The definitive guide to the ever-expanding world of Superman! Here you'll get profiles of characters like Nightwing & Flamebird, General Zod, Supergirl, Mon-El and more, plus maps of places such as New Krypton's Kandor and Metropolis. Also included is a bittersweet story about the friendship of Supergirl and Flamebird, and a story that reveals the dark legacy of Pete Ross's brief time as President of the United States. Plus, a week in the life of Science Cops Billi Harper and Jonathan (Mon-El) Kent. This Secret Files serves as an excellent primer to the 'Codename: Patriot' crossover!

Seven tales that present the origins of the modern JLA lineup and each of the group's six cornerstone members.

Superman has been run ragged by hyped-up villains whose true motives remain cloaked in secrecy. Finding the truth has been delayed by the slow recovery of Lois Lane from her Mideast ordeal, another visit by Mr. Mxyzptlk and some harsh words from Wonder Woman and Batman in the wake of IDENTITY CRISIS.