Millennium Edition: The Man of Steel 1 #[nn]

Feb 2000 · DC · 2.50 USD; 3.95 CAD

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"Prologue: From Out the Green Dawn..." kicks off a landmark moment in Superman’s legacy, as Clark Kent—long operating in the shadows—steps into the spotlight to save the space-plane Constitution, marking his first public act of heroism. The moment brings him face-to-face with Lois Lane for the first time, setting the stage for one of comics’ most enduring relationships. Written and illustrated by John Byrne, with inks by Dick Giordano, colors by Tom Ziuko, and letters by John Costanza, the cover by Byrne captures the defining instant in striking detail.

Contains 4 stories

Prologue: From Out the Green Dawn...

8 pp · Superhero

Jor-El (post-Crisis intro)Lara (post-Crisis intro)Kelex (intro)KelorKal-El (as baby, post-Crisis intro)

In the quiet moments before Krypton's end, Lara and Jor-El share a tender, urgent conversation about their unborn son, their love and fear woven into the fabric of a dying world. As the planet trembles beneath them, Jor-El makes his final, desperate choice to send their child to Earth, hoping for a future beyond the ruin of their home.

Chapter One: The Secret

10 pp · Superhero

Clark Kent [Kal-El]Jonathan Kent (post-Crisis intro)Martha Kent (post-Crisis intro)Lana Lang (post-Crisis intro)

Chapter Two: The Exposure

10 pp · Superhero

Clark Kent [Kal-El]Jonathan KentMartha KentLois Lane (post-Crisis intro)

In "Chapter Two: The Exposure" from Millennium Edition: The Man of Steel 1, Clark Kent—long a quiet presence in Metropolis—finally steps into the spotlight when he saves the space-plane Constitution from disaster. The moment he reveals his powers to the world, he meets Lois Lane, setting the stage for a connection that could change everything.

Epilogue: The Super-Hero

4 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Jonathan KentMartha Kent

In this poignant four-page epilogue from *Millennium Edition: The Man of Steel 1*, Jo and Martha Kent help Clark take the next step in his journey by crafting his first superhero costume—thoughtfully designed to help him keep his identities separate. As Clark prepares to embrace his role as Superman, the moment feels both momentous and deeply personal, rooted in the quiet love and wisdom of the family who raised him.