Superman Graphic Novels books in order

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

"There are three books in the Superman Graphic Novels series, published between 2016 and 2021."

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

"The first book in the Superman Graphic Novels series is Before Truth, published in 2016."

Q: "What is Superman Smashes the Klan about?"

"Superman Smashes the Klan is a graphic novel by Gene Luen Yang inspired by the 1946 Adventures of Superman radio serial \"Clan of the Fiery Cross.\" It follows a Chinese American family, the Lees, who move to Metropolis in 1946 and face threats from a white supremacist group. Superman intervenes while also confronting his own alien origins and what it means to belong. The book won a Coretta Scott King Honor in 2021."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Before Truth	2016	Gene Luen Yang	Buy
2	Superman Smashes the Klan	2020	Gene Luen Yang	Buy
3	Batman/Superman: The Archive of Worlds	2021	Gene Luen Yang	Buy

This collection brings together Gene Luen Yang’s standalone Superman graphic novels. The standout entry is Superman Smashes the Klan, a middle-grade graphic novel that adapts a real 1946 radio serial in which Superman fought the Ku Klux Klan. Yang reframes the story through the eyes of a Chinese American family moving to Metropolis, drawing on his own experiences with identity and assimilation.

Before Truth came from Yang’s run on the main Superman title, and Batman/Superman: The Archive of Worlds is a crossover adventure. Together they show Yang’s range as a superhero writer who brings personal perspective to iconic characters.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Superman Graphic Novels series?

There are three books in the Superman Graphic Novels series, published between 2016 and 2021.

What is the first book in the Superman Graphic Novels series?

The first book in the Superman Graphic Novels series is Before Truth, published in 2016.

What is Superman Smashes the Klan about?

Superman Smashes the Klan is a graphic novel by Gene Luen Yang inspired by the 1946 Adventures of Superman radio serial “Clan of the Fiery Cross.” It follows a Chinese American family, the Lees, who move to Metropolis in 1946 and face threats from a white supremacist group. Superman intervenes while also confronting his own alien origins and what it means to belong. The book won a Coretta Scott King Honor in 2021.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order