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Series · 49
books · 1987-2016

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Superman for All Seasons

1998

Recounts some of Superman's earliest adventures including leaving Smallville for Metropolis and battling his enemy, Lex Luthor. Reprint.
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Superman

Birthright

2003

The entire modern day retelling of Superman—from his early days in Smallville with Lana Lang and Lex Luthor, to his first meeting with Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen and Perry White in Metropolis—is recounted in this lavish hardcover collection by writer Mark Waid and artists Leinil Francis Yu and Gerry Alanguilan! SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT collects the best-selling, critically acclaimed 12-issue maxiseries of the same name and features an introduction by Smallville television producers Al Gough and Miles Millar, plus a sketchbook section showcasing Yu's development work in addition to notes by Waid. Witness the making of a legend, as Clark Kent learns the tough lessons needed to become the World's Greatest Hero! Also watch as Lex Luthor comes to Smallville, befriending Clark. But it's a relationship that may ultimately spell disaster for Metropolis and the Man of Steel.
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Superman

The Man of Steel, Vol. 2

1987

A chronological reprinting of a new era for Superman begins! SUPERMAN #1-3, ACTION COMICS #585-587 and ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #424-426 are collected, reintroducing readers to the likes of Lex Luthor, Metallo, Darkseid, and more!
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Superman

The World of Krypton

2005

Witness the past of Krypton in this volume collecting THE MAN OF STEEL #1, THE WORLD OF KRYPTON #1-4, and stories from SUPERMAN #233, 236, 238, 240, 248, 257, 266, 367, 375 and SUPERMAN FAMILY #182!
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Superman

The Man of Steel, Vol. 3

1987

The third collection of Superman stories from the '80s reprints SUPERMAN #4-6, ACTION #587-589, and ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #427-429, and features a new cover and introduction by artist Jerry Ordway!
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Superman

The Man of Steel Vol. 6

1987

The series collecting the 1980s origin of Superman continues in this volume collecting SUPERMAN #12, SUPERMAN ANNUAL #1, ACTION COMICS #594-595, ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #1, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN ANNUAL #1, and BOOSTER GOLD #23!
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Lois & Clark

The New Adventures of Superman

1994

Vintage children's book
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Superman

Dark Knight over Metropolis

1990

In these stories from the mid-1980s, Superman calls on Batman to help him battle the organized crime family known as Intergang. And as the two super heroes forge their alliance, Superman entrusts Batman with a special weapon: a Kryptonite ring, which the Dark Knight must hide in case the Man of Steel ever loses control of his own other worldly powers! Collects SUPERMAN #44, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #466-467, ACTION COMICS #653-654 and ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #1.
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Superman

They Saved Luthor's Brain!

1992

The story of the twisted scientific resurrection of Superman's most formidable enemy. After a cancer-ridden Lex Luthor dies in a fiery plane crash, a charismatic and young heir suddenly appears to take over the bald megalomaniac's empire. Sporting a full head of vibrant red hair and a thick, authentic Australian accent, Lex Luthor II uses his charm and personality to win the trust of Superman and the affections of Supergirl. But as the city of Metropolis embraces its new son, little do they know that their celebrated savior is in reality a recently cloned body possessing the brain and will of the original Lex Luthor. Collecting stories from Man of Steel #4, Superman #2, 19, and 21, and Action Comics #600, 660, 668, 670-73, and 676-678 . Written by John Byrne and Roger Stern, and illustrated by Byrne, Jackson Guice, Dick Giordano, Kieron Dwyer, and Bob McLeod.
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The Death of Superman

1992

The story that drew national media attention when DC Comics killed their greatest hero is collected here. When a hulking monster emerges from an underground resting place and begins a mindless rampage, the Justice League is quickly called in to stop the colossal force of nature. But it soon becomes apparent that only Superman can stand against the monstrosity that has been nicknamed Doomsday. Battling their way throughout America, the two fight to a standstill as they reach the heart of Metropolis. Going punch for punch, Superman finally ends the threat of Doomsday as he throws one last punch and collapses forever.
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Superman

The Return of Superman

1993

SUPERMAN LIVES As an unknown alien warship, unnoticed and unchallenged, approaches the Earth, the world still doesn't know who—if any—of the four replacement Supermen is the real Man of Steel. Though each of them have their own claim to the title, two are beginning to show their true colors when they begin to battle the others for supremacy. Unknown to all, the true Superman—recently restored by a Kryptonian regeneration matrix—begins to plot his homecoming. But will he be too late to save Coast City from the clutches of a traitor and the return of the alien warlord, Mongul? Join DAN JURGENS (SUPERMAN: LOIS & CLARK), LOUISE SIMONSON (SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL) and others as Superman reclaims his rightful place as Earth's greatest hero! The fourth of four volumes chronicling the epic saga of the Death and Return of Superman, collecting ACTION COMICS #689-692, ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #5, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #503-505, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN ANNUAL #5, GREEN LANTERN #46, SUPERMAN #80-83 and SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #24-26!
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Superman

Bizarro's World

1994

Lex Luthor is dying. Or rather, his cloned body is dying from a degenerative disease. In an effort to save himself, Luthor hatches a mad plot to recreate Bizarro, a twisted duplicate of Superman that should be immune to the disease. Just one Bizarro has a mission...to recreate the world according to his own weird vision. Bizarro's World is like no other.
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Legends of the World's Finest

1994

Book by Simonson, Walter
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Superman vs. Aliens

1996

He came to earth in a rocket, a strange visitor from another planet. Now, years later, signals from space could be the beginning of a trail to his home planet Krypton. Can anything stop a man of steel from discovering his long-lost heritage? How about the most feared and deadly species in the galaxy?
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Superman Vs the Revenge Squad

1999

Written by Karl Kesel, Jerry Ordway, Roger Stern, and Louise Simonson. Art by Ron Lim, Stuart Immonen, Paul Ryan, Jon Bogdanove, Tom Grummett, Sal Buscema, and Tom Morgan. Cover by Stuart Immonen. In the past, Superman has had no trouble handling Maxima, Barrage, Riot, Anomaly, and Misa in individual battle. But when a criminal mastermind unites these deadly villains, the Man of Steel finds himself in serious trouble. United by their singular objective of the death of Superman, these super powered rogues wreak havoc on Metropolis and the last son of Krypton. However, having trouble working together, the Revenge Squad starts fighting within their own ranks, granting Superman gets his one and only opportunity for survival and victory.
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Superman

