"Superman, Champion of the Oppressed" is a standout tale from the 1950s, written by Otto Binder and illustrated by Al Plastino, whose dynamic artwork brings the classic clash between Superman and Brainiac to life. In this story, Superman races to save Metropolis from being shrunk and bottled by the alien conqueror, only to discover Kandor inside Brainiac’s ship—and face a moment of quiet resolve when he chooses to protect the city in his Fortress, even as Earth’s metropolises are restored. The cover, by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding, captures the epic scale of the moment with striking precision.
Contains 25 stories
Untitled Superhero story
1 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent] (introduction, origin)
Superman, Champion of the Oppressed
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]George Taylor (unnamed)Lois LaneDaily StarEvelyn CurryBea Carroll (villain)Butch Matson (villain)Senator Barrows (villain)Alex Greer (villain)
War in San Monte
12.67 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneLola CortezGeorge Taylor (cameo)Alex GreerEmil Norvell
How Superman Would End the War
2 pp · Superhero
SupermanAdolf HitlerJosef Stalin
Man or Superman?
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]The Talon [Albert Caldwell] (introduction, villain)Lois LanePerry WhiteLuthor (cameo, villain)Ultra-Humanite (cameo, villain)Eustace Watson (cameo)
The Origin of Superman!
10 pp · Superhero
SupermanJor-El (flashback)Lara (flashback)Luthor (cameo)John Kent (1st named, flashback)Mary Kent (flashback)
The Mightiest Team in the World!
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]John SmilterLois LaneGellCommissioner James Gordon
The Super-Duel in Space
13 pp · Superhero
Superman (brief origin)Lois LaneBrainiac (villain, intro)Professor KimdaSuperboy (flashback)Jonathan Kent (flashback)Martha Kent (flashback)Superboy (flashback)
The Girl in Superman's Past
9.67 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lori LemarisLois Lane
Superman's Return to Krypton! Part I: Superman Meets Jor-El and Lara Again!
9 pp · Superhero
Jor-ElLaraSupermanProfessor GalsworthyLyla Lerrol
Part II: Superman's Kryptonian Romance
9 pp · Superhero
SupermanLyla LerrolJonathan KentMartha ClarkSnark McGillBrainiac (cameo)Koko (cameo)Jor-ElLaraGregg HallidayRobo (robot)Ken-Dal
Superman's Return to Krypton! Part III: The Surprise of Fate!
8 pp · Superhero
SupermanJor-ElLaraLyla Lerrol
Part 1: Lex Luthor, Hero!
7.67 pp · Superhero
SupermanLex Luthor (villain)Jimmy OlsenPerry WhiteLois LaneDuke Garner (villain)Al Mantz (villain)Sykes (Prison Guard)Bizarro (cameo flashback)
Part II: Luthor's Super-Bodyguard!
8.67 pp · Superhero
Superman (death)Lex Luthor (villain)Supergirl (guest star)Lois LanePerry WhiteJimmy OlsenDuke Garner (villain)Al Mantz (villain)
Part III: The Death of Superman!
7.67 pp · Superhero
SupermanJustice League of America [Batman [Bruce Wayne]Aquaman [Arthur Curry]Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Wonder WomanFlash [Barry Allen]] (cameo)Legion of Super-Heroes [Lightning LadCosmic BoySaturn Girl] (cameo)Perry WhiteJimmy OlsenLois LaneLex Luthor (villain)Lucy LaneRobin (cameo)Lori Lemaris (cameo)Krypto (cameo)Supergirl (guest star)Superman robotsVan-Zee (cameo)Sylvia (cameo)Lana Lang (cameo)
Must There Be a Superman?
17 pp · Superhero
Guardians of the UniverseGreen Lantern [Katma Tui]Harley (intro, villain)SupermanJor-El (flashback)
Rebirth!
23 pp · Superhero
SupermanLois LaneLana LangBrainiacThe Omega Men [KalistaPrimusBrootNimbusHarpis] (cameo)Lord Satanis (flashback)
The Living Legends of Superman
4 pp · Superhero
Lois Olsen (future reporter)Dr. Noah Mandell
For the Man Who Has Everything...
40 pp · Superhero
Superman [Kal-El]Lyla Lerrol Kal-El (in Superman's mind)Allura Zor-El (in Superman's mind)Van-El (in Superman's mind)Orna-El (in Superman's mind)Kara Zor-El (in Superman's mind)Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Jason Todd]Jor-El (in Superman's mind)Lor-Em (in Superman's mind)Dax-Ar (in Superman's mind)MongulThomas Wayne (cameo, in Batman's mind)Martha Wayne (cameo, in Batman's mind)Joe Chill (cameo, in Batman's mind)Jax-Ur (as a picture on a handout, in Superman's mind)Brainiac (cameo, in Mongul's mind)Bolphunga The Unrelenting (cameo, in Mongul's mind)Adam Strange (cameo, in Mongul's mind)A Guardian of the Universe (cameo, in Mongul's mind)Hyanthis (cameo, in Mongul's mind)A Branx warrior (cameo, in Mongul's mind)Martian Manhunter (cameo, in Mongul's mind)
The Name Game
22 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Lois LaneJimmy OlsenCat GrantMr. HarriganMr. Mxyzptlk [as Ben DeRoy]
Doomsday!
28 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El] (death)Lois LaneJimmy OlsenJoeCat GrantJonathan KentMartha KentJustice League America [JLABloodwynd [Martian ManhunterJ'onn J'onzz]Ice [Tora Olafsdotter]]Doomsday (villain, death)
What's So Funny about Truth, Justice & the American Way?
39 pp · Superhero
SupermanLois LaneLex LuthorJimmy OlsenSam LanePerry WhiteMercySteelJonathan KentThe Elite [Manchester BlackColdcastThe HatMenagerie] (Introduction)
The Trust
8 pp · Superhero
SupermanBatmanRobinBrainiac
The Incident
9 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Gabriel WrightDarkseid (cameo)Royal Flush Gang (cameo)
The Boy Who Stole Superman's Cape
22 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]George TaylorJimmy OlsenLois LaneLukeMystic Mr. Triple X (a poster)Mrs. Nyxly [Nyxlygsptlnz]PauliePerry WhiteAngus (villain)
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