In these tales from ACTION COMICS #1001-1006, the devastating repercussions from the Man of Steel miniseries still reverberate as Metropolis enters a new age! The Daily Planet teeters on the brink of disaster! A new criminal element has made its way onto the streets of Superman’s hometown! With mobsters being killed off and the Daily Planet staff hunting for answers, it’s up to Superman to discover what lurks in the underside of the city he thought he knew so well. Who is the Red Mist, and why has Superman never heard of someone so powerful and dangerous? And what is Lois Lane doing with Lex Luthor?

He was the original stretchable superhero of the 1940s, and now PLASTIC MAN is back in an all-new, all-zany four-issue miniseries. How zany is it? Take the stretchable power of the really long arm of the law, add to it his amazing ability to assume any shape under the sun, throw in a liberal dose of sidekick Woozy Winks and some of the wackiest bad guys in town, shake it all up with the creative talents of some of the best that comics has to offer-then double that and you'll have some idea of what to expect in the pages of the PLASTIC MAN miniseries. But wacky isn't all you'll find in PLASTIC MAN. There's also slam-bang action, adventure and pathos-all courtesy of writer Phil Foglio, penciller Hilary Barta and inker John Nyberg, not to mention plot and layout assistance from artist Doug Rice, or a series of "reality checks" provided by artist Kevin Nowlan. What's a "reality check"? Well, it's a way of injecting a little bit of the real world into the skewed reality of the realm inhabited by PLASTIC MAN, his friends and foes. PLASTIC MAN-you will believe a man can ply.

Master cartoonist Kyle Baker writes and illustrates this update of the classic, off-the-wall 1940s super hero known as Plastic Man! Plastic Man is back in action — with cartoonist Kyle Baker writing and drawing his adventures. In this title that collects Plastic Man’s 2004 series in its entirety for the first time, Plastic Man must come to terms with his criminal past when the FBI assigns him to catch his underworld alter ego, Eel O’Brian. Can Plas clear his name? Maybe, with the help of his beautiful, ruthless new partner, FBI Agent Morgan. Or, maybe not, thanks to the completely useless help of his old crimefighting sidekick, Woozy Winks. Collects Plastic Man #1-20

Explore the history of Krypton and the origins of The Phantom Zone, Krypton's other-dimensional prison, in this new title. Collected for the first time, this epic story stars Zod, who will be featured in the summer 2012 movie THE MAN OF STEEL. This story comes from the mind of Steve Gerber, writer of DC's acclaimed series HARD TIME and creator of Marvel's HOWARD THE DUCK.

Eel O'Brian might be a superhero now—but before he was anything else, he was acrook. Until the accident that turned him into the pliable Plastic Man, Eel was badto the bone…and just because he no longer has bones doesn't mean that's not stilltrue. When an incident on a Justice League mission leads to catastrophic cellulardamage, Plastic Man discovers he just might be out of time to make amends for thepast he's tried hard to outrun—or to save the soul of his son, who (unfortunately forhim) might have inherited more from dear old Dad than just his superpowers…The Eisner Award-nominated creative team of Christopher Cantwell (Briar, DoctorDoom, Halt and Catch Fire) and Alex Lins (Monarch) brings you the five words youthought you'd never read: body-horror Plastic Man noir!Collects the complete miniseries Plastic Man No More! #1-4

DC collects the 1970s series that introduced one new concept after another-as well as reintroducing several DC favorites! Over the course of 13 issues, 1st Issue Special shined a spotlight on Atlas, Manhunter, Warlord, Lady Cop, and even the Dingbats of Danger Street-as well as giving the Creeper, Doctor Fate, and the New Gods their shots at comebacks! Collects 1st Issue Special #1-13.

Don't miss the Metal Men's adventures against The Clique, living mannequins, an ancient god, at the Department of Motor Vehicles and more. Plus, from SILVER AGE: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #1, the team meets Batman, Green Arrow and Black Canary! NOTE: some issues are available individually online.

Martin Pasko revisits the Metropolis of the 1970s, telling an epic lost tale as Mr. Mxyzptlk returns for another go at The Man of Steel. Will he succeed this time around? Plus: a classic tale originally published in the 1970s, also written by Martin Pasko!

This tale provides a first-hand look at Faraday's quest to outlaw masked vigilantes; culminating with the day Superman goes to Gotham to bring down Batman. Also included are two backup stories featuring Wonder Woman, Black Canary, Sgt. Rock and others.

Prepare your eyes for the frame-bursting, mind-stretching introduction of Plastic Man from the limitless imagination of Jack Cole! This Golden Age classic also features the first appearance of Phantom Lady and more.