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The Man of Steel Silver Edition#1
Cover: John Byrne

The Man of Steel Silver Edition #1

Jan 1993 · DC · 1.95 USD; 2.50 CAD
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In "Prologue: From Out the Green Dawn...", a young Clark Kent—still hiding his powers—steps into the spotlight for the first time when he saves the space-plane Constitution from disaster. This pivotal moment brings him face-to-face with Lois Lane, setting the stage for a defining chapter in his journey. Written and illustrated by John Byrne, with inks by Dick Giordano and colors by Tom Ziuko, the Silver Edition cover by Byrne captures the moment with striking detail.

Contains 4 stories
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)

In the final moments before Krypton's collapse, Jor-El and Lara face the heartbreak of their unborn son’s uncertain future, their love and fear woven into every word. With the planet crumbling and time running out, Jor-El makes a desperate, hopeful choice—launching baby Kal-El toward Earth, guided by Kelex and the last vestiges of Krypton’s legacy.

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)

Clark Kent juggles fame as a star football player with the growing mystery of his origins—until his foster father, Jonathan Kent, reveals a truth that upends everything: Clark is not who he thought he was, and his extraordinary abilities are tied to a secret past on another world. With Martha Kent by his side and Lana Lang watching from the sidelines, Clark must confront the reality of his alien heritage, even as the weight of his identity begins to shift.

Chapter Two: The Exposure
10 pp · Superhero
Clark Kent [Kal-El]Jonathan KentMartha KentLois Lane (post-Crisis intro)

Clark Kent steps into the spotlight for the first time when he saves the space-plane Constitution, a moment that thrusts him into the public eye and sets off a chain of events he never expected. His secret is no longer just his own—especially when he meets Lois Lane, the reporter whose curiosity could unravel everything.

Epilogue: The Super-Hero
4 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Jonathan KentMartha Kent

In a quiet moment on the Kent farm, Jonathan and Martha help Clark Kent craft a new suit and devise a way to keep his dual identity secret—balancing the weight of his legacy with the warmth of home. As the first steps toward his superhero life take shape, the bond between father, mother, and son feels both tender and momentous.

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Full credits

writer, artist John Byrne
colorist Tom Ziuko
letterer John Costanza
cover pencils, inks John Byrne

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