Superman: The Coming of Atlas

A single-issue prestige format one-shot from DC, this 2010 story by writer James Robinson and artist Renato Guedes introduces a new, mysterious figure named Atlas into Superman's world. Rather than a long-running series, it serves as a self-contained, epic-scale encounter that tests the Man of Steel against a seemingly unstoppable force from the past. The issue is notable for its lush, cinematic artwork and its exploration of what it means to be a hero in the face of overwhelming power.