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He's an icon in the comic industry and much like Batman you will be hard pressed to find anyone who hasn't heard of Superman.

Whether it's from the books or the Richard Donner movies starring Christopher Reeve from the late 70's early 80's or even Smallville most people will know the story of the alien child sent from the dying planet Krypton who lands on Earth to be raised as a human by ma and pa Kent. We all know about his fantastic powers that he get's from the sun and how he uses them to protect the Earth from all manner of nasties like Lex Luthor or Braniac. Superman has been around from the late 30's so clearly there's a plethora of books to choose from, we've decided to start with Last Son which is a frog favourite. Again, we can pick up the older stuff if you like so please feel free to CONTACT US

Superman Last Son

Collects Action Comics #844-846, #851 and Annual #11. Written by Richard Donner & Geoff Johns Art and cover by Adam Kubert. A rocket lands in Metropolis containing a boy Superman thinks is from Krypton and kicks off a war between Superman, the DCU, the new Superman Revenge Squad and General Zod! Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

 

 

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CAT NO. 6000061

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Superman The Third Kryptonian

Collects SUPERMAN #668-670 and ACTION COMICS #847, plus the backup story from SUPERMAN ANNUAL #13. Written by Kurt Busiek and Dwayne McDuffie. Art by Rick Leonardi and Renato Guedes. Cover by Renato Guedes. Who - or what - is The Third Kryptonian? Find out in this exciting eye-opening volume! Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

 

 

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CAT NO. 6000062

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Superman Redemption

Collects Superman #659 and #666 and Action Comics #848-849. Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza. Art by Walter Simonson, and Carlos Pacheco. Cover by Al Barrionuevo. The Man of Steel travels to hell and back in this collection of stories that touches on the supernatural side of Superman. Softcover, full color. Cover price $12.99.

 

 

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CAT NO. 5001697

 

 

Superman 3-2-1 Action

Collects Superman #665, Action Comics #852-854, and Legends of the DC Universe (1998-2001) #14. Written by Kurt Busiek and Mark Evanier. Art by Steve Rude, Rick Leonardi and Brad Walker. Cover by Rick Leonardi and John Livesay. Will Jimmy Olsen become Superman's new partner in the battle for justice? The secrets of Jimmy's past are revealed! Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

 

 

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CAT NO. 5001608

 

 

Superman Escape from Bizarro World

Collects Action Comics #855-857, Superman (1987- ) #140, DC Comics Presents (1978-1986) #71 and Man of Steel (1986) #5. Written by Geoff Johns, Richard Donner, Otto Binder, E. Nelson Bridwell, and John Byrne. Art by Eric Powell, Wayne Boring, Curt Swan, and John Byrne. Cover by Eric Powell. The dynamic writing team of Geoff Johns and Richard Donner joins artist extraordinaire Eric Powell (The Goon) for "Escape from Bizarro World," a 3-part story in which Bizarro returns to kidnap one of the most important people in Superman's life. But what does the twisted, ersatz Man of Steel want? The only way to find out is to travel to the enemy's home: Bizarro World! Also included in this volume are other classic tales of Bizarro! Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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CAT NO. 6000063

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Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes

Collects Action Comics #858-863. Written by Geoff Johns. Introduction by Keith Giffen. Art and cover by Gary Frank and Jonathan Sibal. Superstar artist Gary Frank joins writer Geoff Johns for an epic story teaming Superman with an adult version of the Legion of Super-Heroes! When he was a boy, Clark Kent was isolated and alone until he met this teen team from the 31st century. Today, it's been years since Superman saw his childhood friends. Why haven't they returned to visit him? What's become of the symbol of Superman in the future? And just why is the future so dangerous for Superman? They warned him away, but now he's determined to help his friends - even if it means his life! Softcover, 168 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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CAT NO. 5001131

 

Superman Shadows Linger

Collects SUPERMAN #671-675. Written by Kurt Busiek. Art by Peter Vale, Jesus Merino, Renato Guedes, Jorge Correa Jr., Wellington Diaz and Jose Wilson Magalhaes. Cover by Alex Ross. The new Insect Queen makes her debut - and that spells trouble for The Man of Steel! Plus, what is the Insect Queen's connection to Lana Lang? Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

