Action Comics #897 - The Black Ring (Part 8)
This man, I can’t. 😂
DETECTIVE COMICS #664 (July 1993)
Art by Graham Nolan (pencils), Scott Hanna (inks) & Adrienne Roy (colors)
Words by Chuck Dixon
With Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice hitting theaters and inspiring new readers to get into Superman comics for the first time, it seemed wise to create a list of some key comics that are sure to make one better acquainted with the Man of Steel and his world. Comics with an (*) next to them are those that would probably be the best place to start for an introduction to the character and to experience some of the content that inspired the movie. This is a great time to jump in and become a new comics reader, as DC Comics is doing a mini-relaunch of its Superman line this June called Rebirth. Click here to learn how to buy hard and digital copies of comics. Happy reading!
ORIGIN STORIES
Superman For All Seasons (1998)
Superman: Birthright (2003-2004)*
Superman: Secret Origin (2009-2010)
STANDALONE, MOSTLY OUT OF CONTINUITY STORIES
Whatever Happened to The Man of Tomorrow? (1986)
Superman: Secret Identity (2004)
All-Star Superman (2005-2008)*
Superman: Unchained (2013-2014)
Smallville: Season 11 (2012-2013)
Adventures of Superman (2013-2014)*
IN CONTINUITY (1990s - 2009)
The Death of Superman/World Without A Superman/The
Return of Superman (1992-1993)*
Superman: Lois and Clark Super Spectacular [Wedding Album and More!] (1996)
What’s So Funny about Truth, Justice, and the American Way? (2001)
Superman: For Tomorrow (2004-2005)
Superman: Unconventional Warfare (2005)
Superman: Strange Attractors (2006)
Superman: Up, Up, and Away! (2006)
Superman: Camelot Falls Vo.1, Vol. 2 (2007)
Superman: Brainiac (2008)
Superman: Ending Battle (2009)
PRESENT AND BEYOND
Superman: Lois and Clark #1-8 (2016)
Superman: American Alien #1-7 (2016)
Rebirth: Action Comics #957, Superman #53 (June 2016)
Check out the recommendations of other Superman (and Lois) fans here and here. Enjoy!
