Superman: Red Son DC Compact Comics Edition – DC Comics
Superman: Red Son DC Compact Comics Edition – DC Comics
Superman: Red Son – DC Compact Comics Edition
Publisher: DC Comics | Writer: Mark Millar | Artists: Dave Johnson, Kilian Plunkett | Format: DC Compact Comics Edition (Trade Paperback) | Rating: T | ISBN: 9781799508281 | On Sale: June 2, 2026 | MSP: $9.99
One of the greatest Elseworlds stories ever told — now in DC's affordable, digest-sized Compact Comics format. Mark Millar's landmark Superman: Red Son asks a single devastating question: what if the rocket carrying the infant Kal-El had landed not in Kansas, but in the Soviet Union? The result is one of the most celebrated alternate history stories in comics — a Cold War epic that reimagines Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Lex Luthor, and the entire DC Universe through a geopolitical lens that is as thrilling as it is thought-provoking.
Volume Highlights
- Writer: Mark Millar
- Artists: Dave Johnson, Kilian Plunkett
- Publisher: DC Comics
- Format: DC Compact Comics Edition | 152 Pages
- Dimensions: 5.50” W x 8.50” H x 0.39” D
- Rating: T
- ISBN: 9781799508281
- FOC Date: March 16, 2026
- Available in Stores From Publisher: June 2, 2026
- Sales Rights: World
- MSP / Cover Price: $9.99
The DC Compact Comics Advantage
DC's Compact Comics Edition format brings landmark stories to readers at a smaller trim size and lower price point — making essential reads like Red Son more accessible than ever without sacrificing the quality of the storytelling. At 5.50” x 8.50”, it's the perfect size for a bag, a backpack, or a bedside table. An ideal gift, an ideal entry point, and an ideal addition to any DC collection.
⭐ Fun Fact: Superman: Red Son was originally published in 2003 and has never gone out of print — a testament to the enduring power of its central premise. The story's twist ending remains one of the most debated and celebrated conclusions in modern comics history. If you haven't read it, stop everything.
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