The Man of Steel

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Man of Steel
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Brian Michael Bendis
By (author) Ivan Reis
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:160
Dimensions(mm): Height 259,Width 168
ISBN/Barcode 9781401291730
ClassificationsDewey:FIC
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher DC Comics
Imprint DC Comics
Publication Date 2 July 2019
Publication Country United States

Description

Genre-defining author Brian Michael Bendis makes his triumphant debut at DC Comics, as a new evil comes to Earth looking for Superman to finish the mission he started long ago- exterminating the Kryptonian plague! A new era begins for Superman as an ancient threat comes to Earth looking to erase the last remnants of the Kryptonian race. The Last Son and Daughter of Krypton must now battle a threat that claims it is responsible for the death of their home planet, Krypton. As his world begins to come down around him, Clark Kent also wonders- where is his wife and son, Lois Lane and Superboy? Featuring some of comics most innovative artists including Ivan Reis, Evan "Doc" Shaner, Ryan Sook, Kevin Maguire, Adam Hughes, and Jason Fabok. Legendar scribe Brian Michael Bendis dives headfirst into the DC Universe in this precursor to his debuts on both Superman and Action Comics. Collects The Man of Steel #1-6

Author Biography

Brian Michael Bendis is an award-winning comics creator, New York Times bestseller and one of the most successful writers working in mainstream comics. In his twenty years at Marvel Comics, he produced some of the greatest graphic novels the publisher has ever seen, including Daredevil, Ultimate Spider-Man, New Avengers, House of M, Secret Invasion, Avengers- Age of Ultron, Alias, All-New X-Men, Uncanny X-Men, Iron Man, Guardians of The Galaxy and many more. Bendis is also known for his the creator-owned works, including Powers, Scarlet, Brilliant, Goldfish, Fire, Jinx and Torso. He lives in Portland, OR with his family.

Reviews

"The Man of Steel isn't just a new Superman series - it's a new Superman era." -Polygon "The future looks bright for DC'S Superman." -IGN "The last son of Krypton is in excellent hands." -SYFY Wire "The Man of Steel takes Superman back to his best version ... The Man of Steel may well be entering a new Golden Age." -Starburst Magazine "The Man of Steel is filled with everything I loved about Bendis' previous work: intrigue, action, happiness, sadness, and given this is a Superman book, plenty of heart." -Nerdly