Cover: Jerry Ordway

Superman: The Man of Steel #2

Dec 2003 · DC · 19.95 USD; 30.95 CAD

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About this Collection

This volume collects Superman: The Man of Steel #0–6, continuing John Byrne's post-Crisis reboot of the Man of Steel. It features early adventures establishing Clark Kent's relationships with Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and the Daily Planet, as well as his first encounters with villains like Metallo and the Parasite.

In "Heart of Stone," John Byrne crafts a tense, character-driven thriller where Lex Luthor pushes his obsession with Superman to new extremes, targeting Clark Kent’s closest allies in a chilling quest to prove the connection between the man and the myth. With Byrne’s sharp storytelling and art, and Jerry Ordway’s striking cover, this 2003 issue delivers a gripping psychological duel that tests loyalty and truth in the heart of Smallville.

Contains 9 stories

Heart of Stone

23 pp · superhero

Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Lois LaneVILLAINS: Metallo (origin, first post-crisis appearance)Lex LuthorPearl

Squatter

22 pp · superhero

Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Teen Titans [Changeling [Gar Logan]Cyborg [Victor Stone]Jericho [Joseph Wilson]Wonder Girl [Donna Troy]]Carol Samuels (first appearance)ColetteVILLAINS: David GundersonLex Luthor

The Secret Revealed!

22 pp · superhero

Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Jonathan KentMartha KentLana LangAmanda McCoyMs. DunlopMs. PooleMr. HappersenDr. KelleyVILLAINS: Lex LuthorMetalloMr. Jenner (dies)Mr. Breen (dies)

Man O' War!

23 pp · superhero

Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Lois LaneLucy LaneSam Lane (first post-crisis appearance)Elinore Lane (first post-crisis appearance)Perry WhiteJimmy OlsenCat Grant [Catherine Grant] (first appearance)Mr. JohnsonOfficer McGregorBill Henderson (first post-crisis appearance)Professor Emil Hamilton (first appearance)VILLAINS: Lex LuthorLilyaThe Freedom LeagueAbu

Going the Gauntlet

23 pp · superhero

Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Charles Wilkerson (dies)Madeline WadeHenry WyattVILLAINS: Professor Emil HamiltonLex LuthorThe Freedom League

And Graves Give Up Their Dead ...

22 pp · superhero

Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Phantom StrangerArathaza [Barb Kowaleski] (first appearance)

Legends from the Darkside

22 pp · superhero

Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Phantom StrangerLois LaneHunger DogsAmazing GraceVILLAINS: DarkseidG. Gordon GodfreyMr. GristPara-DemonsShock TroopsPacifierCAMEOS: HighfatherOrionLightrayMetronMr. MiracleBig BardaForever People [SerifanBeautiful DreamerMark MoonriderVykin the BlackBig Bear]DesaadKalibakVirman VundabarGranny GoodnessKantoGlorious GodfreySteppenwolf

From the Dregs

22 pp · superhero

Superman [Clark KentKal-El]New Gods [HighfatherLightrayOrion]Hunger DogsGragginRonoVILLAINS: DarkseidAmazing GracePara-Demons

The Champion

22 pp · superhero

Superman [Clark KentKal-El]New Gods [LightrayOrion]Hunger DogsVILLAINS: DarkseidAmazing GraceGranny Goodness