Superman: Year One (Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition) #[nn]

Jan 2020 · DC · 29.99 USD; 39.99 CAD

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In "Superman: Year One Part One Smallville," a young Clark Kent grapples with the weight of his alien origins while trying to fit in on Earth. Written by Frank Miller and illustrated by John Romita Jr., this story captures Clark’s formative years in Smallville, where he first learns to harness his powers—and discovers the courage to protect those he cares about. The emotionally grounded tale, enhanced by Danny Miki’s inks and Alex Sinclair’s colors, culminates in a pivotal moment at graduation, where Clark makes a life-changing decision. The cover, a striking collaboration by Miller and Romita Jr., captures the quiet intensity of a hero in the making.

Contains 3 stories

Superman Year One Part One Smallville

64 pp · Superhero

Clark Kent [Kal-El] (as a baby through high school graduate)Jor-El (death)Lara (death)Jonathan KentMartha KentHiram CausticMr. GrangerGladysMickeyPete RossLana LangJeremythe WeirdosBilly Bob MarkhamVice Principal MirabitoCarlosHalfordChartrandTravisMacauleyStillwellGallo

In the heart of Smallville, a young Clark Kent—raised by Jonathan and Martha Kent—grapples with the weight of his extraordinary origins as he learns to master his powers in secret. When a group of bullies targets his friends, including Lana Lang, Clark steps forward in a moment that changes everything, sparking a quiet connection with her and testing the limits of his restraint. As graduation approaches, he faces a pivotal choice that will take him beyond the familiar fields of his hometown.

Superman Year One Part Two Atlantis

62 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Captain Jacob KurtzbergRevoMeadesCommander Cruzunnamed Navy recruitsunnamed Navy barberShariDouglasunnamed Navy officersLori Lemarisunnamed Atlantean mer-peopleTugunnamed terroristsPoseidon

In this gripping chapter of *Superman: Year One*, Clark Kent—still finding his footing as a Navy recruit—faces a turning point when his defiance of orders lands him in trouble. After being discharged, he stumbles upon the hidden realm of Atlantis, where he forms a bond with Lori Lemaris and must earn the respect of her father, Poseidon, by confronting a monstrous kraken.

Superman Year One Part Three Metropolis

64 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Lois LanePerry WhiteJimmy OlsenLex LuthorBatman [Bruce Wayne]The JokerHector RamirezWonder Woman [Diana]MercyBrainiacunnamed Atlantean mer-peopleunnamed Navy soldiersunnamed college administratorsJordan (young boy)Jordan's motherunnamed truck driverunnamed Metropolis residentsunnamed bank robbersunnamed domestic violence victimunnamed domestic abuserSantiunnamed police officersMs. Wintersunnamed Daily Planet staffersManfred (helicopter pilot)unnamed hostage takersJenny (young girl)Jenny's motherunnamed tanker hijackers

In Metropolis, Clark Kent steps into his new life at the Daily Planet, where his quiet presence soon gives way to a hero’s shadow. As Superman, he soars through the city’s skies, confronting threats and earning the awe of Lois Lane—while sparking a tense rivalry with Batman that deepens into uneasy alliance. With Wonder Woman’s strength and the truth at stake, the trio races to uncover the web of deceit woven by Lex Luthor, as the city’s fate hangs in the balance.