Superman: The Man of Steel #1
In *Superman: The Man of Steel #1* ("Book One: Prologue: From Out the Green Dawn..."), John Byrne’s return to the character kicks off with a poignant journey home to Smallville, where Superman finds his long-lost Kryptonian spacecraft gone—but not forgotten. As he uncovers a hidden program that floods his mind with Krypton’s entire legacy, he confronts the lasting impact of his past choices, including the effect of revealing his powers to Lana, and resolves to embrace a future with Lois. The story, illustrated by Byrne with inks by Dick Giordano and colors by Tom Ziuko, features a cover by Byrne and Giordano that captures the emotional weight of this pivotal moment.
Sell my copy
Have this issue — or a whole collection? Get a fair offer from us, skip the marketplace fees and the hassle.
We Buy Collections ▸Full credits
Full plot ⚠ may contain spoilers
▸ Reveal full plot — may contain spoilers
On a trip home to Smallville, Superman discovers the spaceship that brought him to Earth is missing. But at the same time he triggers a computer program that reveals to him his Kryptonian heritage and places all of Krypton's knowledge in his mind. He also discovers what revealing his powers to Lana years ago did to her and decides he wants to actively pursue a life with Lois.
Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).