End of the Century

2000

On the eve of the new millennium, someone is committing arson in Metropolis - and the target of their crimes is none other than Lex Luthor! And when the immortal Contessa del Portenza arrives, demanding custody of Lena, Luthor's infant daughter, the criminal mastermind realises that this is a threat he must take seriously...But what Luthor doesn't know is that the Contessa has another child, an immortal like herself - but one who believes that humanity are beneath him, and who has no qualms over killing. And when Luthor inadvertently reawakens this creature, only one man is mighty enough to stop his killing rampage...Superman!
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Superman, Vol. 2

Endgame

2000

Brainiac 2.5 crashes to Earth and begins to feed off the energy of Metropolis, upgrading to Brainiac 13, which Superman must defeat in order to save the city and the world, while also figuring out what Lex Luthor is up to.
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Superman

Transformed!

1997

Between dying and splitting in two, it was the most controversial thing that ever happened to the Man of Steel. Superman's loss of power following the events of The Final Night, his search for a means to regain his abilities and his subsequent transformation into a new-costume-wearing Man of Energy are collected for the first time in Superman: Transformed.
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Superman, Vol. 4

Critical Condition

2003

The Man of Steel battles his enemies, who are bent on destroying him and planning to take over the planet and its inhabitants, and finds himself falling in love with Lois Lane.
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DC Comics Presents Superman #4

2011

These spectacular stories from ACTION COMICS #768, 771, 772 and 773 guest-star the Marvel Family and Nightwing, and include an epic controntation between The Man of Steel and Ra's Al Ghul!
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Superman

Day of Doom

2003

Day of Doom
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Superman

The Wrath of Gog

2005

There are robbers to catch, children to save and the hordes of Apokolips to stop and Darkseids minions provide only a hint of the threats that challenge the Man of Tomorrow. From the Silver Banshee to Proteus to new threats like Weapons Master and Sodom Gomorrah, the relentless action is nonstop for the Man of Steel. Will he have enough strength in the end to face the villainous Gog?
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Superman

In the Name of Gog

2005

Superman faces off against the Silver Banshee, Preus, Doomsday, and, worst of all, Gog, who returns for another attempt to fulfill his promise to kill Superman.
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Superman/Batman, Vol. 1

Public Enemies

2004

Superman and Batman work together to battle evil in many forms.
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Superman/Batman, Vol. 2

Supergirl

2004

A beautiful, mysterious, powerful teenaged girl speaks Kryptonian and seems to be cousin of Superman. Batman remains suspicious. Wonder Woman wants to train her on the Amazon isle. Will Darkseid recruit her to his bidding by offering freedom of choice? Intro by Loeb, and Kryptonian alphabet translation key. Collects Superman/Batman #8-13
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Superman

Godfall Vol. 1 (Action Comics

2004

Earth's Protector is Missing! Metropolis has been through the proverbial wringer, recently being restored to its natural luster as the city of tomorrow. But its protector, Superman is missing and its populace including his wife, Lois lane - have no clue where he is. A Fugitive on Krypton. Somehow, the Man of Steel finds himself on his native world Krypton, with new powers emerging. What is Kal-El accused of, and how can he escape alive and find his way back to earth. Collects Action Comics #625-626, and Superman #202-203.
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Superman

Unconventional Warfare

2005

After being gone for a time, Superman's back in Metropolis. Clark Kent is fortuitiously on assignment with the Metropolis Special Crimes Unit when they have a run-in with Replikon. Meanwhile, Lois has a few dangerous experiences on her own assignment. Then, Mr. Mxyzptlk puts in an appearance.
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Superman

That Healing Touch

2005

Ruin unleashes Replikon and his son to attack Superman before releasing the Parasites, who can drain the life from anyone, including Kryptonians.
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Superman

Strange Attractors

2006

Legendary comics creator John Byrne returns to pencil the adventures of the Man of Steel in action-filled tales written by Gail Simone. This volume features Superman squaring off against an assortment of vile villains including Dr. Polaris, Dr. Psycho, Black Adam, Satanus and Livewire. Collects ACTION COMICS #827-828 and #830-835.
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Superman

Ruin Revealed

2006

Ruin, supposedly out to destroy Superman and his loved ones, is revealed to be someone near and dear to the Man of Steel – one of his best friends. As Superman tries to uncover the truth to prove his friend's innocence, he must contend with the return of Lex Luthor and the arrival of the OMACs, malevolent cybernetic warriors who have every super-hero marked for death.
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Superman

Sacrifice

2016

The pivotal story that forever alters the relationship between Superman and Wonder Woman is collected here for the first time. Max Lord has taken over Superman's mind and has him in his total thrall. With his peers and loved ones threatened, Superman is helpless. But not Wonder Woman, who must battle past the Man of Steel and decisively end the threat. Her actions, and the repercussions, are explored in this controversial saga that leads into INFINITE CRISIS. Collects: SUPERMAN #218-220; ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #642-643; ACTION COMICS #829; and WONDER WOMAN #219-220.
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Superman

Infinite Crisis

2006

Alternate worlds were once a hallmark of the DC Universe. Various Earths existed that were strikingly alike yet distinctly unique. The modern heroes of the Justice League of America existed on Earth-One while the Justice Society of America, their Golden Age predecessors, lived on Earth-Two. Infinite other Earths existed, each with a unique difference. This volume reveals the secret of what happened to the Earth Two Man of Steel, his wife Lois Lane, Alex Luthor of Earth Three and Superboy from Earth - Prime, after their worlds were destroyed during the events of CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS. This is a must-read for fans of the classic graphic novel CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS and the upcoming hardcover graphic novel, INFINITE CRISIS. Collects SUPERMAN #226, ACTION COMICS #836, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #649 and stories from INFINITE CRISIS SECRET FILES 2006.
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Superman

