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All-Star Superman
All-Star Superman #3
"The measure of a man lies not in what he says but what he does..."
Two of the comics industry's top creative talents, writer Grant Morrison and artist Frank Quitely, the acclaimed team behind 'JLA:EARTH 2' (2000), reunite to redefine Superman based on the timeless, essential iconic elements that everyone knows about the Man of Steel.
The All-Star adventures of the Man of Steel take another startling turn when Lois Lane transforms from Superman’s girlfriend into a Kryptonian Superwoman! Meanwhile, Lex Luthor’s plans simmer as the criminal mastermind exerts his charisma and intellect over the hardcore inmates who share his maximum-security prison.
You've seen it before. Now, see it again as though for the first time. Not an origin story, modernization, or reinvention—but instead a timeless and iconic presentation refined by the passion and craft of master storytellers, All-Star Superman presents a unique and elegant interpretation of the original and most recognizable of all superheroes.
Age Rating: 12–17+ / Grades 7–9+
Two of the comics industry's top creative talents, writer Grant Morrison and artist Frank Quitely, the acclaimed team behind 'JLA:EARTH 2' (2000), reunite to redefine Superman based on the timeless, essential iconic elements that everyone knows about the Man of Steel.
The All-Star adventures of the Man of Steel take another startling turn when Lois Lane transforms from Superman’s girlfriend into a Kryptonian Superwoman! Meanwhile, Lex Luthor’s plans simmer as the criminal mastermind exerts his charisma and intellect over the hardcore inmates who share his maximum-security prison.
You've seen it before. Now, see it again as though for the first time. Not an origin story, modernization, or reinvention—but instead a timeless and iconic presentation refined by the passion and craft of master storytellers, All-Star Superman presents a unique and elegant interpretation of the original and most recognizable of all superheroes.
Age Rating: 12–17+ / Grades 7–9+
23 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 29, 2006
About the author
Grant Morrison
1,785 books4,623 followersGrant Morrison has been working with DC Comics for twenty five years, after beginning their American comics career with acclaimed runs on ANIMAL MAN and DOOM PATROL. Since then they have written such best-selling series as JLA, BATMAN and New X-Men, as well as such creator-owned works as THE INVISIBLES, SEAGUY, THE FILTH, WE3 and JOE THE BARBARIAN. In addition to expanding the DC Universe through titles ranging from the Eisner Award-winning SEVEN SOLDIERS and ALL-STAR SUPERMAN to the reality-shattering epic of FINAL CRISIS, they have also reinvented the worlds of the Dark Knight Detective in BATMAN AND ROBIN and BATMAN, INCORPORATED and the Man of Steel in The New 52 ACTION COMICS.
In their secret identity, Morrison is a "counterculture" spokesperson, a musician, an award-winning playwright and a chaos magician. They are also the author of the New York Times bestseller Supergods, a groundbreaking psycho-historic mapping of the superhero as a cultural organism. They divide their time between their homes in Los Angeles and Scotland.
In their secret identity, Morrison is a "counterculture" spokesperson, a musician, an award-winning playwright and a chaos magician. They are also the author of the New York Times bestseller Supergods, a groundbreaking psycho-historic mapping of the superhero as a cultural organism. They divide their time between their homes in Los Angeles and Scotland.
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August 10, 2020
Give Lois Lane fabulous powers and then barely have her use them? I guess her idea of an ideal birthday is sitting back and letting men fight over her for the day. I get this series is trying to explore the characters as archetypes, but I don’t think that should be the same thing as “devoid of agency.” The Lois Lane of Action Comics was a sharp-tongued smart ass and the one from the Fleischer cartoons was an impulsive daredevil. How can you take these basic characteristics and make her character so tepid?
December 24, 2024
Lois as superwoman was nice with Superman's power for a day and some silliness occur and some new mystery as well let's keep on reading.
I have always loved comics, and I have I can. I love comics to bits, may the comics never leave my side. I loved reading this and love reading more, you should also read what you love and hope always to love them. Even though I grew up reading local Indian comics like Raj Comics, Diamond Comics, or even Manoj Comics, now's the time to catch up on international and classic comics and Graphic novels. I am on my quest to read as many comics as I just want to Keep on Reading.
