Superman: Red Son: The Deluxe Edition #[nn]

Jan 2010 · DC · 24.99 USD; 29.99 CAD

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This deluxe hardcover collects the complete three-issue Elseworlds miniseries that reimagines Superman's origin with a pivotal twist: instead of landing in Kansas, his rocket touches down in Soviet Ukraine during the Cold War. Raised under Communist ideology, Kal-El grows up to become the champion of the Soviet Union, leading to a world where the Man of Steel serves the state rather than truth, justice, and the American way. The volume includes the full story by writer Mark Millar and artists Dave Johnson and Kilian Plunkett, along with a sketchbook section and other bonus material.

In Superman: Red Son: The Deluxe Edition, the story "Red Son Rising" reimagines the Man of Steel’s origin with a bold twist: his ship lands in Ukraine during Stalin’s era, shaping a very different destiny. Years later, as Superman becomes the ultimate symbol in the Cold War, the United States turns to Lex Luthor—its most brilliant mind—to counter the Man of Steel. Written by Mark Millar and brought to life with striking visuals by Dave Johnson, this reimagined tale explores power, ideology, and identity in a world where the hero’s allegiance is everything.

Contains 3 stories

Red Son Rising

46 pp · Superhero

SupermanLois LuthorLex LuthorPerry WhiteJimmy OlsenMartha KentJoseph StalinQueen HippolitaPrincess DianaLana LazarenkoBizarroBruce Wayne

In a world where Superman's ship crash-lands in Ukraine during Stalin's reign, the Man of Steel rises as the ultimate symbol of Soviet power—until the Cold War's final gambit demands a new kind of weapon. With the United States desperate for an edge, Lex Luthor is tasked with creating a countermeasure, but the true test lies in the clash of ideologies, loyalty, and the untested bonds between a man who believes in truth and a world that demands control.

Red Son Ascendant

46 pp · Superhero

SupermanLex LuthorBrainiacWonder WomanLois LuthorPerry WhiteBatman

In a world where Superman rules the USSR, the stakes are higher than ever as he faces his most cunning adversary yet—Batman. With Lex Luthor’s legacy of weapons and Brainiac’s cold intellect looming, even the mightiest hero must reckon with a foe who sees through every plan. Wonder Woman, Lois Luthor, Perry White, and the rest of the cast stand on the edge of a new era, where loyalty, power, and ideology collide.

Red Son Setting

46 pp · Superhero

SupermanBrainiacLex LuthorLois LaneWonder WomanHal JordanJimmy Olsen