Issue Description

Pa Kent is having a talk with a young Clark when he realizes he won't be around forever. As Clark's powers continue to develop, he knows his place isn't on a farm. Three men arrive to become farmhands for the upcoming harvest.

Later Clark is having lunch with Lana Lang and Pete Ross. He voices his suspicions on the new additions to the farm. He also ponders whether he should stay in Smallville or move on to Metropolis to pursue his journalist career.

Clark soon realizes that the three farmhands have superpowers and an "action suit" just like his. The three introduce themselves as part of the Superman Squad, a team of Supermen from different eras that help protect the structure of spacetime. Kal Kent reveals himself as a future descendant of Clark's from the year A.D. 853,500. Klyzyzk Klzntplkz is the Superman from the 5th Dimension and the third, bandaged Superman is the Unknown Superman from A.D. 4500.

Just then the Chronovore, a being that ages everything it touches, arrives. The three members of the Superman Squad tell Clark to stand back as they handle the threat. Being young and arrogant, Clark insists on defending his own world.

With the help of Krypto, Clark manages to break free of Kal's grasp and heads off to fight the Chronovore. During this time, the Unknown Superman is back at the farm talking with Pa. As Clark continues to fight the Chronovore with Klyzyzk, Kal says that the Chornovore will eat a precious three minutes of Clark's life. The three minutes in which Pa suffers a fatal heart attack.

At Pa's funeral, Clark speaks on how his father taught him right from wrong and how to dream of a better world.

Clark is in tears as he prepares to leave Ma and the farm. At the other end of the farm, three more members of the Superman Squad arrive (including the Golden Superman from DC 1.000.000 and Superman 2 aka Secundus) as the Unknown Superman reveals himself to be a future incarnation of Superman, happy to have had one more chance to visit with Pa.

All Star Superman (2006)

Publisher

DC Comics

Volume Description

An out-of-continuity mini series written by Grant Morrison and drawn by Frank Quitely published under the All Star label.

All Star Superman presents readers with an epic story that sits apart from convention whilst being grounded in established Superman myth and lore. It proved to be a critical and commercial success, drawing praise for Quitely unique art style, Morrison's trademark eclectic writing and Jamie Grant's innovative digital colouring.

The storyline concerns Lex Luthor's extravagant plot to finally rid of Superman, and trials that the Man of Steel must endure as a result. Alongside Superman, the series sees appearances from many of his most well-known allies and adversaries, albeit often in altered forms from conventional Superman continuity.

Winner of Eisner Awards in 2006 for Best New Series as well as in 2007 and 2009 for Best Continuing Series.

Collected Editions

All Star Superman Vol. 1 - Collects issues 1-6 of the series.All Star Superman Vol. 2 - Collects issues 7-12 of the series.All Star Superman - Collects the entire seriesAbsolute All Star Superman - Contained in a slipcase, collects the whole series also contains sketches.

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