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Available on Mar 16, 2027 | 152 Pages
The classic modern origin of Superman, now available in DC Compact Comics as a complete, accessible introduction to the Man of Steel.
Before he became Superman, he was Clark Kent, a young man discovering his place in the world. Raised in Smallville with strong values and a sense of responsibility, Clark must decide how to use his extraordinary powers in a world that doesn’t yet understand him.
As he steps into Metropolis for the first time, Clark encounters Lois Lane, faces the calculating Lex Luthor, and begins to define what it means to be Superman—balancing extraordinary powers with deeply human values.
Written and illustrated by John Byrne, this landmark story reintroduced Superman to modern audiences, combining action, heart, and timeless heroism to establish the foundation for every Superman story that followed.
Collects The Man of Steel #1-6.
Before he became Superman, he was Clark Kent, a young man discovering his place in the world. Raised in Smallville with strong values and a sense of responsibility, Clark must decide how to use his extraordinary powers in a world that doesn’t yet understand him.
As he steps into Metropolis for the first time, Clark encounters Lois Lane, faces the calculating Lex Luthor, and begins to define what it means to be Superman—balancing extraordinary powers with deeply human values.
Written and illustrated by John Byrne, this landmark story reintroduced Superman to modern audiences, combining action, heart, and timeless heroism to establish the foundation for every Superman story that followed.
Collects The Man of Steel #1-6.
Author & Illustrator
John Byrne
Born in England and raised in Canada, John Byrne discovered superheroes through The Adventures of Superman on television. After studying at the Alberta College of Art and Design, he broke into comics first with Skywald and then at Charlton, where he created the character Rog-2000. Following his tenure at Charlton, Byrne moved to Marvel, where his acclaimed runs on The Uncanny X-Men and The Fantastic Four soon made him one of the most popular artists in the industry. In 1986 he came to DC to revamp Superman from the ground up, and since then he has gone on to draw and/or write every major character at both DC and Marvel.
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