 

 

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CAT NO. 6000064

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Superman The Coming of Atlas

Collects SUPERMAN #677-680. Written by James Robinson and Jack Kirby. Art by Renado Guedes, Jack Kirby, Jose Wilson, Magalhaes and D. Bruce Berry. Cover by Alex Ross. Titans clash in this first hardcover collection of SUPERMAN tales from fan-favorite writer James Robinson (STARMAN)! This is the battle to end all others as Superman faces off with Atlas, lost god of myth. And when Atlas stakes a claim on Metropolis, it's up to Superman and Krypto to take Atlas down. As a bonus, this collection also includes FIRST ISSUE SPECIAL #1, the 1975 tale by Jack "King" Kirby that introduced Atlas! Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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CAT NO. 6000065

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Superman Brainiac

Collects Action Comics #866-870. Written by Geoff Johns. Art by Gary Frank and Jon Sibal. Cover by Gary Frank. The amazing "Brainiac" storyline from ACTION COMICS is collected in this spectacular new hardcover! Written by Geoff Johns and featuring art by Gary Frank and Jon Sibal, this is the hard-hitting story that revitalized one of Superman's greatest foes - and brought the bottle city of Kandor to Earth, setting the stage for the storyline "New Krypton." Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

 

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CAT NO. 5001137

 

Superman New Krypton, Vol. 1

Collects Superman: New Krypton Special (2008) #1, Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen Special (2008) #1, Superman (1987- ) #681, Action Comics #871 and Adventure Comics Special: Featuring Guardian (2008) #1. Written by Geoff Johns, James Robinson and Sterling Gates. Art by Pete Woods, Gary Frank, Renato Guedes, Jon Sibal, Jose Wilson Magalhaes, Jesus Merino and Pere Perez. Cover by Gary Frank. Best-selling writers Geoff Johns (INFINITE CRISIS, GREEN LANTERN) and James Robinson (STARMAN, JSA: THE GOLDEN AGE) unleash a massive storyline that changes Superman's life forever! After a devastating battle with the alien villain Brainiac, The Man of Steel learns that a piece of his home planet Krypton survived - the shrunken, bottle city of Kandor! And when the city is grown to normal size, it looks like Superman finally has the connection to his past he's been missing all his life as thousands of Kryptonians are suddenly able to walk the Earth. But his happiness soon turns to dread as relations between the Kryptonians and humans dissolve, and the two cultures face a massive clash! Softcover, 176 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

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CAT NO. 6000066

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Superman New Krypton, Vol. 2

Collects Superman (1987- ) 682-683, Action Comics #872-873 and Supergirl (2005- 4th Series) #35-36. Written by Geoff Johns, James Robinson and Sterling Gates. Art by Renato Guedes, José Wilson Magalhães, Pete Woods, Jamal Igle and Keith Champagne. Cover by Alex Ross. Don't miss this second volume of the mega-event that alters The Man of Tomorrow down to his core! After a long-lost section of Krypton is miraculously resurrected on Earth, The Man of Steel greets thousands of Kryptonians who are suddenly able to walk among humans. But a jarring culture clash destroys relations between the two species and violence erupts! Soon, the government's own anti-Kryptonian team sets out to dispatch the erupting conflict and the entire Superman family is affected. Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

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CAT NO. 6000067

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Superman New Krypton, Vol. 3

Collects Superman: World of New Krypton (2009)#1-5 and ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #10. Written by James Robinson, Greg Rucka, Richard Donner and Geoff Johns. Art by Pete Woods, Rags Morales and Mark Farmer. Cover by Eddy Barrows. Superman's past collides with his present as thousands of Kryptonians create a new society on a new world! Following the "New Krypton" event, the Man of Steel has had to embrace his past to ensure humanity's future. And while a devastating armed conflict with Earth may have been averted, keeping the peace will be Superman's greatest challenge yet. Now The Man of Tomorrow has decided to live with his newfound people on a brand-new world. But can he keep peace between Earth and this New Krypton? Not if General Zod has anything to say about it. Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

