Superman: The Death and Return of Superman Compendium #[nn]

In the quiet aftermath of a failed mission, Superman pushes himself to the limit chasing shadowy figures through the city’s underbelly—only to find the trail gone cold. A single, brutal punch cracks through a steel wall, echoing in the silence: something ancient and unstoppable is on the move.

In "null," the relentless Doomsday smashes through a steel door, each blow chipping away at the barrier with terrifying persistence. Meanwhile, Mr. Mxyzptlk’s latest trick has Superman trapped in a web of lies, making it harder than ever to send the mischievous imp back to the 5th dimension.

In "Doomsday!", Superman races to protect Metropolis as the unstoppable villain Doomsday escapes his prison and unleashes chaos across the city. With the help of Keith Robert Parks and Charlie, he must confront not only Doomsday but also the deadly Underworlders and Warworlders before it's too late.

In the wake of Superman’s death, tensions rise as Paul Westfield moves to seize the bodies of Superman and Doomsday for Cadmus, sparking a standoff with the Metropolis S.C.U. and Lex Luthor. Amid the city’s grief, old allies and enemies alike gather—Lois, Jimmy, Perry, and even unexpected figures like Clovis and High-Pockets—each grappling with the aftermath in their own way. As the world mourns, the question lingers: who gets to define what comes next?

In "Grave Obsession," the aftermath of Superman’s death sends ripples through Metropolis, as Lex Luthor and Dan Turpin both learn of a mysterious break-in at his tomb. With Supergirl and Turpin diving into the hidden tunnels beneath the site, they’re drawn into a clash with the ruthless Underworlders—forcing them to confront a threat that’s far older than the fallen hero’s grave.

In the shadowed tunnels beneath Metropolis, Supergirl and the S.C.U. press on with their search for Superman’s missing coffin, while tensions rise between Guardian and Director Westfield over the controversial handling of Superman’s remains. As old alliances strain and secrets surface, the line between protection and possession blurs—especially when Cadmus offers a dangerous path forward.

In "The Guardians of Metropolis!", a newly awakened clone named Auron—born from Jim Harper’s DNA—faces a moral reckoning when Cadmus attempts to weaponize Superman’s preserved genetic code. With the fate of Metropolis hanging in the balance, the Newsboy Legion II and their allies must confront the echoes of the past, even as a resurrected Guardian and a mysterious new mind clash over what it means to protect the city.

Gangbuster of Suicide Slum finds himself at a crossroads when Inspector Henderson warns him that the criminals he once brought to justice are now turning the tables, pressing charges and forcing him to flee the city he’s sworn to protect. With his reputation on the line and the streets of Suicide Slum closing in, Gangbuster must decide whether to run or stand his ground.

In "Ghosts," Lois Lane leads a daring mission with the Newsboy Legion and the Underworlders to infiltrate Cadmus in search of Superman’s body, navigating the facility’s hidden dangers and lingering echoes of past battles. As the mission unfolds, the weight of loss and memory presses in—Jonathan Kent suffers a heart attack, forcing Lois to confront both the fragility of life and the ghosts that haunt those who remain.

In the quiet aftermath of a shattered world, Jonathan Kent lies dying in the hospital, his final moments shadowed by the weight of loss. Lois Lane, Supergirl, and the mysterious Hairies race against time to reclaim Superman’s lifeless body from Cadmus, while Lex Luthor’s cruel hand claims another victim—Sasha Green. As grief and fury rise, the echoes of the past collide with the fragile hope of a future still unwritten.

In "The Future of Metropolis!", Lex Luthor pushes a dangerous agenda, lobbying the city council to grant authority to Team Luthor while using Supergirl’s powers to expose George Markham as the mastermind behind Hellgramite’s attack. With Mayor Berkowitz caught in the crossfire and Lois Lane digging into the conspiracy, the fate of the city hangs in the balance as old alliances fracture and new threats emerge.

In the quiet afterlife, Superman’s spirit—still tethered to Earth as Clark Kent—faces a new kind of battle: not against villains, but against the weight of grief. With Jonathan Kent’s spirit by his side, Clark must confront the lingering echoes of his past before a malevolent force pulls him into a realm beyond redemption.

When John Henry Irons—known to some as Henry Johnson—learns a weapon he helped design was used in a fatal shooting, he channels his grief and guilt into forging a suit of steel, determined to protect the city he once called home. With the weight of his past and the echoes of loss pressing in, he steps into the role of Steel, facing a world where justice isn’t handed down, but fought for.