I have always loved comics, and I have I can. I love comics to bits, may the comics never leave my side. I loved reading this and love reading more, you should also read what you love and hope always to love them. Even though I grew up reading local Indian comics like Raj Comics, Diamond Comics, or even Manoj Comics, now's the time to catch up on international and classic comics and Graphic novels. I am on my quest to read as many comics as I just want to Keep on Reading.
October 22, 2025
3/5 Stars - "Sweet Dreams, Superwoman..."
March 31, 2020
My socks- do you see them? They have been charmed. Charmed off my damn feet. This comic continues to make me a bigger Superman fan by the day through competent writing and artwork that overwhelms the senses.
I think what's most impressive is how much this could play out in the Golden Age of comics, an yet, still feels timeless. This could have been written in the 40's or today and I don't think much would have been lost in translation. Yet it's so damn entertaining.
It plays out in such a playfully generic and upbeat way. It's about three men trying to impress a woman and basically win her. My inner feminist was at DEFCON THREE for most of the issue as a result of this trope. But it turned out to be a false alarm. Lois has agency the whole time and one never suspects Atlas or Samson will win her over. Again, the air in this story is playful. But the stakes, while light, are always present. Things never deescalate in tension so much as to be boring. Rather, instead of worrying about who can beat up whom, your engagement centers almost entirely around how people answer questions.
The resolution in this was very similar to how The Sandman might overcome a villain. It's damn inspiring to see Superman do it.
But yeah. It's those last few pages that seal the deal. Seeing two characters kiss on the moon is... something that could only happen in a Superman comic and it's a delight to watch unfold.
It's the best birthday ever, and it wasn't even my birthday.
I think what's most impressive is how much this could play out in the Golden Age of comics, an yet, still feels timeless. This could have been written in the 40's or today and I don't think much would have been lost in translation. Yet it's so damn entertaining.
It plays out in such a playfully generic and upbeat way. It's about three men trying to impress a woman and basically win her. My inner feminist was at DEFCON THREE for most of the issue as a result of this trope. But it turned out to be a false alarm. Lois has agency the whole time and one never suspects Atlas or Samson will win her over. Again, the air in this story is playful. But the stakes, while light, are always present. Things never deescalate in tension so much as to be boring. Rather, instead of worrying about who can beat up whom, your engagement centers almost entirely around how people answer questions.
The resolution in this was very similar to how The Sandman might overcome a villain. It's damn inspiring to see Superman do it.
But yeah. It's those last few pages that seal the deal. Seeing two characters kiss on the moon is... something that could only happen in a Superman comic and it's a delight to watch unfold.
It's the best birthday ever, and it wasn't even my birthday.
February 9, 2025
Superman Comic Reading Challenge
Day 3 - All Star Superman No. 3
Another fine issue. I just fly through these which is a sign of a really good comic to me. I like this Superman's seemingly being connected to a Pre-Crisis version. The appearance of a supermen from mythology Atlas and Samson was a fun touch and I wonder if they did appear in the old comics as well.
Day 3 - All Star Superman No. 3
Another fine issue. I just fly through these which is a sign of a really good comic to me. I like this Superman's seemingly being connected to a Pre-Crisis version. The appearance of a supermen from mythology Atlas and Samson was a fun touch and I wonder if they did appear in the old comics as well.
February 15, 2020
Decided to reread to read them all in order.
March 7, 2025
Eh…
A fairly good issue that suffers the fate of many other comic runs. Although Superman is an alien being who needs god like beings to challenge him, I don’t think having some in every issue is necessary. This seemed like it was meant to be a fun issue with Lois gaining Superman’s powers and messing around for the day. But they treat it “casually” that a reptilian being was wreaking havoc in Metropolis. Just like another day in Metropolis.
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Not every issue needs a threat.
Sampson, Atlas, and the Ultra Sphinx were odd editions too. Characters I’ve never heard of with little to no value to the story besides reminding Superman that he’s dying. There was no reason to almost kill off Lois either. The arm wresting and flirting with Lois was fun, but otherwise there was no reason for them to be there. They could have kept issue as them having fun all day.