Back in Action

2007

Collecting ACTION COMICS 841-843! An alien race is collecting unique specimens from Earth—and the Man of Steel is first on the list! Plus,Kurt Busiek introduces stories from DC COMICS PRESENTS #4, #17 and #24! Guest-starring Nightwing, Aquaman, Firestorm, the Metal Men, Deadman and more!
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Superman/Batman, Vol. 7

The Search for Kryptonite

2008

From Michael Green and Mike Johnson, two of the writers of the hit NBC TV series Heroes, comes this fast-paced new volume in the SUPERMAN/BATMAN series. The Man of Steel and the Dark Knight have decided that they must undertake the impossible task of recovering all the Kryptonite on Earth. But there are plenty of roadblocks in the way, as they realize that not everyone's willing to hand over the deadly substance. And one of those who's not ready to cooperate is none other than their fellow Justice League member, Aquaman. Collecting SUPERMAN/BATMAN #44-49.
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Superman

The Coming of Atlas

2009

It's a literal clash of the titans as fan-favorite writer James Robinson (STARMAN, THE GOLDEN AGE) kick-starts his Man of Steel run with a battle to end all others when Superman faces off with Atlas, the lost God of myth. When the long-missing God stakes a claim on Metropolis, it's up to Superman and his family to bring Atlas down. But who's pulling Atlas' strings? Guest-starring Green Lantern, Supergirl and more.
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Superman

New Krypton, Vol. 1

2009

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, bottled 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! This is just the beginning of a 9-part mega-event that alters The Man of Tomorrow down to his core. This new hardcover collects SUPERMAN: NEW KRYPTON SPECIAL #1, SUPERMAN'S PAL, JIMMY OLSEN SPECIAL #1, SUPERMAN #681, ACTION COMICS #871 and ADVENTURE COMICS SPECIAL FEATURING THE GUARDIAN #1.
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Superman

New Krypton, Vol. 2

2009

Best-selling writers Geoff Johns (INFINITE CRISIS, GREEN LANTERN) and James Robinson (STARMAN, JSA: THE GOLDEN AGE) continue the massive storyline that changes Superman's life forever! 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! Don't miss this second volume of a 9-part mega-event that alters The Man of Tomorrow down to his core. Collecting SUPERMAN #682, 683; ACTION COMICS #872, 873 and SUPERGIRL #35, 36.
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Superman

New Krypton, Vol. 3

2010

Following the events of the "New Krypton" crossover, 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...Co-written by Greg Ruckka (GOTHAM CENTRAL, ACTION COMICS) and James Robinson (STARMAN, JSA: The Golden Age) with crisp art by Pete Woods (WONDER WOMAN: AMAZONS ATTACK, SUPERMAN: BACK IN ACTION)! Collecting SUPERMAN: WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON #1-5 and excerpts from ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #10.
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Superman

Codename Patriot

2010

Superman has left earth and taken residence on the planet of New Krypton along with 100,000 Kryptonians freed from the bottle city of Kandor to prevent a war between Earth and New Krypton. Chaos erupts on New Krypton after a Kryptonian is shot and The Man of Steel will stop at nothing to find the culprit. When the shooter flees to Earth, it's up to Superman and Supergirl stop the assassin in time to prevent further hostilities between earth and New Krypton. Will their actions cause more harm than good and lead to a war of the worlds? Collecting SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN SPECIAL #2, SUPERMAN #691, SUPERGIRL #44, ACTION COMICS #880 and SUPERMAN: WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON #6.
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Superman

New Krypton, Vol. 4

2010

Following the events of the "New Krypton" crossover, The Man of Steel has moved to a new planet filled with Kryptonians he's long thought to be dead. Leaving Earth behind for a life as a man in the Kryptonian military, Superman has had to make many sacrifices in order to appease his people while averting a conflict with the other species who make up the DC Universe's cosmic landscape. But while all the diplomacy takes place, an attempt on the life of a high-ranking Kryptonian sends Superman to Earth on a mission that may ignite the very conflict he's been avoiding. Co-written by Greg Rucka (GOTHAM CENTRAL, DETECTIVE COMICS) and James Robinson (STARMAN, JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE) with crisp art by Pete Woods (WONDER WOMAN: AMAZONS ATTACK, SUPERMAN: BACK IN ACTION)! Collecting SUPERMAN: WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON #6-12.
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World's Finest

2010

After recent major events shook the Batman and Superman franchises over the last year, this series brings the families of The Dark Knight and The Man of Steel together to explore what makes them both tick. Pairing crime fighters such as Supergirl with the all-new Batgirl, the new Red Robin and the fresh Kryptonian hero Nightwing and many others, expect to also see some of the top villains in both Batman and Superman's rogues galleries mix it up with the newest heroes of tomorrow.
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Superman

Nightwing and Flamebird, Vol. 2

2010

Following the startling events of "New Krypton," Earth finds itself without its greatest protector - Superman! And this "World Without Superman" is a very dangerous place, indeed. The only thing standing between the good (and not so good) folks of Earth and an impending shadow of doom are the all-new Nightwing and Flamebird! Earth's hatred for Kryptonians has only escalated - which is what makes it so odd that Nightwing and Flamebird pick now to become public Super Heroes! Meanwhile, Lois Lane finally meets with the man she thought long dead - her father, General Lane. But he has a message to deliver to his journalist daughter: "You're either with us or against us." Collecting ACTION COMICS #883-889.
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Superman

Last Stand of New Krypton, Vol. 1

2010

For the past year, Superman has been living on New Krypton - a planet populated by thousands of super-powered Kryptonians just like him! But after struggling to keep their society alive in spite of numerous challenges, New Krypton faces their worst nightmare as Brainiac, the alien believed to be partly responsible for the annihilation of the original planet Krypton, attacks the planet, determined to recapture the city of Kandor! But Kryptonian General Zod has been waiting for this moment since Brainiac first attacked Old Krypton - he has a plan to save his people, but at the cost of Earth and the future as we know it! So it's up to Superman, Supergirl, Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes to stop the two madmen before they destroy everything! Over a year in the making, this thrilling collection concludes a ground-shaking change to the Superman status quo and sets in motion all the volatile elements that will combine to make the summer 2010 event WAR OF THE SUPERMAN so explosive! Collecting ADVENTURE COMICS #8-9, SUPERMAN: LAST STAND OF NEW KRYPTON #1-2, SUPERGIRL #51 and SUPERMAN #698.
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Superman

