Superman: Birthright The Deluxe Edition by Mark Waid

Superman: Birthright The Deluxe Edition

Mark Waid

Themes
Becoming a hero, Balancing identities, Heritage and family

Who it’s for

  • Readers interested in Superman’s origin and early years as a hero
  • Readers who enjoy stories about balancing identities and heritage

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About this book

The Man of Tomorrow re-defined for today! Superstar writer Mark Waid (The Flash, Kingdom Come) reinvents Superman’s origin for the 21st Century in this 12-issue mini series. Follow Clark Kent as he travels and defends his adopted world, forms relationships with future adversaries, and learns to balance his life as mild-mannered reporter and Superman.

Rediscover the story of Clark Kent, a farm boy from Kansas, who’s writing his own destiny as the world’s greatest superhero.

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How do you manage expectations of yourself when you’re as powerful as The Man of Steel? Follow Clark as he travels the world, learning what it means to be a hero. He’ll navigate his life at the daily planet meeting lifelong friends, and form early bonds with his greatest adversary. Clark will discover his home world of Krypton and learn to balance his heritage with his adopted family in Smallville.

Collects Superman: Birthright issues #1-12

Publisher details

Publisher categories

  • Superhero Comics
  • Occult & Supernatural Comics
  • Supervillain Comics
Authors
Mark Waid
Publisher
DC Comics
Published
December 20, 2022
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Superhero Comics