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All-Star Superman
Series · 14
books · 2005-2008

Books in series

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#1

All-Star Superman #1

2005

"The measure of a man lies not in what he says but what he does..." Two of the comics industry's top creative talents, writer [Grant Morrison](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/12732.GrantMorrison "Grant Morrison") and artist [Frank Quitely](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21709.FrankQuitely "Frank Quitely"), the acclaimed team behind ['JLA:EARTH 2' (2000)](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22364.JLAEARTH22000 "'JLA:EARTH 2' (2000)"),_ reunite to redefine Superman based on the timeless, essential iconic elements that everyone knows about the Man of Steel. The series touches on all the classic aspects of the Superman mythology, starting with a daring rescue of a doomed group of helionauts on the surface of the sun. The massive amounts of solar radiation affect Superman in a way no one could possibly anticipate—except Lex Luthor! You've seen it before. Now, see it again as though for the first time. Not an origin story, modernization or reinvention—but instead a timeless and iconic presentation refined by the passion and craft of master storytellers, All-Star Superman presents a unique and elegant interpretation of the original and most recognizable of all superheroes. Age Rating: 12–17+ / Grades 7–9+
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#2

All-Star Superman #2

2006

"The measure of a man lies not in what he says but what he does..." Two of the comics industry's top creative talents, writer [Grant Morrison](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/12732.GrantMorrison "Grant Morrison") and artist [Frank Quitely](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21709.FrankQuitely "Frank Quitely"), the acclaimed team behind ['JLA:EARTH 2' (2000)](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22364.JLAEARTH22000 "'JLA:EARTH 2' (2000)"),_ reunite to redefine Superman based on the timeless, essential iconic elements that everyone knows about the Man of Steel. After the startling events of the first issue, Superman retreats with Lois Lane to his Arctic sanctuary. Find out what mystery haunts Superman’s girlfriend as she spends her birthday in the strangest place on earth—the Fortress of Solitude! You've seen it before. Now, see it again as though for the first time. Not an origin story, modernization, or reinvention—but instead a timeless and iconic presentation refined by the passion and craft of master storytellers, All-Star Superman presents a unique and elegant interpretation of the original and most recognizable of all superheroes. Age Rating: 12–17+ / Grades 7–9+
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#3

All-Star Superman #3

2006

"The measure of a man lies not in what he says but what he does..." Two of the comics industry's top creative talents, writer [Grant Morrison](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/12732.GrantMorrison "Grant Morrison") and artist [Frank Quitely](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21709.FrankQuitely "Frank Quitely"), the acclaimed team behind ['JLA:EARTH 2' (2000)](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22364.JLAEARTH22000 "'JLA:EARTH 2' (2000)"),_ reunite to redefine Superman based on the timeless, essential iconic elements that everyone knows about the Man of Steel. The All-Star adventures of the Man of Steel take another startling turn when Lois Lane transforms from Superman’s girlfriend into a Kryptonian Superwoman! Meanwhile, Lex Luthor’s plans simmer as the criminal mastermind exerts his charisma and intellect over the hardcore inmates who share his maximum-security prison. You've seen it before. Now, see it again as though for the first time. Not an origin story, modernization, or reinvention—but instead a timeless and iconic presentation refined by the passion and craft of master storytellers, All-Star Superman presents a unique and elegant interpretation of the original and most recognizable of all superheroes. Age Rating: 12–17+ / Grades 7–9+
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#4

