There have been a lot of Superman stories in the past 75 years, but if you’re looking to get caught up on everyone’s favorite superhero (in preparation for the release of Man of Steel, for instance), these are the stories that you definitely need to read.
12.Superman: Earth One – 2010
11. Superman: Secret Identity – 2004
10. Superman: Peace on Earth – 1998
9. Action Comics: “Brainiac” – 2008
8. The Death of Superman – 1992
7. Superman: Last Son of Krypton – 2006
6. Crisis on Infinite Earths – 1985
5. Man of Steel – 1986
4. Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? – 1986
3. Kingdom Come – 1996
2. Superman: Red Son – 2003
1. All-Star Superman – 2006