All-Star Superman

All-Star Superman
Cover of All-Star Superman #1
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
ScheduleBimonthly
FormatOngoing series
Genre
Publication dateNovember 2005 – October 2008
No. of issues12
Main character(s)Superman
Lex Luthor
Lois Lane
Creative team
Created byGrant Morrison
Frank Quitely
Written byGrant Morrison
Penciller(s)Frank Quitely
Inker(s)Jamie Grant
Letterer(s)Phil Balsman
Travis Lanham
Colorist(s)Jamie Grant
Editor(s)Brandon Montclare
Bob Schreck
Collected editions
Volume 1ISBN 1401209149
Volume 2ISBN 1401218377
Absolute EditionISBN 1401229174
Deluxe EditionISBN 1779513445

All-Star Superman is a twelve-issue American comic book series featuring Superman that was published by DC Comics. The series ran from November 2005 to October 2008. The series was written by Grant Morrison, drawn by Frank Quitely, and digitally inked by Jamie Grant. The series revolves around Superman, who is dying due to overexposure to the Sun, as he accomplishes many heroic feats (The Twelve Labors of Superman) and attempts to make peace with the world before his imminent death.

The origin of the series started with Morrison's desire to tell a "timeless" Superman story that wasn't an origin story or followed a classic narrative. Morrison originally planned a revamp of the Superman character, titled "Superman Now", but after the approach was declined, decided they wouldn't write anything related to Superman until DC Vice President Dan DiDio contacted them. Some of the ideas planned for "Superman Now" were subsequently reused for All-Star Superman.

The series was the second to be launched in 2005 under DC's All-Star imprint, the first being All Star Batman & Robin, the Boy Wonder. These series were attempts by DC to allow major comics creators a chance to tell stories showcasing these characters without being restricted by DC Universe continuity. All-Star Superman received critical acclaim for its emotional story, characterization, writing, and artwork.