All-Star Superman

{{short description|2005–2008 DC Comics miniseries featuring Superman}}

{{for|the 2011 animated film|All-Star Superman (film){{!}}All-Star Superman (film)}}

{{Infobox comic book title

|image = All Star Superman Cover.jpg

|caption = Cover of All-Star Superman #1

|schedule = Bimonthly

|ongoing = y

|publisher = DC Comics

|startmo = November

|startyr = 2005

|endmo = October

|endyr = 2008

|issues = 12

|Superhero = y

|main_char_team = Superman
Lex Luthor
Lois Lane

|writers = Grant Morrison

|pencillers = Frank Quitely

|inkers = Jamie Grant

|letterers = Phil Balsman
Travis Lanham

|colorists = Jamie Grant

|editors = Brandon Montclare
Bob Schreck

|creators = Grant Morrison
Frank Quitely

|TPB = Volume 1

|ISBN = 1401209149

|TPB1 = Volume 2

|ISBN1 = 1401218377

|TPB2 = Absolute Edition

|ISBN2 = 1401229174

|TPB3 = Deluxe Edition

|ISBN3 = 1779513445

|sort = All-Star Superman

}}

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 (on sale date). 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 his overexposure to Earth's 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 was not 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, they decided they would not 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.

The 2025 film Superman was loosely inspired by the comic book series.

Publication history

Grant Morrison's approach to writing this series was to make the reading as universal as possible. They stated that they were not interested in "re-doing origin stories or unpacking classic narratives" but instead wanted to do "a total update, rehaul and refit". Instead creating a "fresh and relevant" update for new readers, Morrison wanted to write a "collection of 'timeless' Superman issues".{{cite web|last=Offenberger|first=Rik|author-link=Rik Offenberger|date=September 6, 2005|title=Uniquely Original: Grant Morrison|url=http://www.comicsbulletin.com/features/112602239631900.htm|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090125025548/http://www.comicsbulletin.com/features/112602239631900.htm|archive-date=January 25, 2009|access-date=April 21, 2008|publisher=Comics Bulletin}} The origins of this lie in a revamp of Superman, Superman Now, which began when Morrison and editor Dan Raspler were unsuccessfully brainstorming ideas for a new take on the character outside San Diego Comic-Con, when they had a "shamanic" encounter with a man dressed as Superman which helped spark the creative process and inspired the cover to the first issue. Morrison states in an interview:{{cite web |first=Zack |last=Smith |url=http://www.newsarama.com/comics/100821-All-Star-Morrison-01.html |title=All Star Memories: Grant Morrison on All Star Superman, 1 |publisher=Newsarama |date=October 21, 2008}}

{{blockquote|He was perched with one knee drawn up, chin resting on his arms. He looked totally relaxed... and I suddenly realized this was how Superman would sit. He wouldn't puff out his chest or posture heroically, he would be totally chilled. If nothing can hurt you, you can afford to be cool. A man like Superman would never have to tense against the cold; never have to flinch in the face of a blow. He would be completely laid back, un-tense. With this image of Superman relaxing on a cloud looking out for us all in my head, I rushed back to my hotel room and filled dozens of pages of my notebook with notes and drawings.}}

The ideas generated by that meeting were refined and pitched to DC in 1998 by Morrison, Mark Millar, Mark Waid and Tom Peyer.{{cite web |first=Brian |last=Cronin |url=http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2009/02/12/comic-book-legends-revealed-194/ |title=Comic Book Legends Revealed #194 |publisher=Comic Book Resources |date=February 12, 2009 |access-date=February 14, 2009 |archive-date=February 14, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090214151602/http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2009/02/12/comic-book-legends-revealed-194/ |url-status=dead}} They picked up on the fifteen-year cycle of reboots to the character, the previous one being John Byrne's The Man of Steel, and suggested a new approach:

{{blockquote|The Superman relaunch we're selling bucks the trend of sweeping aside the work done by those who came immediately before. Unlike the 'cosmic reset' revamps all too prevalent in current comics, our new Superman approach is an honest attempt to synthesize the best of all previous eras. Our intention is to honor each of Superman's various interpretations and to use internal story logic as our launching pad for a re-imagined, streamlined 21st century Man of Steel. The 'cosmic reset' notion has been replaced by a policy of 'include and transcend' with regard to past continuity.

