superman (fictional character)

"The World's Finest join forces in this reality-bending tale, Superman and Batman rule the Earth with an iron fist, with humanity bending to their will. Before long, the World's Finest Duo is sent careening through a series of bizarre alternate Earths, facing an assortment of classic DCcharacters including Darkseid, Lex Luthor, Superwoman, Kamandi, Sgt. Rock, Haunted Tank, and many more"--Provided by publisher.

A mission to the surface of the sun irreparably damages the cells of Superman's body, starting a countdown to his death. Superman's only choice is to try to prepare Earth, especially his friends and loved ones, for a world without him.

A history of the American superhero demonstrates how the Man of Steel has tapped into the American psyche in ways that reveal key national characteristics, and discusses the writers, artists, and performers involved in his creation.

Phantom Zone villains Jax-Ur and Mala are at large again, ready to wreak havoc on Superman, Metropolis and the world.

While trying to foil a theft at S.T.A.R. Labs, Superman is hit with a prototype device which increases the effect that gravity has on him until he can barely move.

As the light from the explosion that destroyed Krypton finally reaches Earth, the robot Brainiac sets out to destroy Superman and so erase all knowledge of Krypton--and the memory of his role in its destruction.

Kryptonian villain Jax-Ur has shrunk down Superman to two inches tall, and it is up to Professor Hamilton to reverse the process with his size-changing device.

A collection of early Superman comics, following the Man of Steel as he introduces Supergirl to the world, encounters world leaders, negotiates a meeting between his Kryptonian and human parents, and has other adventures.

Superman reveals his true identity to Lois Lane and gives her powers identical to him.