About this Collection
This volume collects the third story arc of John Byrne's 1986 Superman reboot, featuring the Man of Steel's early encounters with Metallo and the introduction of the Parasite. It includes Superman #7-8, Adventures of Superman #429-430, and Action Comics #590-591, showcasing Byrne's foundational take on the modern Superman mythos.
In "Bloodsport!", Superman—stranded 400,000 light years from Earth after Hawkman's activation of the overlord switch—finds unexpected allies in Arisia of the Green Lantern Corps. Together, they confront a mystical threat that resurfaces from a past battle with the Phantom Stranger, testing the Man of Steel in ways he's never faced before. Written and illustrated by John Byrne, with inks by Dick Giordano, colors by Tom Ziuko, and letters by John Costanza, the issue features a striking cover by Jerry Ordway.
Contains 9 stories
Bloodsport!
22 pp · superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Lois LaneJimmy OlsenLucy LaneCaptain Maggie Sawyer (first appearance)Bloodsport [Robert DuBois] (first appearance)Michael DuBois (first appearance)Dr. Sanchez (first appearance)Mr. KimberlyLex Luthor
Mind Games
22 pp · superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Jor-El (hallucination)Lara (hallucination)Lois Lane (hallucination)Lana Lang (hallucination)Cat Grant (hallucination)VILLAINS: The Circle [Prana (dies)Zahara]President MarloLex Luthor (hallucination)Bizarro (hallucination)Metallo (hallucination)Synapse (hallucination)
Personal Best
22 pp · superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Perry WhiteCat GrantJudy GroffmanAlice WhiteJerry WhiteJose Delgado (first appearance)Bibbo Bibbowski (first appearance)Senator Stanton (first appearance)VILLAINS: President MarloJay Falk (first appearance)Antonio Corsetti (first appearance)Louis Lyppe (first appearance)Eddie (first appearance, the leader of the Cobras)
Cityscape!
22 pp · superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Demon [EtriganJason Blood]Glenda MarkRandu SinghHarry MatthewsMr. JankeGeorgeVILLAIN: Morgan Le Fay
The Mummy Strikes
22 pp · superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Lois LanePerry WhiteJimmy OlsenCat GrantAllieWhitDr. EstevezRaoul Estevez (Dr. Estevez's son)JuanitaEmelioCarlosWonder Woman (dream)VILLAIN: Host (first appearance, a H'v'ler'ni robot)
The Last Five Hundred
22 pp · superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Lois LaneDr. EstevezRaoul Estevez (Dr. Estevez's son)VILLAIN: Host (a H'v'ler'ni robot)A'x'iar (a H'v'ler'ni woman, leader)E'v'en (a H'v'ler'ni)the H'v'ler'ni (an ancient Earth race)
Old Ties
22 pp · superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Cat GrantAdam Morgan (Cat Grant's sonfirst appearance)Joseph Morgan (first appearance)Nancy Chung (first appearance)Officer GeorgeInspector Bill HendersonVILLAINS: The Circle [ZaharaConcussion [Sthula]]
All Wars Must End Part Two
22 pp · superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Hawkwoman [Shayera HolShiera Hall]Hawkman [Katar HolCarter Hall]Daron Ved (villain)Byth (villain)Thangarians (villains)
Green on Green
22 pp · science fiction; superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Green Lantern Corps [Green Lantern [Arisia]Green Lantern [Ch'p]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Green Lantern [John Stewart]Green Lantern [Katma Tui]Green Lantern [Kilowog]Green Lantern [Salakk]]The Therils (first appearance, an alien race of smart soilworms)
