Superman and friends releases for APRIL 2006

[Super Monkey]

SUPERMAN: COVER TO COVER HC
Written by various
Art by Joe Shuster, Neal Adams, Curt Swan, Dave Johnson, Tim Bradstreet, Mike Wieringo, Alex Ross, Jim Lee, Michael Turner, Tim Sale, Gil Kane, Ed McGuinness and more
Cover by Various
In the tradition established by the spectacular BATMAN: COVER TO COVER HC, DC Comics proudly presents over 270 of the greatest Superman comic covers of all time, showcasing the World's Greatest Super-Hero! The artistic development and image of the Man of Steel unfolds over decades of interpretations by the greatest creators in comic-book history.
Special features include a look at the evolution of the Superman S-shield, Superman's fight for social justice, and Superman covers from around the world. Plus, acclaimed writers and artists pick their favorite Superman covers and explain their significance. Contributors include Grant Morrison, Jeph Loeb, Mark Verheiden, Mark Waid, Elliot S. Maggin, Murphy Anderson, Al Plastino, Jim Mooney and Nick Cardy. Also picking their favorites are Superman Returns director Bryan Singer, new Superman actor Brandon Routh, Superman: The Movie director Richard Donner, and TV's first Jimmy Olsen, Jack Larson.
A must-have for all pop-culture, graphic design, comic-book and Superman fans, SUPERMAN: COVER TO COVER is the definitive guide to the most memorable comic covers of all time!
Advance-solicited; on sale June 7 o 240 pg, FC, $39.99 US

SUPERMAN #651
Written by Geoff Johns & Kurt Busiek
Art by Pete Woods
Cover by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson
Don't miss Part 3 of the 8-part "Up, Up and Away," written by Kurt Busiek (SUPERMAN: SECRET IDENTITY, JLA/AVENGERS) & Geoff Johns (INFINITE CRISIS, TEEN TITANS) with eye-popping art by Pete Woods (CATWOMAN) and covers by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson (HARLEY QUINN)!
This issue features guest stars galore, including Supergirl, The Prankster, Lex Luthor, the all-new Flea Circus and more as the Man of Steel mulls over an incredible offer - with incredible ramifications - from Green Lantern. Meanwhile, the Flea Circus breaks one of Superman's deadliest villains out of prison while another threat from his rogues gallery forms an unlikely alliance!
On sale April 12 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

ACTION COMICS #838
Written by Geoff Johns & Kurt Busiek
Art by Pete Woods
Cover by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson
Part 4 of the 8-part "Up, Up and Away" reveals secrets from the past as well as the present! Neutron and Radion strike, Luthor's scheme is unveiled, and a mystery from space rears its ugly head!
On sale April 26 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

SUPERGIRL #7
Written by Greg Rucka
Art and cover by Ian Churchill
It's one year later…and Kara and Power Girl have become the dynamic duo of the bottle city of Kandor as the new Flamebird and Nightwing! Don't miss the debut of new series writer Greg Rucka (WONDER WOMAN, THE OMAC PROJECT) and artist Ian Churchill! Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited; all previous orders are cancelled.
Resolicited; on sale April 12 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERMAN VS. LEX LUTHOR TP
Written and illustrated by various
Cover by various
DC presents several of the best comics stories featuring Superman battling his arch-nemesis! Witness the various incarnations of Luthor in stories from ACTION COMICS #23, #544, ADVENTURE COMICS #271, SUPERBOY #86, SUPERMAN (vol. 1) #90, #164, #292, #416, MAN OF STEEL #4, SUPERMAN (vol. 2) #9, #131 and SUPERMAN: LEX 2000!
Advance-solicited; on sale May 31 o 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US

INFINITE CRISIS #7
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Phil Jimenez & Andy Lanning
Covers by Jim Lee & Sandra Hope and George Pérez
The awe-inspiring conclusion to the miniseries event of the year! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with covers by Lee & Hope (approximately 50%) and Pérez (approximately 50%). For a signed edition, see the Dynamic Forces Section of Previews.
On sale April 19 o 7 of 7 o 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

CRISIS ON MULTIPLE EARTHS VOL. 4 TP
Written by Elliot S. Maggin, E. Nelson Bridwell, Martin Pasko and Paul Levitz
Art by Dick Dillin and Frank McLaughlin Cover by Alex Ross
Collecting JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #122-124, #135-137 and #147-148! In this latest collection of team-ups, meet the heroes of Earth-S, led by the Earth's Mightiest Mortal, Captain Marvel, as well as the Legion of Super-Heroes!
Advance-solicited; on sale May 3 o 168 pg, FC, $14.99 US

SOLO #10
Written by Damion Scott, Rob Markmam
and Jennifer Carcano
Art and cover by Scott
Fan favorite artist Damion Scott (BATGIRL, ROBIN) kicks into DC's cutting-edge series SOLO! This issue features five stories drawn and co-written by Damion, including a race between The Flash and Mr. Death, a day in the life of Superman, and a night on patrol in Gotham City with Robin and Batgirl!
On sale April 26 o 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US

