman: Kryptonite Nevermore #[nn]

Mar 2009 · DC · 39.99 USD; 45.99 CAD

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About this Collection

This hardcover volume from the DC Comics Classics Library series reprints the landmark Superman storyline from 1971, originally published in Superman #233-238 and World's Finest Comics #201. In this influential arc, writer Denny O'Neil and artist Curt Swan dramatically revamped the Man of Steel's mythology by depowering him and introducing a new vulnerability to kryptonite, while also exploring the emotional fallout of a devastating earthquake in his hometown of Smallville. The collection captures a pivotal moment in Superman's Silver-to-Bronze Age transition, showcasing the character's shift toward more grounded, socially conscious storytelling.

"Superman Breaks Loose" delivers a gripping chapter in Superman’s mythos, spotlighting the Man of Steel in a story that pushes his limits like never before. With dynamic art by Rodney Ramos and coloring by Allen Passalaqua, this 2009 entry in the DC Comics Classics Library series captures the character’s enduring power and vulnerability. The cover, a striking tribute to the classic duo of Neal Adams and Curt Swan, features inks by Adams and Murphy Anderson, honoring the legacy of Superman’s visual history.

Contains 9 stories

Superman Breaks Loose

15 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark Kent]Professor BoldenLois LaneJimmy OlsenMorgan EdgePerry WhiteSand creature (Quarrmer, origin)

How to Tame a Wild Volcano!

15 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark Kent]Boysie Harker (villain)the Sand Creature (Quarrmer)Morgan Edge

Sinister Scream of the Devil's Harp!

22 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark Kent]Ferlin Nyxly (villain)Lois LaneMorgan EdgeSand creature (Quarrmer)Prince UmblerTimos Achens

Planet of the Angels

15 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]RaphaelMichaelJimmy OlsenLois LaneLaw officers of planet Beta UGabriel (villain)

The Enemy of Earth

22 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark Kent]Morgan EdgeLois LaneSand creature (Quarrmer)

Menace at 1000 Degrees!

15 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneMorgan EdgeJimmy OlsenSand creature (Quarrmer)Quig (villain)

To Save a Superman

15 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark Kent]Anti-Superman Gang (villains)Jimmy OlsenI-Chingthe Sand Creature

The Shape of Fear!

22 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark Kent]I-ChingDiana Prince [Wonder Woman]Sand creature (Quarrmer)War-Demon (Quarrmer)

In "The Shape of Fear!", Superman struggles with a fractured mind after regaining his strength, leaving him vulnerable to unseen dangers. With help from I-Ching and Diana Prince, the team must confront the Sand Creature in a desperate bid to restore Superman’s balance—before his mind collapses under the weight of what he’s become.

The Ultimate Battle!

22 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark Kent]I-ChingDiana Prince [Wonder Woman]Sand creature (Quarrmer)War-Demon (Quarrmer)StewpotGemmiJimmy Olsen