Top 10 Best Superman Comics Everyone Should Read!

[@madlynx1818]

Good video. I grew up with the Superman of the black and white television show and buying the silver age comics. I remember the first time seeing the Max Fleiser cartoons and being absolutely blown away. I love the morality and fun science fiction throughout all of that “old” Superman. What are your thoughts?

[@TBATB]

I was blessed to grow up with boomerang being my only cable channel so my first experience with DC was the super friends. Then I moved onto the animated Superman and Justice league. But my god when I went back and watched the Fleiser cartoons I was blown away. Then when I found out how old they were and how they literally invented ground breaking techniques and technology to produce it I was blown away again. I much prefer a more mortal science fiction Superman. I’m really excited to dip my toe into the silver age Omni this year!

[@madlynx1818]

@@TBATB 👍🏻awesome you will enjoy the ride I’m sure. Like I said, I love the wholesomeness and moral messages mixed in with everything as was the way in those early days of television. The silver age stories are very creative, lighthearted and fun. I once recommended a book (novel) to you of Superman and Batman called “Enemies and Allies” by Kevin J Anderson which is such a great read I just wanted to drop it again. See ya on the next one👍🏻

[@clsrocks007]

#superman

[@jonathan10597]

One Superman story that I think deserves to be near the top of the list is Superman Smashes The Klan. Based on storyline in the 1940’s radio serial, the story shows Superman facing off against his universe’s version of the KKK and the original radio show actually managed to put a huge dent of the Klan’s public image and drastically reduced it’s recruitment. In short, Superman fought against real life racism and scored a huge victory!

[@TBATB]

I definitely need to read this!!!

[@links5957]

Still need to finish reading that book. Yeah it's a good story 💯

[@starfishsicko]

You get points just for including Rebirth. I miss that run so much. Fantastic list overall. Keep up the good work.

[@TBATB]

Such a good book!

[@jordonnelson7980]

Agreed! Rebirth is awesome when I was first getting into Superman a couple years ago it was a big reason I became such a big Superman fan

[@kidpesto]

Thank you for loaning me All Star and Up In The Sky 💚

[@jplayer230]

Great video friend! My favorite as of the moment is Up in the Sky

[@TBATB]

Thanks!!! I gotta take your advice and read kryptonite someday!

[@mitch-TO]

I can’t wait for an Up in the Sky deluxe. Such a good Superman story

[@TBATB]

@@mitch-TO I was so happy to get the restock of the HC 2 weeks ago! But yes I want a deluxe and dare I dream an absolute someday!

[@GENOTALKSCOMICS]

I dig the video. Not the biggest Superman fan, but I do appreciate him and have some of those books. The two I'm after to complete and read are the Rebirth run (missing a few issues) and Up In The Sky (missing some issues, but just gonna get one of the collected editions). Well done.

[@TBATB]

I would check on Up in the sky!! The HC was oop for awhile but IST did a stealth restock 2 weeks ago. I’m not sure if the trade paperback is also still in print. Still all that being said it’s an amazing book and I can’t wait for you to experience it!

[@louisfonseca6505]

Superman did not kill the Joker in Kingdom Come, that was Magog.

[@TBATB]

Dude good catch! I got it mixed up with injustice cuase I had read that so recently

[@TheComicBookReport]

Fantastic video my friend! I still need to check out that Tom King Superman story and Space Age

[@TBATB]

Thanks so much dude! Your videos are always so great they make me want to do better!!

[@TheScarecrowozify]

I like the story "For the Man Who Has Everything".

[@johnfell7793]

#superman. For me, Its Emperor Joker. Really showcases what kind of hero Superman is when he's left without his friends, powerless against a cosmic level threat, yet never gives up.

[@TBATB]

That’s getting a deluxe soon! Maybe I need to try it out!

[@bunkmastab]

Great list man, really enjoyed hearing this perspective. That said, I can't co-sign any list that doesn't include the Kurt Busiek/Stuart Immonen masterpiece 'Secret Identity'. Because it's my favorite, it has to be everyone else's favorite too!

[@TBATB]

I need to read that!

[@joelbennett5128]

A+, Mr. Spencer. Have you seen the “”Imaginary” comic from the early 60s where Superman is able to split in two? There is a Red and a Blue Superman and they combine their skills to fix up the Earth, nicely. Then, they realize that each loves a different LL. So one marries Lois and the other marries Lana.

[@TBATB]

They bring them back in more modern times!