A fairly good issue that suffers the fate of many other comic runs. Although Superman is an alien being who needs god like beings to challenge him, I don’t think having some in every issue is necessary. This seemed like it was meant to be a fun issue with Lois gaining Superman’s powers and messing around for the day. But they treat it “casually” that a reptilian being was wreaking havoc in Metropolis. Just like another day in Metropolis.
…
Not every issue needs a threat.
Sampson, Atlas, and the Ultra Sphinx were odd editions too. Characters I’ve never heard of with little to no value to the story besides reminding Superman that he’s dying. There was no reason to almost kill off Lois either. The arm wresting and flirting with Lois was fun, but otherwise there was no reason for them to be there. They could have kept issue as them having fun all day.
July 14, 2019
The crafting of All-Star Superman is in an all-time high here: the writing combines exposition with character's emotions, it exemplifies tropes from the golden age Superman and the modern one with new ideas of its own, the art by Quitely is expressive and spectacular, the layout continues to succeed in its cinematic approach and the coloring really makes every panel stand-out. This time there's even some visual clues for later, in this issue and some of the later ones; I love it. The overall situation in this third issue might feel random at times, and we're informed about Lois' actions with her one-day-only superpowers more often than we see them; in fact I don't think we see them at all. I guess that just isn't the point of this part of the story, but still. Aside from that, this is a great issue that showcases the trope of Superman's love life as well as the crazy situations he gets to participate on and handle (he encounters two super-beings named Samson and Atlas, not kidding) during the golden age of comics; and of course it advances the story: Superman's terminal condition it's still there, and it will get places. Great job overall.
June 28, 2025
Sansón y Atlas no son nada ante la fuerza de Superman, me encanta cómo lo abordaron.
Me encantó cómo resolvió el enigma de Ultraesfinge, a pesar de que Lois Lane estaba en peligro. La pregunta acerca de qué pasa cuando una fuerza imparable se encuentra con un objeto inamovible, cuestionamiento filosófico muy común, es resuelta de manera solvente por Superman para salvar a su amada.
Me encantó cómo resolvió el enigma de Ultraesfinge, a pesar de que Lois Lane estaba en peligro. La pregunta acerca de qué pasa cuando una fuerza imparable se encuentra con un objeto inamovible, cuestionamiento filosófico muy común, es resuelta de manera solvente por Superman para salvar a su amada.
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July 7, 2025
WAIT?! Lois really still doesn’t believe Superman is Clark?! Hahahaha, I can’t wait for that realization to really drop. But that problem can wait for tomorrow, as today is Lois birthday and she gets to enjoy her time as superwoman for 24 hours! And what better way to spend the day than immediately running into a reptile invasion from the Earth’s core. Unfortunately it seems some other super beings have beat our heroes to the punch, as they arrive to the scene to find Samson, the time displaced character from the Bible, picking up and throwing the leader of the reptiles into space! All while Atlas, the Olympian, lays waste to the small reptilian army. But both are stopped in their tracks once they get a look at Lois. So while Superman rushes up to save the leader before he dies to the vacuum of space, the other two immediately try and whoo superwoman with their strength. There are not many single, smart, and strong super women running around, even if it’s just for 24 hours. And as a bit of payback for Superman putting on his Clark impression, or being Clark this entire time and his got from her, she decides to play into their advances a bit. Superman clearly wants them to back off, but they challenge him to a show of strength to win the day with Lois. As Samson and Atlas have already dealt with the invasion, they expressed that not much else is left for Superman to do. But Superman proposes they start by delivering the army back to their home at the center of the Earth.
Lois has been here before, but had to worry about the pressure killing her. Now she gets a chance to really appreciate the architecture and world here. Superman steps off to the side with the king of the underground civilization who expresses that his son will be punished for this invasion, but also expresses that he speaks of being goaded into attacking by Samson. Superman promised to deal with this, only to walk over as Samson bestows a gift of radioactive Crown Jewels he “borrowed” from the ultrasphinx in the 80th century BC. Any other day and the 238 Uranium would be lethal to Lois. But Superman steps off to the side with Samson and asks him to lay off, wheeee he goes trouble seems to follow. But Samson draws his hand, he is a time traveler and according to his sources Lois Lane won’t be his girl for much longer, and according to a daily planet paper with the headline “Superman dead,” she will need a shoulder to cry on soon enough.
