Superman #1
"Superman Rebirth" marks a pivotal moment in the Man of Steel’s legacy, as the post-Crisis Superman confronts the echoes of his past at his own tomb. With writer Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason guiding the story, and Doug Mahnke’s powerful art bringing the emotional weight to life, this issue sets the stage for a new era—where memories, loss, and hope converge beneath the shadow of the Fortress of Solitude. The cover by Doug Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza captures the solemn gravity of the moment, a 16.99 USD (22.99 CAD) comic that redefines Superman’s return.
In a quiet moment at Superman’s tomb, the Superman of the post-Crisis universe meets Lana Lang, sharing the weight of his death and resurrection. Together, they journey to the Fortress of Solitude, only to discover the pieces needed to restore him are gone—leaving them to honor his legacy by laying his remains to rest between the graves of his parents.
In "Son of Superman, Part One," the Smith family—Superman, Lois, and their son Jon—navigate the challenges of everyday life while grappling with Jon’s unpredictable powers, as Superman struggles to balance his role as a hero with his new identity as a father. With support from allies like Wonder Woman and Batman, and the quiet presence of Goldie the cat, the family faces the growing tension between their private world and the public demands of being Earth’s most powerful protectors.
In "Son of Superman, Part Two," Superman guides his son Jon through a mission that doubles as a lesson in responsibility, testing the boy’s growing sense of right and wrong. When Jon is injured during a fall from a tree, the family travels to the Fortress of Solitude to uncover the source of his unpredictable powers—only to find an unexpected visitor waiting in the icy halls.
In "Son of Superman, Part Three," Superman grapples with a deeply personal crisis as he confronts the Eradicator, a being whose mission to preserve Kryptonian purity threatens his son Jon’s very existence. With Lois by his side and Krypto at his heels, Superman must weigh his son’s humanity against the legacy of his father’s world—before the Eradicator’s cold logic forces a choice no father should face.
In "Son of Superman, Part Four," Superman and his son Jon face the Eradicator in a desperate bid to free the trapped Kryptonian spirits, whose presence reshapes the battle in unexpected ways. As the Eradicator pursues them through Metropolis, the combined strength of the spirits and Superman’s resolve lead them toward a hidden piece of Kryptonite—and a daring escape toward the moon.
In the quiet shadows of the moon’s far side, Superman, Jon, and Lois find themselves hunted by the relentless Eradicator, who seeks to purge all that is alien. With the Eradicator absorbing Superman and Jon fighting to protect his family, Lois dons Batman’s Hellbat suit to turn the tide—just as Superman emerges, ready to face the ancient threat head-on.
In the climactic chapter of "Son of Superman," Superman stands at a crossroads as the Eradicator's threat reaches its peak—Krypto's emergence from the villain leaves him defeated, forcing Clark to confront the fallout of his public reveal. With Jon Smith now officially recognized as Superboy, the weight of his identity presses on as he must navigate the growing scrutiny from Batman and Wonder Woman, all while Lois watches from the sidelines.
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↩ Reprints Superman #1 (2016), Superman: Rebirth #1 (2016), Superman: Rebirth #1 (2016), Superman #1 (2016), Superman #1 (2016), Superman #2 (2016), Superman #3 (2016), Superman #2 (2016), Superman #3 (2016), Superman #4 (2016), Superman #5 (2016), Superman #5 (2016), Superman #4 (2016), Superman #6 (2016), Superman #6 (2016)
Reprinted in Superman #1 (2017), Superman: Rebirth Deluxe Edition #1 (2017)
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