About this Collection
This volume collects the final issues of John Byrne's landmark 1986 Superman relaunch, featuring stories from Superman #7-8, Adventures of Superman #433-435, Action Comics #589-590, and Superman: The Man of Steel #4-5. It includes the introduction of the villainous Silver Banshee, the wedding of Ma and Pa Kent, and the first appearance of the modernized Metallo.
In "Rampage!", Clark Kent struggles to balance his dual identity as Superman and his life as a man, finding his duties as the Man of Steel pulling him away from a deeply personal moment—his parents’ 49th wedding anniversary. Written by Marv Wolfman and brought to life with dynamic art by Jerry Ordway, this issue captures the emotional weight of a hero caught between worlds, with cover by Jerry Ordway.
Contains 8 stories
Rampage!
23 pp · superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Rampage [Kitty Faulkneraka Karen Lou Faulkner] (first appearanceorigin)Lois LaneDr. Tom Moyers (first appearance)Captain Maggie SawyerDan TurpinAllieMartin
Homeward Bound!
22 pp · superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Jonathan KentMartha KentLana LangPerry WhiteCat GrantGreen Lantern Corps (cameo)Rampage (cameo)DaveFearsome Five [Gizmo [Mikron O'Jeneus]Mammoth [Baran Flinders]Shimmer [Selinda]Deuce (also a member of The Circle)Charger (also a member of The Circle)]
Better Dying Through Chemistry
22 pp · superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Metal Men [GoldIronLeadMercuryPlatinum [Tina]Tin]Lois LaneDoc Magnus [Will Magus]Mr. LydeckerNegative Woman (flashbackcameo)Chemo
A Twist in Time
21 pp · superhero
Legion of Super-Heroes [BlokBrainiac 5Colossal BoyCosmic BoyInvisible Kid [Jacques Foccart]Lightning LassMon-El [also as Bob Cobb]Polar BoySun BoyUltra Boy]Superboy [Clark KentKal-El] (Pocket Universe)Night GirlCircadia SeniusLana Lang (Pocket Universe)Pete Ross (Pocket Universe)Police Chief Parker (Pocket Universe)Martha Kent (Pocket Universe)Jonathan Kent (Pocket Universe)Mr. Jones (Pocket Universe)Time Trapper
Future Shock!
21 pp · superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Legion of Super-Heroes [BlokBrainiac 5Cosmic Boy (flashback)Invisible Kid [Jacques Foccart]Lightning Lad (flashback)Mon-El [as Bob Cobb] (flashback)Saturn Girl (flashback)Sun BoyUltra Boy (flashback)]Night Girl (flashback)Superboy [Clark KentKal-El] (Pocket Universe)Lana LangJonathan KentMartha KentPete Ross (Pocket Universeflashback)Police Chief Parker (Pocket Universeflashback)Time Trapper (flashback)Fatal Five (cameo)Legion of Super-Villains (cameo)
Past Imperfect
22 pp · superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Legion of Super-Heroes [BlokBrainiac 5Invisible Kid II [Jacques Foccart]Sun Boy]Superboy [Clark KentKal-El] (Pocket Universe)Pete Ross (Pocket Universe)Martha Kent (Pocket Universe)Jonathan Kent (Pocket Universe)Krypto (Pocket Universe)Time Trapper
The Greatest Hero of Them All
25 pp · superhero
Legion of Super-Heroes [BlokBrainiac 5Chameleon BoyColossal BoyCosmic BoyDawnstarDream GirlElement LadInvisible Kid [Jacques Foccart]Lightning LassMagnetic KidMon-ElPhantom GirlPolar BoyQuisletSaturn GirlSensor GirlShadow LassShrinking VioletSun BoyTellusTimber WolfUltra BoyWhite WitchWildfire]Night GirlSuperboy (Pocket Universe) (dies)Lana Lang (Pocket Universe)Pete Ross (Pocket Universe)Martha Kent (Pocket Universe)Jonathan Kent (Pocket Universe)Lightning Lad (cameo)Bouncing Boy (cameo)Duo Damsel (cameo)Star Boy (cameo)Matter-Eater Lad (cameo)Time Trapper
They Call Him-- Doctor Stratos
22 pp · superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Lois LaneCat GrantPresident Ronald ReaganNancy ReaganVice-President George BushPremier Mikhail GorbachevEddieGopherDr. Stratos [Constantine] (first appearance)Emil Markos (dies)MarianneHodorThe McGuffin Mob (first appearance)
