Superman: Red Son  (English, Paperback, Millar Mark)

An alien spacecraft lands in Soviet Russia, carrying the last son of the planet Krypton in Mark Millar’s alternate-universe spin on the Man of Steel entitled Superman: Red Son.

Summary of the Book

He’s faster than a speeding bullet from a Kalashnikov, more powerful than a tank, and he can leap over the Kremlin in a single bound. He stands for truth, justice and the Soviet way. He’s Superman, the communist hero and protector of the Soviet Union. In 1959, the Soviet Union shows offs its military prowess by unleashing this superpowered alien on the United States. The Cold War turns into a race for superhuman abilities, steering away from nuclear warfare. The United States panics, employing the super genius Lex Luthor, a scientist at S.T.A.R. Labs, to destroy this alien. Steering the Sputnik down to the Earth, Luthor fools Superman into saving Metropolis and manages to collect some of his genetic material to create a clone. This clone is a much more hideous version of Superman, and despite bearing his own powers, he is nothing like the original. The two super-behemoths clash and they set off an accidental nuclear missile launch in Great Britain. Nothing seems to be able to stop Superman in his tracks, and soon even his communist masters begin to regret trusting him. Soon, the orphan child of a wealthy family is sent to reckon wits with this juggernaut, but can the Batman stop this seemingly immortal alien, or will the entire world fall to his whims?

About the Authors

Mark Millar is a Scottish comic book writer. He is best associated with his work on The Authority, The Ultimates, Marvel Knights Spider-Man, Ultimate Fantastic Four, Civil War, Wanted and Kick-Ass. He was shortlisted for the Eisner four times, and twice for the Eagle Awards. He was also recognized as a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II.

Dave Johnson is a comic book artist best known for his work with Marvel Comics.

Kilian Plunkett is an artist known for his work with Dark Horse Comics on Star Wars comics books. He is also the leading character designer for Star Wars: The Clone Wars and currently heads art direction for Disney XD's Star Wars Rebels.

Andrew Robinson is a comic book artist and painter known for his work on Starman, Hawkman, Detective Comics and Batman.

Walden Wong is a comic book inker known for his work on Deadpool, Wolverine and The X-Men and The New Warriors.

This comic book has been adapted into a motion comic by New Zealand-based Karactaz Animation starring a select voice cast based in the Los Angeles region.

Collector’s Note

This is the complete edition of this bestselling comic.