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Superman: Birthright: DC Compact Comics Edition
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Graphic novels to read anywhere - DC Compact Comics collect DC's bestselling, most iconic stories in a new size! Superman: Birthright: DC Compact Comics Edition presents the Man of Tomorrow re-defined for today! Follow Clark Kent as he travels and defends his adopted world, forms relationships...
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Graphic novels to read anywhere - DC Compact Comics collect DC's bestselling, most iconic stories in a new size!
Superman: Birthright: DC Compact Comics Edition presents the Man of Tomorrow re-defined for today! Follow Clark Kent as he travels and defends his adopted world, forms relationships with future adversaries, and learns to balance his life as a mild-mannered reporter and Superman.
Rediscover the story of Clark Kent, a farm boy from Kansas, who's writing his own destiny as the world's greatest superhero. How do you manage expectations of yourself when you're as powerful as the Man of Steel? Follow Clark as he travels the world, learning what it means to be a hero.
He'll navigate his life at the Daily Planet, meeting lifelong friends, and form early bonds with his greatest adversary. Clark will discover his home world of Krypton and learn to balance his heritage with his adopted family in Smallville.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781799501916
Publisher: DC Comics
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 24 June 2025
Country: United States
Imprint: DC Comics
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 312
About the Author
Mark Waid has written for every major comics publisher, including DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Archie, Dark Horse, Image and Top Cow. His credits include JLA, 52, The Brave & The Bold and Legion Of Super-Heroes for DC Comics, as well as X-Men and Fantastic Four for Marvel Comics. He is best known for his long run as writer on the monthly adventures of The Flash and for his work with artist Alex Ross on the best-selling Kingdom Come.
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