[@supertownsend]

I really do enjoy your videos for the things that I'd never think to look up. Superman II was the movie I was obsessed with as a kid, watching it on laserdisc multiple times a week. Knowing that Geoff Johns worked on it, makes me like him every more, and also made me add that book to my list. I'll pick it up this weekend with your code. Thanks!

[@TBATB]

I was totally wrong 😅 GeoffJohns was inspired by the Superman films growing up and eventually was a production assistant of Richard Donner, the Director of those films, but long after he worked on Superman.

[@TBATB]

What book did I inspire you on?

[@LughSamildanach]

Great video! Many of your choices would be on my top 10, though I'd fit in Final Crisis somewhere myself, especially with the 3D tie-in.

[@TBATB]

Ahh that’s a great story!

[@aidanrodriguez76]

Up in the Sky is amazing! Great choice. Also my favorite

[@comicshrine-theo9475]

Great video. I’m going to pick up Up in the Sky because of you.

[@ReneIsSpawn]

American Alien one my fav Supes book, I recommend it

[@TBATB]

Thanks bud! I’ll add it to my wishlist!!

[@sethbenjamin5202]

Great video. I want to start reading superman thanks.

[@TBATB]

What book peaked your interest the most?

[@FirstnameLastname-my7bz]

Start normally, with Action Comics #1 and Superman #1 , and progress further from that, as long as you "can" At least.

[@sethbenjamin5202]

@@FirstnameLastname-my7bz thanks 👍

[@AlmondFlour7245]

Read All Star Superman and For All Seasons over the weekend and started Birthright. Was a big fan of Daredevil: Yellow and Spider-man: Blue and For All Seasons was very much in that same vein I loved it. Gonna read through this whole list. Also been following your Batman recommendations as well. Thanks for the helpful guides this is a great channel.

[@TBATB]

You are so kind! Let me know what you’re reading next$

[@godslayer8894]

Great videos as always

[@TBATB]

Ah thank you so much!! Do you have a favorite Superman story?

[@Syntherus]

Jon was the best thing to happen to Superman in a very long time. The dynamic of him and Lois being parents, teaching their son how to control and use his powers was a very natural progression that breathed new life into the characters. Abandoning that so soon was a completely out of touch move by editorial and I don't know if they can ever pull me back in unless they restore that.

[@TBATB]

Have you read supersons?

[@Gokiza]

@9:01 Superman didn’t kill the Joker, Magog did and Superman left Metropolis and the World behind out of disgust for the condoning of open murder. Solid list though, I actually got the Rebirth Omni signed by Peter Tomasi last year and thanked him for the best longstanding Supes run in 20+ years Supes is the GOAT for me

[@TBATB]

I got it mixed up!!! I can’t believe I did that haha. I’ve read kingdom come like 15 times so I didn’t re read it before the video and got it mixed up with Injustice! On a side note have you checked out the current run on worlds finest? So cool what Mark Waid is doing!

[@KennethKralyJr]

Super great list Jake !!! I love Superman Clark Kent Kal-EL and everything he stands for. Hope , Truth Justice and The American Way. I got into Superman comics and DC in general after seeing Superman The Movie (1978) on HBO in 1990 and I started getting Superman Collection Editions in the early 2000s. My Top 10 Superman stories and collected Editions: 1. Superman Secret Origins Deluxe Edition Hardcover 2. The Death and Return of Superman Omnibus 2022 Edition 3. Superman by Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason Omnibus 4. Superman Last Son Trade Paperback (still need to get the Deluxe Edition) 5. Superman For All Seasons Deluxe Edition (still need to get the Absolute Edition) 6. Kingdom Come 7. Adventures of Superman by George Perez Hardcover 8. All-Star Superman 9. Superman The Man of Steel by John Byrne Hardcover Volumes 1-4 10. Superman '78 Hardcover #Superman

[@TBATB]

I need to read Superman 78!!! You have an excellent list I can completely support!!

[@kingkoopa504]

Great video. A few of my favorite superman books are Godfall, earth one Superman and For tomorrow.

[@TBATB]

I haven’t heard of Godfall!

[@jonny9884]

The 80 years of Action Comics Deluxe Edition is high up on my Superman to-get list ! Thanks for its honorable mention. Superman Kryptonite is one I can re-read and not get tired of, and Superman/Shazam! First Thunder had me doing a bit of ugly crying at the end. But, not after the first reading or two of it. Once I got past the checking out the art, critiquing the art read through, and going over things again read through, the ending simply tore my insides up for a while there. Also, I'm curious about what editorial did with your number 10 pick that bothered you so...

