The late 1980s stories that set the stage for the epic "The Death of Superman" storyline are collected in a special hardcover Omnibus edition. 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.