SUPERGIRL AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #17
Written by Mark Waid
Art by Barry Kitson & Mick Gray
Cover by Kitson
Learn more about the newest member of the Legion as the team tries to come to terms with the identity of this powerhouse blonde from the 21st century!
On sale April 26 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

[Great Rao]

I'm also planning on picking up a copy of this one:

SUPERMAN/BATMAN #26
Written by Sam Loeb with Jeph Loeb, Allan Heinberg, Joss Whedon, Joe Kelly, Brad Meltzer, Mark Verheiden, Brian K. Vaughan, Geoff Johns, Joe Casey and Paul Levitz
Art by John Cassaday, Joe Madureira, Jeff Matsuda, Ian Churchill, Ed McGuinness, Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Tim Sale, Arthur Adams, Joyce Chin, Mike Kunkel, Duncan Rouleau, Carlos Pacheco, Michael Turner and Pat Lee
Cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines
At the height of INFINITE CRISIS, Robin and Superboy team up for an extra-sized story that's not to be missed! Written by Sam Loeb and some of the best writers in comics today, this issue was completed by Sam's artist and writer friends - a veritable Who's Who of modern comics, including Jim Lee, Mike Turner, Geoff Johns, Joss Whedon, Brad Meltzer, Ed McGuinness and many more!
This issue also features a bonus SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS short story by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale! Don't miss it!
On sale April 19 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

Sam Loeb is Jeph's 17-year-old son who died of cancer last summer.  From Wikipedia: "Tragically, Jeph's son, Sam Loeb, passed away on June 17, 2005 at the age of 17 after a three-year long battle with cancer. Sam wrote an issue of Tales of the Vampires with Jeph's long-term collaborator, Tim Sale. In 2006, Sam's final work will appear in Superman/Batman #26 which was nearly completed before his untimely death. His father will finish the work with the royalty of the comic book industry all of whom were friends of Sam, including Michael Turner, Jim Lee, Joss Whedon, Brad Meltzer, Arthur Adams, Geoff Johns, Allan Heinberg and John Cassaday."

[Klar Ken T5477]

Lesse... Supergirl's simultaneously in Kandor and in the 30th Century with the LSH?

Hokaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay.... :roll:

[Anonymous]

Lesse... Supergirl's simultaneously in Kandor and in the 30th Century with the LSH?

Hokaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay.... :roll:

one of them is bound to be linda danver's after infinite crisis anyways...
and the Silver age supergirl never had a problem being in the 30th century and the 20th at the same time...

[Avilos]

Can anyone speculate on what the stories in "SUPERMAN VS. LEX LUTHOR" will be based on those issue numbers? Some of those I am familar, in particular the ones on this site, but some of the other old ones I am not. Looking up the covers a few are likely not the cover stories. Any help would be appreciated.

[Super Monkey]

Can anyone speculate on what the stories in "SUPERMAN VS. LEX LUTHOR" will be based on those issue numbers? Some of those I am familar, in particular the ones on this site, but some of the other old ones I am not. Looking up the covers a few are likely not the cover stories. Any help would be appreciated.

It's not too hard to figure out:

SUPERMAN VS. LEX LUTHOR TP
Written and illustrated by various
Cover by various
DC presents several of the best comics stories featuring Superman battling his arch-nemesis! Witness the various incarnations of Luthor in stories from ACTION COMICS #23, #544, ADVENTURE COMICS #271, SUPERBOY #86, SUPERMAN (vol. 1) #90, #164, #292, #416, MAN OF STEEL #4, SUPERMAN (vol. 2) #9, #131 and SUPERMAN: LEX 2000!
Advance-solicited; on sale May 31 o 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US

Action Comics #23

There is only one Superman in this issue, and it's Lex's 1st appearance and the 1st Daily Planet, this story has been reprinted many times before.

Action Comics #544

Has to be the "Luthor Unleashed!" story and maybe the "The New Luthor" 2 page intro. This classic has the death of Ardora and Lex Luthor, Jr. and the destruction Lexor. Luthor and Brainiac get their classic 1980's look aka armor.

Adventure Comics #271
"How Luthor Met Superboy!" Young Lex and Superboy start out as friends, but after Superboy accidentally destroys Luthor's laboratory, Luthor vows revenge.

Superboy #86
"The Army of Living Kryptonite Men!" Luthor attacks with animated Kryptonite; Superboy helped by Lana and Lightning Lad.

Superman #90
"The Titanic Thefts!"

Superman #164
The Showdown Between Luthor and Superman! parts 1 and 2

Superman #292
The Luthor Nobody Knows!

Superman #416
The Einstein Connection


The rest are Iron Age stuff.

[Gangbuster]

The fact they are reprinting "How Luthor Met Superboy" is a step in the right direction. I cross my fingers in the vain hope that Superboy will be back in continuity...

Also, don't forget that Justice League season 1 will be available on DVD by April...

[Klar Ken T5477]

Must have classic Lexor arc or when Luthor killed a robot and Superman defended him.