[@TBATB]

They aged up a character and robbed us of his family dynamic and seeing him grow in front of us.

[@jamierodgers5049]

Superman is my favorite, as well. Action Comics 775 and the Adventures of Superman (2013-2014) are some I would include in.

[@TBATB]

I’m not sure if I’ve read Adventures of Superman. Who did it?

[@jamierodgers5049]

@@TBATB there are three trade paperback volumes of it. They are all one-off contained stories written by different people. For example: Jeff Parker, Jeff Lemire, Matt Kindt, Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning, Chris Samnee, Michael Avon Oeming, JM DeMatteis, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Sal Buscema, Chris Weston, Pia Guerra, Joëlle Jones, Yildiray Cinar, Tom DeFalco, Wes Craig, Rob Williams, Pete Woods

[@FirstnameLastname-my7bz]

Why not include actual Kelly run instead of 775 out of context of it? Ie that by the 775 Superman already killed Zod and his 2 cronies, which is the fact that is brought up in 777 and Superman is Afraid that anyone will actually discover it. And the fact that All of this ends up in 805 the way it does.

[@tuckerhall8530]

Fun list! If you haven’t read Superman: The Kansas Sighting I highly recommend it! I am glad to see Space Age getting the recognition it deserves. Maybe my favorite DC comic since King and Gerad’s Mister Miracle!

[@TBATB]

We need a deluxe of it badly!

[@lawrencepearson5655]

I’ll always have affection for Superman: Exile not only because I grew up during that arc but the science fiction and space elements of the Supes mythology are some of my favorites. The recent really good Warworld saga completely stands on the shoulders of Exile.

[@jordonnelson7980]

Great list! I had the honor of having Mark Waid sign my Kingdom Come and my Deluxe edition of Superman Birthright!! He even signed my Daredevil omnibus as well!

[@TBATB]

That is awesome! I would love to meet him someday!

[@andrepaul3483]

#Superman I grew up with Superman TAS,just DCAU Superman in general. So,everytime I read a Superman book,I hear Tim Daly and or George Newbern in my head when I read Clark's lines. Great video! I rarely see comic Superman vids.

[@TBATB]

Ahhh I grew up with them too and super friends re runs haha

[@anotherfatbeardedmantalkin5893]

Nice list. I'm a huge fan of Geoff Johns' and James Robinson's run on Superman, and would love to see a New Krypton omnibus. Until then the trade paperbacks will have to suffice. There's an Absolute Superman by Geoff Johns coming out soon, which would make my list. Some older stories from the 90s were great; Time and Again and Panic In The Sky while out of print, we're fun.

[@TBATB]

I can’t wait for the absolute!

[@brandofigure]

Nice list. I just finished Man of Steel, that one was alright story-wise. Haven't read most of others on your list, and I'll check them out someday. I'm waiting for lower/normal retail price for Superman: Up in the Sky hardcover, that book is too expensive right now.

[@TBATB]

It just had a stealth restock 2 weeks ago!! I can’t recommend it enough!

[@sirwade14]

Hi From Italy! (New follower!!) Great Channel!

[@TBATB]

Hi friend! Best vacation of my life was to your country. Hiking Cinque Terre was unforgettable!

[@Turn-the-Page]

You left out Red Son by Mark Millar. But good video! Some of the books I haven’t read yet, but I’ll definitely check them out. Thank you for the recommendations!

[@TBATB]

Ahh that book is great!

[@JohnnyComelately-eb5zv]

Looks and sounds like extreme state propaganda. Tell me why it isn't?

[@Turn-the-Page]

@@JohnnyComelately-eb5zv it’s a comic book man. If you read it instead of looking and hearing, you will know that is exactly the opposite. It’s heavy criticism to dictatorships and communism.

[@JohnnyComelately-eb5zv]

@@Turn-the-Page Exactly. So it's pro U.S propaganda and it's anti Soviet propaganda. It sounds and looks terrible.

[@JohnnyComelately-eb5zv]

@@Turn-the-Page It looks like crude, idiotic, Cold War, propaganda. Good luck. No thanks.

[@commanderbunker]

Just found the page . Really enjoyed the reviews . Man of steel is a great read

[@TBATB]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@JordansMortalKombatAdven-xn3qo]

You know what, I’m a huge Batman fan personally, with superman probably my second favorite of the classic DC trinity of heroes, and you know what, I’ve been wanting to get into Superman’s comics like I have with Batman in the past but, much like Batman himself I haven’t been super sure where to start and this may give me a decent starting point with Superman’s decades of comic stories

[@TBATB]

Are there any stories that I recommended that you seem interested in?

