DC Superman: The Ultimate Guide

Discover and explore the world of the original and greatest of all Super Heroes: Superman, the Man of Steel!

He sprang fully formed and unstoppable from the pages of Action Comics #1 in June 1938. Superman has been a jewel in DC’s crown ever since, fueling a plethora of movies and TV shows.

Packed with spectacular art from the original comic books, this definitive volume brings Superman’s story right up to date, with full details of his latest exploits in major storylines such as The Final Days of Superman, Superman Reborn, and Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent. With in-depth profiles of Superman’s allies and enemies, a detailed timeline, landmark comics, and much more, Superman: The Ultimate Guide New Edition is both a superb guide to a timeless cultural icon―who in 2025 hurtles back on movie screens in Superman―and a prize addition to any fan’s bookshelf.

SUPERMAN and all related characters and elements © & ™ DC. (s24)

About the Author

Matthew K. Manning is the author of over one hundred books and equally as many comic books. Some of his favourite projects include the popular crossover Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures and the 12-issue series Marvel Action: Avengers for IDW, Beware the Batman and The Batman Strikes! for DC Comics, the bestseller for DK Publishing Batman: A Visual History, Insight Edition’s bestseller DC Comics: Anatomy of a Metahuman, and his recent releases Exploring Gotham City, Doctor Strange: The Book of the Vishanti, Batman: The Ultimate Guide, and Batman: The Multiverse of the Dark Knight. Manning lives in Asheville, North Carolina with his wife Dorothy and their two children, Lilly and Gwen.