Superman: American Alien
DC · 2016 · 7 issues
About the series
A seven-issue DC series from 2016, Superman: American Alien reimagines Clark Kent’s early life through a series of formative, standalone vignettes. Written by Max Landis with a rotating roster of artists including Francis Manapul, Jae Lee, and Jock, the story grounds the Man of Steel in a distinctly American coming-of-age journey. It stands out for its human-scaled, character-focused take on the icon, exploring the moments that shaped him before he ever donned the cape.