[@Sunstreaker2k5]

#superman - Excellent video. Superman is often such a misunderstood character, it saddens me that people find him boring. As for my favorite Superman story, there are so many great ones. The most recent one I really enjoyed as Joker arriving in Metropolis for the first time and testing Superman. It was such a good dissection of both characters.

[@TBATB]

It makes me sad when people don’t understand Superman but I hope they at least read a few of the books on this list!

[@beechannel_6686]

I was not expecting Superman Space Age on the list honestly. I am glad that other people also find it enjoyable. Huge Respect.#superman

[@TBATB]

Were you not expecting it because you did not enjoy it?

[@beechannel_6686]

@@TBATB No, opposite. I really enjoyed it but when I usually watch same Top 10 Superman books videos, it's always the same: All Star, Rebirth, and yada yada. It's nice to see something recent added to someone's list.

[@RyenFreaky]

Superman Godfall didn't make the list?! That's my personal all-time favorite. Im also surprised that the Death& Return didn't make the list. I know that story has been hammered to death across other media, but nothing beats the original comix. Here's my list: 1)Superman GodFall 2)Death & Return (omnibus) 3)Superman Unchained 4)Superman Earth One 5)H'EL on Earth/Krypton Returns Alotta ppl were mixed on #5.. but if u understand the context that this was the nu52 and it was the very first adventure/team-up between a younger Superman, Superboy (Connor) and Supergirl, it definitely helps. For anyone who has never read Superman, I would recommend the entire ReBirth run, echoing Tbatb. Incredible stuff and u will fall in love with YOUNG Jonathan Kent. But I would also recommend the entire Jeff Loeb run. I think its 8 collected books. This is where President Lex came from. We also got Brainiac-13 and Imperiex. His run ended because he started a new book "Superman/Batman" which was also incredible, especially volumes 1, 2, and 7 (the first 2 books were adapted into animated movies)

[@TBATB]

OK, so honest confession I didn’t read all of death and return omnibus until after this video came out. I loved like 90% of the omnibus but 10% of it was 90s edgy craziness that I had trouble getting through. I still don’t even understand what was going on with Supergirl. Confession I have never read Superman Godfather, but I’m gonna see if I can buy it soon!

[@MagicJulienBertone]

Nice video! Superman is my favourite carachter and my personal no 1 Superman story is Secret Identity by Kurt Busiek.

[@TBATB]

Ahhh that’s it I’m buying this book

[@MagicJulienBertone]

@@TBATB let us know what you think about it! And you're welcome in advance ;-)

[@alexshadowfax1119]

I've never read a comic before and it seems overwhelming to know where to even start. Can anyone tell me where to find the hardcover books that include multiple issues or a complete series? I never see them at bookstores or Target/Walmart, is it only an online thing? Any help will be appreciated, thank you.

[@TBATB]

Hello ! If you wanted to find books online your best bet is a local comic book store or a book store. Both are great places but you will usually pay what is called “cover price” You know how on the back of the book is says a price, in store you will usually pay the full amount. I am usually way more open to spending full price on a book if I am supporting a local comic shop vs a Barnes and Nobel. You are usually much better off tho buying books online as they sell them 30%-50% off of that cover price! We have a video on the best places to purchase. Our sponsor is Organic Price Books and they are an incredible place. You can also try Instock Trades or Cheap Graphic novel’s. Other places that would be less ideal are target.com and Amazon.com They will be a touch more expensive but what makes them much worse is they do not package the books at all. I go there as last resort. If you have any questions always feel free to ask! We also have a great discord if you want to make some comic book friends to help you along your journey.

[@alexshadowfax1119]

@@TBATB thank you for replying

[@TBATB]

Is there anything else I can answer to help get you started on comics? 😊

[@thed3m3ntor]

That beep had me losing my mind 😂 thanks for the recommendations though 😎

[@TBATB]

Sorry I don’t use background music anymore! I tried to make it work for awhile haha

[@thed3m3ntor]

@@TBATB honestly I’m sure most don’t even hear it, but since I’m very sensitive to sounds I was losing my mind haha but still had to watch your video loved all the reviews and going to get some of the books you mentioned thank you! 😎

[@MadThanos79]

You are so spot on to recommend The Space Age by Mark Russell. Originally I picked it up because of Allred only to discover that Russell is definitely the best new writer to come into the industry the last few years. And if you haven't, you must check his One-Star Squadron to be even more impressed by his writing. On the other hand, I don't understand how anyone can place All-Star Superman anywhere but at No.1. That book is THE definitive Superman story. I believe DC must rename the oversized Hardcover by omitting the phrase 'All-Star'. That book must be called ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN, period.

