In the 90’s, there was one Superman villain that was so powerful that he was able to “kill” Superman. Back then this was a huge deal, not only in comics but also in the mainstream media. It made the news, was on the front page of newspapers and was a big talking piece. This villain was Doomsday. Ruthless, almost indestructible and motivated only by pure hate, Doomsday was a villain that could really match Superman. Although, since his early appearance he has not been able to make such an impact. This could all change with Doomsday’s first big conflict in the New 52 era – the upcoming crossover event, Superman: Doomed.
DC is keeping quiet on many of the details of Superman: Doomed, but what we do know is Superman will face Doomsday, but that will only be the beginning. The fight between the two will create consequences for the Man of Steel, potentially from Doomsday’s unknown new abilities, which will fuel further conflict elsewhere.
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In a recent interview with Comic Book Resources, the writing trio stressed that Superman: Doomed was not a rehash of the classic Death of Superman.
We’re telling a brand new Doomsday story that goes in a new direction. We love that classic story and we tip our hats in a big way, but we’re using it really as a launching point for something hopefully very different that will challenge our character in entirely new ways.
It will be interesting to see what new ideas they can bring to Doomsday and how he will be a challenge for Superman.
Crossovers can be a little confusing, this is why I have created a Superman: Doomed reading order checklist. This checklist includes the preferred reading order for this event, as well as listing the dates of release.* You can take a look at it below.
Preludes
I’ve listed Action Comics #30, Superman/Wonder Woman #7 and Superman #30 as preludes as while the feature Doomsday, it doesn’t seem to be the major focus. These titles will lead to Superman: Doomed #1, but also wrap up their current arc. As this is the case, I would say that these preludes are not essential reading and you should be fine with starting at Superman: Doomed #1.
Action Comics #30 – April 2nd
Superman/Wonder Woman #7 – April 9th
Superman #30 – April 23rd
Superman: Doomed Reading Order
Superman Doomed is split up into multiple acts, which have their own names to differentiate them. They are made to be read one after each other and are the next progression in this storyline.
Infected
Superman Doomed #1 – May 14th
Action Comics #31 – May 14th
Superman/Wonder Woman #8 – May 14th
Batman/Superman #11 – May 21st
Superman #31 – May 28th
Enemy of the State
Action Comics #32 – June 4th
Superman/Wonder Woman #9 – June 11th
Superdoom
Action Comics #33 – July 2nd
Superman/Wonder Woman #10 – July 9th
Superman/Wonder Woman Annual #1 – August 6th
Action Comics Annual #3 – August 6th
Last Sun
Action Comics #34 – August 6th
Superman/Wonder Woman #11 – August 13th
Supergirl #34 – August 20th
Superman: Doomed #2 – September 24th (originally August 27th)
Aftermath
Action Comics #35 – October 1st
Superman/Wonder Woman #12 – October #8
Supergirl #35 – October 15th
Well, I hope this Superman: Doomed reading order checklist has been helpful for you. Enjoy the event!
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Any one know when dc will have superman doomed in TP?
I’ve read on another page that Future’s End #22 is actually the conclusion to this series. Is this true?
I haven’t read Future’s End #22 but it seems to me that it that Doomed #2 is the conclusion and FE #22 uses some of the aftermath to push its story.
When will the collected edition come out? I only ver get those; I find getting normal issues too complicated and too messy.
According to Amazon a collected edition will be released March 31st 2015.
This has helped greatly, thank you for your efforts.
Have you perhaps considered doing the same for Original Sin?.
Thanks. I think I have might have missed the boat on Original Sin, but here is a great reading order for it here http://www.readingorders.com/ReadingOrderList/OriginalSin
Thanks dude! Very helpful
You’ll want to switch the Superman/Wonder Woman Annual and Action Comics Annuals for August. While the end of Superman/Wonder Woman #10 (Superdoomed Chapter 2) said it was continued in Action Comics Annual #3, that is actually chapter 4 of Superdoomed. Chapter 3 is in Superman/Wonder Woman Annual #1.
Hey Joe, thanks for letting me know!
Thanks so much! I do have one question- Are the Aftermath issues essential reading as well?
I guess it will all depend on how Superman: Doomed #2 ends. I assume that you will be able to pick and choose which ones you want to read and that those issues will continue that particular series story post-Doomed.
I am already reading it – cross overs get confusing and hard to track especially in the digital world………can anyone tell me for the “Superman Doomed” what title and issue is coming up next?
Thanx for the list! Extremely helpful 🙂
Actually, I think preludes are extremely helpful. And thank you so much for publishing this checklist.
Thanks Trevor, man these crossovers can be confusing!. This definitely sorts it out nicely.
Would you say it’s best to just go ahead and collect all of the Superman Action Comics, Superman and Superman/Wonder Woman. Any thoughts on these?
Thanks
To get the full story I would read all of the Action Comics, Superman, Superman/Wonder Woman issues and Batman/Superman #11 (which was added to the crossover very late). The preludes are not essential reading, but do give a little context.
Thank you so much.
Thanks for this, enjoying this event and I didn’t think I would!
thank you for this list. I just picked up Superman #31 and noticed that something was missing. According to Superman/ Wonder Woman #8, that was correct. According to the DC comics site, that was correct. Your list seems to be the only one that is really correct! S
So far spot on! I appreciate it. I remember collecting the death of superman series comics the FIRST time superman fought doomsday, and I have been pleased with what they are doing with the story now.
Thanks dude!