The late 1980s stories that set the stage for the epic The Death of Superman storyline are collected in a new hardcover Omnibus edition for the first time. Featuring stories and art by Jerry Ordway, George Pérez, Mike Mignola and others, these tales include appearances by Lex Luthor, Lois Lane, interplanetary warlord Mongul, the fifth-dimensional imp known as Mr. Mxyzptlk and more, plus the debut of the Eradicator, a key player in the post Death of Superman era.

Collects THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #445-459, SUPERMAN #23-27, ACTION COMICS #643-646 and ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #2.