"Superman versus Luthor" presents a timeless origin story, reimagining Superman's journey from Krypton to Earth with heartfelt gravitas. Written by Bill Finger and brought to life by Wayne Boring’s iconic art, this 1989 classic recounts the fall of Krypton, the desperate flight of Jor-El and Lara, and the adoption of their son by the Kents—setting the stage for a hero shaped by love and duty. The cover by Dean Motter captures the moment with striking precision, making it a standout in the series.
Contains 28 stories
Superman versus Luthor
13 pp · Superhero
SupermanLuthorGeorge TaylorProfessor Martinson
Superman versus the Archer
13 pp · Superhero
SupermanThe Archer [Quigley]Jimmy Olsen (last name not yet used)Lois LanePerry WhiteSgt. Casey
What If Superman Ended the War?
2 pp · Superhero, War
SupermanAdolf HitlerJosef Stalin
The Mysterious Mr. Mxyztplk
12 pp · Superhero
SupermanMr. MxyztplkLois LaneJimmy Olsen
The Origin of Superman!
10 pp · Superhero
SupermanJor-El (flashback)Lara (flashback)Lex Luthor (cameo)John Kent (1st named, flashback)Mary Kent (flashback)
The Girl of Steel; (The Three Magic Wishes part 1)
10 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Super-girlLois LaneJimmy Olsen
The Lost Super-Powers; (The Three Magic Wishes part 2)
6 pp · Superhero
SupermanJimmy Olsen
Superman's Return to Krypton; (The Three Magic Wishes part 3)
10 pp · Superhero
SupermanJimmy OlsenJor-ElLaraKil-Lor
Clark Kent's College Days
10 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Thaddeus V. Maxwell
The Super-Key to Fort Superman
12 pp · Superhero
SupermanLois LaneJimmy OlsenBatmanJoker (trophy)
The Amazing Bizarro; (The Boy of Steel versus the Thing of Steel part 1)
8 pp · Superhero
SuperboyBizarroProf. DaltonMartha KentHiramHildaMelissa
The Runaway Super-Creature; (The Boy of Steel versus the Thing of Steel part 2)
8 pp · Superhero
SuperboyBizarroProf. DaltonMartha KentMelissa
The Battle with Bizarro; (The Boy of Steel versus the Thing of Steel part 3)
8 pp · Superhero
SuperboyBizarroMelissa
The Girl from Superman's Past!
10 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lori LemarisLois Lane
Krypton Lives On; (Superman's Other Life part 1)
10 pp · Superhero
Superman [Kal-El]Jor-ElLaraBatman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Jonathan KentMartha KentZal-ElXan-DuKrypto
Futuro, Super-Hero of Krypton; (Superman's Other Life part 2)
8 pp · Superhero
Superman [Kal-El]Futuro [Xan-Du]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]KryptoJor-ElLaraZal-El
The Superman of Two Worlds; (Superman's Other Life part 3)
7 pp · Superhero
Superman [Kal-El]Futuro [Xan-Du]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Jor-ElLaraZal-ElKrypto
The Night of March 31st
7.67 pp · Superhero
Superman
Lex Luthor, Hero! (The Death of Superman part 1)
8 pp · Superhero
SupermanLex LuthorJimmy OlsenPerry WhiteLois LaneBizarro (cameoflashback)
Luthor's Super-Bodyguard! (The Death of Superman part 2)
9 pp · Superhero
SupermanLex LuthorSupergirlLois LanePerry WhiteJimmy Olsen
The Death of Superman! (The Death of Superman part 3)
8 pp · Superhero
SupermanLois LaneLucy LaneLori LemarisJimmy OlsenPerry WhiteLinda Lee [Supergirl]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]AquamanGreen Arrow [Oliver Queen]Wonder WomanFlash [Barry Allen]Lana LangKryptoLegion of Super-Heroes [Lightning LadCosmic BoySaturn Girl]Superman robotsVan-ZeeSylviaLex Luthor
The Titanic Twins! (The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue! Part 1]
8 pp · Superhero
SupermanLana LangLois LaneJimmy OlsenPerry WhiteSupergirlBrainiac
The Anti-Evil Ray! (The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue Part 2]
8 pp · Superhero
SupermanBrainiacSupergirlLori LemarisKryptoFidel CastroLex Luthor
The End of Superman's Career! (The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue Part 3)
8 pp · Superhero
SupermanLois LaneLana LangSupergirlLegion of Super-Heroes [Saturn GirlCosmic BoySun BoyBouncing Boy]Lex LuthorMr. MxyzptlkCometLucy LanePerry White
The Forever People
24 pp
Forever People [VykinBig BearSerifanMark MoonriderBeautiful Dreamer]Infinity ManSupermanJimmy OlsenBobbyLaurieRockyDarkseid
Must There Be a Superman?
17 pp · Superhero
SupermanGuardians of the UniverseGreen Lantern [Katma Tui]
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)
The Secret Revealed
22 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Jonathan KentMartha KentLana LangAmanda McCoyMs. DunlopMs. PooleMr. HappersenDr. KelleyLex LuthorMetalloMr. JennerMr. Breen
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