Created in full collaboration with DC Comics, with unparalleled access to their archives this is an unique, visually driven chronicle of Superman's heroic career that will appeal to fans of all ages. Spectacular, specially commissioned artworks reveal key locations such as the Planet Krypton, Metropolis and Superman's Fortress of Solitude as they have never been seen before and drawings from the original comic books are used exclusively to illustrate crucial events and characters. Annotated artworks show how gadgets, weapons and vehicles really work and up-to-date facts on all the major characters associated with the Superman legend are included.