Superman: Secret Origin
DC · 2009–2010 · 6 issues
About the series
Geoff Johns and Gary Frank’s six-issue 2009–2010 DC miniseries re-examines the foundations of the Man of Steel, weaving a definitive, modernized take on Superman’s earliest days in Metropolis. From his arrival in Smallville to his first encounters with Lex Luthor and the Daily Planet, this story distills the classic mythos into a cohesive, heartfelt origin for a new era. Frank’s expressive, cinematic art and Johns’ character-driven writing make this a warm, essential read for anyone curious about the core of the Superman legend.