About this Collection
This 1981 DC collection gathers classic Superman stories from the Golden and Silver Ages, reprinting some of the Man of Steel's most celebrated early adventures. It offers a curated look at the character's enduring appeal through timeless tales that helped define the superhero genre.
Contains 15 stories
The Origin of Superman!
15 pp · Superhero
Jor-El (flashback)Jonathan Kent (flashback)Martha Kent (flashback)Lois LaneLara (flashback)Jimmy OlsenSuperman [Clark Kent / Kal-El]Perry White
How Luthor Met Superboy!
13 pp · Superhero
Martha ClarkJonathan KentKryptoLana LangLex Luthor (origin)Superboy [Clark Kent / Kal-El]
The Supergirl from Krypton!
8 pp · Superhero
Zor-El (introduction)Supergirl [Kara Zor-El] (origin) (introduction)Superman [Clark Kent / Kal-El]Miss Hart (introduction)
Superman's Return to Krypton! Part I: Superman Meets Jor-El and Lara Again!
9 pp · Superhero
Jor-El (death) (marriage)Lara (death) (marriage)Lyla LerrolSuperman [Clark Kent / Kal-El]Professor GalsworthyKrypto's parents
Part II: Superman's Kryptonian Romance
9 pp · Superhero
Brainiac (cameo)Martha ClarkJor-ElJonathan KentLaraLyla Lerrol (death)Superman [Clark Kent / Kal-El]Snark McGill (introduction, villain)Gregg Halliday
Superman's Return to Krypton! Part III: The Surprise of Fate!
8 pp · Superhero
Jor-ElLaraLyla LerrolSuperman [Clark Kent / Kal-El]
Three Nights in the Fortress of Solitude!
9 pp · Superhero
Lois LaneSuperman [Clark Kent / Kal-El]
The Boy of Steel!
8 pp · Superhero
Lois LaneJimmy OlsenSuperman [Clark Kent / Kal-El]
The Team of Luthor and Brainiac! Part I: The Deadly Duo!
9 pp · Superhero
BrainiacLex LuthorSuperman [Clark Kent / Kal-El]
Part II: The Downfall of Superman!
9 pp · Superhero
BrainiacLex LuthorSuperman [Clark Kent / Kal-El]Tharla
Part III: The Hour of Kandor's Vengeance!
9 pp · Superhero
BrainiacLex LuthorSuperman [Clark Kent / Kal-El]Superman Emergency SquadNor Kann
Who Took the Super out of Superman!
18 pp · Superhero
Lois LaneSuperman [Clark Kent / Kal-El]XviarSteve LombardMrs. Goldstein
Clark Kent Forever -- Superman Never!
18 pp · Superhero
Lois LaneSuperman [Clark Kent / Kal-El]Morgan EdgeSteve LombardMay MarigoldGregory Reed
Clark Kent, Get out of My Life!
18 pp · Superhero
Lois LaneJimmy OlsenSuperman [Clark Kent / Kal-El]Morgan EdgeXviarSteve LombardSolarman
The Double-or-Nothing Life of Superman!
18 pp · Superhero
BrainiacLois LaneLex LuthorMr. MxyzptlkSuperman [Clark Kent / Kal-El]XviarSteve LombardTerra-ManThe PranksterThe ToymanThe ParasiteAmalakThe Kryptonite Man
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