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Superman: Birthright (2003)

by Mark Waid Writer Tom Palmer Writer +7 more
2003–2004 12 issues Completed
Limited Series
Overview Discussion

Superman: Birthright is a 12-issue limited series that presents a modern retelling of Superman's early days. It highlights his first encounters with Lois Lane and Lex Luthor, blending Kryptonian heritage with contemporary challenges. This series reimagines the iconic hero's origin with updated storytelling and visuals by Mark Waid and Leinil Francis Yu.

Publisher
Genre
Superhero
Decade
2000s
Format
Standard
Original Language
English
Language
English

Creators

Dan Raspler

Dan Raspler

Editor

Dave McCaig

Dave McCaig

Colorist, Other

Eddie Berganza

Eddie Berganza

Editor

Gerry Alanguilan

Gerry Alanguilan

Inker

Jorge Molina

Jorge Molina

Colorist

Leinil Francis Yu

Leinil Francis Yu

Penciller, Colorist

Mark Waid

Mark Waid

Writer

Todd Klein

Todd Klein

Letterer

Tom Palmer

Tom Palmer

Writer, Editor

Characters

Jimmy Olsen

Jimmy Olsen

James Bartholomew Olsen

Jonathan Kent

Jonathan Kent

Jonathan Joseph Kent

Jor-El

Jor-El

Jor-El

Lana Lang

Lana Lang

Lana Lang

Lara Lor-Van

Lara Lor-Van

Lara Lor-Van

Lex Luthor

Lex Luthor

Alexander Joseph Luthor

Lois Lane

Lois Lane

Lois Joanne Lane

Martha Kent

Martha Kent

Martha Clark-Kent

Perry White

Perry White

Perry Jerome White

Superman

Superman

Kal-El

Issues
In the Beginning...
#1

In the Beginning...

Superman: Birthright (2003)

Jul 02, 2003

Heart of Darkness
#2

Heart of Darkness

Superman: Birthright (2003)

Aug 06, 2003

A Legacy Reborn
#3

A Legacy Reborn

Superman: Birthright (2003)

Sep 04, 2003

Daily Planet
#4

Daily Planet

Superman: Birthright (2003)

Oct 01, 2003

Menace to Metropolis
#5

Menace to Metropolis

Superman: Birthright (2003)

Nov 05, 2003

Remains of Krypton
#6

Remains of Krypton

Superman: Birthright (2003)

Jan 07, 2004

Friend Or Foe?
#7

Friend Or Foe?

Superman: Birthright (2003)

Feb 04, 2004

Lex Luthor in Smallville
#8

Lex Luthor in Smallville

Superman: Birthright (2003)

Mar 03, 2004

Krypton Lives!
#9

Krypton Lives!

Superman: Birthright (2003)

Apr 07, 2004

Invasion
#10

Invasion

Superman: Birthright (2003)

May 05, 2004

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