[@TBATB]

All Star Superman was my number one book for many years. Maybe it’s recency bias, or maybe after so many reads it’s lost some of its magic. But for my Up in the Sky is my absolute favorite.

[@juliosalazar7273]

Good video! Small nitpick that it’s Christopher REEVE, not Reeves :)

[@TBATB]

Thank you!

[@jonny9884]

Oh, and maybe you could do, someday, a Top 10 cross-over list !

[@TBATB]

That’s a super great idea!!!

[@jonny9884]

@@TBATB Ah, shucks 🙃

[@NeeksnFreaks]

Great vid, I have almost all of these but surely Johns would be too young to have worked on Donner's Superman films?

[@TBATB]

I totally got mixed up! He was an assistant for Richard Donner but later in life!

[@clsrocks007]

Love the character ! Always have! Quintessential Superhero

[@TBATB]

The best of the best!

[@clsrocks007]

@@TBATBalso great list man! Superman Brainiac is a great read too if you like gary frank art

[@theartistformerlyknownasje6358]

Just hit the subscribe button 💯🔥

[@TBATB]

Ahh thank you so much!!

[@keittkatranch5167]

One of my favorites is from when I was a kid. The Sweetheart Superman Forgot

[@TBATB]

I haven’t heard of this before!

[@jasonbean2764]

I'm reminded of the Larry Niven essay, "Man of Steel, Woman of Kleenex".:)

[@ajjothikumar]

I'm surprised to see none of the Alam Moore stories on this list.

[@ricardorios2355]

I absolutely love that Rebirth run. #superman

[@TBATB]

Entered!

[@brianervin7643]

You really need to check out 'Superman: Exile.' But ... for that to really hit home, you need to read John Byrne's run -- particularly, the arc in the pocket universe where he encounters alt-universe versions of Superboy (i.e., younger version of himself) and the three Phantom Zone criminals. Otherwise, nothing in 'Exile' makes sense, emotionally speaking. And it's worth it. 'Exile' is one of the best Superman stories ever told.

[@TBATB]

That Omni should be being reprinted soon!

[@drummingninja1065]

Interesting list. I'm curious how come you didn't include other omnis of Superman like Morrison's or the Death and Return of Superman. Thanks for posting and keep it going! #Superman

[@TBATB]

Entered! The new 52 Superman is not my favorite incarnation of the man of steel haha and death and returns is a touch too 90s for me but I’ll give it another shot soon!

[@ZODEdits18]

Superman 1978 has to be one of the best, specially for a fan of reeves Superman. All good recomendations

[@TBATB]

I will have to read it!

[@mattevans6185]

Superman secret origin is my all time favorite superman comic. And doesn't get talked about3nough. If a non-comic book reader asks me why I like comics, I give them Secret Origin. It's great for new readers.

[@TBATB]

Such an amazing book!

[@ramtruth3]

Do you think DC will make a Superman animated or JL animated omnibus like they did for Batman and Batman and robin adventures which I just purchased?

[@TBATB]

Superman was announced but sadly it is only a compendium! Hopefully it sells well enough to get us an omnibus someday!

[@ramtruth3]

@@TBATB Bummer, any date on when that will come out? How about All-Star Superman as a omnibus?🤔

[@Bangurh3ad]

My first #Superman book was unfortunately the start of Scott Lobdell's run in New 52. Not exactly the best place to start, but luckily.something caused me to not soon after read All-Star Superman and ever since it's been my favorite.

[@TBATB]

Ahhh not the best place to start but an amazing follow up!

[@ashleysmith640]

Superman is my favourite character 😮

[@TBATB]

Twins!!!

[@ignatiusklepto5136]

#Superman Great list. Subscribed!

[@TBATB]

Ahhh entered and thank you so much!

[@TBATB]

Are you in the U.S.?

[@ignatiusklepto5136]

I am indeed!

[@TBATB]

@@ignatiusklepto5136 Congrats on winning!!! Can you email me your info? [e-mail]

[@rodmcfadyen8487]

On your Part II list, please don't forget "Red Son", "Distant Fires" and "The Death of Superman". (Yes, that last one is controversial with regards to the comics industry but some great fight scenes!)

