Superman Returns: The Prequels #[nn]

Dec 2006 · DC · 12.99 USD; 17.50 CAD

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About this Collection

This collection gathers the prequel comics leading into the 2006 film Superman Returns. It includes stories that bridge the gap between the events of Superman II and the movie, exploring Superman's return to Earth after a five-year absence and setting up key plot points and characters from the film. Written by various creators, the volume provides essential backstory for viewers wanting the full narrative context of the movie.

"Krypton to Earth" delivers a poignant, character-driven look at Lois Lane in the wake of Superman’s departure, exploring her memories and the quiet shifts in her life as she investigates his disappearance. Written by Bryan Singer, Michael Dougherty, Dan Harris, and Marc Andreyko, with art by Wellington Dias and Doug Hazlewood, this 2006 issue captures the emotional weight of absence through intimate storytelling. The cover by Adam Hughes adds a striking visual anchor to the story’s reflective tone.

Contains 4 stories

Krypton to Earth

30 pp · Superhero

Jor-ElVond-AhLaraKal-El [SupermanClark Kent]Jonathan KentMartha Kent

Ma Kent

30 pp · Superhero

Martha KentJonathan KentClark KentSilasDaisyCat Grant

Lex Luthor

29 pp · Superhero

Superman (flashback)Lex LuthorOtis (unnamedflashback)Eve Tessmacher (unnamedflashback)StanfordKitty [Katherine Kowalski]Gertrude Vanderworth (last name not given)

Lois Lane

30 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark Kent] (flashback)Lois LanePerry WhiteJason LaneJimmy OlsenRichard White

In this poignant 30-page story from *Superman Returns: The Prequels*, Lois Lane reflects on her life and her complicated bond with Superman as she investigates his disappearance. With memories of their past intertwined with the quiet shifts in her world—Perry White’s steady presence, Jimmy Olsen’s quiet support, and the growing distance from Jason Lane—Lois grapples with what it means to wait, to hope, and to keep writing the story when the hero is gone.