This is the Man of Steel as you've never seen him before! After moving to
Metropolis to start a new life following the loss of his adoptive parents, Clark
Kent soon finds that he is more alone than he ever knew. Alone but hopeful, he
dons a t-shirt with a giant S and begins his career as one of the greatest
heroes this or any other world has ever seen. Grant Morrison brings Superman
back to his Golden Age roots in spectacular fashion as a socialist avenger who
preys upon corrupt social figures and stands as a champion of the oppressed.
Featuring appearances by a slew of classic villains facing a younger
inexperienced Superman who is still unsure of his place as Metropolis' one true
savior. The DC Essential Edition series of graphic novels highlights the best
standalone stories the medium has to offer featuring comics' greatest
characters. These trade paperback editions focus on the easiest entry points DC
has in its vast library, with seminal, groundbreaking tales that transcend the
printed page. Start with the Essentials. Collects Action Comics #1–10
Author Biography
Writer Grant Morrison is known for his innovative work on comics from the
graphic novel Batman- Arkham Asylum to acclaimed runs on Animal Man and Doom
Patrol, as well as his subversive creator-owned titles such as The Invisibles,
Seaguy and WE3. Grant has also written best-selling runs on JLA, Seven Soldiers
of Victory and New X-Men and helped to reinvent the DC Universe in The
Multiversity, All Star Superman, 52, Batman, Batman & Robin and Batman
Incorporated.