[@TBATB]

I actually just read the death omnibus! Some parts with the alien Dinosuars were too 90s for me but most of it I loved!

[@Wondul]

#superman just started getting into him after miss understanding superman for most my life I need more!!

[@TBATB]

I love Superman and hope you tell me what stories you read and love about him!

[@Wondul]

@TBATB I used to not get why people liked him thinking him to op. But I got into him and read the rebirth era stuff first. I heard up in the sky is another good one. I also went and watched a lot of the cartoons and movies.

[@Wondul]

@TBATB supermans wholesomeness, being more human than us all, kindness and companion. I got into superman recently, he's like ted lasso with a cape.

[@ericpavlat5121]

Joe Kelly & Doug Mankhe’s What’s So Funny About Truth, Justice, & the American Way, Action Comics #775. Best Superman story ever written.

[@TBATB]

Adding it to my list! Thanks for sharing it!

[@ramtruth3]

What omnibus do you recommend from Superman? Superman and Hulk are my favorites followed really close by Batman. I love me a good Superman/Darkseid dynamic story.

[@TBATB]

Sadly Superman only has 4 current Omnis. We are getting a few more in the future but rn we have Superman rebirth, death and return, Grant Morrison, and Exile!

[@ramtruth3]

@@TBATB out of the ones you mentioned which Superman Omni as my first would you recommend? And I will be in the lookout for future Superman omnibus 🤞. Btw, loving your videos, have recently been in a crazy omnibus spending spree 😂. Getting all the Hulk omnibus, TMNT IDW, Both Batman animated omnibus and with your help all the omnibus needed to read final crisis for the exception of seven soldiers. Thanks for the content and new subscriber.

[@TBATB]

My favorite Superman omnibus rn is Superman rebirth!

[@ramtruth3]

@@TBATB thanks

[@joncarroll2040]

Johns' whole run including Legion of 3 Worlds is really good. Taken together its basically a cover album of Superman's greatest hits. I don't think there is any essential point he doesn't hit and he nails all of them, especially the Legion.

[@TBATB]

It’s a tragedy we don’t have an omnibus yet but at least we’re getting an absolute this year

[@MisterFantastic61]

One Superman that's brand new is the Warworld Saga by Phillip Kennedy Johnson that spans 3 tpbs starting with Warworld Rising then The Arena finally Warworld Revolution.

[@TBATB]

I’m excited to read that I just bought the compendium, but then I heard you need to reach Superman and the authority first which I don’t own.

[@ChadBenjamin]

I would add Superman: Brainiac by Geoff Johns and Superman: The Warworld Saga by Phillip Kennedy Johnson. Also Action Comics #775 by Joe Kelly if we're counting single issues.

[@TBATB]

I love brainiac but I didn’t want John’s to have too many slots. I can’t wait for the absolute!! I bought war world but I heard you need to read Superman authority first and I don’t own that.

[@Martiancookiehunter365]

Great list though I feel there were a few honorable mentions you missed I'll list some of em 1. Superman grounded 2. Superman For tomorrow 3. Superman Lois and Clark 4. Final Days Of Superman 5. The death and return of Superman story arc 6. Superman American Alien 7. Jeph Loabs Superman Run 8. Superman Red Son 9. Superman Where is thy sting 10. Superman peace on earth 11. Superman Smashes the Klan 12. Superman Brainiac 13. Jeph Loabs batman/superman run 14. Phillip Kennedy Johnsons Action comics run 15. Superman and the Authority

[@TBATB]

I have the war war world companion that I need to read!

[@AbsoluteE82]

#superman We wouldn’t all enjoy this wonderful medium if it wasn’t for the success of this character, salute.

[@TBATB]

I agree 100%

[@Muniz724]

I have most of these #Superman books he is my favorite too and I love reading anything about him waiting for absolute all star reprint

[@TBATB]

Ahhhh you gotta get that absolute!! The art is amazing. Honestly I would buy each of these books as an absolute in a heart beat!

[@eqs1782]

Definetely gonna have to try and get Last son and birthright

[@TBATB]

I’d love to hear what you think about them!

[@slasher0630]

My personal opinion, is if you want the best of the best, go read Action Comics #s 39-44. Golden age stuff.

[@TBATB]

Gonna check it out!

[@nicholasvacura3817]

Have you ever checked out Superman vs Muhammad Ali? That is fantastic. Great list.

