The Great Superman Comic Book Collection #[nn]

In this 1981 tale from The Great Superman Comic Book Collection, young Lex Luthor and Superboy begin as unlikely friends, bonding over shared curiosity and ambition. When a well-meaning accident at Luthor’s lab leads to a dramatic loss of hair and ruined experiments, the friendship takes a sharp turn—setting the stage for a rivalry that will define both boys’ futures.

In a story that redefines family and legacy, Superman encounters a young girl from Argo City—Supergirl, daughter of Zor-El—after her rocket crash-lands on Earth. As she shares her origins and the peril her people faced, Superman helps her begin a new life at Midvale Orphanage, where she meets Miss Hart and starts to find her place among humans.

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 his parents’ wedding. There, he encounters his father Jor-El and mother Lara, as well as actress Lyla Lerrol, in a poignant journey that redefines his connection to his lost world.