The Man from Krypton

The Man from Krypton
Author: Glenn Yeffeth
Publisher: BenBella Books, Inc.
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2015-01-06
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1941631584

Leading writers discuss, debate, and celebrate the legend of Superman in this anthology, contending that his legend is a truly American myth. Superman was an immigrant with little more than the clothes on his back and raised by simple farmers, absorbing their humble values. He always chose to do the right thing, fighting for truth, justice, and the American way, and represents America at its best. The in-depth analyses of the comics, films and cartoons are at turns funny, philosophical, insightful, and personal, exploring every aspect of the Superman legend.

The Fate of Krypton

The Fate of Krypton
Author: John Sazaklis
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-10-10
Genre: Superman (Fictitious character)
ISBN: 9781484402320

Superman learns the fate of his home planet.

Superman

Superman
Author: John Byrne
Publisher:
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2008
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9781401217952

"Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster."

Superman: World of New Krypton (2009-) #1

Superman: World of New Krypton (2009-) #1
Author: Andrew Kreisberg
Publisher: DC Comics
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2011-03-02
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN:

Following the events of the "New Krypton" crossover, the Man of Steel has had to embrace his past to ensure humanity's future. And while a devastating armed conflict with Earth may have been averted, keeping the peace will be Superman's greatest challenge yet.

The Last Days of Krypton

The Last Days of Krypton
Author: Kevin J. Anderson
Publisher: It Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-12-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780062219855

The Last Days of Krypton is the epic story of the destruction of the planet Krypton, an explosive event that sent Superman and his legacy to earth. Written by award-winning science fiction writer Kevin J. Anderson, author of the international bestselling Dune prequels, The Last Days of Krypton tells of the marriage of Superman's parents, their struggle to save their planet, and the menace of General Zod, future arch-enemy of Superman. It's the story science fiction and Superman fans have been waiting for!

Last Son of Krypton

Last Son of Krypton
Author: Michael Dahl
Publisher: Raintree
Total Pages: 58
Release: 2010
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1406214841

The distant planet Krypton faces total destruction. Before it explodes, the scientist Jor-El and his wife Lara send their only son into outer space. Later, the child's rocket crashes into a Kansas cornfield where a farmer and his wife discover the boy and his strange powers.

World of Krypton (2021-) #1

World of Krypton (2021-) #1
Author: Robert Venditti
Publisher: DC Comics
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2021-12-07
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN:

A modern telling of one of the most storied periods in comics! Krypton is a utopia admired across the universe for its achievements in science and culture, but its shining towers and regal people conceal a planet rotting at its core. When a catastrophic event befalls Krypton’s natural world, it points toward a mass extinction in the making. Jor-El, head of Krypton’s revered Science Council, embarks on a mission to save a world that may already have passed the point of no return. Shining new light on the famous characters of Krypton’s past-including Jor-El, General Dru-Zod, and even a young Kara Zor-El-World of Krypton combines action, cosmic wonder, and political intrigue in a story as much about our world as the one on the page.

The Man of Steel #1

The Man of Steel #1
Author: John Byrne
Publisher: DC
Total Pages: 36
Release:
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN:

Superman enters the post-CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS age with this limited series by superstar John Byrne introducing an all-new origin tale that gives a completely different take on the early days of the Man of Steel and his home planet of Krypton!

The Man from Krypton

The Man from Krypton
Author: Glenn Yeffeth
Publisher: BenBella Books
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2006-04-10
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1932100776

Leading writers discuss, debate, and celebrate the legend of Superman in this anthology, contending that his legend is a truly American myth. Superman was an immigrant with little more than the clothes on his back and raised by simple farmers, absorbing their humble values. He always chose to do the right thing, fighting for truth, justice, and the American way, and represents America at its best. The in-depth analyses of the comics, films and cartoons are at turns funny, philosophical, insightful, and personal, exploring every aspect of the Superman legend.

The Myth of the Superhero

The Myth of the Superhero
Author: Marco Arnaudo
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2013-05
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1421409534

Translated for the first time into English, The Myth of the Superhero looks beyond the cape, the mask, and the superpowers, presenting a serious study of the genre and its place in a broader cultural context.