[@TBATB]

No but I’ll check it out!

[@Ghastly-Mitten]

#superman Great list, hard to pick with so many great Supes stories

[@TBATB]

Haha it was hard and I did go back and fourth on a bunch haha

[@MegaGene1965]

|Got them all your list rocks as do all your Videos I am a dc guy of 50 years

[@TBATB]

Ah dude you rock! You have been reading DC almost twice as long as I have been alive that’s wild! I bet you have so much knowledge and perspective on how DC has changed and evolved over the years. What are your top 3 Superman stories?

[@dannbon13]

I know it's 5 months late on this, but an issue that has always stood out to me because i went through once upon a time : The Adventures of Superman Vol 1 #462 Homeless for the Holidays.

[@TBATB]

You are never too late! I’m gonna look into this issue!

[@obedcontreras4425]

geoff johns did get his start with richard donner but not on Superman 2. He was way to young when that film came out. He started working for donner in the 90’s

[@TBATB]

Ahhh you’re totally right! I don’t know how I got that mixed up. Thanks for correcting me!

[@StarvingArtist600]

If you haven't read it, you should check out Superman: Earth One. There are three volumes. The first volume is the best, but they are all good.

[@TBATB]

I just read my first Earrh one book! I started with Green Lantern!

[@StarvingArtist600]

@@TBATB I think Green Lantern is the only one I haven't read yet. So far the only one I haven't liked was Batman: Earth One.

[@allencarrillo5158]

Love Alan Moore and love love love #Superman

[@TBATB]

Best hero in the world!

[@niccoloproia3678]

We really need some Superman by Geoff Johns omnibus and Superman by John Byrne omnibus

[@TBATB]

The absolute is one step in the right direction!!

[@niccoloproia3678]

@@TBATB the problem i have with the absolute that DC announced is that i get that Gary Frank was the most recognizable artist working with Geoff on Superman but this way we lost so many good stories that could have been added if we simply got a line of absolutes called Superman by Geoff Johns. I think they should have continued with the simple strategy: single storylines and graphic novels can get the absolute and the runs get the omnibus. So we get a Birthright Absolute, a Secret Identity Absolute, an Absolute with all the Alan Moore stories, not one for Up in the sky (which i find to be a pretty overrated book, it's good but not a masterpiece) and hope for a line of omnibus for Byrne and Johns

[@NARFALICIOUS]

#Superman I really loved Rebirth...You are so right, I hated when it all changed and became the Bendis show on both titles.

[@TBATB]

Yeah dude so sad, but you never know if you blame editorial or the writers. I just wanted to watch John and Damion age in real time.

[@NARFALICIOUS]

@@TBATB Yep, a lot of missed opportunities and I think it was a big blow to Damian

[@digitalsupersaiyan3970]

Hey Can you please do a Wolverine comics video next

[@TBATB]

That’s a great idea thank you!

[@digitalsupersaiyan3970]

Your welcome Bub

[@RancidPR]

Always loved Geoff Johns Superman. #Superman

[@TBATB]

I’m newer to his Superman but it’s amazing and I love it!!! Can not wait for the absolute!

[@zacharyjackson3104]

death of superman, red son, superman vs the elite 🔥

[@SriMJ54]

Recently got into Superman. Gotta thank a lot of redditors for their recommendations. (Omar from Near Mint Condition has the most definitive reading order, from my extensive research.) Superman: The Animated Series aka STAS by Bruce Timm and company is a hell of watch for people trying to get into Superman. So much love and passion from the team that brought us Batman: The animated series. I’ve now read a ton over the last few months. Here’s my list: 1. All-Star Superman by Grant Morrison 2. Peace on Earth by Paul Dini 3. Superman: All Seasons 4. What’s funny about truth, justice, and the American way? (Also the basis for the animated movie: Superman vs. The Elite.) 5. For the man who has everything 6. Superman: Birthright 7. Man of Steel by John Byrne 8. Up, Up, and Away 9. Up in the sky 10. Superman: Red Son (don’t like the animated movie as much due to content trims and unnecessary changes) HM: Superman: Secret identity, Superman: Kryptonite, Lois and Clark, Patrick Gleason omnibus, Death of Superman, and Superman smashes the klan. Camelot falls is a great read for people tired of his origin stories, and everyone trying to humanize the hell out of him, which are simply way too many! Also #superman

[@TBATB]

DUDE I CANT BELIEVE I DIDNT THINK TO INCLUDE PEACE ON EARTH

[@SriMJ54]

@@TBATBIt’s easy to forget haha! Paul Dini is a comic book legend. As underrated as Mr. Dennis o’Neil, RIP.

