Superman: The Greatest Stories Ever Told #2
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis second volume of DC's anthology series collects a selection of classic Superman tales from across the character's publishing history, featuring stories from the Golden Age through the modern era. Highlights include work by legendary creators such as Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Curt Swan, and John Byrne, showcasing iconic moments and themes that define the Man of Steel's legacy.
In "The Mysterious Mr. Mxyztplk!", Lex Luthor pushes his obsession with uncovering Superman’s identity to new extremes, resorting to desperate measures against Clark Kent’s loved ones. With John Byrne’s sharp storytelling and dynamic art, this 2007 DC classic delivers a tense, psychological showdown where the line between truth and deception blurs—only to be upended by an unexpected, otherworldly presence. The cover by Alex Ross captures the story’s eerie intensity with his signature realism.
Superman's Return to Krypton! Part I: Superman Meets Jor-El and Lara Again! takes a thrilling leap through time and space when Superman finds himself on Krypton, moments before its destruction. There, he reunites with his parents, Jor-El and Lara, and encounters actress Lyla Lerrol during a fateful visit to the planet’s past. As he witnesses the love between his parents and navigates the echoes of his origins, the truth of his heritage unfolds in ways he never imagined.
In "The Secret Revealed!", Lex Luthor pushes his obsession to new extremes, targeting Clark Kent’s closest allies in a desperate bid to uncover the truth behind Superman’s identity. With the Kents, Lana Lang, and even Amanda McCoy caught in his web, the line between loyalty and betrayal blurs as secrets are tested—and some truths may be too dangerous to keep.
After a heart attack claims Jonathan Kent, his spirit finds Clark in the astral plane, where the living and the dead exist in liminal space. With time running short and the pull of Blaze’s domain growing stronger, Jonathan must guide Clark through the chaos of his own mind before it’s too late.
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