Superman's most influential comic book stories ranked

A retrospective analysis identifies the ten most influential Superman stories from the character's 85-year history. Since his debut in 1938, the Man of Steel has served as a symbol of hope and justice.

Among the highlighted works is the 2019 miniseries ‘Superman: Up in the Sky’ by writer Tom King. The story follows the hero into space to locate a kidnapped human girl and is noted as one of the premier modern Superman narratives.