superman (fictitious character)

Bowers traces Superman's evolution within the context of the resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan, oppression from the New Deal of the 1930s, and the battle against fascism during WWII.

"In this vivid tale of Cold War paranoia, the ship carrying the infant who would grow up to become Superman lands in the midst of the 1950s Soviet Union, where he is raised on a collective. As he becomes a symbol to the Soviet people, the world changes drastically from what we know -- bringing Superman into conflict with Batman, Lex Luthor and others"--Provided by publisher.

Follows Clark Kent's childhood before he became Superman.

An alternate version of Superman's life in which the Man of Steel is raised under the cruel gauntlet of the demon known as Darkseid and stands poised to conquer Earth.

After Parademons strike Metropolis, Superman heads to Apokolips to cut off any future attacks. But has the Man of Steel walked right into a trap? Mister Miracle and Big Barda think so, but they can't just leave Earth defenseless to warn him. Luckily, Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen are up for the challenge. Soon they join Superman in a bid to spur a rebellion against the ruler of Apokolips. Can their combined might defeat the devious Darkseid? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for DC Super Hero fans!.

A collection of short graphic stories featuring Superman, his friends, and his arch-enemy, Lex Luthor.

Collects issues 35-9 of the comic book "Superman Adventures," in which the Kryptonian hero battles the Toyman, the Parasite, Multi-Face, Brainiac, and Mr. Mxyzptlk.

Superman battles the demons of Apokolips, Preus, Weapons Master, Sodom and Gomorrah, and the murderous Gog.

There is a new superhero in Metropolis, Booster Gold, but he seems more interested in glory and popularity, then in actually doing good, so a suspicious Superman decides to find out just who this person is and where he comes from--and what he is planning for the future.