Most Popular Books by Jerry Ordway

In the series'' final chapter, legends Jerry Ordway and Steve Rude tell the story of Superman''s first encounter with a hero from the future‹OMAC: the One-Man Army Corps.

As a part of the acclaimed DC Comics - The New 52 event of September 2011, it''s the start of a new series spotlighting some of the DC Universe''s most exciting super heroes! This brand new collection features heroic nomad ghost Deadman and the adventure-seeking Challengers of the Unknown! Ever since he died and became Deadman, Boston Brand has served the deity known as Rama Kushna, inhabiting bodies to complete missions that she dictates. But for the first time, Deadman may have a clue how to gain some control over his "life", as he finds that the souls that he helps are going straight to Hell! This first arc of DC Universe Presents is written by Eisner-award winner Paul Jenkins (BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT, Inhumans) and illustrated by the dynamic Bernard Chang! The Challengers. Out of time and on the run. Eight survivors of a fiery plane crash, bound by fate and death, are on a desperate mission to uncover the mysteries of the Unknown before the powers that saved their lives claim them for eternity. This second arc is written by DC Comics Co-Publisher Dan DiDio with art from comics legend Jerry Ordway! Collects issues #1-8.

''Mark of the Krypton Man'' part 3, continued from SUPERMAN (1987-2006) #57. The Krypton Man drags Superman toward Earth''s newly red sun, which could mean a certain death for the Man of Steel. Continued in ACTION COMICS (1938-2011) #667.

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It was a day that no one ever dreamed would arrive: the day an unstoppable force met an immovable object. In Doomsday, Superman met his ultimate match-and his death! Relive the monumental event in this 30th-anniversary deluxe edition of the Death of Superman saga, featuring a new introduction by Dan Jurgens and more. This volume collects Superman #73-75, Adventures of Superman #496-497, Justice League America #69, Action Comics #683-684, Superman: The Man of Steel #17-19, and Newstime: The Life and Death of Superman #1-plus Superman: Day of Doom #1-4 as a bonus tale!

BEWARE THE DARKSEID! In the pantheon of Superman’s greatest foes, none are as power-hungry, destructive, and oppressive as Darkseid-the despot leader of the hellish world of Apokolips! Darkseid’s ambition to conquer and enslave all of existence knows no bounds-and as one of the most dangerous villains in the universe, he stops at nothing so he can exert his will with force and fear on all who he encounters. His godlike powers are almost unmatched…except for the Man of Steel himself! Featuring the work of comics’ legends John Byrne (THE MAN OF STEEL), Jerry Ordway (THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN), Jeph Loeb (SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS), Jim Starlin (Infinity Gauntlet), Paul Dini (DETECTIVE COMICS), Michael Turner (SUPERMAN/BATMAN), Mike McKone (TEEN TITANS), Greg Pak (BATMAN/SUPERMAN) and more, SUPERMAN VS. DARKSEID showcases the most suspenseful stories of the Man of Tomorrow’s most dangerous duels with the ruler of Apokolips! Stories include ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #426, ACTION COMICS #586, SUPERMAN VS DARKSEID: APOKOLIPS NOW! #1, DEATH OF THE NEW GODS #8, and more!

Following Crisis on Infinite Earths, comic book superstar John Byrne reimagined Superman for a new era in bold tales presented in this new collection! Starting with the six-issue Man of Steel miniseries, Byrne fundamentally changed Superman’s origins and propelled him into the present, including iconic encounters with Lex Luthor, Metallo, and Darkseid! This title collects The Man of Steel #1-6, Superman #1-4, Adventures of Superman #424-428, and Action Comics #584-587.

John Byrne’s bold reinvention of the Superman mythos continues, in stories featuring Green Lantern, Brainiac, Booster Gold, Lex Luthor, and more! In this hardcover collection, Byrne is joined by fellow acclaimed comic book veterans such as Arthur Adams and Jerry Ordway, in stories including the Man of Steel against Toyman, Superman teaming with Green Lantern, and a day at the circus that turns into an encounter with Brainiac! Plus, Byrne teams with legendary Superman artist Curt Swan for the galaxy-faring Superman: The Earth Stealers! This volume collects Superman #12-15, Adventures of Superman #436-438, Action Comics #594-597, Superman: The Earth Stealers #1, Action Comics Annual #1, Superman Annual #1, Adventures of Superman Annual #1, and Booster Gold #23.

Brainiac returns to invade Earth with his ultimate weapon, Warworld, a planet-sized satellite built for destruction. With the help of super-powered friends like Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern and many more, Superman must lead the attack on Brainiac and protect Earth! Collects ACTION COMICS #474-475, SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL #9-10, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #488-489, SUPERMAN #66.

This final volume of John Byrne’s classic reinvention of Superman chronicles more of the Man of Steel’s greatest adventures, featuring favorites like Wonder Woman, Batman, Supergirl, and the Doom Patrol! Collects Doom Patrol #10, Superman #16-22, Adventures of Superman #439-444, Action Comics #598-600, and Superman Annual #2.

While Superman struggles to send the pesky Mr. Mxyzptlk back to the fifth dimension, Doomsday continues to try to break free from his prison cell. "Death of Superman" Part Three!

