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Chronicles the life of Superman as a boy.

Reweaves the Superman legend incorporating his established history, from escape as an infant from the doomed planet Krypton to arrival as reporter Clark Kent at the Daily Planet.

After Superman is put to rest, following his battle with Doomsday, his body is stolen from its tomb. As authorities investigate, new and completely different Supermen start appearing on the scene, making everyone wonder if Superman has been reincarnated, and if so, which of the new Supermen is the real Man-of-Steel?

When the Prankster gets out of prison and promises to change his life around by starting a new television show featuring teens who perform practical jokes, it quickly becomes apparent to Superman that the pranks are actually previews for crimes, and he sends Jimmy Olsen to look into the matter.

After years of facing supervillains, monsters, and alien invaders intent on wiping out the human race, the world's most famous superhero and comic books' most famous journalists come face to face with one of their greatest challenges ever, dealing with all the stress, pressures and complexities that come with being working parents in today's society.

"When Mister Mxyzptlk starts pulling dangerous pranks all over Metropolis to get into the headlines, Superman uses his ties at the Daily Planet to trick the trickster into taking a serious time-out!"--Back cover.

The Silver Banshee has come screeching into Metropolis, and she's on a mission to steal an ancient magical book.

"A new chapter in Superman's life begins as the challenges of Dark Nights: Death Metal are causing Clark Kent to feel...a change in his powers. Is it possible the Metropolis Marvel could be losing a step? The Man of Steel's struggles in taking down the creatures from the Breach would suggest as much! If he's going to continue to protect the people of Earth, he'll have to adapt-especially with threats like Mongul out there waiting to launch their biggest...

Darkseid has stolen Superman's Fortress of Solitude and plans to conquer the Earth--and the reader must help Superman choose the path to defeat Darkseid and his forces.

"Superman and manga unite! Put a new spin on iconic Metropolis Super Heroes and Super-Villains, and learn how to draw them as dynamic manga characters. Easy-to-follow steps start with simple lines and progress to fully colored figures that practically leap off the page. Along the way, discover interesting Japanese comics facts and tips for punching up your artwork. Packed full of stunning illustrations, this guide will inspire creativity and help...