Last Stand of New Krypton, Vol. 2

2011

New Krypton faces an attack from a newly freed Brainiac and it'll take all their might - alongside Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes - to survive the onslaught! For the past year, Superman has been living on New Krypton - a planet populated by thousands of super-powered Kryptonians just like him. But after struggling to keep their society alive in spite of numerous challenges, New Krypton faces a nightmare as Brainiac, the alien believed to be responsible for the annihilation of the original planet Krypton, attacks New Krypton, determined to recapture the city of Kandor. Collecting: ADVENTURE COMICS #10-11, SUPERGIRL #52, SUPERMAN #699, and SUPERMAN: LAST STAND OF NEW KRYPTON #3.
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Superman

War of the Supermen

2011

The final chapter in the critically acclaimed, best selling NEW KRYPTON storyline. A war is coming, and all that stands between Earth and 100,000 vengeful supermen is one Superman! The storyline the SUPERMAN books have been building to since 2008 has arrived. The Man of Steel must stop the two worlds he loves from destroying each other, while General Sam Lane and all of Earth’s heroes make one last stand against General Zod and his army of super powered Kryptonians. The fate of two worlds will be decided here. In the end, can Superman save either? Collecting SUPERMAN: WAR OF THE SUPERMEN #0-4 and materials from SUPERMAN #700.
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Superman

Grounded, Vol. 1

2011

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.
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Superman

The Black Ring Vol. 1

2011

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 to get that power back. Buckle in for a greatest hits tour of the DCU’s most wanted as Lex Luthor begins an epic quest for power, all brought to you by writer Paul Cornell (Dr. Who, Captain Britain and MI-13) and artist Pete Woods (WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON).
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Superman

Return of Doomsday

2011

The new, improved Doomsday is back in these tales from STEEL #1, OUTSIDERS #37, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #55, SUPERMAN/ BATMAN ANNUAL #5 and SUPERBOY #6!
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Superman the Black Ring 2

2012

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. Buckle in for a greatest hits tour of the DCU's most wanted as Lex Luthor begins an epic quest for power, all brought to you by writer Paul Cornell (Dr. Who, Captain Britain and MI-13) and artist Pete Woods (WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON).

Authors

Jeph Loeb
Jeph Loeb
Author · 160 books

Joseph "Jeph" Loeb III is an Emmy and WGA nominated American film and television writer, producer and award-winning comic book writer. Loeb was a Co-Executive Producer on the NBC hit show Heroes, and formerly a producer/writer on the TV series Smallville and Lost. A four-time Eisner Award winner and five-time Wizard Fan Awards winner (see below), Loeb's comic book career includes work on many major characters, including Spider-Man, Batman, Superman, Hulk, Captain America, Cable, Iron Man, Daredevil, Supergirl, the Avengers, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, much of which he has produced in collaboration with artist Tim Sale, who provides the comic art seen on Heroes.

John Byrne
John Byrne
Author · 202 books

Librarian note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name John Lindley Byrne is a British-born Canadian-American author and artist of comic books. Since the mid-1970s, Byrne has worked on nearly every major American superhero. Byrne's better-known work has been on Marvel Comics' X-Men and Fantastic Four and the 1986 relaunch of DC Comics’ Superman franchise. Coming into the comics profession exclusively as a penciler, Byrne began co-plotting the X-Men comics during his tenure on them, and launched his writing career in earnest with Fantastic Four (where he also started inking his own pencils). During the 1990s he produced a number of creator-owned works, including Next Men and Danger Unlimited. He also wrote the first issues of Mike Mignola's Hellboy series and produced a number of Star Trek comics for IDW Publishing.

Andy Lanning
Andy Lanning
Author · 77 books
Andy Lanning is a British comic book writer and inker, known for his work for Marvel Comics and DC Comics, and for his collaboration with Dan Abnett.
Roger Stern
Roger Stern
Author · 170 books
Roger Stern is an American comic book author and novelist.
Elliot S. Maggin
Elliot S. Maggin
Author · 28 books
Elliot S. Maggin, also spelled Elliot S! Maggin, is an American writer of comic books, film, television and novels. He was a main writer for DC Comics during the Bronze and early Modern ages of comics in the 1970s and 1980s. He is particularly associated with the character of Superman.
Len Wein
Author · 172 books

Len Wein was an American comic book writer and editor best known for co-creating DC Comics' Swamp Thing and Marvel Comics' Wolverine, and for helping revive the Marvel superhero team the X-Men (including the co-creation of Nightcrawler, Storm, and Colossus). Additionally, he was the editor for writer Alan Moore and illustrator Dave Gibbons' influential DC miniseries Watchmen. Wein was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2008.

