All-Star Superman Series by Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely, Chip Kidd, Neal Adams, James Grant

Grant Morrison and artist Frank Quitely—the acclaimed team behind JLA: EARTH 2—are at it once again, this time to strip down the Man of Steel to his timeless, essential elements. The series touches on all the classic aspects of the Superman mythology, starting with a daring rescue of a doomed group of helionauts on the surface of the sun. The massive amounts of solar radiation affect Superman in a way no one could possibly anticipate—except Lex Luthor!

The All-Star adventures of the Man of Steel take another startling turn when Lois Lane transforms from Superman’s girlfriend into a Kryptonian Superwoman! Meanwhile, Lex Luthor’s plans simmer as the criminal mastermind exerts his charisma and intellect over the hardcore inmates who share his maximum-security prison.

Jimmy Olsen, the Daily Planet’s “Mister Action,” is young, brilliant, and reckless! For this week’s story he must become the director-for-a-day of P.R.O.J.E.C.T. With top agents assigned to protect him, he’s looking forward to an easy day of jet-setting and international liaisons all in the name of scientific discovery. Instead, P.R.O.J.E.C.T. receives a terrifying directive—to take down a rogue Superman!

The Man of Steel is trapped behind the iron bars of a maximum-security penitentiary with Lex Luthor! Has Superman’s archenemy finally succeeded in maneuvering his opponent to the wrong place at the wrong time?

Superman comes back to Smallville to mourn the loss of his adoptive father. As Clark Kent returns to his hometown roots, the fifth Dimensional trickster investigates human drama from an entirely different perspective.

From the inside jacket:The last son of the doomed planet Krypton rocketed to Earth. A sci-fi savior raised in America's heartland; embracing and embraced by what's best in humanity. Lex Luthor, the criminal mastermind misguided by his own personal shortcomings. Lois Lane, the dynamic investigative reporter who reminds you that there are enigmas in life that baffle even Superman.You've seen it before. Now see it again as though for the first time... moreFrom the inside jacket:The last son of the doomed planet Krypton rocketed to Earth. A sci-fi savior raised in America's heartland; embracing and embraced by what's best in humanity. Lex Luthor, the criminal mastermind misguided by his own personal shortcomings. Lois Lane, the dynamic investigative reporter who reminds you that there are enigmas in life that baffle even Superman.You've seen it before. Now see it again as though for the first time. Not an origin story, modernization, or reinvention--but instead a timeless and iconic presentation refined by the passion and craft of master storytellers, ALL-STAR SUPERMAN presents a unique and elegant interpretation of the original and most recognizable of all superheroes. less

The Daily Planet regulars hole up as the terrifying Bizarro plague spreads across Metropolis! Superman’s trapped in the reverse madness of a dying Bizarro World!

Perils loom as Superman faces the strangest of adversaries. Behold the Eisner Award-winning creative powerhouse in another fantastic exhibition of All-Star bravura!

Resigned to his fate, Superman writes his Last Will and Testament, revealing how he has prepared the planet to live in a world without him!

Superman…dead? What is the secret behind the Daily Planet’s ominous headline from the future? And what does Clark Kent have to say about it? All the pieces of Lex Luthor’s master plan to kill Superman begin to come together, building up to the big bang next issue!

The Man of Steel has faced twelve super-challenges. Now, as Lex Luthor’s brilliant criminal machinations come together, what fate awaits the doomed Superman? This is the final, dramatic chapter of the series—don’t miss it!

In this follow-up to the award-winning All-Star Superman, the Man of Steel goes toe-to-toe with Bizarro, his oddball twin, and the new character Zibarro, also from the Bizarro planet.

The Eisner Award-winning 12-issue series from Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely is available in Absolute format! The Man of Steel battles Bizarro, Zibarro and more before facing the final revenge of Lex Luthor. Plus: a bonus sketchbook section and more!