Superman: The Man of Steel #1
In "Book One: Prologue: From Out the Green Dawn…," Superman returns to Smallville only to find the spaceship that brought him to Earth has vanished. As he uncovers a hidden program within it, he gains access to the full knowledge of Krypton—and confronts the lasting impact of his past choices on those he cares about. Written by John Byrne and illustrated by John Byrne, with inks by Dick Giordano, colors by Tom Ziuko, and letters by John Costanza, this pivotal issue sets the tone for a new era of Superman’s origin. The cover, by Jerry Ordway, captures the moment with quiet intensity.
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On a trip home to Smallville, Superman discovers the spaceship that brought him to Earth is missing. But at the same time he triggers a computer program that reveals to him his Kryptonian heritage and places all of Krypton's knowledge in his mind. He also discovers what revealing his powers to Lana years ago did to her and decides he wants to actively pursue a life with Lois.
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