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Superman: Year One #[nn]
☆ Be the first to reviewThis collection presents the complete 2019 miniseries by Frank Miller and John Romita Jr., reimagining Clark Kent's earliest days as Superman. The story follows a young Clark as he leaves Smallville, navigates his burgeoning powers, and confronts the moral weight of his abilities during his first year of heroism. It offers a modern, grounded take on the iconic origin, emphasizing Clark's humanity and the choices that define him as Superman.
In "Part One: Smallville," a young Clark Kent—raised in Smallville by the Kents—faces his first real test of power when he defends his friends from bullies, including a moment that sparks a quiet connection with Lana. Written by Frank Miller and John Romita Jr., with art by Romita Jr. and inks by Danny Miki, this issue captures Clark’s formative struggles as he learns to balance his extraordinary abilities with the life he’s built on Earth. The cover, by Romita Jr. and Miki, captures the quiet intensity of a boy on the edge of something greater.
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Sent in a rocket from the planet Krypton before it exploded, Kal-El arrives on Earth and is adopted by the Kents. Growing up as Clark Kent, he learns to control his powers so as not to hurt anyone. That is put to the test when Clark stands up to school bullies who are picking on his friends. When the bullies threaten Lana, Clark stops the bullies, and develops a romantic relationship with Lana. At graduation, Clark enlists in the Navy and leaves Smallville.
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