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Superman: The World of Krypton #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis 2008 collection from DC brings together the six-issue miniseries Superman: The World of Krypton, which explores Kryptonian society, culture, and history in the lead-up to the planet's destruction. Written by John Byrne and illustrated by various artists, the story delves into the lives of Jor-El and Lara, the political turmoil on Krypton, and the events that shaped the Man of Steel's origins. It serves as a foundational look at Superman's homeworld, expanding on the lore established in Byrne's 1986 Man of Steel reboot.
"Pieces" is a standout tale in Superman: The World of Krypton, written by Marv Wolfman and illustrated by Dave Cockrum, whose distinctive art brings to life a haunting Kryptonian origin story. The issue centers on a mysterious globe uncovered by archaeologists, revealing the tragic legacy of a forgotten war between Erkol and Xan—and the strange, telekinetic children born in its aftermath. Cover by John Byrne and Walter Simonson captures the story’s emotional weight with a striking, timeless design.
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↩ Reprints Superman #233 (1971), Superman #236 (1971), Superman #238 (1971), Superman #240 (1971), Superman #248 (1972), Superman #257 (1972), Superman #266 (1973), The Superman Family #182 (1977), Superman #367 (1982), Superman #375 (1982), The Man of Steel #1 (1986), World of Krypton #1 (1987), World of Krypton #2 (1988), World of Krypton #3 (1988), World of Krypton #4 (1988)
Reprinted in Superman: The Many Worlds of Krypton #[nn] (2018)
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