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CAT NO. 6000068

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Superman New Krypton, Vol. 4

Collects Superman: World of New Krypton (2009) #6-12. Written by JAMES ROBINSON and GREG RUCKA. Art by PETE WOODS. Cover by GARY FRANK. The Man of Steel has moved to a new planet populated by Kryptonians. Leaving Earth behind, Superman makes sacrifices to appease his people while averting a conflict with the other races - but an attempt on the life of a high-ranking Kryptonian changes the course of Superman's mission. Softcover, 192 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

 

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CAT NO. 6000069

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Superman Mon-El

Collects SUPERMAN #684-690, ACTION COMICS #874 and elements from ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #10. Written by James Robinson, Richard Donner and Geoff Johns. Art by Renato Guedes, Javier Pina, Pablo Raimondi, Jesus Merino, Eric Wight and José Wilson Magalhães. Cover by Andrew Robinson. Following the startling events of NEW KRYPTON, Earth finds itself without Superman. Luckily, Metropolis still has heroes like Mon-El. But after years of knowing nothing but the solitude of the Phantom Zone, how will Mon-El acclimate himself to society? And the recently returned Guardian has his hands full with his new position in the Science Police. How can they fill Superman's shoes? Softcover, 224 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

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CAT NO. 6000070

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Superman Nightwing and Flamebird, Vol. 1

Collects ACTION COMICS #875-879 and ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #12. Written by Greg Rucka. Art by Eddy Barrows, Pere Pérez, Ruy José, Diego Olmos, and Júlio Ferreira. Cover by Andrew Robinson. In Superman's absence, two new heroes arrive on Earth from out of Kryptonian lore! Following the startling events of "New Krypton," Earth finds itself without Superman! And this world without a Superman is a very dangerous place indeed. The only thing standing between the good (and the not-so-good) citizens of Earth and the shadow of doom are the all-new Nightwing and Flamebird. But who are these two heroes who have taken their names from legends of Krypton's past? Hardcover, 168 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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CAT NO. 6000071

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Superman Nightwing and Flamebird, Vol. 2

Collects ACTION COMICS #883-889, SUPERMAN #696 and stories from ADVENTURE COMICS #8-10. Written by JAMES ROBINSON, GREG RUCKA and ERIC TRAUTMANN. Art by PERE PEREZ and BIT. Cover by ALEX GARNER. With The Man of Steel away on New Krypton, it's up to Mon-El to face off against Bizarro and General Lane - Lois Lane's father! Hardcover, 208 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

 

 

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CAT NO. 6000072

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Superman Codename: Patriot

Collects Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen Special (2008) #2, Superman #691, Supergirl (2005- 4th Series) #44, Action Comics #880 and Superman: World of New Krypton (2009) #6. Written by James Robinson, Greg Rucka and Sterling Gates. Superman's pal Jimmy Olsen takes center stage in this new collection of tales. Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

 

 

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CAT NO. 6000073

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Superman Mon-El Vol. 2: Man of Valor

Collects SUPERMAN #692-697, SUPERMAN ANNUAL #14, SUPERMAN SECRET FILES 2009 #1 and ADVENTURE COMICS (2009 2ND SERIES) #11. Written by JAMES ROBINSON. Art by FERNANDO DAGNINO, BERNARD CHANG and JAVIER PINA. Cover by CAFU. With The Man of Steel away on New Krypton, it's up to Mon-El to face off against Bizarro and General Lane. Plus, Mon-El debuts his new Superman-inspired costume in this collection guest-starring Superboy, The Legion of Super-Heroes and others. And when Superman returns to Earth, will Mon-El give up his duty as protector of a city he's grown to love? Hardcover, 224 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

 

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CAT NO. 6000074

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Superman Last Stand of New Krypton, Vol. 1