A CONVERGENCE tie-in graphic novel, starring heroes from CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS-and RED SON! Once, there were infinite Earths. Then there came a Crisis…a Zero Hour…a Flashpoint. Worlds lived. Worlds died. But some worlds must now fight for their future-in the Convergence! The evil alien intelligence known as Brainiac has stolen 50 doomed cities from throughout time and space and sealed them behind impenetrable domes. Now, after a year, the domes will come down-and the heroes and villains of 50 dead worlds must battle to be the last one standing! In this volume: ACTION COMICS: The Superman and Power Girl of Earth-2 must stand together against the Wonder Woman of a different Earth entirely: the totalitarian world of Red Son! DETECTIVE COMICS: Dick Grayson and Helena Wayne-Robin and the Huntress-battle for the Batman’s legacy against Red Son’s Soviet Superman…and each other! JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA: Earth-2’s original heroes regain their youth to fight the antimatter universe’s Weaponers of Qward-but at what cost? INFINITY INC.: To save their world, Earth-2’s young heroes must defeat a man who’s already survived the end of his own: the post-apocalyptic Jonah Hex! WORLD’S FINEST: As the Seven Soldiers of Victory ride to war against the Weaponers of Qward, cartoonist Scribbly Jibbet must tell their tale…or die trying! The heroes and villains of one of comics’ most beloved worlds-the pre-Crisis Earth-2-take on characters from the acclaimed Elseworlds tale RED SON and more in CONVERGENCE: INFINITE EARTHS BOOK 1!

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Superman''s 1980s adventures continue in this eighth collection of stories from writer/artist John Byrne and others. This latest volume includes the introduction of the super-hero tracking government agency known as Checkmate, as well as appearancesby Wonder Woman, Batman''s foe Man-Bat and others. Collects ACTION COMICS #598-600, SUPERMAN #16-18 and ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #439-440.

Presents the adventures of Billy Batson and the origin of Captain Marvel.

Superman in Exile'' part 9, continued from ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN (1986-2006) #454. Superman has been captured by slavers and sold as a gladiator to Warworld for the amusement of its leader, Mongul. But when he''s forced to fight in the gladiatorial games, he refuses to kill his competitors! Continued in Superman (1987-2006) #32.

Part 1 of "Funeral for a Friend." The DC Universe goes into mourning as the Man of Steel is pronounced dead and all of Metropolis prepares for life without Superman. Continued in ACTION COMICS (1938-2011) #685.

Superman in Exile'' part 6, continued from SUPERMAN (1987-2006) #30. Lost in the void of space, Superman wrestles with his tormented conscience and hallucinations. Continued in SUPERMAN (1987-2006) #31.

Krisis of the Krimson Kryptonite'' part 4, continued from ACTION COMICS (1938-2011) #659. When Luthor''s own arrogance causes him to break the rules of the game set forth by Mr. Mxyzptlk, can a fully restored Man of Steel finally beat his enemy?

Even as Captain Marvel contends with the machinations of an urban terrorist, young Billy Batson begins to feel the awesome burden of responsibility in being the World''s Mightiest Mortal. Meanwhile, corruption from the outside world worms its way into Fawcett City.

The Man of Steel has always stood for ''Truth, Justice, and the American Way,'' but will he step into the realm of world politics when the government requests that he forcibly oust a foreign dictator from office?

Blaze makes her move to seize control of Metropolis from her brother Satanus. Continued in ACTION COMICS (1938-2011) #680!

Written by GEOFF JOHNS & JERRY ORDWAY Art by DALE EAGLESHAM, JERRY ORDWAY and others Cover by ALEX ROSS The world''s first super-team reunites to fight their old foe Black Adam and his super-powered "family" in this collection of stories from issues #23-28, including Geoff Johns''s final tales for the series. Also: Geoff Johns presents a day-in-the-life story of the JSA titled "Black Adam Ruined My Birthday" in which the team celebrates the birthday of one of their own - Stargirl! Now in trade paperback! On sale SEPTEMBER 22 - 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US

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Krisis of the Krimson Kryptonite'' part 2, continued from SUPERMAN (1987-2006) #49. The powerless Man of Steel is forced into action against a foe that is now way out of his league. Continued in ACTION COMICS (1938-2011) #659.

Cerberus returns to continue his pursuit of Superman as Cerberus builds his mightiest cyborg to date--using the head of Metallo!

The ''Black Adam and Isis'' epic concludes here! With Billy Batson banished from the Rock of Eternity, the Justice Society calls upon an old friend to help in the battle against the Black Marvel family and stop Black Adam and Isis once and for all!

The 1980s Superman stories by celebrated writer and artist George Pérez are collected in a new hardcover volume! These tales include a face-off with Brainiac, a team-up with O.M.A.C., the start of Superman''s New 52 adventures, and much more. Collects DC Comics Presents #61, Action Comics #643-652 and Annual #2, and Superman #1-6 (2011 series).

With the Justice League down for the count, does Superman, with only the help of the often-reckless Maxima, have a chance of stopping Doomsday? ''Death of Superman'' Part Eight!

Superman returns! After the tragic events of more than 30 years ago, when Superman met his end at the hands of Doomsday, Metropolis mourned the loss of their greatest hero and soon turned their attention to the search for his successor. Four Supermen rose to the challenge: Superboy, Steel, Eradicator, and Cyborg Superman. Each with their own strengths and weaknesses, they fought in honor of the original Man of Steel. Little did they know, his return was just around the corner! To celebrate the Reign of the Supermen and Return of Superman, DC has brought back the original creative teams for new stories set in the wake of Superman’s death. It all begins with new Daily Planet editor-in-chief Lois Lane discovering Perry White’s journals from the time and the secrets he kept as he searched for who could be the next Superman. What could this discovery mean for our present? Find out in this special that’s sure to be a classic in the future!