Cover: John Byrne

The Man of Steel #[nn]

Feb 1988 · DC · 12.95 USD; 17.50 CAD

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About this Collection

This volume collects the first six issues of the 1986 post-Crisis on Infinite Earths reboot of Superman, written by John Byrne. It reprints the Man of Steel miniseries that redefined the character's origin and early adventures for a new era, establishing a modernized Krypton, Smallville, and Metropolis. The collection also includes Superman #1 from 1987, launching the main ongoing series under Byrne's creative direction.

In "Book One - Prologue: From Out the Green Dawn...", Superman returns to Smallville only to find the spaceship that brought him to Earth gone—yet his journey into his past is just beginning. Written and illustrated by John Byrne, this pivotal issue unveils the full scope of his Kryptonian legacy through a hidden computer program that floods his mind with ancient knowledge, while also confronting the lasting impact of his past choices. The story deepens his personal stakes as he reevaluates his relationships, setting the stage for a new chapter in his life, with Lois at its heart. Cover by John Byrne.

Contains 9 stories

Book One - Prologue: From Out the Green Dawn...

8 pp · superhero

Jor-El (post-Crisis intro)Lara (post-Crisis intro)Kelex (intro)KelorKal-El (as baby, post-Crisis intro)

Chapter One: The Secret

10 pp · superhero

Clark Kent [Kal-El]Jonathan Kent (post-Crisis intro)Martha Kent (post-Crisis intro)Lana Lang (post-Crisis intro)

Chapter Two: The Exposure

10 pp · superhero

Clark Kent [Kal-El]Jonathan KentMartha KentLois Lane (post-Crisis intro)

Epilogue: The Super-Hero

4 pp · superhero