But as Samson and Superman walk to catch up with Lois and Atlas, suddenly they are thrown back by a blinding light…coming from the uranium necklace around Lois neck!! Samson admits that soon enough it’s said that Superman will be too busy with the 12 suped challenges he completed before his death. “You created life, you escaped from the underverse, you overthrew the tyrant Sun…and you answers the unanswerable question.” But suddenly their entire world stops as the ultrasphinx appears and grasps Lois by the necklace she is wearing. It seems that the necklace was not “borrowed,” but stolen! And now he has come to make them pay the price. Currently Lois exists in a state of life and death and the sphinx has a question, to answer correctly is life…incorrectly is death. Turns out Samson and Atlas led Superman here because they couldn’t fight the sphinx on their own, but had no intention of Lois getting hurt. With the threat of the phantom zone looming over the heads if Lois dies, the two stand beside Superman, ready to fight if needed, for Superman to hear and answer the question.
“What happens when the unstoppable force meets the immovable object.”
Superman thinks for a moment, the moment of realization washing over him as it seems the side of life jolts Lois awake. What happens when they meet? “They surrender.” An acceptable answer. The sphinx disappears with his necklace and Lois is saved, with just enough time to make it to their date at the bottom of the sea. But Samson and Atlas continues he to poke at Superman, they claim that was hardly a show of strength…and Superman decides it’s time to end this. We then cut over to an island on the middle of a beatific sea where the three have setup the perfect rock for an arm wresting contest…Superman taking on both of them at the same time! As it starts the two use everything they have, and Superman asks if they would like him to push. Suddenly Samson is the first to break as he snaps his own arm against the night of Superman…and soon after Atlas falls just the same! Lois and Superman enjoy their dinner at the bottom of the ocean, and then head to do something Superman always wanted to do. They fly up to the morn and beautifully embrace each other in a kiss. The day comes to an end at Lois place as she feels the effects of the powers wearing off. She still isn’t sure that he is really Clark Kent, but right as Superman began to ask her a question, seemingly asking her to marry him, she passed out and Superman tucked her into bed. The final panel of this page is quite revealing as it shows the newspaper with the headline “Superman dead,” that Samson showed Superman earlier…only to reveal it was written by Clark Kent! Inside is an add for the new LUXUS car asking the same question and revealing the same answer for the sphinx. Wow, what!?
Lois has been here before, but had to worry about the pressure killing her. Now she gets a chance to really appreciate the architecture and world here. Superman steps off to the side with the king of the underground civilization who expresses that his son will be punished for this invasion, but also expresses that he speaks of being goaded into attacking by Samson. Superman promised to deal with this, only to walk over as Samson bestows a gift of radioactive Crown Jewels he “borrowed” from the ultrasphinx in the 80th century BC. Any other day and the 238 Uranium would be lethal to Lois. But Superman steps off to the side with Samson and asks him to lay off, wheeee he goes trouble seems to follow. But Samson draws his hand, he is a time traveler and according to his sources Lois Lane won’t be his girl for much longer, and according to a daily planet paper with the headline “Superman dead,” she will need a shoulder to cry on soon enough.
But as Samson and Superman walk to catch up with Lois and Atlas, suddenly they are thrown back by a blinding light…coming from the uranium necklace around Lois neck!! Samson admits that soon enough it’s said that Superman will be too busy with the 12 suped challenges he completed before his death. “You created life, you escaped from the underverse, you overthrew the tyrant Sun…and you answers the unanswerable question.” But suddenly their entire world stops as the ultrasphinx appears and grasps Lois by the necklace she is wearing. It seems that the necklace was not “borrowed,” but stolen! And now he has come to make them pay the price. Currently Lois exists in a state of life and death and the sphinx has a question, to answer correctly is life…incorrectly is death. Turns out Samson and Atlas led Superman here because they couldn’t fight the sphinx on their own, but had no intention of Lois getting hurt. With the threat of the phantom zone looming over the heads if Lois dies, the two stand beside Superman, ready to fight if needed, for Superman to hear and answer the question.
“What happens when the unstoppable force meets the immovable object.”
