Cover: Ryan Sook

Superman vs. Mongul #[nn]

Feb 2014 · DC · 14.99 USD; 17.99 CAD

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About this Collection

This 2014 collection from DC brings together key confrontations between Superman and the alien warlord Mongul, including stories from the 1980s that established Mongul as a major threat to the Man of Steel. The volume features classic tales where Mongul, often wielding power over the Warworld satellite, tests Superman's strength and resolve in epic battles written and illustrated by top creators of the era.

In "The Key That Unlocked Chaos!", Superman’s birthday celebration at the Fortress of Solitude takes a dark turn when he falls under the influence of the Black Mercy, a mysterious flower gifted by Mongul. With Wonder Woman battling Mongul, Batman and Robin race to free Superman from the flower’s hypnotic grip—only for the strange power to shift in unexpected ways. Written by Alan Moore and brought to life with bold, detailed art by Dave Gibbons, this 2014 issue features a striking cover by Ryan Sook.

Contains 5 stories

The Key That Unlocked Chaos!

17 pp · Superhero

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SupermanMartian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz, The Manhunter from Mars]Mongul (intro, villain)Steve LombardJimmy OlsenLois LaneThe Warzoon (aliens, flashback)The Largas (aliens, flashback)

Warworld!

17 pp · Superhero

SupermanSupergirlMongul (villain)Lois Lane (flashback)Jimmy Olsen (flashback)Steve Lombard (flashback)J'onn J'onzz (flashback)The Arkymandryte (flashback)

In "Warworld!", Superman and Supergirl face off against Mongul on the deadly, weaponized planet he now commands. With the fate of Warworld hanging in the balance, the duo fights to dismantle its arsenal—only to discover Mongul has vanished, leaving behind a mystery deeper than the destruction they've wrought.

Whatever Happened to Starman?

25 pp · Superhero

SupermanStarman [Prince Gavyn]Mongul (villain)Lady MerriaJediah RikaneMn'TorrClryssa (flashback)Lord Protector Oswin (flashback)

In Final Battle

27 pp · Superhero

Legion of Super-Heroes [Sun BoyCosmic BoyBrainiac 5WildfireElement LadShadow LassSupergirl (cameo)Ferro Lad (flashback)]Justice League of America [Green Lantern [Hal Jordan] (cameo)Red Tornado (cameo)Black Canary (cameo)Superman]Jimmy OlsenLois Lanethe Sun-Eater (villain)Mongul (villain)

For the Man Who Has Everything...

40 pp · Superhero

Superman [Kal-El]Lyla Lerrol Kal-El (in Superman's mind)Allura Zor-El (in Superman's mind)Van-El (in Superman's mind)Orna-El (in Superman's mind)Kara Zor-El (in Superman's mind)Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Jason Todd]Jor-El (in Superman's mind)Lor-Em (in Superman's mind)Dax-Ar (in Superman's mind)MongulThomas Wayne (cameo, in Batman's mind)Martha Wayne (cameo, in Batman's mind)Joe Chill (cameo, in Batman's mind)Jax-Ur (as a picture on a handout, in Superman's mind)Brainiac (cameo, in Mongul's mind)Bolphunga The Unrelenting (cameo, in Mongul's mind)Adam Strange (cameo, in Mongul's mind)A Guardian of the Universe (cameo, in Mongul's mind)Hyanthis (cameo, in Mongul's mind)A Branx warrior (cameo, in Mongul's mind)Martian Manhunter (cameo, in Mongul's mind)

In a poignant twist of fate, Superman lies entranced by the Black Mercy, dreaming of a Krypton that never died—his greatest desire made real in the mind's eye. Wonder Woman, Batman, and Robin arrive to celebrate his birthday, only to find him trapped in a vision of home, while Mongul watches from the shadows, his own desires cloaked in deception.