Our intention is to restore Superman to his pre-eminent place as the greatest super-hero of all.{{cite web |url=http://theages.superman.nu/History/2000/ |title=Superman 2000 |author= |website=Superman.nu |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100302182826/http://theages.superman.nu/History/2000/|archive-date=2 March 2010}}}}

Although initially greenlit, it was eventually turned down and Morrison said that they "didn't expect to be doing any further work on Superman" but the chance came as they were finishing their run on New X-Men. In an interview with Matt Brady from Newsarama, Grant Morrison said that they were contacted by DC Vice President Dan DiDio and asked "if I'd like to come back to DC to work on a Superman project with an artist of my choice". They mentioned it worked out well since they were also planning to return to DC "to do the Seven Soldiers project and the Vertigo books".

Morrison has confirmed that they made use of some of their Superman Now ideas for All-Star Superman, like "Luthor's heart-stopping moment of understanding", as well as drawing on their original proposal for elements later included in the "DC One Million" storyline.

In writing the character Superman, Morrison identifies different aspects of his personality: "'Superman' is an act. 'Clark Kent' in Metropolis is also an act. There are actually two Kents, at least – one is a disguise, a bumbling, awkward mask for Superman. The other is the confident, strong, good-hearted Clark Kent who was raised by his surrogate Ma and Pa in Kansas and knows how to drive a tractor. I think he's the most 'real' of all".{{cite web | last=Brady | first=Matt | url=http://classic.newsarama.com/DC/AS/AllStarSuperman_Morrison.htm | title=Grant Morrison: Talking All-Star Superman | publisher=Newsarama | date=December 22, 2004 | access-date=April 21, 2008}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}

As the series drew to a close, writer Grant Morrison conceived of a series of one-shot specials, loose in continuity from the original series, that would depict or pay tribute to the Golden Age Superman, the Super-Sons World's Finest Comics team, the Superman Squad, the Superman of the 853rd Century, and the Superman dynasty.{{cite web |first=Jeffrey |last=Renaud |url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=16045 |title=ALL STAR MORRISON III: Superman |publisher=Comic Book Resources |date=April 17, 2008}} Publisher Dan DiDio stated at the time that there were no plans for the specials.{{cite web |first=Vaneta |last=Rogers |url=http://www.newsarama.com/comics/091012-10-answers-dan-didio.html |title=10 Answers & a Question with Dan Didio 10-12-09 Updated |publisher=Newsarama |date=October 12, 2009}} Morrison would later become involved as writer on a 2011 relaunch of Action Comics where they used their ideas about the Golden Age Superman.{{cite web |url=http://comicsbeat.com/review-action-comics-the-grant-morrison-edition/ |title=Review: Action Comics, the Grant Morrison Edition |last1=Sneddon |first1=Laura |date=March 26, 2013 |website=Comics Beat |access-date=August 9, 2013}}

Plot

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Superman rescues Dr. Leo Quintum and his P.R.O.J.E.C.T. team from an exploration mission to the Sun that was remotely sabotaged by Lex Luthor, and acquires the ability to project his bio-electric aura. Luthor orchestrated this event to overwhelm Superman's cells with massive amounts of solar radiation, which greatly increases his power but is also killing him, with Quintum giving him one year left to live. Luthor is arrested after the publication of a Daily Planet article written by Clark Kent, while Superman decides to keep his impending death secret from the public.

Nonetheless, Superman reveals his secret identity to Lois Lane to spend his remaining time with her. Although Lois initially refuses to believe this, Superman treats her to a birthday dinner in the Fortress of Solitude. Superman's furtive behavior and an airborne chemical in the raised and restored Titanic rouses paranoia in Lois and she accidentally attacks Superman with a Kryptonite laser, but he is unharmed by it due to his new powers. Superman calms her down and reveals that he had been preparing her birthday present: a liquefied form of his DNA that will grant her all his superpowers for 24 hours, as well as a leotard costume. Using the name "Superwoman", she joins Superman as he stops a monster attack in Metropolis involving Samson, Atlas and an Ultra-Sphinx. Superman drives Samson and Atlas away and he and Lois spend an eventful day that ends with them kissing on the moon before her powers fade and she falls asleep. Superman flies her back home. Meanwhile, Luthor is convicted of crimes against humanity and sentenced to death. Clark meets with Luthor for an interview at Stryker's Island. Following a violent encounter with the Parasite in which Clark manages to conceal his identity, Luthor reveals that he respects Clark as a journalist and that he has no desire to escape because he has fulfilled his dream of killing Superman.