Dan Jurgens
Dan Jurgens
Author · 205 books

Dan Jurgens is an American comic book writer and artist. He is best known for creating the superhero Booster Gold, and for his lengthy runs on the Superman titles Adventures of Superman and Superman (vol. 2), particularly during The Death of Superman storyline. Other series he has been associated with include The Sensational Spider-Man (Vol. 1), Thor (vol. 2), Captain America (vol. 3), Justice League America, Metal Men, Teen Titans (vol. 2), Zero Hour, Tomb Raider: The Series, Aquaman (vol. 3), and the creator of DC Comics' imprint Tangent. Jurgens' first professional comic work was for DC Comics on Warlord #63. He was hired due to a recommendation of Warlord-series creator Mike Grell who was deeply impressed by Jurgens' work after being shown his private portfolio at a convention. In 1984, Jurgens was the artist for the Sun Devils limited series (July 1984 - June 1985), with writers Gerry Conway and Roy Thomas. Jurgens would make his debut as a comic book writer with Sun Devils he began scripting from Conway's plots with #8 and fully took over the writing duties on the title with #10. In 1985, Jurgens created the character Booster Gold, who became a member of the Justice League. His first work on Superman was as penciller for Adventures of Superman Annual #1 (1987). In 1989, Jurgens began working full-time on the character when he took over the writing/pencilling of the monthly Adventures of Superman. Dan Jurgens was the penciller of the 1990–1991 limited series Armageddon 2001 and co-created the hero Waverider with Archie Goodwin. In 1991 Jurgens assumed the writing/pencilling of the main Superman comic book, where he created a supporting hero named Agent Liberty. During his run on Superman, Dan created two major villains, Doomsday and the Cyborg. Doomsday was the main antagonist in the Death of Superman storyline. Jurgens wrote and drew Justice League America for about one year and in 1993 pencilled the Metal Men four-issue miniseries, which was a retcon of their origin story. Jurgens wrote and pencilled the 1994 comic book miniseries and crossover Zero Hour. He wrote and penciled layouts (with finished art by Brett Breeding) to the Superman/Doomsday: Hunter/Prey miniseries, which was a follow-up to the successful Death of Superman storyline. In 1995 Jurgens and Italian artist Claudio Castellini worked on the highly publicized crossover Marvel vs DC. In the same year, he gave up the pencilling duties on Superman. Jurgens scripted and provided layout art for the Superman vs. Aliens miniseries. The story was about a battle between Superman and the aliens created by H. R. Giger (a.k.a. the Xenomorphs), from the Alien film series. It was co-published by Dark Horse Comics and DC Comics in 1995. In January 1996, Jurgens was writer and penciller of the new Spider-Man series, The Sensational Spider-Man (Vol. 1), at Marvel Comics. The title was initially conceived to be the flagship showcase for the new Ben Reilly Spider-Man (it replaced the Web of Spider-Man series). The initial seven issues (#0–6, January–July 1996) were written and pencilled by Jurgens. Jurgens pushed strongly for the restoration of Peter Parker as the true Spider-Man and plans were made to enact this soon, but Bob Harras, the new Editor-in-chief, demanded the story be deferred until after the Onslaught crossover. Jurgens had by this stage become disillusioned with the immense amount of group planning and constant changes of ideas and directions and took this as the last straw, resigning from the title. In a past interview several years after his Spider-Man run, Jurgens stated that he would like to have another chance on the character, since his run was with the Ben Reilly character during the Spider-Man Clone Saga, and not Peter Parker. Jurgens had also written and pencilled Teen Titans (vol. 2) for its entire two year, 24 issue run. New Teen Titans co-creator George Pérez came on board on this incarnation of the Titans as inker for the se

Marv Wolfman
Marv Wolfman
Author · 174 books
Marvin A. "Marv" Wolfman is an award-winning American comic book writer. He is best known for lengthy runs on The Tomb of Dracula, creating Blade for Marvel Comics, and The New Teen Titans for DC Comics.
Mike Johnson
Mike Johnson
Author · 70 books

Librarian Note: There is more than one author by this name in the Goodreads database. Mike Johnson is a comic book writer. An almost lifelong Trekkie, he has scripted more Star Trek comic books than anyone else to date.

Mark Millar
Mark Millar
Author · 176 books

Mark Millar is the New York Times best-selling writer of Wanted, the Kick-Ass series, The Secret Service, Jupiter’s Legacy, Jupiter’s Circle, Nemesis, Superior, Super Crooks, American Jesus, MPH, Starlight, and Chrononauts. Wanted, Kick-Ass, Kick-Ass 2, and The Secret Service (as Kingsman: The Secret Service) have been adapted into feature films, and Nemesis, Superior, Starlight, War Heroes, Jupiter’s Legacy and Chrononauts are in development at major studios. His DC Comics work includes the seminal Superman: Red Son, and at Marvel Comics he created The Ultimates – selected by Time magazine as the comic book of the decade, Wolverine: Old Man Logan, and Civil War – the industry’s biggest-selling superhero series in almost two decades. Mark has been an Executive Producer on all his movie adaptations and is currently creative consultant to Fox Studios on their Marvel slate of movies.

Michael Turner
Author · 2 books

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name. See notably: Michael 2^ Turner: fiction and poetry writer Michael Layne Turner: comics artist Michael 3^ Turner: planes and cars artist Michael 4^ Turner: computers Michael 5^ Turner: seed technology Michael 6^ Turner: comic book translator (mostly by Hergé)

Michael Green
Michael Green
Author · 14 books

Michael Green is an American television and film writer, as well as a comic book scripter. Green grew up in Mamaroneck, New York. Green has been a contributor for Superman/Batman. He will also co-write a Green Lantern movie with Greg Berlanti and Marc Guggenheim, set for release in 2011. He wrote the six-issue story arc "Lovers and Madmen" for Batman Confidential. Green was a producer and writer on Everwood and Heroes. Green is the creator and writer of Kings, an NBC drama based on the biblical story of King David but set in an alternate present. Kings premiered on 15 March 2009 but was cancelled soon after. The remainder of season 1 (thirteen episodes) was shown in the summer of 2009.

Greg Rucka
Greg Rucka
Author · 242 books
Greg Rucka, is an American comic book writer and novelist, known for his work on such comics as Action Comics, Batwoman: Detective Comics, and the miniseries Superman: World of New Krypton for DC Comics, and for novels such as his Queen & Country series.
Chuck Dixon
Chuck Dixon
Author · 192 books

