Grandes Astros: Superman

After absorbing lethal levels of solar radiation during a deep-space rescue, Superman discovers he has exactly one year left to live. Facing his imminent mortality, he dedicates his remaining time to completing a series of final, mythic labors to ensure Earth's safety before he is gone.

Written by Grant Morrison and illustrated by Frank Quitely, All-Star Superman operates entirely outside standard DC continuity. Across 12 issues, Superman reveals his secret identity to Lois Lane, attempts to redeem a death-row Lex Luthor, and confronts the absolute limits of his power. The limited series strips away decades of convoluted backstory to focus strictly on the essential, optimistic core of the character.