Nearing death, Superman accomplishes the "Twelve Labors of Superman" – a variety of tasks that significantly help both humans and Kryptonians – and completes his last will and testament. Meanwhile, Luthor survives and escapes his execution after taking a formula similar to what Superman made for Lois, and he begins razing Metropolis with the aid of Solaris, an artificial star that corrupts the Sun and turns it red. After Superman defeats Solaris, Clark returns to the Daily Planet to submit his article, but falls dead. As the staff tries to save him, Superman awakes on his home planet of Krypton and meets his father Jor-El, who reveals that Superman's body is converting itself to a solar radio-consciousness. He offers him a choice; remain dead or return to life long enough to defeat Luthor. Clark wakes up, and confronts Luthor, firing a gravity gun at him. The gravity gun warps time for Luthor, speeding up the exhaustion of his powers. As his powers fade, Luthor briefly sees Superman's vision of Earth, and weeps before Superman knocks him out. Superman proclaims his eternal love for Lois and kisses her before becoming a solar consciousness and repairing the Sun.

One year later, Lois admires a monument dedicated to Superman and tells Jimmy that she believes Superman will return if he can create an artificial heart for the Sun. Superman, now a solar being, lives inside the Sun and maintains machinery to keep it alive. Meanwhile, Quintum reveals a new P.R.O.J.E.C.T in case something happens, and unveils it by standing before a door with Superman's characteristic emblem, with its usual "S" replaced with the number "2".

Reception

= Sales =

The first issue was released in November 2005 and was a sales success, ranking second in the top 300 comics for that period, with Infinite Crisis #2 being the top seller.{{cite web | date=December 19, 2005 | url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/7956.html | title=Top 300 Comics Actual – November 2005 | publisher=ICv2.com | access-date=April 21, 2008}} The second issue also ranked second in the top 300 comics for the January 2006 period, with pre-order sales of 124,328; Infinite Crisis #4 was the top seller that month.{{cite web | url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/8247.html | title=Top 300 Comics Actual – January 2006 | publisher=ICv2.com | access-date=April 24, 2008 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080430211705/http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/8247.html | archive-date= 30 April 2008 | url-status= live}} The series completed its run upon publication of its final issue in October 2008.

= Critical response =

Jeremy Estes, an early reviewer from PopMatters, notes the difficulty in revamping the character Superman in his review of the first issue of the series. The All-Star continuity allowed the writer Grant Morrison much more writing freedom. Frank Quitely's art is praised as "fresh and modern", while still "evoking the classic hero known around the world". At the time of writing only the first issue had been released, and so Estes was unsure of the direction of the story, noting the creative team "have set up a promising tale, but only time will tell if they take the last train to Memphis or head West, all the way to Vegas".{{cite web | date = January 6, 2006 | last = Estes | first = Jeremy | url=http://www.popmatters.com/comics/all-star-superman-1-1.shtml | title=ALL STAR SUPERMAN #1 | publisher=PopMatters | access-date=April 21, 2008}} Nicholas Labarre, writing for Sequart, argued that All-Star Superman "confidently exploits the near omnipotence of the main character" in contrast with other Superman stories. He compared the series favorably with Morrison's other work.{{cite web | date = April 29, 2008 | last = Labarre | first = Nicholas | url=http://www.sequart.org/magazine/602/grant-morrison-from-the-asylum-to-the-star/ | title=Grant Morrison: From the Asylum to the Star | publisher=Sequart Research & Literacy Organization | access-date=February 3, 2011}} Ed Mathews from PopImage reviewed the first collected trade paperback, which collects the first six issues, and praised the creative team, stating the art is "the most elegant work out of Frank Quitely I've seen to date". Mathews also singled out Grant Morrison's, saying that the series adds to the Superman mythos "by tweaking bits and parts from the character's rich history just enough to make old concepts fresh again". He recommended Volume 1 of the collected editions, and stated that "All Star Superman sings a hit".{{cite web|last=Mathews |first=Ed |url=http://www.popimage.com/content/viewnews.cgi?newsid1177495938,98253 |title=REVIEW: All Star Superman Vol. 1 |publisher=PopImage |access-date=April 21, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110525231722/http://www.popimage.com/content/viewnews.cgi?newsid1177495938%2C98253 |archive-date=May 25, 2011}} Another review of Volume 1 came from Danny Graydon of The First Post, who stated that Grant Morrison's writing is "the most vigorously entertaining take on the "Man of Steel" in decades" and that the "nuanced artwork is to be savoured".{{cite web|last=Graydon |first=Danny |url=http://www.thefirstpost.co.uk/index.php?storyID=6517 |title=Superman: the best in years |work=The First Post |date=January 6, 2006 |access-date=April 21, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20070620025818/http://www.thefirstpost.co.uk/index.php?storyID=6517 |archive-date=June 20, 2007}}

