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Superman Returns: The Movie and Other Tales of the Man of Steel #[nn]
This collection ties into the 2006 *Superman Returns* film, gathering the official movie adaptation alongside a selection of classic Superman stories from various eras. It offers both a direct retelling of the film's plot and a broader look at the Man of Steel's enduring legacy through key tales that inspired or complement the movie's themes.
"Superman Returns: The Movie Adaptation" delivers a faithful, action-packed retelling of the 2006 film, capturing Superman’s emotional return to Earth after five years away. Written by Martin Pasko and illustrated by Matt Haley, Mike Collins, and Ron Randall, with inks by Haley and colors by Nathan Eyring and Larry Molinar, the story follows Superman as he reconnects with Lois, now a mother, and faces a renewed threat from Lex Luthor—whose latest scheme ties into stolen Kryptonian tech. The cover by Matt Haley sets the tone with a striking image of Superman soaring above Metropolis.
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When Superman return to Earth after five years away, he finds that Lois now has a child and Lex has been paroled. Lois investigates a blackout and discovers that Lex's new scheme involves a sliver of pilfered Kryptonian technology. It's up to Superman to save Lois and stop Lex's plot.
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