• Superman is one of the most famous and popular comic book superheroes of all time. In addition to comic books, Superman has made the transition to radio, television (Smallville), movies (Superman Returns), Broadway, and video games.

• This is the first time that the entire epic story of the death of Krypton has been told. It’s also a story that you will only be able to find in books—there will be no graphic adaptations.

• Kevin J. Anderson is a prolific science fiction writer who has an established name in comic-dom and he will continue exploit all his contacts to get the mass market plenty of attention.

• This book is licensed by DC Comics, and we have their full promotional support. There are several possible cross-promotional opportunities that we can explore, including utilizing DC Comics’ active website, ads in their comics at a reduced rate, etc. We can bring this title to conventions like Comic-Con in San Diego in late July, and World Con in late August.
 
• It Books will simultaneously publish the trade paperback edition of WAYNE OF GOTHAM (ISBN: 9780062219862) as well as ENEMIES & ALLIES (ISBN: 9780062213808) for the first time in trade paperback.

• This trade paperback edition will replace the previous mass market edition of THE LAST DAYS OF KRYPTON (ISBN: 9780061340758).

Everyone knows how Superman was sent to Earth before his planet and people were destroyed in a terrible explosion. Now, Kevin J. Anderson unfolds the riveting backstory of this iconic superhero. The Last Days of Krypton is a sweeping tale of the politics and betrayals that blinded both heroes and villains to the disaster that would culminate in the escape of a single infant child. Bringing to life the planet Krypton with its famous cities and futuristic society, Anderson offers startling new insight into familiar characters, including Superman’s parents, Brainiac, the Kyptonian genius who would later terrorize Shim, as well as Superman’s long-time villain, General Zod.

Filled with excitement, adventure, intrigue, and passion, this grand saga adds depth and color to the legend of this beloved pop culture superhero, and is sure to become must reading for every fan.