Collects Superman: Last Stand of New Krypton (2010) #1-2, Adventure Comics (2009- 2nd Series) #8-9, Superman (1987- ) #698 and Supergirl (2005 4th Series) #51. Written by JAMES ROBINSON, STERLING GATES and ERIC TRAUTMANN. Art by PETE WOODS, JULIAN LOPEZ, and JAMAL IGLE. Cover by ANDY KUBERT. After struggling to keep their society alive, New Krypton faces the threat of Brainiac, the alien believed to be responsible for the annihilation of the original planet Krypton! But Kryptonian General Zod has been waiting for this moment since Brainiac first attacked old Krypton - he has a plan to save his people. Softcover, 168 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

 

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CAT NO. 6000075

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Superman Last Stand of New Krypton, Vol. 2

Collects Superman: Last Stand of New Krypton (2010) #3, Adventure Comics (2009- 2nd Series) #10-11, Superman (1987- ) #699 and Supergirl (2005 4th Series) #52. Written by JAMES ROBINSON and STERLING GATES. Art by BERNARD CHANG, JAMAL IGLE, PETE WOODS, JULIAN LOPEZ and TRAVIS MOORE. Cover by DAVID FINCH. The super citizens of New Krypton face an attack from a newly freed Brainiac and it'll take all their might - along with Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes - to survive the onslaught! Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

 

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CAT NO. 6000076

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Superman War of the Supermen

Collects Superman: War of the Supermen (2010) #0-4 and a page from SUPERMAN #700. Written by JAMES ROBINSON AND STERLING GATES. Art by EDDY BARROWS, and AARON LOPRESTI. Cover by EDDY BARROWS and JP MAYER. The final chapter in the critically acclaimed NEW KRYPTON storyline is collected in this hardcover featuring ! Hardcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $13.99.

 

 

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CAT NO. 6000077

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Superman The Black Ring

Collects Action Comics #896-899, Secret Six (2008- 3rd Series) #29 and ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #13. Written by PAUL CORNELL and GAIL SIMONE. Art by PETE WOODS, MARCO RUDY, ED BENES and J. CALAFIORE. Cover by DAVID FINCH. When Lex Luthor finally regained control of LexCorp, he thought he had everything he wanted. But in BLACKEST NIGHT, he briefly became an Orange Lantern and got a taste of true power. Now he'll do anything - anything - to get that power back. Luthor's quest for the Black Lantern energy takes him to Arkham Asylum for a close encounter with The Joker, and then into direct conflict with Larfleeze, the ultra-greedy Orange Lantern. Softcover, 224 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

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CAT NO. 6000078

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Superman Grounded

Collects SUPERMAN #700-706. Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI and G. WILLOW WILSON. Art by EDDY BARROWS, J.P. MAYER and LEANDRO OLIVEIRA. Cover by JOHN CASSADAY. Top comics writer J. Michael Straczynski takes Superman on a journey across the U.S. After the devastating events of WAR OF THE SUPERMEN, Superman looks to reconnect with the roots of his battle for Truth, Justice and the American Way. "Grounded" begins as Superman visits Philadelphia - on foot - then continues in a small town in Ohio where, as in many towns, a number of its residents are from other places. But when The Man of Steel discovers that there are also a number of residents secretly from other worlds, he unravels a mystery that may have grave consequences for Earth. Hardcover, 168 pages, full color. Cover price $22.99.

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CAT NO. 6000079

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Superman Red Son

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Red Son (2003) #1-3. Written by MARK MILLAR. Art by DAVE JOHNSON, ANDREW ROBINSON, KILIAN PLUNKETT, and WALDEN WONG. Painted cover by DAVE JOHNSON. In this Elseworlds tale, the ship carrying the infant who would be Superman lands in the midst of the Cold War-era Soviet Union in the 1950s. Featuring an introduction by movie producer Tom DeSanto (X-Men, X2: X-Men United), a sketchbook section featuring preliminary art by Dave Johnson and Kilian Plunkett, and an all-new cover by Johnson! Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.

 

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CAT NO. 5002217

 

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