About this Collection
This hardcover collection celebrates three decades of the DC Comics hero Steel, gathering key issues from his 1990s solo series and major appearances. It highlights the character's legacy as a armored champion and his role in the Superman family, with contributions from various creators over the years.
"First Sighting" marks a pivotal moment in the Steel legacy, spotlighting John Henry Irons’ niece and nephew, Natasha and Jemahl, as they step into the mantle of heroism. Written by Louise Simonson and illustrated by June Brigman, with inks by Roy Richardson and colors by John Rauch, this 2023 celebration issue captures the emotional weight of legacy and the spark of new beginnings. The cover, by Alex Garner and Jon Bogdanove, with inks by Dennis Janke, perfectly frames the moment when the next generation rises.
Contains 15 stories
First Sighting
4 pp · Superhero
John Henry Irons (first appearance)White Rabbit [Angora Lapin] (first appearancevillain)The Dragons [HomesWheelsHype (death)] (villains)The Sharks (villains)
Steel [Reign of the Supermen, Part 2]
22 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El] (flashback)Steel [John Henry Ironsalso as Henry Johnson]Lois LaneJeb FriedmanKeith Robert ParksMyraZoid (first appearancedeath)Jonathan KentRosie Kurtz (first appearance)White Rabbit [Dr. Angora Lapin] (villain)Lex Luthor (villain)Sydney Happersen (villain)Dutch (villain)Rock (villain)C & H (villain)Mucus (villaindeath)Doomsday (flashbackvillain)
Wrought Iron
22 pp · Superhero
Steel [John Henry Irons] (feature)Natasha Irons (guest)Jemahl Irons (guest)Blondell Irons (guest)Bess Irons (guest)Butter Irons (guest)Paco Irons (guest)Darlene Irons (guest)Tyke Irons (guest)E-Street Gang (villains)Amertek Guards (villains)
Bang
22 pp · Superhero
Steel [John Henry Irons]Margot FieldsElroyGene RabuzzoNatasha IronsBorisArthur VillainAmanda QuickSuperman [Clark KentKal-El]
Prometheus Unbound
22 pp · Superhero
JLA [Aquaman [Orin]BardaBatman [Bruce Wayne]Flash [Wally West]Green Lantern [Kyle Rayner]Huntress [Helena Bertinelli]Martian ManhunterOracle [Barbara Gordon]OrionPlastic ManSteel [John Henry Irons]Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Wonder Woman [Hippolyta]]ZaurielCatwoman (also as Cat Grant)Lois LaneTakionPrometheus
Creation Story
38 pp · Superhero
SupermanLois LaneSteel [John Henry Irons]Natasha IronsLunaThe Cybermoths [Polyphemus 212Sphinx 44Gypsy 84]The OvermindKelexThe Cyborg SupermanCerizahBoris
Superman V Steel
22 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Steel [John Henry Irons]Natasha IronsProfessor Emil HamiltonLois LaneElla LaneEarthquake
The Cycle
20 pp · Superhero
SteelNatasha IronsWonder WomanSupermanGreen Lantern [John Stewart]Flash [Wally West]HawkmanBatmanDr. FateGreen ArrowRed TornadoAquamanHawkgirlBlack CanaryMillennium Giants [CerneSekhmetCabraca]
Reign of Doomsday, Part 1: Full Circle
20 pp · Superhero
Steel [John Henry Irons]Natasha IronsSuperboy [Conner KentKon-El] (cameo flashback)Eradicator (cameo flashback)Cyborg Superman [Hank Henshaw] (cameo flashback)Doomsday (villain)
Superman and the Men of Steel
20 pp · Superhero
SupermanLois LaneJimmy OlsenLex LuthorMetal-Zero [John Corben]Mr. TideSteel [John Henry Irons]General Sam LaneThe Collector of Worlds
Hearts of Steel
8 pp · Superhero
Steel [John Henry Irons]SupermanMetal-Zero [John Corben]
Excuse the Mess...
20 pp · Superhero
Suicide Squad [also as Task Force XCaptain Boomerang [Digger Harkness]Deadshot [Floyd Lawton]Harley Quinn [Harleen Quinzel]King Shark [Nanaue]Unknown Soldier]Amanda WallerO.M.A.C. [Kevin Kho]Power Girl [Karen Starr]Steel [John Henry Irons]WarrantHippogriff (villain, death)James Gordon, Jr. (villain)Thinker (villain)
Divided We Fall
22 pp · Superhero
Steel [John Henry Irons]Natasha IronsProf. Emil HamiltonJemahl IronsBibbo BibbowskiTelos (voice)ParasiteGen-13 (Wildstorm) [Sarah RainmakerFreefallGrungeCaitlin FairchildBurnout]
United We Stand
22 pp
Prof. Emil HamiltonNatasha IronsJemahl IronsSteel [John Henry Irons]Freefall (Wildstorm)ParasiteGrunge (Wildstorm)Caitlin Fairchild (Wildstorm)Rainmaker (Wildstorm)Burnout (Wildstorm)
Time
10 pp · Superhero
John Henry Irons [Steel]Keith WhiteSuperman [Clark KentKal-El]Lois LanePerry WhiteGuardian [Jim Harper]Dubbilex
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