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Superman

George Lowther

First published 1942
Type Novel
Series DC Comics Metaverse › Superman Universe

Chapters 1-2 describe Superman's planet of origin, Krypton. Chapters 3-5 deal with Clark Kent's childhood with his adoptive parents. In chapter 6, Clark goes to Metropolis and gets a job with the Daily Planet. The remaining eleven chapters deal with a mystery involving ghost ships and Nazi spies.

YearAwardCategoryStatus
2018 Retro Hugo Award Best Novel Nominee/Finalist

Date Publication Publisher Type Page
1942 Cover Superman Random House Novel
1979 Cover Superman Kassel Books Novel 3
April 1995 Cover Superman Applewood Books Novel 3