In this new DC Essential Edition title, Grant Morrison brings Superman back to his Golden Age roots in spectacular fashion as a social avenger who preys upon corrupt public figures and stands as a champion of the oppressed. After moving to Metropolis to start a new life following the loss of his adoptive parents, Clark Kent soon finds that he is more alone than he ever knew. Alone but hopeful, he dons a T-shirt with a giant "S" and begins his career as one of the greatest heroes this or any other world has ever seen. Collects ACTION COMICS #1-10.