Superman Vol. 1: The Unity Saga: Phantom Earth

by Brian Michael Bendis, Ivan Reis (Illustrator)

Overview

Creator Brian Michael Bendis (New Avengers, Ultimate Spider-Man, Jessica Jones) and Ivan Reis (Justice League, Aquaman) begin an incredible new era for the Man of Steel in Superman Vol. 1: The Unity Saga: Phantom Earth.

It's hard enough for Superman to fight the endless fight when the two people he loves the most in the world—his wife, Lois, and their son, Jonathan—are traveling the universe, unable to communicate with him. But it's Superman's job to keep the Earth safe, no matter what.

It's a huge job under the best of circumstances, but when the entire planet is mysteriously transplanted into the Phantom Zone, the prison dimension built to hold Krypton's most dangerous criminals, it may be more than Superman and even the Justice League can handle.

Not only is the Phantom Zone itself threatening to tear the Earth apart, but it's also home to the worst killers in history—all of whom have a personal vendetta against Superman. The newest prisoner, Rogol Zaar, the man who killed Krypton, is ready to unite these scattered foes into an army...an army ready to strike at Earth at its most vulnerable!

Collects Superman #1-6. Make this your jumping-on point for the next great Superman epic!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781401288198
Publisher:	DC Comics
Publication date:	03/05/2019
Pages:	168
Sales rank:	1,115,974
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 10.40(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Brian Michael Bendis is an award-winning comics creator, New York Times bestseller and one of the most successful writers working in mainstream comics. In his 20 years at Marvel Comics, he produced some of the greatest graphic novels the publisher has ever seen, including Daredevil, Ultimate Spider-Man, New Avengers, House of M, Secret Invasion, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Alias, All-New X-Men, Uncanny X-Men, Iron Man, Guardians of the Galaxy and many more. Bendis is also known for his creator-owned works, including Powers, Scarlet, Brilliant, Goldfish, Fire, Jinx and Torso. He lives in Portland, OR with his family.

Editorial Reviews

"Bendis combines his skill for characterization with a truly momentous tale, perfectly suited to illustrator Reis. Bendis’s much touted takeover of the Superman franchise is the rare superhero comic book event that actually lives up to the hype, and this volume serves as a great jumping-on point." —Library Journal

“Bendis gets Superman, and that goes for both the costumed hero and the bespectacled reporter.” —Paste Magazine
 
“Genuinely great character work.” —Polygon
 
“A compelling, character-focused start to the series.” —IGN

From the Publisher

06/01/2019

After a long, industry-redefining tenure at Marvel Comics, writer Bendis (The Man of Steel) turns his attention to DC's Superman. Struggling to balance his responsibility to the people of Earth with his worry for the safety of his wife, Lois Lane, and their son, Jonathan, as the two embark upon a journey across the universe, Superman is taken by surprise when Earth is suddenly transported into the mysterious and incredibly dangerous Phantom Zone. With the rest of the Justice League indisposed, Superman must fight alone to defend the planet against an army of supervillains and return it to its proper place in the solar system. Bendis combines his skill for characterization with a truly momentous tale, perfectly suited to illustrator Reis (Geoff Johns's Green Lantern: Book One). Collecting single issues 1–6 of an ongoing series. VERDICT Bendis's much-touted takeover of the Superman franchise is the rare superhero comic book event that actually lives up to the hype, and this volume serves as a great jumping-on point.

Library Journal