Time magazine's Lev Grossman ranked the graphic novel third in Top 10 Graphic Novels of 2007. He praised the storyline, noting that due to the character's strength and morality, he is a difficult character to write for.{{cite web|last=Grossman |first=Lev |author-link=Lev Grossman |url=http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/top10/article/0,30583,1686204_1686244_1692109,00.html |title=Top 10 Graphic Novels |newspaper=Time |date=December 9, 2007 |access-date=April 21, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080424041833/http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/top10/article/0%2C30583%2C1686204_1686244_1692109%2C00.html |archive-date=24 April 2008 |url-status=dead}} IGN{{'}}s list of top 25 Superman stories ranked All-Star Superman as number one, describing it as "a loving and affectionate celebration of everything that Superman stands for".{{Citation|title=25 Best Superman Comics and Graphic Novels - IGN|date=5 June 2013 |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/06/05/top-25-superman-stories|language=en|access-date=2021-07-13}} The pop culture commentator Comic Book Girl 19 praised the series suggesting that Grant Morrison had portrayed Superman as "emotionally intelligent, thoughtful" and "compassionate".{{cite web |title = All Star Superman and Superman Birthright |publisher = Comic Book Girl 19 |date = 7 November 2013 |url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TMovKM1K50 |access-date = March 28, 2014}}

=Awards=

All-Star Superman won the Eisner Award for "Best New Series" in 2006,{{cite web|title=Alan Moore Back on Top for 2006 Eisner Awards|url=http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_eisners_06rcv.shtml|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080411173530/http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_eisners_06rcv.shtml|archive-date=11 April 2008|access-date=April 21, 2008|publisher=comic-con}} as well as "Best Continuing Series" in 2007{{cite web|title=2007 Eisner Awards Shine Spotlight on Comic Industry's Best|url=http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_eisners_07win.shtml#winners|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071022025637/http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_eisners_07win.shtml|archive-date=October 22, 2007|access-date=April 21, 2008|publisher=comic-con}} and 2009. It also won the Harvey Awards for "Best Artist" and "Best Single Issue" in 2008. In 2006 it won the Eagle Award for "Favourite New Comic book" and "Favourite Comics Cover" (for the first issue), as well as the 2007 "Favourite Colour Comicbook - American" Eagle.