Charles "Chuck" Dixon is an American comic book writer, perhaps best-known for long runs on Batman titles in the 1990s. His earliest comics work was writing Evangeline first for Comico Comics in 1984 (then later for First Comics, who published the on-going series), on which he worked with his then-wife, the artist Judith Hunt. His big break came one year later, when editor Larry Hama hired him to write back-up stories for Marvel Comics' The Savage Sword of Conan. In 1986, he began working for Eclipse Comics, writing Airboy with artist Tim Truman. Continuing to write for both Marvel and (mainly) Eclipse on these titles, as well as launching Strike! with artist Tom Lyle in August 1987 and Valkyrie with artist Paul Gulacy in October 1987, he began work on Carl Potts' Alien Legion series for Marvel's Epic Comics imprint, under editor Archie Goodwin. He also produced a three-issue adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit for Eclipse with artist David Wenzel between 1989 and 1990, and began writing Marc Spector: Moon Knight in June 1989. His Punisher OGN Kingdom Gone (August, 1990) led to him working on the monthly The Punisher War Journal (and later, more monthly and occasional Punisher titles), and also brought him to the attention of DC Comics editor Denny O'Neil, who asked him to produce a Robin mini-series. The mini proved popular enough to spawn two sequels - The Joker's Wild (1991) and Cry of the Huntress (1992) - which led to both an ongoing monthly series (which Dixon wrote for 100 issues before leaving to work with CrossGen Comics), and to Dixon working on Detective Comics from #644-738 through the major Batman stories KnightFall & KnightsEnd (for which he helped create the key character of Bane), DC One Million, Contagion, Legacy, Cataclysm and No Man's Land . Much of his run was illustrated by Graham Nolan. He was DC's most prolific Batman-writer in the mid-1990s (rivalled perhaps in history by Bill Finger and Dennis O'Neil) - in addition to writing Detective Comics he pioneered the individual series for Robin, Nightwing (which he wrote for 70 issues, and returned to briefly with 2005's #101) and Batgirl, as well as creating the team and book Birds of Prey . While writing multiple Punisher and Batman comics (and October 1994's Punisher/Batman crossover), he also found time to launch Team 7 for Jim Lee's WildStorm/Image and Prophet for Rob Liefeld's Extreme Studios. He also wrote many issues of Catwoman and Green Arrow, regularly having about seven titles out each and every month between the years 1993 and 1998. In March, 2002, Dixon turned his attention to CrossGen's output, salthough he co-wrote with Scott Beatty the origin of Barbara Gordon's Batgirl in 2003's Batgirl: Year One. For CrossGen he took over some of the comics of the out-going Mark Waid, taking over Sigil from #21, and Crux with #13. He launched Way of the Rat in June 2002, Brath (March '03), The Silken Ghost (June '03) and the pirate comic El Cazador (Oct '03), as well as editing Robert Rodi's non-Sigilverse The Crossovers. He also wrote the Ruse spin-off Archard's Agents one-shots in January and November '03 and April '04, the last released shortly before CrossGen's complete collapse forced the cancellation of all of its comics, before which Dixon wrote a single issue of Sojourn (May '04). Dixon's Way of the Rat #24, Brath #14 and El Cazador #6 were among the last comics released from the then-bankrupt publisher. On June 10, 2008, Dixon announced on his forum that he was no longer "employed by DC Comics in any capacity."

E. Nelson Bridwell
E. Nelson Bridwell
Author · 22 books
Edward Nelson Bridwell was a writer for Mad magazine (writing the now-famous catchphrase, "What you mean...we?" in a 1958 parody of The Lone Ranger in Mad) and various comic books published by DC Comics. One of the writers for the Batman comic strip and Super Friends, he also wrote The Inferior Five, among other comics. He has been called "DC's self-appointed continuity cop."
Gail Simone
Gail Simone
Author · 134 books
Gail Simone is a comic book writer well-known for her work on Birds of Prey (DC), Wonder Woman (DC), and Deadpool (Marvel), among others, and has also written humorous and critical commentary on comics and the comics industry such as the original "Women in Refrigerators" website and a regular column called "You'll All Be Sorry".
Gerard Jones
Gerard Jones
Author · 59 books

Gerard Jones is an award-winning American author and comic book writer. From 1987 to 2001, Jones wrote many comic books for Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Viz Media, Malibu Comics and other publishers; including Green Lantern, Justice League, Prime, Ultraforce, El Diablo, Wonder Man, Martian Manhunter, Elongated Man, The Shadow, Pokémon, and Batman. Jones is author of the Eisner Award-winning Men of Tomorrow: Geeks, Gangsters, and the Birth of the Comic Book (2004); Killing Monsters: Why Children Need Fantasy, Superheroes and Make-Believe Violence (2002), and Honey I'm Home: Sitcoms Selling the American Dream (1993). Jones is co-author with Will Jacobs of The Beaver Papers (1983), The Comic Book Heroes (1985, 1996), and the comic book The Trouble with Girls (1987-1993). From 1983 to 1988, Jacobs and Jones were contributors to National Lampoon magazine. He and Jacobs began writing humorous fiction again in 2008 with the online series My Pal Splendid Man and Million Dollar Ideas

Karl Kesel
Author · 51 books
Karl Kesel (Victor, New York) is an American comics writer and inker whose works have primarily been under contract for DC Comics. He is a member of Periscope Studio. In 2017, he started Panic Button Press with Tom Grummett to publish the creator-owned graphic novel Section Zero.
Richard Donner
Author · 7 books

Richard Donner (born Richard Donald Schwartzberg; April 24, 1930 – July 5, 2021) was an American director and producer of film and television and occasional comic-book writer. After directing the horror film The Omen (1976), Donner directed the superhero film, Superman (1978), starring Christopher Reeve. Donner later went on to direct movies such as The Goonies (1985) and Scrooged (1988), while reinvigorating the buddy film genre with the Lethal Weapon film series. He and his wife, producer Lauren Shuler Donner, owned the production company best known for producing the Free Willy and X-Men franchises. In 2000, he received the President's Award from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films. Film historian Michael Barson writes that Donner was "one of Hollywood's most reliable makers of action blockbusters". One of Donner's assistants in the late 1990s was comic book writer Geoff Johns. In October 2006, Donner, Johns and artist Adam Kubert became the new creative team on Action Comics, the publisher's most time honored publication and one of DC Comics' two main Superman titles. Together, Johns and Donner collaborated on the stories Last Son and Escape from Bizarro World, both of which have been released in collected book form. Donner and Johns also co-wrote a story for Action Comics #1000, released in April 2018. On November 10, 2010, Donner's authorized biography You're the Director... You Figure It Out: The Life and Films of Richard Donner by James Christie was published by BearManor Media. The book features a foreword by actor Mel Gibson. - wikipedia

Pete Woods
Pete Woods
Author · 3 books
Peter "Pete" Woods is an american comics artist.
Geoff Johns
Geoff Johns
Author · 280 books

