Cover: Jerry Ordway & John Byrne & John Beatty & Karl Kesel

Superman: The Man of Steel #7

Apr 2013 · DC · 19.99 USD; 23.99 CAD

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About this Collection

This volume collects issues #36-42 of the 2013 Superman: The Man of Steel series, continuing the adventures of the Man of Steel as he faces new threats and personal challenges in Metropolis. Written by Brian Michael Bendis with art by various artists, the collection features storylines that delve into Superman's dual identity and his role as a protector of Earth.

In "Toys in the Attic," Lex Luthor's cold calculations about a battle between Combattor and Superman take a surprising turn when Gangbuster steps in—unseen and unheralded—to stop the machine, leaving his own fate irrevocably changed. Written by John Byrne and Jerry Ordway, with art by Jerry Ordway and inks by John Beatty, this 2013 issue delivers a tense, character-driven moment where perception clashes with reality, all under a striking cover by Jerry Ordway and John Byrne.

Contains 8 stories

Toys in the Attic

22 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Captain Maggie SawyerJimmy OlsenCat GrantLana LangAllie (cameo)Whit (cameo)Godiva (cameo, flashback)Walter Dunhill (flashback, dies)Merriweather (flashback, dies)Mick (dies)Dr. Gretchen KelleyToyman [Winslow Schott] (first post-Crisis appearance)Lex Luthor

Junk

22 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Lana LangPete Ross (first post-Crisis appearance)Jonathan KentMartha KentDr. Whitney (flashback, dies)Mrs. Whitney (flashback, dies)Guardians of the Universe (flashback)Green Lantern Corps (flashback)Elsie (flashback)ManhuntersDr. Whitney (Manhunter robot, dies)Mrs. Whitney (Manhunter robot, flashback)

Hell Is Where the Heart Is...

22 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Spectre [Jim Corrigan]Jonathan KentMartha KentLana LangMayor Rutherford B. SmallDr. Whitney (Manhunter replacement robot, destroyed)

Last Stand!

22 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Guardians of the UniverseZamaronsHighmaster

Point of View

22 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Celia WindwardLois LaneGangbuster [Jose Delgado]CynthiaCombattor [Lawrence Henry Chin] (dies)Lex Luthor

In "Point of View," Lex Luthor’s cold calculation of a clash between Superman and Combattor unfolds with chilling precision—only to be upended by the unexpected heroism of Gangbuster, whose actions reshape the battle’s outcome. As Celia Windward watches from the sidelines, the line between perception and reality blurs, and the cost of that moment echoes long after the dust settles.

Visitor

22 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Lois LaneLana LangJonathan KentMartha KentSam Lane (flashback)Ella Lane (flashback)PegJose Delgado

In "Visitor," Lois Lane visits Smallville and reconnects with Lana Lang, where the Kent family shares a surprising truth: they raised both Clark Kent and Superman. The revelation deepens the mystery of Clark’s origins as Lois grapples with the idea that the man she knows is just one part of a legacy that stretches back further than anyone imagined.

Wings

22 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Lois LaneJimmy OlsenSarah Olsen (first appearance, Jimmy's mother)Captain Maggie SawyerJamie Sawyer (first appearance, Maggie's daughter)James Sawyer (first appearance, Maggie's ex-husband)Dr. Simon Locke (first appearance)Toby RaynesSamSkyhook (villain, first appearance)

...The Amazing Brainiac

22 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Cat GrantJimmy OlsenAdam MorganJerry WhiteLois LaneMr. ChinMrs. ChinRonnie ChinJanet JonesSelena the Beautiful Buxum Bearded LadyHarryDr. Howard (first appearance)Brainiac [Milton FineVril Dox] (first post-Crisis appearance)