Man of Steel
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Man of Steel (2013)
Clark Kent reveals himself to defend Earth from General Zod’s Kryptonian invasion. The film uses the comics chiefly as a foundation for its screen version of the character and world.
- Director
- Zack Snyder
- Produced by
- Charles Roven, Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas, Deborah Snyder
- Starring
- Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Kevin Costner
From screen to page
Shop related comicsComics behind the movie
Man of Steel is best approached as a screen interpretation of the character’s foundations rather than a panel-for-panel adaptation. Start with Action Comics #1, then compare it with Superman: Birthright #1–12 and Superman: Secret Origin #1–6. The additional references below broaden that trail into the characters, continuity and ideas surrounding the film.
Superman: Birthright #1–12
Superman: Secret Origin #1–6
Earth One #1
Connection: Modern origin synthesis
