Superman: New Krypton books in order

Superman: New Krypton collects a major DC storyline where the bottled city of Kandor is restored, creating a new Kryptonian civilization on Earth.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Superman Brainiac 2008 Greg Rucka N/A
2 Superman: New Krypton, Vol. 1 2009 Greg Rucka N/A
3 Last Stand of New Krypton, Vol. 1 2010 Greg Rucka Buy
4 Superman: New Krypton, Vol. 2 2009 Greg Rucka N/A
5 Last Stand of New Krypton, Vol. 2 2010 Greg Rucka Buy
6 Last Stand of New Krypton, Vol. 3 2010 Greg Rucka Buy
7 Superman: New Krypton, Vol. 3 2010 Greg Rucka N/A
8 Last Stand of New Krypton, Vol. 4 2010 Greg Rucka Buy
9 Superman: Last Stand of New Krypton, Vol. 1 2010 Greg Rucka N/A
10 Superman: Last Stand of New Krypton, Vol. 2 2011 Greg Rucka N/A
11 Superman: War of the Supermen 2011 Greg Rucka N/A

Superman: New Krypton is an eleven-volume crossover event that ran from 2008 to 2011. The storyline begins when the bottled Kryptonian city of Kandor is restored to full size, introducing thousands of superpowered Kryptonians to Earth. The political and military consequences drive the entire event.

Rucka was one of the key writers during this era of Superman, helping to navigate a storyline that changed the status quo significantly. The New Krypton saga dealt with themes of immigration, nationalism, and coexistence, giving the superhero genre real-world resonance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Superman: New Krypton series?

There are eleven books in the Superman: New Krypton series, published between 2008 and 2011.

What is the first book in the Superman: New Krypton series?

The first book in the Superman: New Krypton series is Superman Brainiac, published in 2008.

What happens in the New Krypton storyline?

After Brainiac’s bottled city of Kandor is freed, 100,000 Kryptonians suddenly live on Earth, all with Superman’s powers. The storyline explores the political and military tensions between humans and Kryptonians.

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