
Where to Start Reading Superman After James Gunn's Movie
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The BEST Superman Comics for New Readers
Superman is the most powerful being on Earth, but all he wants to do is help. That is why he matters. If you just watched Superman by James Gunn and want to start reading, this guide points you to the best books to jump in.
Table of Contents
- All Star Superman
- The Death and Return of Superman
- Kingdom Come
- Superman by Kurt Busiek
- Rebirth Era Superman
- Alan Moore Superman Stories
- Geoff Johns and Gary Frank Superman
- Superman Up in the Sky
- Superman For All Seasons
- Superman Birthright
All Star Superman
Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely, Jamie Grant
A complete story about what Superman does when he knows his time is short. It pulls playful Silver Age ideas into a modern classic with big heart.
Shop: Absolute All Star Superman New Edition
The Death and Return of Superman
Dan Jurgens and the 90s teams
The landmark saga where Superman falls to Doomsday, four would be heirs appear, and hope returns. Read it as a compendium or as an omnibus. Pick one format and you are set.
- Death and Return of Superman Compendium
- Death and Return of Superman Omnibus
- Superman The Triangle Era Omnibus Vol One (for the larger 90s saga)
Kingdom Come
Mark Waid, Alex Ross
A future where the old guard returns to show a new generation what heroism looks like. Painted art that makes legends feel real.
Shop: Absolute Kingdom Come New Edition
Superman by Kurt Busiek
Kurt Busiek with Geoff Johns
Up Up and Away follows Clark after a year without powers as he finds his way back to being Superman. Secret Identity is included inside this volume, so you get two great experiences in one.
Rebirth Era Superman
Peter J Tomasi, Patrick Gleason, Dan Jurgens
Superman as husband and dad while still saving the world. Family, heart, and classic foes. Great for new readers.
- Superman by Tomasi and Gleason Omnibus
- Action Comics by Dan Jurgens Omnibus Vol One
- Super Sons Omnibus Expanded Edition
Alan Moore Superman Stories
Alan Moore with Curt Swan and Dave Gibbons
Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow is a moving farewell to the Silver Age take on the character and pairs with other key tales from that era.
Geoff Johns and Gary Frank Superman
Geoff Johns, Richard Donner, Gary Frank, Adam Kubert
Modern cornerstone stories including Last Son, Brainiac, and Superman and the Legion of Super Heroes. This Absolute also includes Secret Origin.
Superman Up in the Sky
Tom King, Andy Kubert
Linked short stories that ask how far Superman will go to save one child. Inventive and heartfelt.
Shop: Superman Up in the Sky Deluxe Edition
Superman For All Seasons
Jeph Loeb, Tim Sale
A lyrical look at Clark becoming Superman across four seasons of his life, with timeless art.
Shop: Absolute Superman For All Seasons
Superman Birthright
Mark Waid, Leinil Francis Yu, Dave McCaig
A modern origin that makes Clark feel global and grounded. Friendship with Lex, a fresh take on the symbol, and a finale that hits.
Shop: Superman Birthright Deluxe Edition
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