Superman thinks for a moment, the moment of realization washing over him as it seems the side of life jolts Lois awake. What happens when they meet? “They surrender.” An acceptable answer. The sphinx disappears with his necklace and Lois is saved, with just enough time to make it to their date at the bottom of the sea. But Samson and Atlas continues he to poke at Superman, they claim that was hardly a show of strength…and Superman decides it’s time to end this. We then cut over to an island on the middle of a beatific sea where the three have setup the perfect rock for an arm wresting contest…Superman taking on both of them at the same time! As it starts the two use everything they have, and Superman asks if they would like him to push. Suddenly Samson is the first to break as he snaps his own arm against the night of Superman…and soon after Atlas falls just the same! Lois and Superman enjoy their dinner at the bottom of the ocean, and then head to do something Superman always wanted to do. They fly up to the morn and beautifully embrace each other in a kiss. The day comes to an end at Lois place as she feels the effects of the powers wearing off. She still isn’t sure that he is really Clark Kent, but right as Superman began to ask her a question, seemingly asking her to marry him, she passed out and Superman tucked her into bed. The final panel of this page is quite revealing as it shows the newspaper with the headline “Superman dead,” that Samson showed Superman earlier…only to reveal it was written by Clark Kent! Inside is an add for the new LUXUS car asking the same question and revealing the same answer for the sphinx. Wow, what!?
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July 6, 2018
The perfect love story between Superman and Lois. Great fun to read.
January 26, 2025
OK, tomando en cuenta todos los nuevos estímulos que debe haber sentido, no veo tan mal que se allá quedado más o menos haciendo el burro la mayor parte del tiempo. Pero es que lo veo tan desperdiciado, TIENES UN DÍA CÓMO SUPERMAN! CON SUS PODERES! y los gastas así??? Yo, no sé, buscaría salvar a todos los perritos del mundo, que todos, al menos por ese día, tengan algo que llevarse a la boca, atrapar a líderes de mafias o parecidos. No sé, algo más.
July 6, 2025
Issue #3
The most romantic Superman story ever told.
Lois Lane gains Superman’s powers for 24 hours and sees the world as he does. Morrison uses this cosmic gift to deepen their relationship — showing that love between gods still comes down to understanding, trust, and time. It’s a celebration of both love and legacy.
The most romantic Superman story ever told.
Lois Lane gains Superman’s powers for 24 hours and sees the world as he does. Morrison uses this cosmic gift to deepen their relationship — showing that love between gods still comes down to understanding, trust, and time. It’s a celebration of both love and legacy.
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July 28, 2023Sweet Dreams
How do you understand the Man Of Steel? How do you steal his best girl? Superman answers an unanswerable question and performs a feat of superhuman strength to prove his humanity.
How do you understand the Man Of Steel? How do you steal his best girl? Superman answers an unanswerable question and performs a feat of superhuman strength to prove his humanity.
June 1, 2025
I thought the concept of Lois getting powers for a day was really cool. However, the Samson & Atlas showing up was incredibly cheesy to me. It's just my limited opinion, no big deal. The issue was a miss for me. 2/5
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July 27, 2025
A LOT of fun, as Lois is wooed by a couple of different super-powered beings, but this issue also sets up the darkness apparently lying ahead for Superman. A fantastic mix of light sunshine and brooding darkness starting to create a cloudy sky. Loved it.
July 13, 2024
I did appreciate Lois being given the chance to see what it's like having powers.
December 26, 2024
Undoubtedly the worst issue of the series. Lois is underutilized again, and Samson and Atlas are just there to be annoying. Quitely does wonderful work again though.
December 29, 2024
I don’t love this story. Lois seems weak and fawning.
April 3, 2025
🎶”Fly me to the moon…”🎶
April 18, 2025
Chucuhvuhvvuhvuy uhvuhvuvuhvhivuyvuyvhi
July 14, 2025
kinda annoying lois still doesn’t believe Superman is Clark. He won’t be alive much longer, but they get to enjoy a day of sueprheroeing together
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July 22, 2025
mm(misoginia) vos decis che
July 24, 2025
very 2000s type of misogyny in the way they give a woman actual superpowers but also have the entire issue be about three men fighting to "win" her or whatever
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September 15, 2025o final mds amo-os🥹🥹
March 11, 2026
2.5★
what even was the point of this again
what even was the point of this again
December 14, 2016
Storyline is not so special. Sometimes even boring.
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