Superman 1: The Man of Steel

The New Metropolis!

In 1986, DC Comics recruited the heralded John Byrne to reinvent Superman and the city he calls home, changing comics history forever. This relaunch reimagined the classic characters Lois Lane and Lex Luthor and introduced new characters Cat Grant and Dr. Emil Hamilton from the prolific writer Marv Wolfman and artists Dick Giordano and Jerry Ordway.

The Man of Steel must protect his beloved home from the catastrophic attacks of Bizarro and Metallo, all while keeping his civilian identity a secret from the most powerful man in Metropolis, Lex Luthor. While Superman is the city's new hero, Clark Kent is still learning how to navigate daily life, especially when he meets the brilliant and beautiful television journalist Cat Grant.

Despite the constant chaos in Metropolis, Superman travels to Apokolips to confront the all-powerful villain Darkseid. This volume collects the classic stories from the birth of a new era for Superman, including the Man of Steel #1-6, Superman #1-4, Action Comics #584-587, Adventures of Superman #424-428, and profiles from Who's Who: Update '87.

The relaunch of Superman's story reimagined the classic characters Lois Lane and Lex Luthor, while also introducing new characters such as Cat Grant and Dr. Emil Hamilton. Crafted by the talented writer Marv Wolfman and artists Dick Giordano and Jerry Ordway, this new era for the Man of Steel saw him facing off against the likes of Bizarro and Metallo, all while keeping his true identity as Clark Kent a secret from the powerful Lex Luthor.

Despite the challenges and chaos that plagued Metropolis, Superman remained the city's new hero, even traveling to the dangerous realm of Apokolips to confront the mighty Darkseid. This collection of stories, spanning multiple titles, captures the birth of a new era for the iconic superhero, showcasing his continued dedication to protecting his beloved home and its citizens, even as he navigates the complexities of his dual life.

The adjustment of the language in this retelling aims to provide a more engaging and smooth reading experience, while maintaining the core narrative and themes of the original content. The reordering of the information and the use of more concise phrasing aim to create a more cohesive and accessible account of this pivotal moment in Superman's history.

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