DC Comics presents Superman: The World, a 208-page hardcover that collects original stories celebrating Superman from a variety of international and cultural perspectives. You may remember Batman receiving similar treatments in 2021.
Superman: The World will arrive at comic bookstores, bookstores, mass market retailers and e-Taylors participating on Wednesday, June 25th, launching days and dates in the next country. Bosnia, Montenegro, Serbia (Carovna); Brazil (Panini); Cameroon (Zebra Comics); Czech Republic and Slovak Republic (Crew); France (City Comics); Germany (Panini); India (DC/Penguin Random House); Italy (Panini); Japan (Kodansha); Mexico (Panini); Poland (Story House Egmont); Spain (Panini); Türkiye (JBC).
Get more details on the many stories below.
“Sliding the Dog of War” Dan Jurgens and Lee Weeks
When giant aliens of unknown origin attack large cities, immediate response is a massive military strike that eradicates the threat as well as the city itself. Dan Jurgens (action comic, Superman) and Lee Weeks (Superman: Lois and Clark, Batman/Catwoman) provide stories where Superman is challenged by extraterrestrial threats and the worst instincts of his own government. It is a very unique challenge for the Steel Man, who finds himself trapped between two tough choices with little time to find a solution.
“The Last Seed of Crypton”, Mauro Mantera and Agustin Alessio (Argentina)
Writer Mantera and artist Alecio have booked a trip for the Steel man to Argentina. There, in search of a story as Clark Kent and a potential threat as a Superman, he encounters an ancient threat that is tied to his past.
“The Red Mantle” by Jefferson Costa (Brazil)
In this story by the author/artist Costa, Clark Kent conducts a series of interviews in Brazil following the opening of an exhibition at the National Museum marking the return and reparation of the Topinamba Red Cape, which was repatriated to Brazilian territory 400 years later. Clark is intrigued and enthusiastic about the history of artifacts that hold such a strong and important symbolism, representing the cultural revival of people, memories and ancestors. It is a symbolic that is very similar to his own red cape. When the cloak of Tupinamba disappeared from the museum, Superman decided to take action and restore it.
“Tanks of the Gods” by Dr. Ejob Gaius, En Ejob and cooperative Minko (Cameroon).
Following the groundbreaking story at Joker: The World, writers Gaius and artists Ejob and Minko’s Zebra Comics team tell a unique story that spotlights Man of Steel. Superman faces an extraordinary culture shock as his noble intentions lead to unexpected consequences. Through this eye-opening journey, he discovers the deep importance of understanding and respecting cultural differences, adding to what it truly means to be a hero of the world.
“If nihilism is the answer, what was the question?”, štěpánkophaiva and Michal Suchnek (Czech Republic and Slovak Republic)
Superman has always been a symbol of hope, but what happens when you encounter a community that doesn’t believe in hope? The Czech storytelling team of writer Kofftaiba and artist Shusianek have come to the distant future, where he encounters “Prague” and “Prague”, a Czech space station with a single resident.
“The Superman of Paris” by Sylvain Lamberg, Martial Toredano Vargas and Jose Manuel Robredo (France)
This short story by writers Lumberg (Dragon Tattoo/Millennium, the girl of the warship Jolly Roger under York) and artists Toledano Vargas (Kengame, Dominant) and Robredo (Teborg) hopes that Lois Lane and Clark Kent will escape their daily adventures for Paris’s Gastoo Bright Gottway. However, there is something lurking deep in the Seine, which could hinder their romantic entanglement.
“Man’s Man”, Flix (FelixGörmann) (Germany)
In his unique style, award-winning author/artist Flix (Spirou, The Humboldt Animal) tells the nostalgic and fascinating tales of Superman’s past, stopping the plot of post-war German villains.
“Become a hero,” Rana Daggubati and Sid Kotian (India)
In this story by Daggubati and Kotian, Clark Kent covers the story of India and meets a woman studying history. They approach the boy, seeking help. It is up to Superman to ensure that bandits do not loot local statues and artifacts local temples.
“Inferno of Superman”, Fabio Celóni and Marco Nucsi (Italy)
Ravely acclaimed Italian comic creators Nucci and Celoni celebrate the incredible story of Crypton’s last son in this short story. In 2021, Clark Kent and Lois Lane are in the hometown of Sanmo poet Dante Alighieri, who celebrated the 700th anniversary of his death. Suddenly, the earth was open, and Lois and some bystanders were swallowed up by a crack that seemed to lead directly to hell. Superman’s only hope for Lucifer’s army is tied to the formula found in Dante’s vision, lost forever!
“Superman vs. convenience store dining space”, Miyagawa AT and the Monster (Japan)
DC and Kodansha include excerpts from the popular DC Manga Superman vs. Meshi, Miyagawa and Kitago.
“Superman: Left of the Hummingbird”, Bef (Bernardo Fernández) (Mexico)
When Clark Kent visited Mexico for a simple news story, Superman ended up in a battle with the Aztec gods by writer/artist Bef in this story.
“Marzanna”, Bartosz Sztybor and Marek Oleksicki (Poland)
Writer sztybor and artist Oleksicki take Man of Steel to Warsaw, where the investigation mission makes an unexpected turn. As Clark Kent delves into the local tradition of owning Marzanna statues, he reveals the horrifying mysteries tied to ancient legends and looming threats to the city. In a race with time, Superman must stand up to power beyond his imagination to protect the people of Warsaw and to prove that hope is the greatest force of all.
“My Choice, Protecting the Light,” Stevan Subic (Serbia)
Storyteller Subic (The Riddler: Year One, Batman: Full Moon) writes and portrays the story of this Superman. After a large cosmic battle that recovers under the sun, Superman hears a fierce cry for help from the only place on Earth, the only place on earth with the only kryptonite coming from the Serbian town. The non-fatal Superman faces the challenge of supporting those who protect him the most lethal, but the deadly universe enemy pulls out all the stops to claim the Kryptonite reservoir.
“The Superman of Granada”, Jorge Zimenez and Alejandro Sanchez (Spain)
Written and drawn by Jorge Jiménez (Batman, Superman, Justice League, Super Sons) in the colors of Alejandro Sánchez (Superman, Superman, Justice League, Super Sons), this short story saves the earth again from the impending influence of Meteorite, telling once more how Superman falls mercilessly to Alhrada, Spain’s Alhambra. Recognizing that his powers can always come back, he chooses to wander around the city in his costume, just like any other human, and discover the beauty and culture that Granada has to offer.
“Hero and Bull” by Ethem OnurBilgiç (Türkiye)
Writer/illustrator/graphic designer Athem OnurBilgiç will take Clark Kent and Lois Lane to Istanbul to cover an archaeological symposium. They meet scientists who introduce rituals related to celebrating the pagan god Mithras, leading Clark and Royce to an unexpected encounter.