[@TBATB]

@@SriMJ54 I think when I was scanning my bookshelves, my main concern was keeping it to Superman, standalone stories, and I completely passed over absolute Justice league worlds greatest superheroes for forgetting that there’s one of the best Superman and Batman and Shazam stories inside.

[@JordansMortalKombatAdven-xn3qo]

Honestly I’ve never seen the Superman from 79 or Superman 2 in their entirety I’ve heard they are good and still hold up but, the parts I always caught on cable just seemed cheesy to me having seen way better flying effects and things in Superman movies and comic book movies in general but, I may check them out before reading anything Geoff Johns on this list

[@TBATB]

I definitely think they are worth it but if you watch them, it’s better to watch the Directors cut! Have you ever watched the old Max Fleischer Superman cartoon?

[@Backtothezack]

#Superman great list man

[@TBATB]

Ahh thank you so much!

[@0kdevv_]

Great vid man. Definitely finna enter shoutout my goat #superman

[@TBATB]

Thanks so much for watching!! What’s your favorite Superman story?

[@0kdevv_]

@@TBATB probably all star ngl it’s basic but it’s so uplifting it’s been my fave since I was like 5 when the movie dropped

[@pradipkumarburnwal4861]

It's like my personal favourite list is mentioned in this video except I'd like to replace Secret Origin with Secret Identity by Kurt Busiek and I'll exchange rank 3 and 4

[@TBATB]

I have to read that and grounded!

[@pradipkumarburnwal4861]

@@TBATB absolutely, just go for it and I'm sure you'll love it. The concept itself is worth reading, let alone the fantastic artwork and storyline

[@Muniz724]

Hopefully they do a birthright absolute eventually 🤞

[@TBATB]

Duuuuude I need this!

[@MarvelKnight-tw9hb]

My top 5 favorite Superman comics are #1 superman sacred origin #2 all star superman #3 superman American alien #4 superman for all seasons # 5 luthor (Also my all-time favorite single issue of Superman is action comics # 775 the title is what's so funny about truth justice and the American why?)

[@TBATB]

This is a solid list! I’m excited for Luther to be reprinted next month

[@kennystasteck4724]

You're missing Superman our world's at war, Superman panic in the sky & Superman the golden age omnibus Vl 1 Those is essentials

[@TBATB]

Awesome suggestions! What’s your top 10 list?

[@kennystasteck4724]

Our world's at war Panic in the sky The death of superman The dominus effect King of the world All star superman The golden age omnibus vl1 Superman vs Darkseid Superman Batman World's Finest Superman Doomed

[@thewildking999]

My personal favourite is where is thy sting by dematteis

[@TBATB]

I haven’t heard of that one!

[@thewildking999]

@@TBATB you gottacheck it out, its short but man is it good

[@jatinbalkrishna499]

#Superman . The most globally recognised greatest fictional character ever

[@TBATB]

Entered!! Superman is the best!

[@nickparr5296]

#Superman All Star Superman hits different!

[@TBATB]

Yes it does!! Entered!!!

[@zacharyjackson3104]

superman red son is top 5 for me

[@TBATB]

I’ve actually never read it only watched the movie

[@shaemartin4770]

So far. I have read every collected edition Superman from John Byrne up to Superman and Lois' Wedding. I was not a big fan of John Byrne Superman run. The lie Pa Kent did saying Superman and Clark were raised together was stupid. I did not learn to love Superman until I got to the Exile and Other Stories Omnibus and I have been enjoying everything since.

[@TBATB]

Wow! What a journey you have been on!

[@cactusblack5993]

Superman really does deserve new omnis. I was so ready for the MOS by John Byrne until... DC as usual.

[@TBATB]

Well I hope that me buying the hc means an Omni is coming out now hahaha

[@White_Tiger2169]

Why not the color Yellow because his logo also has that color. Of all the stories my favorite is The Man of Steel is my favorite. Number 1 should’ve been Action Comics Archives 1 or its modern equivalent. You can’t make a list of Superman’s best comics without his first appearance. The story that introduced him. Well, at least in my list it need to be. Good video. I love the story of Damian and Jonathan. Bendis and DC had to ruin them

[@josecarlosdemello7431]

Man and Superman. By Marv wolfman and Claudio Castellini.

[@TBATB]

I gotta read this!