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Superman: The World of Krypton #[nn]
☆ Be the first to reviewThis 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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Kryptonian archaeologists uncover a globe which contains the story of the war between Erkol and Xan. After Xan detonated a bomb, hostilities ceased, but all babies conceived on that day in Erkol were born without thumbs but with enlarged heads. Years later, these children, who had been exiled, discovered that they had also been born with telekinesis. When the children learned that war had resumed and that Erkol was threatened by a doomsday weapon, they attempted to return home to stop the device, but Erkol was destroyed. So the children returned to their city, which they named Kryptonopolis.
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