In "Myriad," Sasha Green—reanimated by the Bloodline aliens after her murder by Lex Luthor—wakes with fractured memories and a terrifying new power: the ability to absorb the minds and memories of those she touches. Struggling to piece together who she was while unraveling the truth behind her violent transformation, she becomes a fugitive in Metropolis, pursued by Luthor and hunted by those she once knew. As her grip on identity slips, the city itself begins to fracture under the weight of her borrowed pasts.

When the regeneration matrix at the Fortress of Solitude awakens a new body believed to be the real Kal-El, the mantle of Superman is thrown into chaos. Steel and the Eradicator, each claiming to be the true heir to the Kryptonian legacy, face off in a clash of ideals and power—just as Mongul’s fleet draws ever closer to Earth.

When a reckless police officer is left broken and broken-hearted, a brutal alien assault transforms him into a volatile force of nature—his mood shifting with every pulse of color in his new form. Now at odds with the Last Son of Krypton, who questions every move he makes, he must learn to control his rage before the Bloodlines' threat consumes them both. With Maggie Sawyer watching from the shadows and Lex Luthor and Supergirl observing from afar, one thing is clear: this is no ordinary battle.

In "Lies & Revelations," the Eradicator's lingering energy force returns to the Fortress of Solitude, uncovering long-buried truths about its origins and the legacy of Krypton. As Cyborg Superman and Mongul push their conquest deeper into Coast City, Kal-El presses on through the ocean in his Kryptonian war suit, his path toward Metropolis shadowed by secrets and the weight of a forgotten past.

In "Resurrections," Superman teams up with Superboy and Steel to confront the combined threat of Mongul and Cyborg Superman, forging a fragile alliance in the face of overwhelming odds. The story unfolds through a mix of present-day action and flashbacks that reveal the origins of Cyborg Superman’s transformation and his fateful meeting with Mongul.

In "Assault on Engine City!", Superman, Steel, and Superboy launch a desperate strike against the combined threat of Cyborg Superman and Mongul, racing to stop a catastrophic missile aimed at Metropolis. With time running out and the city in peril, Superboy is left to face the deadly threat alone—his greatest challenge yet.

In "Blood Relations!", Superboy [Conner Kent; Kon-El] is still recovering in the hospital when Maggie Sawyer pulls him into a strange new case: a group of alien cultists known as the Bloodlines have taken over a building, using mind control to lure in victims for their bizarre rituals. As D.C. Force and her uncle Harry arrive in town, the young heroine is on the verge of unlocking her inherited powers—only to be bitten during the chaos, transforming her into the fiery new hero Sparx. With the Bloodlines' plan unraveling and the city on edge, Superboy and the newly empowered Sparx must work together before the aliens' hunger spreads further.

In "Blast Off!", Superman and Steel face off against Mongul and Cyborg Superman in a high-stakes clash to prevent the destruction of a powerful rocket engine. As Hal Jordan returns from space, he witnesses the aftermath of Coast City’s devastation—just as the fate of Earth hangs in the balance.

In "Death City," Green Lantern Hal Jordan crashes into Engine City with fury in his eyes, launching an immediate assault on Mongul before Superman can even react. With the city crumbling and two of Earth’s mightiest foes on the move, the battle for survival hinges on whether Hal can hold the line long enough for Superman to face the greater threat — Cyborg Superman — in a clash that could decide the fate of the planet.

In "null," Superman reunites with Steel, Supergirl, Superboy, and Green Lantern to confront the combined threat of Cyborg Superman and Mongul at the heart of Engine City. With Lois Lane by his side and the legacy of his fallen allies echoing through the ruins, Superman must reclaim his place—not just as a hero, but as a symbol of hope in a world pushed to the edge.

In "Reign of the Superman!", Superman’s return stirs hope and confusion as Lois Lane and Clark Kent grapple with the mystery of how he came back from the dead. With the help of Krypto, the dog who once shared Clark’s journey, they uncover a strange, unexpected path to resurrection—one that tests the limits of science, faith, and what it truly means to be a hero.

In the ashes of Coast City, Superman and the JLA gather to honor the fallen, only to confront alien remnants clinging to the wreckage of Engine City. As tensions rise and secrets surface, Supergirl intervenes to save Lex Luthor from a discovery that could reshape the world—while Clark begins a new chapter in Jimmy’s old apartment.