Superman vs. Zod

In this 2013 DC one-shot, writer Geoff Johns and director Richard Donner reunite to revisit the classic Superman mythos, with artist Rags Morales bringing a gritty, cinematic energy to the Man of Steel's confrontation with the Kryptonian warlord Zod. A direct sequel to the team's earlier "Last Son" storyline, the issue explores the aftermath of Zod's defeat and the fragile peace between two survivors of a lost world. It stands as a potent, standalone character study from a celebrated creative team, offering a mature take on Superman's most personal adversary.