Publisher Description

A new Superman appears to protect the world while raising a super-son with his wife, Lois Lane, in writer Peter J. Tomasi's thrilling new seriesA great new starting point for the Man of Steel is here inSuperman Vol. 1- Son of Superman,part of the most critically acclaimed, best-selling line of volume one graphic novels, DC Universe Rebirth!When the Man of Steel died defending his adopted home, it seemed that the spirit of truth and justice he represented was extinguished forever. But watching from the sidelines was another Superman-older, wiser, more experienced-with his wife, Lois Lane, and their son, Jonathan Kent.Now this refugee from a vanished universe is stepping out of the shadows, ready to assume the mantle of his fallen counterpart and take to the skies once more as Earth's greatest hero.But he is not the only survivor of Krypton to make the journey to this reality.The machine mind known as the Eradicator is on the trail of the House of El, and its hardwired directive to protect the Kryptonian genome permits no consideration for any other forms of life-not even those that share Kal-El's blood.Can the son of Superman harness his newly emerging powers in time to resist the annihilation of his humanity? Or will he be reborn into a new Krypton forged from the ashes of his mother's world?Exploding out of DC's blockbuster Rebirth event,Superman Vol. 1- Son of Superman, marks the beginning of a new era for the Man of Tomorrow and a great jumping-on point for new fans-brought to you by acclaimed storytellers Peter J. Tomasi, Patrick Gleason, Doug Mahnke, Jorge Jimenez, Mick Gray, Jaime Mendoza, John Kalisz, Will Quintana and Alejandro Sanchez! Collects issues #1-6 and the Superman- Rebirth one-shot.

Notes

Part of the Rebirth series, which reimagines the lives of famous superheroes in new stories that honour their past but also look towards the future. Illustrated by Patrick Gleason.

Author Biography

Peter J. Tomasiis aNew York Timesbest-selling authorknown for his current work on SUPERMANand previous projects BATMAN AND ROBIN,SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN,BATMAN - DETECTIVE COMICS, AND BATMAN ARKHAM KNIGHT, along with other commercially successful books, GREEN LANTERN COPRS,BRIGHTEST DAY, EMERALD WARRIORS, AND NIGHTWING.Over the course of his career withDC Comics- more than two decades of hit books - Peter served as a group editor ushering in new eras for BATMAN, GREEN LANTERN, AND JSAalong with special projects likeKINGDOM COME. Peter also is the author of the creator owned booksLight Brigade(Dark Horse) with artist Peter Snejbjerg,The Mighty(Dark Horse) with Keith Champagne and artistsPeter Snejbjerg and Chris Samnee, and the critically acclaimed horror/drama series,House of Penance(Dark Horse) with artist Ian Bertram.

Review

"Gorgeous spectacle is an undeniable part of Superman's appeal, but the family dynamics are what make it such an engaging read." —A.V. Club/The Onion
 
"Peter Tomasi and Patrick Gleason seem to be creating something special with this book" —Nerdist
 
 
"A series that's worn its heart on its sleeve and made you fall in love with this version of the Superman Family" —IGN

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"Gorgeous spectacle is an undeniable part of SUPERMAN's appeal, but the family dynamics are what make it such an engaging read." -- A.V. Club/The Onion

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