Books in Superman series

ABRA KADABRA, a super-villain from the 64th century, has escaped from an alien prison and returned to Earth! Using a mind-control machine, this futuristic felon hopes to brainwash the entire planet into believing that he's the rightful ruler. To complete his evil plan, ABRA KADABRA has captured SUPERMAN, the only source of energy strong enough to fuel his high-tech weapon. If the MAN OF STEEL can't escape his dream-like state and unplug himself from the mind-control machine, the world will soon become a nightmare.

Readers can now get a comprehensive look at the complete Superman story from his birth on Krypton and arrival on Earth to his double life as a Daily Planet reporter and as one of the most famous super heroes ever in Superman: The Ultimate Guide to the Man of Steel. Featuring beautiful comic book art from some of the best artists of our time, this book will allow fans to learn more about the villains, loves, and heroes who occupy Superman's world, including Lex Luthor, Lois Lane, Doomsday, and more. This all-new guide traces how the Man of Steel has developed throughout the decades, while examining the monumental moments that have led to who he is today.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. J. Michael Straczynski, the creator of Babylon 5, joins forces with rising star artist Shane Davis (SUPERMAN/BATMAN: THE SEARCH FOR KRYPTONITE) to create this original graphic novel that gives new insight into Clark Kent's transformation into Superman and his first year as The Man of Steel. This is the first in a new wave of original DC Universe graphic novels, featuring top writers' and illustrators' unique takes on DC characters.

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?

This volume collects the four-issue Superman/Aliens II: Godwar mini-series, in which Superman faces the ferocity of the Aliens combined with the godlike might of the evil Darkseid! Will even the Man of Steel and his super-powered allies be enough to stop Darkseid's Apokolips-Aliens hybrids? And what will be the final fate of Orion, victimized by an alien face-hugger?

As the sun sets in METROPOLIS, the electricity suddenly goes out, and crime wave erupts throughout the darkened city. This is a job for SUPERMAN! But as the MAN OF STEEL restores order, an even bigger problem arrives . . . the evil PARASITE. This power-hungry monster won't let SUPERMAN save the day without a fight. If the MAN OF STEEL isn't careful, it'll be lights out for him as well.

With Superman now living on another planet in the wake of NEW KRYPTON, it’s up to his old friend Mon-El to protect Metropolis.Following the startling events of NEW KRYPTON, Earth finds itself without Superman. Luckily, Metropolis still has heroes like Mon-El and the Guardian. But after years of knowing nothing but the solitude of the Phantom Zone, how will Mon-El acclimate himself to society? And the recently returned Guardian has his hands full with his new position in the Science Police. How can they fill Superman’s boots?

After chasing the evil MALA through space, SUPERMAN returns to Earth, and he finds people running from him. While MALA had decoyed SUPERMAN, her partner, JAX-UR, disguised himself as SUPERMAN and terrorized the world. Now JAX-UR and MALA plan to save the people of Earth from SUPERMAN, become their new hero, and lead them in JAX-UR'S quest to take over the planet. SUPERMAN has to stop JAX-UR and MALA, but it's not easy when they have a whole world on their side.