Superman: Birthright
DC · 2003–2004 · 12 issues
About the series
A defining 12-issue maxiseries from DC, Superman: Birthright (2003–2004) offers a modernized, heartfelt retelling of the Man of Steel's origin. Written by Mark Waid with distinctive, kinetic art by Leinil Francis Yu, the story re-examines Clark Kent's journey from Smallville to Metropolis, weaving in his Kryptonian heritage and his first encounters with Lex Luthor. It stands as a key, self-contained reimagining of the Superman mythos for a new era.