Supreme
Awesome · 1997–1998 · 9 issues
About the series
From 1997 to 1998, Alan Moore reimagined the Superman archetype in this nine-issue run for Awesome Comics, transforming the muscle-bound hero Supreme into a thoughtful, metafictional exploration of superhero mythology. With artists Chris Sprouse, Rick Veitch, and Mark Pajarillo, Moore wove a story that blends the mundane life of cartoonist Ethan Crane with the cosmic adventures of his alter ego, Supreme, and a cast including Suprema, Sally Crane, Judy Jordan, and Diana Dane. This series matters for its clever, nostalgic deconstruction of Silver Age tropes, offering a warm and inventive take on what makes a hero timeless.