Superman: The Silver Age Omnibus Vol. 2 - Hardcover

by Jerry Siegel (Author), Robert Bernstein (Author), Curt Swan (Illustrator)

A monumental era of Superman storytelling continues! This omnibus collection restores a transformative stretch of Silver Age adventures.

The Silver Age adventures of the Man of Steel continue as Superman tussles with the giant Titano, runs afoul of red Kryptonite, and matches wits against the mischievous Mr. Mxyzptlk in these tales from the early 1960s, many of which are being collected for the first time in full color. And if that isn't enough super-action for you, stick around for guest appearances from Krypto, Supergirl, and Bizarro!

Presented in DC's omnibus format, this volume celebrates the craftsmanship, creativity, and cultural legacy of Superman's Silver Age; from legendary writers and artists including Jerry Siegel, Otto Binder, Wayne Boring, and Curt Swan.

Collects Superman tales from Action Comics #266-288 and Superman #138-153.

Author Biography

This volume features work from Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel (Superman, Superboy), Otto Binder (Supergirl, Captain Marvel Adventures), Edmond Hamilton (The Legion of Super-Heroes), Jerry Coleman (Superman), Robert Bernstein (Superboy), Leo Dorfman (Superman Family), and Bill Finger (Batman). Together, these writers shaped the mythic, sci-fi imagination of the Silver Age and established narrative building blocks still used today.

Artists include Curt Swan (Superman), Wayne Boring (Action Comics), Al Plastino (Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen), George Klein (Adventure Comics), John Forte (Legion of Super-Heroes), Stan Kaye, Jim Mooney (Supergirl), Sheldon Moldoff, and George Papp. Their work defined the classic DC house style and brought the Silver Age's imaginative concepts to life with clarity, personality, and iconic visual storytelling.