All-Star Superman #4

2006

All-Star Superman is back for Volume #4: The Superman/Jimmy Olsen War! Two of the comics industry's top creative talents, writer [Grant Morrison](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/12732.GrantMorrison "Grant Morrison") and artist [Frank Quitely](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21709.FrankQuitely "Frank Quitely"), the acclaimed team behind ['JLA:EARTH 2' (2000)](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22364.JLAEARTH22000 "'JLA:EARTH 2' (2000)"),_ reunite to redefine Superman based on the timeless, essential iconic elements that everyone knows about the Man of Steel. Jimmy Olsen, the Daily Planet’s “Mister Action,” is young, brilliant, and reckless! For this week’s story he must become the director-for-a-day of P.R.O.J.E.C.T. With top agents assigned to protect him, he’s looking forward to an easy day of jet-setting and international liaisons all in the name of scientific discovery. Instead, P.R.O.J.E.C.T. receives a terrifying directive—to take down a rogue Superman! You've seen it before. Now, see it again as though for the first time. Not an origin story, modernization or reinvention—but instead a timeless and iconic presentation refined by the passion and craft of master storytellers, All-Star Superman presents a unique and elegant interpretation of the original and most recognizable of all superheroes. Age Rating: 12–17+ / Grades 7–9+
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#5

All-Star Superman #5

2005

All-Star Superman is back for Volume #5: The Gospel According to Lex Luthor. Two of the comics industry's top creative talents, writer [Grant Morrison](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/12732.GrantMorrison "Grant Morrison") and artist [Frank Quitely](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21709.FrankQuitely "Frank Quitely"), the acclaimed team behind ['JLA:EARTH 2' (2000)](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22364.JLAEARTH22000 "'JLA:EARTH 2' (2000)"),_ reunite to redefine Superman based on the timeless, essential iconic elements that everyone knows about the Man of Steel. The Man of Steel is trapped behind the iron bars of a maximum-security penitentiary with Lex Luthor! Has Superman’s archenemy finally succeeded in maneuvering his opponent to the wrong place at the wrong time? You've seen it before. Now, see it again as though for the first time. Not an origin story, modernization or reinvention—but instead a timeless and iconic presentation refined by the passion and craft of master storytellers, All-Star Superman presents a unique and elegant interpretation of the original and most recognizable of all superheroes. Age Rating: 12–17+ / Grades 7–9+
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#6

All-Star Superman #6

2007

All-Star Superman is back for Volume #6: Funeral in Smallville Two of the comics industry's top creative talents, writer [Grant Morrison](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/12732.GrantMorrison "Grant Morrison") and artist [Frank Quitely](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21709.FrankQuitely "Frank Quitely"), the acclaimed team behind ['JLA:EARTH 2' (2000)](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22364.JLAEARTH22000 "'JLA:EARTH 2' (2000)"),_ reunite to redefine Superman based on the timeless, essential iconic elements that everyone knows about the Man of Steel. Superman comes back to Smallville to mourn the loss of his adoptive father. As Clark Kent returns to his hometown roots, the fifth Dimensional trickster investigates human drama from an entirely different perspective. You've seen it before. Now, see it again as though for the first time. Not an origin story, modernization, or reinvention—but instead a timeless and iconic presentation refined by the passion and craft of master storytellers, All-Star Superman presents a unique and elegant interpretation of the original and most recognizable of all superheroes. Age Rating: 12–17+ / Grades 7–9+
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#7

All-Star Superman #7

2007

The world is flipped upside down when the Man of Steel encounters his topsy-turvy doppelganger Bizarro! Round and square Earths collide in all-out, All-Star action as two mismatched Supermen go toe-to-toe.
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#8

All-Star Superman #8

2007

The Daily Planet regulars hole up as the terrifying Bizarro plague spreads across Metropolis! Superman’s trapped in the reverse madness of a dying Bizarro World!
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#9

All-Star Superman #9

2007

Perils loom as Superman faces the strangest of adversaries. Behold the Eisner Award-winning creative powerhouse in another fantastic exhibition of All-Star bravura!
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#10

All Star Superman #10

2008

Resigned to his fate, Superman writes his Last Will and Testament, revealing how he has prepared the planet to live in a world without him!
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#11

All Star Superman #11

2008

Superman...dead? What is the secret behind the Daily Planet's ominous headline from the future? And what does Clark Kent have to say about it? All the pieces of Lex Luthor's master plan to kill Superman begin to come together, building up to the big bang next issue!
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#12

