This New Superman Comic Box Set Is A Perfect Entry Point For New Fans
Explore the comic stories that influenced the new Superman movie with the Superman: Legacy box set launching August 19.
If Superman's return to the silver screen earlier this Summer has you looking to dive into the hero's comic book origins, then you're in luck, as a new omnibus collection featuring some of Superman's most important comic stories is launching on August 19. Preorders for Superman: Legacy Box Set are available now and discounted to just $79 at Amazon (down from $85). You can also score deals on a selection of other Superman graphic novels at Amazon, including several of the storylines that inspired his latest film incarnation, and we've listed out some of the best deals below.
Superman: Legacy Box Sex
$79 (was $85) | Releases August 19
This box set includes new softcover editions of some of Superman's most influential tales. This includes arguably the best Superman storyline, All-Star Superman, along with other classics. Here's a look at all the books included in the set:
- All-Star Superman by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely
- Superman for All Seasons by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale
- Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? by Alan Moore and Curt Swan
- Kingdom Come by Mark Waid and Alex Ross
All four books come in a slipcase box featuring Superman's new redesigned insignia from the 2025 film on the cover, giving the collection a modernized feel.
Superman: DC Compact Editions
$10 per volume
If you're looking to get some budget-friendly Superman books available now, you can also check out DC's line of Compact Edition paperbacks. These travel-size reprints of several iconic storylines. There's the aforementioned All-Star Superman and Kingdom Come, as well as other stories like Birthright tells the story of Clark Kent's journey toward becoming Superman. Check out the list below for all the Superman: DC Compact Editions available at Amazon.
Superman: DC Compact Editions
- All Star Superman -- $9.29
- Superman: Birthright -- $10
- Kingdom Come -- $10
- Superman/Batman: The Girl From Krypton -- $10
- DC's New Frontier -- $10
Superman: The Ultimate Guide
$19 (was $30)
You can also pick up some informative books detailing Superman's history and his impact on pop culture over the decades. Superman: The Ultimate Guide is an updated encyclopedia exploring the Last Son of Krypton and his many exploits since he first debuted in the pages of Action Comics back in 1938, and it's on sale for $19 (was $30).
Superman: The Definitive History
$102.22 (was $175)
For a more deluxe examination of the icon, don't sleep on Superman: The Definitive History. Released last year, this is a 400-page book that covers 85 years of Superman’s history in radio, TV, film, animation, computer games, PSAs, advertising, merchandise, and, of course, comic books. This is designed to be the ultimate guide to the history of the character, as it features unpublished artwork, exclusive interviews, unique bonus inserts, and little-known facts alongside pull-out cards, posters, mini-books, and other interactive elements. A word of warning: you're going to want to make certain that you have a sizable shelf for it as this is a bigbook.
The Superman: Legacy box set isn't the other big Superman comic book release coming soon--the rest of the year is also loaded with several more Superman graphic novel releases that are available to preorder. A new volume in the popular Triangle Era series arrives in October, while November sees Superman take on the mighty Imperiex during the massive Our Worlds at War saga. You can also see how the Man of Steel met his end when he faced off against Doomsday in the '90s. Check out a list of all the upcoming Superman 2025 graphic novels available to preorder below.
More Superman Graphic Novel Preorders
- Batman / Superman: World's Finest Vol. 7: Total Eclipso -- $25 | Releases August 5
- Superman: Action Comics By Dan Jurgens Omnibus Vol. 1 -- $101 (
$125) | Releases August 5 - Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen: Who Killed Jimmy Olsen? The Deluxe Edition -- $50 | Releases August 12
- Absolute Superman Vol. 1: Last Dust Of Krypton -- $16.73 ($18) | Releases August 19
- Superman Legacy Box Set -- $79 (
$85) | Releases August 19 - Superman: The Triangle Era Omnibus Vol. 2 -- $139.50 ($150) | Releases October 14
- Superman: Our Worlds At War Omnibus Volume 1: Prelude To War -- $116.74 ($125) | Releases November 14
- Death Of Superman: Absolute Edition -- $100 ($125) | Releases November 25
- DC Finest: Superman - The Invisible Luthor -- $37.19 ($40) | Releases December 2
- Superman Vol. 5: Love & Mercy -- $18 | Releases December 16
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