In other media

All-Star Superman, a film in the DC Universe Animated Original Movies series, is an adaptation of Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely's comic book.{{Cite news|author=Graham, Bill |title=SDCC 2010 – BATMAN: UNDER THE RED HOOD Panel |publisher=Collider.com |date=2010-07-24 |url=http://www.collider.com/2010/07/24/comic-con-batman-under-the-red-hood-panel-batman-year-one-all-star-superman/ |access-date=2010-07-24 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100725191152/http://www.collider.com/2010/07/24/comic-con-batman-under-the-red-hood-panel-batman-year-one-all-star-superman/ |archive-date=2010-07-25}} It was written by writer Dwayne McDuffie and directed by Sam Liu.{{Cite news|author=McDuffie, Dwayne |title=Dwayne's Comic Con News |publisher=dwaynemcduffie.com.lamphost.net |date=2010-07-25 |url=http://dwaynemcduffie.com.lamphost.net/wordpress/?p=900 |access-date=2010-07-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100727191034/http://dwaynemcduffie.com.lamphost.net/wordpress/?p=900 |archive-date=27 July 2010 |url-status=dead}} It was released on February 22, 2011.{{Cite web|author=Harvey, James|url=http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php/news.php?action=fullnews&id=912|title=Press Release For "All-Star Superman" Home Video Release, Casting Details|publisher=worldsfinestonline.com|date=November 30, 2010|access-date=December 1, 2010}} It stars James Denton as Superman, Christina Hendricks as Lois Lane, Anthony LaPaglia as Lex Luthor, Edward Asner as Perry White, Obba Babatundé as Judge, Steven Blum as Atlas, Linda Cardellini as Nasthalthia "Nasty" Luthor, Frances Conroy as Martha Kent, Alexis Denisof as Dr. Leo Quintum, Michael Gough as Parasite, Matthew Gray Gubler as Jimmy Olsen, Finola Hughes as Lilo, Kevin Michael Richardson as Steve Lombard, and Arnold Vosloo as Bar-El.{{Cite web|author=Kit, Borys |url=http://heatvision.hollywoodreporter.com/2010/09/james-denton-christina-hendricks-anthony-lapaglia-lend-voices-to-all-star-superman-exclusive.html#more |title=Denton, Hendricks, LaPaglia lend voices to 'All-Star Superman' (exclusive) |publisher=Heat Vision |date=2010-09-16 |access-date=2010-09-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100918013045/http://heatvision.hollywoodreporter.com/2010/09/james-denton-christina-hendricks-anthony-lapaglia-lend-voices-to-all-star-superman-exclusive.html |archive-date=18 September 2010 |url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|author=Harvey, James |url=http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php/news.php?action=fullnews&id=966 |title=Cast And Crew Details For "All-Star Superman" Animated Feature, Contest Details |publisher=worldsfinestonline.com |date=February 15, 2011 |access-date=February 18, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121015075145/http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php/news.php?action=fullnews&id=966 |archive-date=October 15, 2012}}
The 2013 film Man of Steel features a monologue spoken by Jor-El (Russell Crowe) taken almost word-for-word from the comic.{{cite web |url=http://www.bleedingcool.com/2012/07/22/zack-snyder-uses-grant-morrisons-words-for-man-of-steel-trailer/ |title=Zack Snyder Uses Grant Morrison's Words For Man Of Steel Trailer |last1=Johnston |first1=Rich |date=July 22, 2012 |website=Bleeding Cool |access-date=9 August 2013}}
The 2017 Arrowverse crossover "Crisis on Earth-X" loosely incorporates several elements from All-Star Superman; the Nazi Supergirl is shown to be suffering from the same condition Superman is in the comic, and her cells are mentioned to be overloaded with solar radiation. When asked about this, she says "like Icarus, I flew too close to the sun", further referencing the events of the comic.
The 2025 film Superman takes inspiration from All-Star Superman.
A full-cast audio dramatisation from DC and Penguin House Audio was released on June 24, 2025. The cast includes Marc Thompson as Superman, Kristen Sieh as Lois Lane, and Christopher Smith as Lex Luthor.{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/dc-to-adapt-all-star-superman-as-full-cast-audiobook |title=DC to Adapt All-Star Superman as Full-Cast Audiobook |last=Schedeen |first=Jesse |date=May 9, 2025 |website=IGN |access-date=May 9, 2025}}

Collected editions

The series has been collected into following formats:

=English version by DC Comics=

All-Star Superman Volume 1 (collects #1–6, 160 pages)

:* hardcover edition ({{ISBN|1-84576326-2}}, January 2007)

:* hardcover edition (ISBN {{ISBNT|1-4012-0914-9}}/{{ISBNT|978-1-4012-0914-8}}, 2007-04-11)[http://www.dc.com/graphic-novels/all-star-superman-vol-1 ALL STAR SUPERMAN VOL. 1]

:* softcover edition (ISBN {{ISBNT|1-4012-1102-X}}/{{ISBNT|978-1-4012-1102-8}}, 2008-08-27)[http://www.dc.com/graphic-novels/all-star-superman-vol-1-0 ALL STAR SUPERMAN VOL. 1]

All-Star Superman Volume 2 (collects #7–12, 160 pages)

:* hardcover edition (ISBN {{ISBNT|1-4012-1837-7}}/{{ISBNT|978-1-4012-1837-9}}, 2009-02-11)[http://www.dc.com/graphic-novels/all-star-superman-vol-2 ALL STAR SUPERMAN VOL. 2]

:* DC softcover edition (ISBN {{ISBNT|1-4012-1860-1}}/{{ISBNT|978-1-4012-1860-7}}, 2010-02-10)[http://www.dc.com/graphic-novels/all-star-superman-vol-2-0 ALL STAR SUPERMAN VOL. 2]

