In his thirtieth year Zarathustra, the archetypal "Ubermensch" representative of the highest passion and creativity, abandons his home for the mountains, where he lives on a level of experience far above the conventional standards of good and evil.

Tinseltown's fascination with the comic icon is detailed in this book, encompassing all the behind-the-scenes machinations that helped shape Superman into a screen legend and all the derailed projects that have vilified everyone involved. These newly uncovered stories about the odyssey of bringing the Man of Steel to the big screen include the challenge of making Superman appear to fly, and the many casting processes, which at various points had Superman...

As the sun sets in Metropolis, the electricity suddenly goes out, and crime wave erupts throughout the darkened city. This is a job for Superman! But as the man of steel restores order, an even bigger problem arrives-- the evil Parasite. This power-hungry monster won't let Superman save the day without a fight. If the Man of Steel isn't careful, it'll be lights out for him as well.

The world's most popular and enduring superhero comes together with the talents of acclaimed novelist Tom De Haven to recreate the early years of the Man of Steel. Opening with the young Clark Kent on a date, the novel takes an entirely fresh approach to the emergence of his superpowers and the start of his newspaper career, following him from rural 1930s Kansas across America to Hollywood in its golden age and then to New York City. He meets a worldly...

In an attempt to force the Daily Planet newspaper to stop wasting paper, Poison Ivy creates a vine of kryptonite that covers the building, and a weakened Superman must find a way to stop her before she kills Lois and his other friends.

When Chemo breaks free at S.T.A.R. Labs, Superman sets out to find him before the radioactive villain causes an environmental disaster.

When the smartest crooks in Lego City plot to rob the museum of its priceless blue diamond, it is up to detective Chase McCain and his team to save the day.

The story that drew national media attention when DC Comics killed their greatest hero is collected here. When a hulking monster emerges from an underground resting place and begins a mindless rampage, the Justice League is quickly called in to stop the colossal force of nature. But it soon becomes apparent that only Superman can stand against the monstrosity that has been nicknamed Doomsday. Battling their way through America, the two fight to a...

Young Clark Kent continues his journey toward becoming the World's Greatest Super Hero, but finds dealing with humanity to be a bigger challenge than he ever imagined! From a ruthless dictator to a new love interest who's not Lois Lane, things are never easy for this emerging Man of Steel.