James Gunn's Superman (2025) is now streaming on HBO Max. David Corenswet as Clark Kent. Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner. Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl. If you watched the film and want to go deeper into the source comics, here is everything you need. Source: HBO Max / Max official.
All-Star Superman — Grant Morrison / Frank Quitely (DC Black Label)
The gold standard modern Superman story. Twelve issues. One of the most acclaimed comics ever published. Morrison takes Superman at the moment of his death — given a fatal overdose of solar radiation — and delivers a story about what it means to be good without any expectation of reward. Collected edition in store. Source: DC Comics official.
Superman: For All Seasons — Jeph Loeb / Tim Sale (DC Comics)
Of all the Superman stories in the canon, For All Seasons is the one closest in emotional tone to Gunn's film. Clark Kent in Smallville, finding his place in the world, understanding what it means to use his gifts. Told across four seasons. Tim Sale's painted art is some of the most beautiful in comics. Collected edition in store. Source: DC Comics official.
Superman: Birthright — Mark Waid / Leinil Francis Yu
The modern origin retelling. Waid brings journalism, identity, and the weight of representing hope to the forefront. Collected edition in store. Source: DC Comics official.
Guy Gardner — first appearance: Green Lantern #59 (1968)
Nathan Fillion plays Guy Gardner. Guy Gardner first appeared in Green Lantern #59 (1968, Dennis O'Neil / Gil Kane). His first major role as a full Green Lantern came in Green Lantern #116 (1979). Both issues available at Superhero Empire. Source: Key Collector Comics.
Hawkgirl — back issues and key appearances
Isabela Merced plays Hawkgirl. Key issues: Hawkman #1 (1964), All-Star Comics #5 (1941, first Hawkgirl). Back issues and collected editions available — ask us about current availability. Source: Key Collector Comics.
Superman: Secret Identity — Kurt Busiek / Stuart Immonen
A quieter, more grounded Superman story. One of the most humane Superman stories ever told. Collected edition in store. Source: DC Comics official.
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All Superman reading list titles available at superheroempire.com. In store and shipping across Canada.
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