:* Titan softcover edition, September 2009, {{ISBN|1-84576859-0}}

Absolute All-Star Superman (collects #1–12, bonus sketchbook section, 320 pages)

:* 1st print ({{ISBN|1-4012-2917-4}}?, 2010-11-03)[http://www.dc.com/graphic-novels/absolute-all-star-superman ABSOLUTE ALL-STAR SUPERMAN]

:* 2nd print (ISBN {{ISBNT|1-4012-2917-4}}/{{ISBNT|978-1-4012-2917-7}}, 2011-10-26)[http://www.dc.com/graphic-novels/all-star-superman-2005/absolute-all-star-superman-new-printing ABSOLUTE ALL-STAR SUPERMAN - NEW PRINTING]

All-Star Superman (collects #1–12, 304 pages)

:* DC softcover edition (ISBN {{ISBNT|1-4012-3205-1}}/{{ISBNT|978-1-4012-3205-4}}, 2011-10-05)[http://www.dc.com/graphic-novels/all-star-superman-2005/all-star-superman-0 ALL-STAR SUPERMAN]

:* DC Black Label softcover edition (ISBN {{ISBNT|1-4012-9083-3}}/{{ISBNT|978-1-4012-9083-2}}, 2018-11-28)[http://www.dc.com/graphic-novels/all-star-superman-2005/all-star-superman ALL-STAR SUPERMAN]

All-Star Superman: The Deluxe Edition (collects #1–12, extras, 328 pages)

:* hardcover edition (ISBN {{ISBNT|1-77951-344-5}}/{{ISBNT|978-1-77951-344-1}}, 2022-01-25)[https://www.dc.com/graphic-novels/all-star-superman-the-deluxe-edition ALL STAR SUPERMAN: THE DELUXE EDITION]

=Dutch/Flemish version by Lion=

Absolute All-Star Superman (collects #1–12, bonus sketchbook section, 320 pages)

:* 2nd print (ISBN {{ISBNT|886691563-7}}/{{ISBNT|978-886691563-8}}, 2013-07-01?)

=Spanish version by ECC Cómics=

All-Star Superman Parte 1 (collects #1–6)

:* DC edition ({{ISBN|978-84-16998-91-3}}, 2017-04-01?)[http://www.ecccomics.com/comic/batman-y-superman-coleccion-novelas-graficas-num-3161.aspx Batman y Superman - Colección Novelas Gráficas núm. 07: All-Star Superman Parte 1]

All-Star Superman Parte 2 (collects #7–12)

:* DC edition ({{ISBN|978-84-16998-95-1}}, 2017-04-01?)[http://www.ecccomics.com/comic/batman-y-superman-coleccion-novelas-graficas-num-3268.aspx Batman y Superman - Colección Novelas Gráficas núm. 08: All-Star Superman Parte 2]

All-Star Superman (collects #1–12)

:* quarter edition ({{ISBN|978-84-17401-94-8}}, 2018-04-10)[http://www.ecccomics.com/comic/allstar-superman-cuarta-edicion-4389.aspx All-Star Superman (Cuarta edición)]

:* DC Black Label edition ({{ISBN|978-84-18326-78-3}}, 2020-10-06)[https://www.ecccomics.com/comic/allstar-superman-biblioteca-dc-black-label-8620.aspx All-Star Superman (Biblioteca DC Black Label)]

:* Deluxe Edition ({{ISBN|978-84-17871-21-5}}, 2019-06-04)[http://www.ecccomics.com/comic/allstar-superman-edicion-deluxe-6203.aspx All-Star Superman (Edición Deluxe)]

=Finnish version by Egmont=

Teräsmies (collects #1–12, 294 pages)

:* 1st print ({{ISBN|978-952233594-4}}, 2012)[https://outi.finna.fi/Record/outi.1318239?lng=en-gb Teräsmies | OUTI-kirjastot]

References

External links

DC page: [http://www.dc.com/comics/all-star-superman-2005 comic], [http://www.dc.com/movies/all-star-superman-2011 movie]
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[https://web.archive.org/web/20051025180510/http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/allstarsuperman/issue1_preview.htm Newsarama preview]
[http://www.newsarama.com/comics/100823-Morrison-Superman3.html All Star Memories: Grant Morrison on All Star Superman, 3], Newsarama, October 23, 2008
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