World of Smallville
DC · 1988 · 4 issues
About the series
In World of Smallville, John Byrne and Kurt Schaffenberger return Clark Kent to his roots in a four-issue 1988 DC series that explores his formative years before donning the cape. This quiet, character-driven story focuses on the Kents—Jonathan and Martha—alongside Lana Lang, grounding Superman’s legend in the heartland values of Smallville. It’s a warm, nostalgic look at the man behind the myth, emphasizing the family and friendships that shaped him.