Examines the powers of Superman from the perspective of modern science, identifying the biological and genetic differences that would allow Superman to fly, be invulnerable, have x-ray vision, and possess super strength and speed.
Presents a collection of essays by leading writers who discuss and debate the life and legend of the character of Superman and those who played the part on radio, television, and in the movies.
Reporter Lois Lane discovers that the evil Lex Luthor has created his own tame Superman, Bizzaro Superman. The confuse creature captures Lois and sets out on a path of destruction and the real Superman must save Lois and stop Bizzaro before he destroys Metropolis.
Superman must intevene when his backward counterpart from Bizarro World, Bizarro Superman, tries to be a hero in Metropolis and ends up endangering lives instead.
Evil Mala distracts Superman long enough for her partner, Jax-Ur, to disguise himself as Superman and terrorize humanity. Now Superman must find a way to win back humanity's trust and defeat the evil pair.
Before the distant planet Krypton explodes, scientist Jor-El and his wife Lara send their only son into outer space. Later a Kansas farmer and his wife discover the young boy in their cornfield. They adopt the boy and learn the boy has strange powers.