Superman: Earth One

This article is about the graphic novel series. For the pre-Crisis Silver Age character, see Superman (Earth-One).
Superman: Earth One
Cover for Superman: Earth One by Shane Davis.
Publication information
PublisherEarth One (DC Comics)
Publication date(Volume One)
October 27, 2010
(Volume Two)
October 31, 2012
(Volume Three)
February 4, 2015
Main character(s)Superman
Creative team
Written byJ. Michael Straczynski
Penciller(s)Shane Davis (1-2)
Ardian Syaf (3)
Inker(s)Sandra Hope
Letterer(s)Rob Leigh
Colorist(s)Barbara Ciardo
Editor(s)Eddie Berganza
Adam Schlagman
Collected editions
Volume 1ISBN 1401224687
Volume 2ISBN 1401231969
Volume 3ISBN 1401241840

Superman: Earth One is a series of graphic novels written by J. Michael Straczynski and illustrated by Shane Davis.[1][2][3] The series is a modernized re-imagining of DC Comics' long-running Superman comic book franchise as the inaugural title of the company's Earth One imprint.[4] Earth One's Superman exists with other revamped DC characters in Earth One titles, including Batman: Earth One and Wonder Woman: Earth One, as well as other graphic novels.[5]

The first volume was published in the US in October 27, 2010 by DC Comics, and in the UK in 2011 by Titan Books. Superman: Earth One Volume Two was released on October 31, 2012. Superman: Earth One Volume Three was released on February 4, 2015, with Ardian Syaf illustrating the book instead of Davis.[6][7][8]

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  2. ^ Arrant, Chris (2010-02-16). "A Week of JMS: Day 1: Superman: Earth One". Newsarama. TechMediaNetwork. Retrieved 2012-08-24.
  3. ^ McGuirk, Brendan (2010-05-19). "Artist Shane Davis Soars W/ DC, Superman: Earth One". Newsarama. TechMediaNetwork. Retrieved 2012-08-24.
  4. ^ Ayres, Tom (January 2, 2011). "DiDio reveals 'Earth One' plans for 2011". Digital Spy. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
  5. ^ Morrison, Grant (w), Various (p), Various (i). The Multiversity Guidebook, no. 1 (January 2015).
  6. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Adult Superheroes Don't Exist in Lemire's "Teen Titans: Earth One" OGN". 27 March 2014.
  7. ^ Bull, Clark (27 March 2014). "Comic Book Resources announces Teen Titans: Earth One!". DC Comics. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
  8. ^ "Superman: Earth One Vol. 3". DC Comics. 16 March 2021.