Alright… you got me digging down this rabbit hole, and now I think I’m ready to share.
Super
- The Unity Saga
- Superman Batman 2003
- Superman: For Tomorrow
- Superman Red & Blue (2021)
- Death & Return of Superman
- Superman: The Man of Steel
- Superman: Doomed
Excellent
- All Star Superman
- Superman Birthright
- What’s So Funny About Truth, Justice, & The American Way
- Superman Up In The Sky
- Superman For All Seasons
- Superman Smashes The Klan
- Kingdom Come
- Superman: Secret Origin
- Whatever Happened To The Man of Tomorrow
- Superman: Brainiac
- Luthor
- Superman: Grounded
Very Good
- Superman Golden Age Omnibus Vol. 1
- Superman by Peter Tomasi Omnibus (Rebirth)
- Superman Red & Blue (‘98)
- Superman Earth One
- Superman by Grant Morrison Omnibus (New 52)
- Superman Unchained
- Superman Vs Lobo
- Superman: Last Son
- Superman ‘78
- New Krypton
Good
- The Coming of The Supermen
- Superman Year One
- Superman: Man of Tomorrow
Thoughts on my list:
- This was very difficult. I’m still not convinced I have this right. I dislike ranking stuffs
- The list reflects my personal preferences, not critical or popular consensus.
- The Coming of The Supermen is the only one I thought of putting in the “Bad” tier. That would have been harsh though. It’s the legendary Neal Adams, and his art is amazing in the book. Just thought the story wasn’t very good.
- Superman ‘78 is probably closer to “good” tier for me. I elevated it because… well… nostalgia & all.
- I haven’t read The Wedding Album yet. Have a feeling it would go in one of the top 2 tiers.
- Yes I like the Bendis run that much.
- I didn’t rank Warworld Saga because it’s currently unfolding. Probably “Super” tier though, depending on how it all comes together/ends.
- The books are arranged in no particular order in each tier.