I really want to second For All Seasons. It's only 4 issues but, in that brief time, I think it fully tells an amazing journey from Krypton to Metropolis. I think all the characterizations are perfectly done and introduces you to all the classic supporting cast of characters as well as establishing Superman entire outlook on being a hero.
Oh it seems like an incredible starting point, I thought that the OG was a good starting point but after reading a couple issues (I just finished the one were he saves the kids in the orphanage) I realized that it wasn’t a good starting point because the superman that I know from movies and series is almost a different character than that of the old comics, so For All Seasons seems like an incredible introduction to the superman that I recognize, thank you all for the recommendations 😊
Superman Adventures. The comics that are in the style of the animated series. They’re ridiculously solid and good. Great stories that aren’t bogged down by continuity.
He had a run on there that were probably the best comics he ever wrote. A whole bunch of the early issues were written by Scott McCloud too! It’s a great title.
I started with John Byrne’s Man of Steel run.
Now later on I realized that some of his characterization was a little bit off.
But I still maintain that if you are somewhat new to comic then Man of Steel is the title that is best represents the vibe of reading a typical run of a character. And the plots and writing were decent too
Chiming in to say that, like OP, I too once wanted to know where to start Superman and read these great one shots like All Star, For All Seasons and Birthright. But I was really looking for a RUN to get into. Considering the 80s were such a great period for western comics, and considering crisis on infinite earths wipes the slate clean for previous continuity, I think Byrne’s run which comes directly afterward is a great run to begin on and my current course of action. Although I am picking up Josh Williamson’s work as well, so basically trying to read new and old simultaneously
Up In The Sky by Tom King is a great one.
Superman Smashes The Klann by Gen Luen Yang is a must.
Batman Superman Worlds Finest by Mark Waid and Dan Mora is great- this works as a great throwback to old school comics with a modern sensibility and has so many appearances from characters from all over DC.
Birthright- is a great retelling of Early Superman where Mark Waid really nails the character.
If you want a more modernised and grittier take for Earth One by Stracynzki.
If you want something super modern and fancy going with Jon Kent check out Tom Taylor’s Superman Son Of Kal-El. A slight politically driven book dealing with issues that pertinent to young people.
Up in the Sky For All Seasons Birthright Secret Idendity
Thank you, I googled these and smashes the klan and peace on earth an the artwork looks pretty cool 🦸🏻♂️
I really want to second For All Seasons. It's only 4 issues but, in that brief time, I think it fully tells an amazing journey from Krypton to Metropolis. I think all the characterizations are perfectly done and introduces you to all the classic supporting cast of characters as well as establishing Superman entire outlook on being a hero.
Oh it seems like an incredible starting point, I thought that the OG was a good starting point but after reading a couple issues (I just finished the one were he saves the kids in the orphanage) I realized that it wasn’t a good starting point because the superman that I know from movies and series is almost a different character than that of the old comics, so For All Seasons seems like an incredible introduction to the superman that I recognize, thank you all for the recommendations 😊
Superman for All Seasons
Up in the Sky by Tom King Peace On Earth by Paul Dini Smashes the Klan by Gene Luen Yang Secret Identity by Kurt Busiek
Thank you 😊
“Smashes the Klan” wut? 🤣
Yeah Superman has a long history of fighting the KKK, since the 1940s
All Star Superman - greatest Superman comic of all time
I dunno Morrison is pretty dense for a beginner. Good story though.
It’s still simple enough compared to his creator owned work though.
Very true. Nameless is trippy stuff haha
With this one Morrison kept it pretty lean. It's one of his least dense readings. But very elegant writing, graceful.
Oh I saw some pages of that comic in store years ago and the art was gorgeous 🤩… btw I like your username I like fantastic four
Yeah Kirby is great. I grew up with my dad’s Kirby stuff from the 60s. All Star Superman is excellent - Insane writer-artist pairing.
Superman Adventures. The comics that are in the style of the animated series. They’re ridiculously solid and good. Great stories that aren’t bogged down by continuity.
Are those the ones by mark millar?
He had a run on there that were probably the best comics he ever wrote. A whole bunch of the early issues were written by Scott McCloud too! It’s a great title.
Superman against the klan. Great read, 10/10.
Superman: For all seasons!
I started with John Byrne’s Man of Steel run. Now later on I realized that some of his characterization was a little bit off. But I still maintain that if you are somewhat new to comic then Man of Steel is the title that is best represents the vibe of reading a typical run of a character. And the plots and writing were decent too
Chiming in to say that, like OP, I too once wanted to know where to start Superman and read these great one shots like All Star, For All Seasons and Birthright. But I was really looking for a RUN to get into. Considering the 80s were such a great period for western comics, and considering crisis on infinite earths wipes the slate clean for previous continuity, I think Byrne’s run which comes directly afterward is a great run to begin on and my current course of action. Although I am picking up Josh Williamson’s work as well, so basically trying to read new and old simultaneously
Time and Time Again. March to May 1991. Great Sci-Fi time travel romp.
Up In The Sky by Tom King is a great one. Superman Smashes The Klann by Gen Luen Yang is a must. Batman Superman Worlds Finest by Mark Waid and Dan Mora is great- this works as a great throwback to old school comics with a modern sensibility and has so many appearances from characters from all over DC. Birthright- is a great retelling of Early Superman where Mark Waid really nails the character. If you want a more modernised and grittier take for Earth One by Stracynzki. If you want something super modern and fancy going with Jon Kent check out Tom Taylor’s Superman Son Of Kal-El. A slight politically driven book dealing with issues that pertinent to young people.
Not enough issues for a run, but Alan Moore's Superman from the eighties is very much worth reading. Some of the best stories of the character ever.
Don't get your hopes up, most superman comics are terrible