Superman is becoming increasingly desperate to regain his powers! The situation is dire, as he must rescue his fellow Justice Leaguers and save the lives of the soldiers facing Vandal Savage--the very force standing between him and the Fortress of Solitude. Even if he's able to reclaim his powers, will Superman be able to withstand his gravest challenge to date? From the critically acclaimed creative team of Peter J. Tomasi (BATMAN & ROBIN), Greg Pak (BATMAN/SUPERMAN) and Aaron Kuder comes SUPERMAN-ACTION COMICS VOL. 9. Now in paperback, this graphic novel collects issues #47-52.

NO MORE POWERS.NO MORE SECRET IDENTITY.NO MORE SUPERMAN? Superman’s downfall, impossible as it seems, has come at the hands of Vandal Savage. After eons of seeking a method to draw back to Earth the meteor that granted him immortality, Savage has discovered he can realize that goal by tapping into the Man of Steel’s super-abilities, and in turn the combined might of the Justice League.With the Last Son of Krypton powerless to stop him, the immortal is primed to recall the comet that granted him eternal power. And as it nears Earth, it also awakens Savage’s genetic signature within members of the world’s unsuspecting populace. Literally growing mad with power, Savage’s progeny will stop at nothing to ensure their patriarch succeeds.Superman’s salvation-and Earth’s-may lie in the one substance that’s lethal to the Man of Steel. Should he use it and somehow defeat Savage, one thing will be certain: regardless of the outcome, Superman as the world knows him will be no more.The acclaimed creative duo of Greg Pak (BATMAN/SUPERMAN) and Aaron Kuder (GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS) plus fan-favorite scribe Peter J. Tomasi (SUPERMAN) usher in the Man of Steel’s final days in SUPERMAN - ACTION COMICS VOL. 9: LAST RITES, with help from a team of all-star artists including Ardian Syaf (BATGIRL), Paul Pelletier (AQUAMAN), Dale Eaglesham (SECRET SIX) and Scot Eaton (NEW 52: FUTURES END)! Collects issues #48-52.

The Man of Steel faces off against the unimaginable in this chilling story from acclaimed creative team Greg Pak (BATMAN/SUPERMAN) and Aaron Kuder (GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS).Superman may be from Krypton, but Smallville, Kansas will always be Clark Kent’s hometown. So when a mysterious fog rolls in, cutting the town off from the outside world, the Man of Steel is the first to leap into action.But there’s a monster lurking in the mist-one that feeds off of the terror and darkness that hides inside even Superman’s mind. Clark will risk anything to save the people he loves; but even if he succeeds, will he be able to break free of his own nightmares?SUPERMAN - ACTION COMICS VOL. 7: UNDER THE SKIN collects issues #36-40 and ACTION COMICS: FUTURES END #1.

The NEW YORK TIMES best-selling creative team Grant Morrison and Rags Morales' landmark run on SUPERMAN: ACTION COMICS ends here in SUPERMAN: ACTION COMICS VOLUME 3: AT THE END OF DAYS! Five years ago, Clark Kent moved to Metropolis. Alone buthopeful, he donned a simple t-shirt laden with a giant S, beginning the career of one of the greatest heroes this—or any other—world has seen. Superman has grown with the city around him, and though he is feared by the public, there's no doubt theyneed him to protect them from this universe's gravest threats. But when the multiverse sends its deadliest villains against the Man of Steel, can even he turn them back? Collects SUPERMAN 13-17.

This BATMAN: ZERO YEAR tie-in features the reintroduction of a major character as a cocky young Superman battles the forces of nature to save Gotham City. Superman must also figure out who or what is the Ghost Soldier, and what mysterious ties does he have to The Man of Steel? Will he side with Superman as he is caught in the middle of the military's battle with subterranean monsters? Collects Action Comics #25-29 and Secret Origins #1.

"Originally published in single magazine form in Action Comics 1-10 and in book form in Superman/Action Comics volume 1: Superman and the men of steel, Superman/Action Comics volume 2: Bulletproof"--Copyright page.

"Vandal Savage has had millennia to plot a way to draw back to Earth the comet that granted him powers of immortality, and now he finally has his chance. And it just might spell the end for Superman. Savage's plan hinges on draining the Man of Steel of his abilities, leaving him literally powerless against Savage and the army of his descendants being driven into a frenzy as the comet approaches. When the Justice League and a depowered Superman all fail to halt the immortal's plot, the only way to stop him is with the one element that has the power to kill the Last Son of Krypton for good. Even if Superman is able to save Earth from Vandal Savage, will he survive the attempt? Or will the Man of Steel be forced to make the ultimate sacrifice?"--