Superman

Superman is published by DC Comics. Current price per issue is $2.50.

Last Issue

 * Superman #219: 7 Jul 2005

Current Issue

 * Superman #220: 3 Aug 2005

Next Issue

 * Superman #221: 8 Sep 2005

Status
Published monthly.

Began publication in 1987. A previous series, also called Superman, was published from 1939-1986.

Main Characters

 * Superman/Kal-El/Clark Kent - The last survivor of the planet Krypton, Superman has many powers on Earth, including flight, super-strength, super-speed, x-ray vision, heat vision, and invulnerability. (aka "The Man of Steel,' 'The Man of Tomorrow')

Allies

 * Lois Lane - Star reporter for the Daily Planet. Married to Clark Kent.
 * Jimmy Olsen - Photographer and cub reporter for the Daily Planet. Has a 'signal watch' that can be used to contact Superman. Sometimes called "Superman's Pal"

Enemies

 * Lex Luthor - Founder and former CEO of Lexcorp, and former President of the United States. Disgraced and run out of office, he now works in the criminal underground as one of the key players in the revived Secret Society of Super-Villains.

Minor Characters

 * Perry White - Editor in Chief of the Daily Planet.


 * Lana Lang - Clark Kent's high school sweetheart. Was briefly First Lady of the United States when her ex-husband, Pete Ross, became President after Lex Luthor's resignation.


 * Krypto - A super-powered dog from a alternate/pocket universe Krypton.


 * Martha (Clark) 'Ma' Kent - Superman's adoptive mother on Earth.


 * Jonathan 'Pa' Kent - Superman's adoptive father on Earth.


 * Jor-El - Superman's biological father from Krypton. Deceased.


 * Lara - Superman's biological mother from Krypton. Deceased.

Other Characters/Places/Things

 * Metropolis - Large city in the United States, and current city of residence of Superman.


 * Smallville - Kansas farming town where Clark Kent was raised on Earth. Current home to Martha & Jonathan Kent, and Superboy/Conner Kent.


 * Krypton - Home planet of Superman/Kal-El. Was destroyed when its radioactive core went critical.


 * The Phantom Zone - Otherdimensional realm where criminals from Krypton were exiled.

Superman #220
This is the current issue, and therefore no story information will be posted about this issue. Please check your local comic shop for copies of this issue.

Collections

 * Superman: For Tomorrow, vol. 1 - Collects #204-209. "A cataclysmic event has struck the Earth. Millions of people have vanished without a trace. No one is left unaffected -- not even Superman! But after a year, Superman is left with many questions. For a hero who tries to have all the answers, it's torture. And, just as the action heats up and the stakes are raised, one huge question emerges: Just how far is Superman willing to go 'For Tomorrow?'" - WorldCat


 * Superman: For Tomorrow, vol. 2 - Collects #210-215. "Superman faces the mystery of how millions of people seemingly vanished without a trace -- including the love of his life, Lois Lane -- only to find that he may be partially responsible. But the solution to getting them back might prove too extreme, initiating a royal rumble with Wonder Woman! And after a battle with the deadly Equus, Superman comes face-to-face with the mysterious villain who has been responsible for turning his life upside-down!" - WorldCat

Order Codes
These are the order codes and prices as provided by Diamond Distribution. Your local comic shop should be able to order these for you.


 * JAN05 0280	SUPERMAN #215	$2.50
 * FEB05 0261	SUPERMAN #216	$2.50
 * MAR05 0384	SUPERMAN #217	$2.50
 * APR05 0319	SUPERMAN #218	$2.50
 * MAY05 0213	SUPERMAN #219	$2.50
 * JUN05 0345	SUPERMAN #220	$2.50
 * JUL05 0213	SUPERMAN #221	$2.50
 * AUG05 0195	SUPERMAN #222	$2.50
 * SEP05 0219	SUPERMAN #223	$2.50

Future Publication Dates
Dates subject to change at the whims of the publisher or distributor. Please see the Diamond Shipping Lists for current information.


 * Superman #221: 8 Sep 2005
 * Superman #222: 5 Oct 2005
 * Superman #223: 2 Nov 2005

Links

 * DC Comics - Publisher's Website
 * Superman - GCD entry
 * Superman in the Comics - Section of the Superman Homepage pertaining to the comics
 * Superman - general Wikipedia entry for Superman