Superman

Q: "How many books are in the Superman series?"

"There are 57 books in the Superman series, published between 1971 and 2020."

Q: "What is the first book in the Superman series?"

"The first book in the Superman series is Kryptonite Nevermore!, published in 1971."

Q: "What was Greg Rucka's take on Superman?"

"Rucka wrote Superman with a focus on Clark Kent's humanity and his relationships, particularly with Lois Lane. His run on the character balanced large-scale superhero action with quieter, more personal stories."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Kryptonite Nevermore!	1971	Greg Rucka	Buy
2	Superman (1987-2006) #1	2013	Greg Rucka	N/A
3	Superman: They Saved Luthor’s Brain!	1992	Greg Rucka	N/A
4	Superman in the Fifties	2002	Greg Rucka	Buy
5	Sacrifice	2006	Greg Rucka	Buy
6	Superman: The Man of Steel, Vol. 3	1987	Greg Rucka	N/A
7	Brainiac	2008	Greg Rucka	Buy
8	Camelot Falls Vol. 1	2008	Greg Rucka	Buy
9	Past and Future	2008	Greg Rucka	Buy
10	Camelot Falls Vol. 2	2009	Greg Rucka	Buy
11	Grounded, Vol. 1	2011	Greg Rucka	Buy
12	Superman: The Man of Steel, Vol. 5	1987	Greg Rucka	N/A
13	Grounded Vol. 2	2011	Greg Rucka	Buy
14	Adventures of Superman	2013	Greg Rucka	Buy
15	Up, Up, and Away!	2013	Greg Rucka	Buy
16	Superman: Man of Steel, Volume 6	1987	Greg Rucka	N/A
17	Adventures of Superman: Vol 2	2020	Greg Rucka	Buy
18	Superman: The Man of Steel, Vol. 7	1988	Greg Rucka	N/A
19	Superman: The Man of Steel, Vol. 8	2014	Greg Rucka	N/A
20	Superman: The Man of Steel, Vol. 9	1988	Greg Rucka	N/A
21	Superman: Exile	1989	Greg Rucka	N/A
22	Superman (1987-2006) #29	-	Greg Rucka	N/A
23	Superman (1987-2006) #31	-	Greg Rucka	N/A
24	Superman: Eradication	1990	Greg Rucka	N/A
25	Superman: Dark Knight over Metropolis	1990	Greg Rucka	N/A
26	Superman: The Power Within	2015	Greg Rucka	N/A
27	Superman: Krisis Of The Krimson Kryptonite	1990	Greg Rucka	N/A
28	Superman: Time and Time Again	1991	Greg Rucka	N/A
29	Superman (1987-2006) #57	-	Greg Rucka	N/A
30	Superman (1987-2006) #65	-	Greg Rucka	N/A
31	Deathstroke: The Terminator, Vol. 2: Sympathy for the Devil	1992	Greg Rucka	N/A
32	The Death of Superman	1992	Greg Rucka	N/A
33	Superman (1987-2006) #74	-	Greg Rucka	N/A
34	World Without a Superman	1993	Greg Rucka	N/A
35	Superman (1987-2006) #76	-	Greg Rucka	N/A
36	Superman (1987-2006) #77	-	Greg Rucka	N/A
37	The Return of Superman	1993	Greg Rucka	N/A
38	Superman: Zero Hour	1994	Greg Rucka	N/A
39	Superman: The Death of Clark Kent	1995	Greg Rucka	N/A
40	Superman: The Trial of Superman	1996	Greg Rucka	N/A
41	Superman: Transformed!	1997	Greg Rucka	N/A
42	Superman Blue, Vol. 1	2018	Greg Rucka	N/A
43	Superman (1987-2006) #123	-	Greg Rucka	N/A
44	Superman (1987-2006) #134	-	Greg Rucka	N/A
45	Superman, Vol. 1: No Limits!	2000	Greg Rucka	N/A
46	Superman, Vol. 2: Endgame	2000	Greg Rucka	N/A
47	Superman, Vol. 3: ‘Til Death Do Us Part	2002	Greg Rucka	N/A
48	Superman: Emperor Joker	2007	Greg Rucka	N/A
49	Superman: President Luthor	2003	Greg Rucka	N/A
50	Superman (1987-2006) #165	-	Greg Rucka	N/A
51	Superman: Our Worlds at War Omnibus	2006	Greg Rucka	N/A
52	Superman: Godfall	2004	Greg Rucka	N/A
53	Superman for Tomorrow	2007	Greg Rucka	N/A
54	Superman: For Tomorrow, Vol. 2	2005	Greg Rucka	N/A
55	Superman: The Journey	2006	Greg Rucka	N/A
56	Superman: Sacrifice	2006	Greg Rucka	N/A
57	Superman: Infinite Crisis	2006	Greg Rucka	N/A

The Superman collections span 57 volumes covering the character from the 1970s through the 2020s. Greg Rucka contributed to Superman at various points in the character’s publication history, writing stories that ranged from epic event crossovers to intimate character studies.

Superman’s publication history is among the longest in American comics, and these collections capture different eras and creative visions. Rucka’s contributions sit alongside work from other notable Superman writers, forming part of the larger tapestry of the character’s ongoing story.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Superman series?

There are 57 books in the Superman series, published between 1971 and 2020.

What is the first book in the Superman series?

The first book in the Superman series is Kryptonite Nevermore!, published in 1971.

What was Greg Rucka's take on Superman?

Rucka wrote Superman with a focus on Clark Kent’s humanity and his relationships, particularly with Lois Lane. His run on the character balanced large-scale superhero action with quieter, more personal stories.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order