The legendary final Superman story—reimagined by Watchmen writer in a stunning oversize Absolute Edition.
From legendary writer Alan Moore comes his groundbreaking stories for the Man of Steel. Joined by award-winning artists Dave Gibbons (Watchmen), Rick Veitch (Swamp Thing), and Curt Swan (Superman’s definitive artist of the Bronze Age), these celebrated tales would come to inspire generations of stories to follow and have since ascended to the pantheon of greatest Superman stories ever told.
Collecting “Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?” from Superman #423 and Action Comics #583, “The Jungle Line” from DC Comics Presents #85, “For the Man Who Has Everything…” from Superman Annual #11, and the never-before-collected stories “Protected Species” from The Super Heroes Annual (1984) and “I was Superman’s Double” from Superman Official Annual (1985), both written by Moore. Escape into the tales like never before in DC’s biggest format, with each story fully remastered using original colors. Featuring brand-new essays from Gibbons, Veitch, Mark Waid, John Wells, and more, along with an original art and color guide gallery.
Featuring all-new art by Rick Veitch celebrating his landmark Superman story with Alan Moore, alongside all-new artwork by Ryan Sook honoring Dave Gibbons and Curt Swan's Superman stories by Alan Moore.
Alan Moore is perhaps the most acclaimed writer in the graphic story medium, having garnered countless awards for works such as Watchmen, V for Vendetta, Swamp Thing and Miracleman. He is also the mastermind behind the America's Best Comics line, through which he has created (along with many talented illustrators) The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Promethea, Tom Strong, Tomorrow Stories and Top Ten.
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The legendary final Superman story—reimagined by Watchmen writer in a stunning oversize Absolute Edition.
From legendary writer Alan Moore comes his groundbreaking stories for the Man of Steel. Joined by award-winning artists Dave Gibbons (Watchmen), Rick Veitch (Swamp Thing), and Curt Swan (Superman’s definitive artist of the Bronze Age), these celebrated tales would come to inspire generations of stories to follow and have since ascended to the pantheon of greatest Superman stories ever told.
Collecting “Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?” from Superman #423 and Action Comics #583, “The Jungle Line” from DC Comics Presents #85, “For the Man Who Has Everything…” from Superman Annual #11, and the never-before-collected stories “Protected Species” from The Super Heroes Annual (1984) and “I was Superman’s Double” from Superman Official Annual (1985), both written by Moore. Escape into the tales like never before in DC’s biggest format, with each story fully remastered using original colors. Featuring brand-new essays from Gibbons, Veitch, Mark Waid, John Wells, and more, along with an original art and color guide gallery.
Featuring all-new art by Rick Veitch celebrating his landmark Superman story with Alan Moore, alongside all-new artwork by Ryan Sook honoring Dave Gibbons and Curt Swan's Superman stories by Alan Moore.
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Alan Moore is perhaps the most acclaimed writer in the graphic story medium, having garnered countless awards for works such as Watchmen, V for Vendetta, Swamp Thing and Miracleman. He is also the mastermind behind the America's Best Comics line, through which he has created (along with many talented illustrators) The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Promethea, Tom Strong, Tomorrow Stories and Top Ten.
View titles by Alan Moore
