This is the medium reading order for Phase 1 of Superman Rebirth. This is focused on only the MOST important Superman Volumes. Superman Rebirth is mainly focused on three plot lines. 1. Who is Mr. Oz? 2. Jonathan Kent (Superboy) meeting the world. 3. Superman’s relationship to the current continuity. This Superman is a new Superman who lived in the multiverse before Flashpoint wiped away the modern era.
Stories not include: Kenan Kong and the Justice League of China’s birth, A lonely place of living, Supergirl’s run, Superwoman, and Trinity.
Difference between Easy and Medium: Adds the missing Superman (2016) stories: Multiplicity, Black Dawn, and Superman: Hopes and Fears. Supersons titles are added: When I grow up, Planet of the Capes, Super Sons of Tomorrow, and Parent Trap. Action Comics: Men of Steel is added as well.
Road to Rebirth: (Optional)
Superman: Lois and Clark
Superman: Lois and Clark #1-8
Part 1:
Superman: Son of Superman
Superman: Rebirth #1
Superman #1-6
Action Comics: Path of Doom
Action Comics #957 - 962
Action Comics: Welcome to the Planet
Action Comics #963 - #966
(Includes a part of Justice League #52 in the trade)
Superman: Trials of the Supersons
Superman #7-13
Action Comics: Men of Steel
Action Comics #967 - 972
Superman: Multiplicity
Superman #14-17
Superman Annual #1
Superman: Black Dawn
Superman #20 - 26
EVENT: Superman Reborn
EVENT: SUPERMAN REBORN at this point the New 52 continuity and rebirth continuity come together. At this point Last Days of isn’t all that helpful
Road to Reborn:
Action Comics #973-974
Superman Reborn
Superman #18
Action Comics #975
Superman #19
Action Comics #976
Part 2
REBORN AFTERMATH:
Action Comics: The New World
- The new continuity explained
Action Comics #977 - 984
Superman: Hopes and Fears
Superman #27-32
Supersons: When I Grow Up
Supersons: When I Grow Up
Supersons #1-5
EVENT: OZ EFFECT
- (okay not quite an event but two really important series!)
Action Comics #985-992
Action Comics: Booster Shot
- (OZ Effect: Aftermath) //Last Volume of run
Action Comics #993 - 999
Action Comics Special #1
Supersons: Planet of the Capes
Supersons #6-10
Superman: Imperius Lex
Superman #33-36
Superman #39-41
EVENT: SUPERSONS OF TOMORROW
Superman #37
Supersons #11
Teen Titans #15
Superman #38
Supersons #12
Superman: Bizarroverse
Superman #42-43
Superman #44-45
Superman Special #1
Supersons: Parent Trap //Last Volume
Supersons #13-16
Supersons Annual #1
The End of Phase 1 Superman: Action Comics #1000
<-- Superman Family Phase 1 EASY version