Superman: Birthright The Deluxe Edition #[nn]

In the final moments before Krypton’s destruction, Jor-El and Lara send their son Kal-El toward Earth, a desperate hope carried on a rocket. Twenty-five years later, as Clark Kent, he journeys through West Africa, searching for answers in a world far from the stars—guided by the echoes of his parents and the quiet presence of the people who now shape his path.

In "The Secret Identity," Clark Kent navigates the early days of his dual life as Superman, balancing his new role with a surprising reunion with Lex Luthor and a pivotal moment when Lois Lane hands him his first official alias. As tensions simmer, Lex ventures to his hidden compound, drawn by the mystery of an artifact that may hold the key to alien origins—leaving Clark’s future hanging in the balance.

In "Home Is Where the Hurt Is," Clark Kent finds himself face-to-face with Lex Luthor in a tense office confrontation, only to discover that Lex has no memory of Smallville—or of Clark himself—despite his bold claim that Superman is an alien. The revelation unsettles Clark as he grapples with the gap between his past and the way others now see him.

In "Alienation," Superman is drawn to an urgent call that triggers an unexpected vulnerability, leaving him questioning his connection to Earth. Later, as he talks with Ma and Pa Kent, the family reflects on Lex Luthor’s troubled past—while Lex, deep in his lab, watches the results of his mineral experiment unfold, wondering if he’s truly alone in the universe.

In "Best Friend Forever," Clark Kent, Pa Kent, and Lana Lang confront a chilling revelation as Lex Luthor unveils evidence of an alien armada bearing the same symbol as Superman’s crest—forcing the Kents to reexamine their memories of Lex’s troubled past and the bond they once thought unbreakable.

In "Surrender," Superman confronts a deception that threatens to unravel everything he’s fought for—Lex Luthor has orchestrated a false alien invasion, using fake Kryptonians to manipulate the world. As Superman battles the illusion, Lois Lane races against time to shut down the operation, knowing the truth could be the only thing that saves them all.