Summary
- “Superman of Smallville” introduces a young Superman helping Smallville. It is suitable for kids with humor and Kryptonian alphabet deciphering.
- “Superman for All Seasons” explores Clark’s heroics through different character perspectives, focusing on themes of responsibility and love for kids.
- “Superman Smashes the Klan” confronts real-world evil and racism in an award-winning comic suitable for younger audiences. It promotes self-acceptance.
The world’s first superhero was introduced to comic fans in Action Comics #1 in 1938, and Superman has gone on to become a pop-culture lead for just under a century. Created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster, Superman was born on the alien planet of Krypton and was sent to Earth as Krypton fell, landing in the town of Smallville and being adopted by the Kent family, being named Clark Kent. As Superman grew to be the protector of Earth, Clark Kent moved to Metropolis and worked as a journalist at the Daily Planet.
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Superman has seen various adaptations over the years with the massive success of the Christopher Reeve Superman movies, the Justice League animated series, and the upcoming DCU project Superman, written and directed by James Gunn. With Superman being the epitome of a family-friendly superhero with strong morals, he has a selection of comics suited for a younger audience.
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Superman Of Smallville
Stories Of A Teenage Superman In Smallville
- Published in 2019
- Written and illustrated by Art Baltazar and Franco Aureliani
Telling the story of a thirteen-year-old Superman looking to help the people of Smallville, Superman of Smallville sees Clark using his powers to help the people of the titular town. Created by the team behind Tiny Titans, the story introduces Brainiac and a young Lex Luthor while keeping the action gentle to cater to a younger audience.
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Superman of Smallville also employs humor to help tell a story that’s ideal for a younger audience, with the usage of verbs as sound effects. Another area that makes this comic great is the inclusion of the Kryptonian alphabet at the book’s end, meaning kids can re-read the novel to decipher the Kryptonian robots or write their own messages. This makes Superman of Smallville a great Superman comic for kids.
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Superman For All Seasons
An Issue Set In Each Season Shows How Others View Superman
- Published in 1998
- Written by Jeph Loeb and illustrated by Tim Sale
Superman for All Seasons gives readers an insight into how people see Superman, with each issue being narrated by a different character. Beginning with Jonathan Kent’s narration in issue one, before Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Lana Lang get their turn.
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This series of issues allows readers to see Clark saving people while showing how the surrounding characters truly feel. Exploring themes of responsibility, love, and obsession without ever straying into too dark a territory, Superman for All Seasons is a great Superman comic for kids.
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Superman Family Adventures
Stories About The Kryptonian Family Saving The World
- First published in 2012
- Written and illustrated by Art Baltazar and Franco Aureliani
A series that shows off Superman’s family as they take on different enemies and save people from peril, Superman Family Adventures was developed by the team behind Tiny Titans and later Superman of Smallville. Throughout its twelve-issue run, readers are given action, comedy, and a lot of heart from the Superman family.
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Introducing younger readers to the heroics of Superman, Supergirl, and Superboy, as well as both Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen, while also introducing them to iconic Superman villains like Bizarro and the Zod family. The series aims toward a younger audience with its art style and sense of humor, making it a perfect Superman comic for kids.
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Superman: The Story Of The Man Of Steel
A Collection Of Comics Explaining How Clark Became Superman
- Published in 2010
- Created by Ralph Cosentino
A collection of five Superman stories that explain why the character is a hero to the world, Superman: The Story of the Man of Steel gives kids a glimpse into a day in the life of the Man of Steel. The series has incredible artwork and keeps the language child-friendly to cater to a younger audience.
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Once again, this series introduces the famous Superman villains, Lex Luthor and Bizarro, in a fun and friendly way, to keep the younger audience engaged. An excellent option to introduce kids to Superman, Superman: The Story of the Man of Steel by Ralph Consentino should be on the radar for fans looking to introduce kids to Superman.
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Superman Adventures
Set In The Continuity Of Superman: The Animated Series
- First published in 1996
- Created by Paul Dini, Rick Burchett, and Terry Austin
Created to coincide with Superman: The Animated Series, Superman Adventures is illustrated in a similar style to the Saturday morning cartoons released in the 90s. Over its 66-issue run, the series introduces a variety of villains, such as General Zod and Sandman, as well as Krypto the super-dog.
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What makes this comic perfect for younger audiences is that it ties into the animated series, meaning not only can readers enjoy the comic, but they can also follow the animated series as well. Without ever straying into too mature of a space, Superman Adventures is an excellent Superman comic for kids.
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Superman Smashes The Klan
The Award-Winning Comic For Young Adults
- First published in 2019
- Written by Gene Luen Yang and illustrated by Gurihiru
Superman Smashes the Klan was released in 2019 with Superman taking on real-world evil, loosely based on the Adventures of Superman radio story “Clan of the Fiery Cross.” This three-issue short run sees Superman dealing with visions of an alternate Earth and leads him on a journey of self-discovery while tackling the Clan of the Fiery Cross.
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This story tells an incredibly powerful story, involving self-acceptance and dealing with racism. Superman Smashes the Klan won the 2020 Harvey Awards winner for Best Children or Young Adult Book. It tackles difficult subject matter in a way that is relatable to audiences both young and old, making Superman Smashes the Klan the best Superman comic for younger readers.
Superman
- Release Date
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September 17, 1988
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Beau Weaver
Superman / Clark Kent (voice)
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Mark L. Taylor
Jimmy Olsen (voice)
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Michael Bell
Lex Luthor (voice)
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Alan Oppenheimer
Jonathan Kent (voice)