Geoff Johns originally hails from Detroit, Michigan. He attended Michigan State University, where he earned a degree in Media Arts and Film. He moved to Los Angeles in the late 1990s in search of work within the film industry. Through perseverance, Geoff ended up as the assistant to Richard Donner, working on Conspiracy Theory and Lethal Weapon 4. During that time, he also began his comics career writing Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E. and JSA (co-written with David S. Goyer) for DC Comics. He worked with Richard Donner for four years, leaving the company to pursue writing full-time. His first comics assignments led to a critically acclaimed five-year run on the The Flash. Since then, he has quickly become one of the most popular and prolific comics writers today, working on such titles including a highly successful re-imagining of Green Lantern, Action Comics (co-written with Richard Donner), Teen Titans, Justice Society of America, Infinite Crisis and the experimental breakout hit series 52 for DC with Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka and Mark Waid. Geoff received the Wizard Fan Award for Breakout Talent of 2002 and Writer of the Year for 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 as well as the CBG Writer of the Year 2003 thru 2005, 2007 and CBG Best Comic Book Series for JSA 2001 thru 2005. Geoff also developed BLADE: THE SERIES with David S. Goyer, as well as penned the acclaimed “Legion” episode of SMALLVILLE. He also served as staff writer for the fourth season of ROBOT CHICKEN. Geoff recently became a New York Times Bestselling author with the graphic novel Superman: Brainiac with art by Gary Frank.

Louise Simonson
Louise Simonson
Author · 74 books

Louise Simonson (born Mary Louise Alexander and formerly credited as Louise Jones, when married to artist Jeff Jones) is an American comic book writer and editor. She is best known for her work on comic book titles such as Power Pack, X-Factor, New Mutants, Superman, and Steel. She is sometimes referred to by the nickname "Weezie". Since 1980 she is married to comic book writer and artist Walter Simonson

Chuck Austen
Chuck Austen
Author · 35 books

Chuck Austen (born Chuck Beckum) is an American humor novelist, comic book writer and artist, TV writer and animator. In comics, he is known for his work on X-Men, War Machine, Elektra, and Action Comics, and in television, he is known for co-creating the animated TV series Tripping the Rift. In his most recent prose novels, Chuck Austen has been going by the name Charles Austen.

Mark Verheiden
Mark Verheiden
Author · 16 books
Mark Verheiden is an American television, movie, and comic book writer. He was a co-executive producer for the television series Falling Skies for DreamWorks Television and the TNT Network.
Mark Waid
Mark Waid
Author · 433 books
Mark Waid (born March 21, 1962 in Hueytown, Alabama) is an American comic book writer. He is best known for his eight-year run as writer of the DC Comics' title The Flash, as well as his scripting of the limited series Kingdom Come and Superman: Birthright, and his work on Marvel Comics' Captain America.
Fabian Nicieza
Fabian Nicieza
Author · 152 books

Fabian Nicieza is a writer and editor who is best known as the co-creator of DEADPOOL and for his work on Marvel titles such as X-Men, X-Force, New Warriors, and Robin. His first novel, the Edgar Award-nominated SUBURBAN DICKS, a sarcastic murder mystery, is on sale now from Putnam Books. The Dicks will return in THE SELF-MADE WIDOW, coming June 21st.

Stuart Immonen
Stuart Immonen
Author · 18 books
Stuart Immonen is a Canadian comics artist.
Sterling Gates
Sterling Gates
Author · 25 books

Sterling Gates has written stories featuring some of the biggest superheroes in the world, including Superman, Supergirl, Spider-Man, Batman, Green Lantern, and the Flash. He is the cowriter of the New York Times best-selling "Superman: New Krypton Saga" graphic novel series, including SUPERMAN: NEW KRYPTON, SUPERMAN: THE LAST STAND OF NEW KRYPTON, and SUPERMAN: WAR OF THE SUPERMEN. Gates was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and studied filmmaking and art at the University of Oklahoma. He moved to Los Angeles in 2006, where he worked first as a writer's room production assistant and later as personal assistant to comic book legend Geoff Johns. Gates' critically acclaimed run on SUPERGIRL with artist Jamal Igle redefined the character for a new generation and was named one of the "100 Greatest Superhero Comics of All Time" by The Hollywood Reporter in 2016. ADVENTURES OF SUPERGIRL Vol. 1 was selected by YALSA as one of 2017's "Great Graphic Novels for Teens." Gates and artist Matthew Clark contributed a Supergirl story to the Eisner and Ringo award-winning anthology, LOVE IS LOVE. Gates has written for various other media, including the independent superhero film THE POSTHUMAN PROJECT, Marvel Animation Studios' SPIDER-MAN, and The CW's SUPERGIRL and THE FLASH. A proud Eagle Scout, Gates currently resides in Los Angeles, California.

Dennis O'Neil
Dennis O'Neil
Author · 175 books

Dennis "Denny" O'Neil was a comic book writer and editor best known for his work for Marvel Comics and DC Comics from the 1960s through the 1990s, and Group Editor for the Batman family of titles until his retirement. His best-known works include Green Lantern/Green Arrow and Batman with Neal Adams, The Shadow with Michael Kaluta and The Question with Denys Cowan. As an editor, he is principally known for editing the various Batman titles. From 2013 unti his death, he sat on the board of directors of the charity The Hero Initiative and served on its Disbursement Committee.

James Robinson
Author · 159 books
James Dale Robinson is a British writer of American comic books and screenplays.
Kurt Busiek
Kurt Busiek
Author · 143 books