All Star Superman #12

2008

The Man of Steel has faced twelve super-challenges. Now, as Lex Luthor's brilliant criminal machinations come together, what fate awaits the doomed Superman? This is the final, dramatic chapter of the series—don't miss it!
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#1-12

All-Star Superman

2006

The Underverse ruled by Bizarros. The time-eating Chronovore. Jimmy Olsen, superhero? Nothing is impossible in ALL-STAR SUPERMAN. Except for the fact that Superman... is dying. Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely's masterpiece is now released as a part of DC's prestigious new imprint of standalone graphic novels, DC Black Label. Time running against the Man of Steel. After a diabolical plot by his arch-foe Lex Luthor puts him on the brink of death, Superman must tie up loose ends and make sure that he leaves the Earth better than he found it. The unstoppable creative team of writer Grant Morrison and artist Frank Quitely join forces once more to take Superman back to basics. In an emotionally and visually stunning graphic novel harkening back to a Golden Age of comics, ALL-STAR SUPERMAN creates a new, and at the same time familiar, take on the world's first superhero. This now-classic graphic novel features Superman's renowned supporting cast, including Jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane, Bizarro, Perry White and of course, his greatest foe Lex Luthor. This volume collects issues #1-12. DC Black Label, a new publishing imprint from DC Entertainment, gives premier talent the opportunity to expand upon the canon of DC's iconic Super Hero comic book characters with unique, standalone stories that are outside of the current DC Universe continuity. An all-star lineup of creative teams will craft their own personal definitive DC stories in the tradition of compelling literary works like Batman: The Killing Joke, DC: The New Frontier and Kingdom Come.
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#1-6

All-Star Superman, Vol. 1

2007

"The measure of a man lies not in what he says but what he does..." Two of the comics industry's top creative talents, writer [Grant Morrison](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/12732.GrantMorrison "Grant Morrison") and artist [Frank Quitely](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21709.FrankQuitely "Frank Quitely"), the acclaimed team behind ['JLA:EARTH 2' (2000)](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22364.JLAEARTH22000 "'JLA:EARTH 2' (2000)"),_ reunite to redefine Superman based on the timeless, essential iconic elements that everyone knows about the Man of Steel. In the first volume, the World's Greatest Super-Hero rescues a doomed group of astronauts on the surface of the sun, where he's exposed to massive amounts of solar radiation. No one could possibly anticipate how he'll be affected—except Lex Luthor! Now, the world's greatest superhero must set his affairs in order, beginning by telling Lois Lane the truth about Clark Kent's secret identity. You've seen it before. Now, see it again as though for the first time. Not an origin story, modernization, or reinvention—but instead a timeless and iconic presentation refined by the passion and craft of master storytellers, All-Star Superman presents a unique and elegant interpretation of the original and most recognizable of all superheroes. Age Rating: 12–17+ / Grades 7–9+

Authors

Grant Morrison
Grant Morrison
Author · 102 books

Grant Morrison has been working with DC Comics for twenty five years, after beginning his American comics career with acclaimed runs on ANIMAL MAN and DOOM PATROL. Since then he has written such best-selling series as JLA, BATMAN and New X-Men, as well as such creator-owned works as THE INVISIBLES, SEAGUY, THE FILTH, WE3 and JOE THE BARBARIAN. In addition to expanding the DC Universe through titles ranging from the Eisner Award-winning SEVEN SOLDIERS and ALL-STAR SUPERMAN to the reality-shattering epic of FINAL CRISIS, he has also reinvented the worlds of the Dark Knight Detective in BATMAN AND ROBIN and BATMAN, INCORPORATED and the Man of Steel in The New 52 ACTION COMICS. In his secret identity, Morrison is a "counterculture" spokesperson, a musician, an award-winning playwright and a chaos magician. He is also the author of the New York Times bestseller Supergods, a groundbreaking psycho-historic mapping of the superhero as a cultural organism. He divides his time between his homes in Los Angeles and Scotland.

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