New Super-man Series
New Super-man 1: Made in China
By: Gene Luen Yang (Author); Viktor Bogdanovic (Illustrator); Richard Friend (Illustrator)
Published: June 27, 2017 | DC Comics
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An impulsive act of heroism thrusts an arrogant young man into the limelight of Shanghai as China begins to form its own Justice League of powerful heroes. As the government creates their own Superman, will they live to regret the person they’ve chosen? Rising from the ashes of SUPERMAN: THE FINAL DAYS OF SUPERMAN and the death of the Man of Steel, will this New Super-Man step up to the challenge, or be crushed under the weight of his hubris and inexperience?
Award-winning writer Gene Luen Yang (American Born Chinese, SUPERMAN) and on-the-rise art star Viktor Bogdanovic (BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT) introduce readers to Kong Kenan, an all-new superhero who could change the world…or be the end of it, in NEW SUPER-MAN VOL. 1. Collects issues #1-6.
New Super-man 2: Coming to America
By: Gene Luen Yang (Author); Billy Tan (Illustrator; Viktor Bogdanovic (Illustrator)
Published: October 10, 2017 | DC Comics
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Exploding from the pages of the blockbuster DC Rebirth event, the second volume of New York Times best-selling writer Gene Luen Yang’s bold reimagining of comics’ greatest hero features art from Billy Tan and Viktor Bogdanovic in NEW SUPER-MAN VOL. 2: COMING TO AMERICA.
He’s got the powers of a Kryptonian, the fame of a celebrity and the gratitude of the biggest country on Earth. But high-flying hero Kong Kenan, a.k.a. the new Super-Man of China, is about to have a crash course in what it takes to be a Man of Steel.
With his powers on the fritz and the truth of his mother’s murder still out there, Super-Man turns to the tutelage of the mysterious I-Ching to get back on track. His path will take him from fighting side by side with Bat-Man, Wonder-Woman and the other heroes of the Justice League of China…to battling his rogue predecessor with the fate of the nation at stake…to a meeting in Metropolis with none other than Lex Luthor and the original Superman himself!
Does Kenan have what it takes to go global? He’s about to find out!
New allies. New enemies. New Super-Man. Collects NEW SUPER-MAN #7-12.
New Super-man 3: Made in China
By: Gene Luen Yang (Author); Mariko Tamaki (Author); Brent Peeples (Illustrator), Billy Tan (Illustrator); Joe Lalich (Illustrator)
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Kenan’s mind is reeling from revelations about his parents. Meanwhile, his teammates in the Justice League of China are dropping one by one. And from across the globe, Task Force X Director Amanda Waller has sent in the one force that can stop the chaos and carnage from spreading: Harley Quinn, Deadshot and Killer Croc, a.k.a. the Suicide Squad!
But the Emperor isn’t the only Super-Man they’ve been licensed to kill. Unless Kenan acts fast, he’ll become a casualty of war.
Yet even as the struggle rages on, the New Super-Man is transported to Old Gotham City, to the era when the magic that fuels his powers began…and where his true enemy will reveal himself at last…
New York Times best-selling writer Gene Luen Yang continues his acclaimed vision of comics’ greatest heroes in New Super-Man Vol. 3, illustrated by Billy Tan and Brent Peeples. Plus, a story starring Laney Lan by acclaimed and award-winning writer Mariko Tamaki. Collects New Super-Man #13-19.
New Super-man and the Justice League of China
By: Gene Luen Yang (Author); Brent Peeples (Illustrator); Matt Santorelli (Illustrator)
Published: February 12, 2019 | DC Comics
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Through a series of government experiments, Kong Kenan has become China’s New Super-Man! And now by his side is the mighty Justice League of China! Bat-Man! Wonder-Woman! The Flash!
The New Super-Man and Justice League of China changed the metahuman landscape of China forever, and Laney Lan has reported on their heroics since day one. But there’s more to Shanghai’s ace reporter than meets the eye, and when faced with turmoil in her own family, Laney’s commitment to reporting the truth will be tested like never before.
Critically acclaimed writer Gene Luen Yang (American Born Chinese, Superman) continues his inspiring run on New Super-Man, bringing a new voice to the iconic DC hero. Collects issues #20-24.
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