Kurt Busiek is an American comic book writer notable for his work on the Marvels limited series, his own title Astro City, and his four-year run on Avengers. Busiek did not read comics as a youngster, as his parents disapproved of them. He began to read them regularly around the age of 14, when he picked up a copy of Daredevil #120. This was the first part of a continuity-heavy four-part story arc; Busiek was drawn to the copious history and cross-connections with other series. Throughout high school and college, he and future writer Scott McCloud practiced making comics. During this time, Busiek also had many letters published in comic book letter columns, and originated the theory that the Phoenix was a separate being who had impersonated Jean Grey, and that therefore Grey had not died—a premise which made its way from freelancer to freelancer, and which was eventually used in the comics. During the last semester of his senior year, Busiek submitted some sample scripts to editor Dick Giordano at DC Comics. None of them sold, but they did get him invitations to pitch other material to DC editors, which led to his first professional work, a back-up story in Green Lantern #162 (Mar. 1983). Busiek has worked on a number of different titles in his career, including Arrowsmith, The Avengers, Icon, Iron Man, The Liberty Project, Ninjak, The Power Company, Red Tornado, Shockrockets, Superman: Secret Identity, Thunderbolts, Untold Tales of Spider-Man, JLA, and the award-winning Marvels and the Homage Comics title Kurt Busiek's Astro City. In 1997, Busiek began a stint as writer of Avengers alongside artist George Pérez. Pérez departed from the series in 2000, but Busiek continued as writer for two more years, collaborating with artists Alan Davis, Kieron Dwyer and others. Busiek's tenure culminated with the "Kang Dynasty" storyline. In 2003, Busiek re-teamed with Perez to create the JLA/Avengers limited series. In 2003, Busiek began a new Conan series for Dark Horse Comics, which he wrote for four years. In December 2005 Busiek signed a two-year exclusive contract with DC Comics. During DC's Infinite Crisis event, he teamed with Geoff Johns on a "One Year Later" eight-part story arc (called Up, Up and Away) that encompassed both Superman titles. In addition, he began writing the DC title Aquaman: Sword of Atlantis from issues 40-49. Busiek was the writer of Superman for two years, before followed by James Robinson starting from Superman #677. Busiek wrote a 52-issue weekly DC miniseries called Trinity, starring Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman. Each issue (except for issue #1) featured a 12-page main story by Busiek, with art by Mark Bagley, and a ten-page backup story co-written by Busiek and Fabian Nicieza, with art from various artists, including Tom Derenick, Mike Norton and Scott McDaniel. Busiek's work has won him numerous awards in the comics industry, including the Harvey Award for Best Writer in 1998 and the Eisner Award for Best Writer in 1999. In 1994, with Marvels, he won Best Finite Series/Limited Series Eisner Award and the Best Continuing or Limited Series Harvey Award; as well as the Harvey Award for Best Single Issue or Story (for Marvels #4) in 1995. In 1996, with Astro City, Busiek won both the Eisner and Harvey awards for Best New Series. He won the Best Single Issue/Single Story Eisner three years in a row from 1996–1998, as well as in 2004. Busiek won the Best Continuing Series Eisner Award in 1997–1998, as well as the Best Serialized Story award in 1998. In addition, Astro City was awarded the 1996 Best Single Issue or Story Harvey Award, and the 1998 Harvey Award for Best Continuing or Limited Series. Busiek was given the 1998 and 1999 Comics Buyer's Guide Awards for Favorite Writer, with additional nominations in 1997 and every year from 2000 to 2004. He has also received numerous Squiddy Awards, having been selected as favorite writer four years in a row from 1995 to 1998,

J. Michael Straczynski
J. Michael Straczynski
Author · 171 books

Joseph Michael Straczynski, known professionally as J. Michael Straczynski and informally as Joe Straczynski or JMS, is an American writer and television producer. He works in films, television series, novels, short stories, comic books, and radio dramas. He is a playwright, a former journalist, and author of The Complete Book of Scriptwriting. He was the creator and showrunner for the science fiction TV series Babylon 5 and, from 2001 to 2007, the writer for the long-running Marvel comic book series The Amazing Spider-Man.

Jerry Ordway
Jerry Ordway
Author · 46 books

Jeremiah "Jerry" Ordway is an American writer, penciller, inker and painter of comic books. He is known for his inking work on a wide variety of DC Comics titles, including the continuity-redefining classic Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985–1986), his long run working on the Superman titles from 1986–1993, and for writing and painting the Captain Marvel original graphic novel The Power of Shazam! (1994), and writing the on-going monthly series from 1995-1999. He has provided inks for artists such as Curt Swan, Jack Kirby, Gil Kane, John Buscema and Steve Ditko. Ordway was inspired in his childhood by Marvel Comics, and dreamed of drawing Daredevil, Spider-Man, and Avengers. (To date he has only worked on the latter.) He produced occasional work for Marvel between 1984 and 1988, then returned a decade later to write and illustrate a three-issue arc of Avengers (vol. 3) #16-18 (1999), as well as penciling the four-issue crossover mini-series Maximum Security (#1-3 and prologue Dangerous Planet) in 2000-2001. In 1986, along with writer/artist John Byrne and writer Marv Wolfman, Ordway was one of the architects trusted with revamping Superman, in the wake of the Ordway-inked continuity-redefining maxiseries Crisis on Infinite Earths. Launching, with a revised origin and new continuity, in Byrne's miniseries, The Man of Steel, Superman soon returned to featuring in a number of titles. After the titular title Superman was cancelled and replaced with Man of Steel, it was swiftly relaunched as Adventures of Superman, continuing the numbering of the original Superman comic, with Wolfman as writer and Ordway as primary artist. When Wolfman departed the title, John Byrne briefly took over scriptwriting duties before Ordway assumed the mantle of writer-artist and took over the series solely. Switching from Adventures of Superman, Ordway took over as writer-artist on the companion title Superman (vol. 2) between 1989 and 1991, before later returning to Adventures.. as writer. While writing for the Superman family of titles, he helped devise the epic "Death of Superman" storyline in 1992. After seven years working on the character, Ordway largely left the Superman titles in 1993, although he would make frequent returns to the character as writer and artist throughout his career. In 1994, Ordway masterminded the return of the original Captain Marvel to the DC Universe with the 96-page hardcover graphic novel The Power of Shazam!, which he both wrote and painted. The story saw Ordway depict the revamped origins of the former-Fawcett Comics superhero. An early example of the one-shot Original Graphic Novel, it proved to be a success, and was followed by an on-going monthly series, also titled The Power of Shazam! (which ran between 1995 and 1999). Ordway wrote and provided painted covers for the entire run of the regular series, as well as illustrating fill-in issues between series-regular artists Peter Krause and Mike Manley. Towards the end of the series run, he again took on the dual role of writer & artist. For Image Comics, Ordway co-created the character WildStar (with Al Gordon) in 1993, and published his creator-owned one-shot The Messenger in July 2000.

Cary Bates
Cary Bates
Author · 45 books
Cary Bates (born 1948) is an American comic book, animation, television and film writer. He is best known for his work on The Flash and Superman.
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