Steel: The Forging of a Hero

In 1997, DC Comics released a single-issue special, Steel: The Forging of a Hero, a standalone origin story written by Louise Simonson with art by Chris Batista. It delves into the backstory of John Henry Irons, the brilliant engineer who dons a suit of powered armor to carry on Superman's legacy as a hero of Metropolis. This issue stands as a focused character study, exploring the tragedy and resolve that led Irons to forge his own path as a self-made champion.