All-Star Superman

by Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely, Marc Thompson (Narrator)

An exciting audio adaptation of the classic DC comic book series, All-Star Superman by writer Grant Morrison and artist Frank Quitely, featuring a full cast, sound effects, and music.

All-Star Superman is a spectacular reimagining of the Superman mythos, from the Man of Steel's origin to his greatest foes and beyond and is considered one of the most iconic storylines in the character’s history. In the audiobook, The Man of Steel goes toe-to-toe with Bizarro, his oddball twin, and the new character Zibarro, also from the Bizarro planet. And Superman faces the final revenge of Lex Luthor in the form of his own death!

Adapted from writer Grant Morrison and artist Frank Quitely's brilliant vision of the Man of Steel, this is one of the greatest Superman stories ever imagined.

Genres: Fiction, Audiobook, Superheroes, Dc Comics, Science Fiction

Audiobook

Published June 24, 2025

About the author

Grant 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.

Reviews

[kate elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

lois really had 3 godly figures compete for her love. girlboss

[Matthew · Rating 4 out of 5]

The 52 Book Club’s 2025 Reading Challenge: A Character Who Can Fly

With the new Superman film being released this week, I’ve been searching for ways to reignite my love for the character who was my very first superhero obsession. His costume, his super strength, his ability to fly, and the fact that as a kid I looked like him made it easy to relate to an alien who, ironically, seemed more in touch with humanity than we often are. Where is Superman when we need him most?

Not to get sidetracked, but it’s wild how so many of the values I cherished as a child: patriotism, doing the right thing, compassion, and kindness have either been twisted into something grotesque by those in power or dismissed entirely. Today, it feels like apathy, fear, greed, and the rest of the deadly sins are not only broadcast but encouraged, replacing empathy and love.

I had tried reading the All-Star Superman graphic novel before, but the illustrations didn’t draw me in. So when I discovered there was an audiobook adaptation, I figured it would be a fresh way to revisit Superman’s world, and I was curious about how a graphic novel could even work in audio form.

I’m happy to report that the experience was marvelous. The cast is fantastic, and the production gave off the nostalgic vibe of old-school radio dramas from the early 20th century. I’ve never listened to an entire audiobook in one sitting before, and the fact that I did says a lot about the power of storytelling through sound.

This standalone Superman story begins with the iconic hero doing what he does best, saving lives. But after flying too close to the sun to rescue scientists from one of Lex Luthor’s schemes, he’s overexposed to solar radiation. As a result, his cells begin to deteriorate. In short, the immortal alien is now dying from a form of cosmic cancer.

With only a limited time left, he must prepare the world for a future without him. How does one define a legacy in the face of death? While others would shrink from such a fate, Superman continues to fight and protect humanity until his final breath.

My only critique is that the story contains some cheesy moments that don’t quite land, and a few references might feel obscure to those unfamiliar with Superman’s deeper comic lore. Still, it’s never so confusing that it derails the narrative, and any uncertainty fades as Superman confronts the challenges ahead.

Ultimately, this story is powerful and reminds us of the best in ourselves, which is what a great Superman tale should do. We can be better. We can change the world for the good. We only need a light to show us the way. And that is why we need you, Superman.

[Nando Gigaba · Rating 3 out of 5]

After being impressed by the production quality and format of Sacrilege: Curse of the Mbirwi, I immediately added All-Star Superman to my list—I was craving another dramatised, full-cast audiobook. It didn’t disappoint. The production quality was exactly what I was looking for.

Listening to it, I think this is the first time I’ve realised just how central the Daily Planet is to the Superman comics. My exposure to Superman has mostly been through movies and TV shows, which tend to focus on the superhero rather than Clark Kent. I found the writing here brilliant, but one thing really bothered me: even when Clark Kent/Superman directly told Lois Lane the truth, she repeatedly refused to believe him. That ongoing disbelief knocked my rating down from a solid 4/5 to a 3/5.

[Terri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jonathan enjoyed it.

I was lost and confused.

[alex :) · Rating 3 out of 5]

⭐️ 3.5 - I have some issues with this specific Superman run but overall it was a good story. I liked Grant’s emphasis of Superman’s true love for humanity. I also really enjoyed the interactions between Clark & Lex!

Could be confusing at times - I had to jump back and forth between the audio book and the comic every once in a while to fully understand some parts.

[Mitch Schroeder · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic adaptation of an incredible Superman story. The audio production is top notch, with an audiobook fan’s dream cast: Marc Thompson, Saskia Marleveld, Ray Porter, January Levoy, and many others. I hope we start to see more like this from DC.

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wish DC (and Marvel) would do more audiobook adaptations of famous comic book stories, full cast or not. They're a blast and make comic books more accessible to those with visual limitations

[Brent Kincade · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an amazingly fun listen! Full cast audio drama, hitting all of the plot points of the original series. The only thing missing was the beautiful art by Frank Quietly.

[Arvidst4 · Rating 2 out of 5]

5/10

[Donavon · Rating 2 out of 5]

read the comic, watched the animated movie, and now the novelization... I still do not see why everyone loves this Superman story. Leans way too much into silver age cheese, but not is a way that rings true to me.

Love Grant Morrison which is why I have tried every iteration of this story. I am glad folks enjoy it and I hope we get more novelizations of other classic DC stories.

[Tim Armstrong · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very decent audio adaptation of the seminal Superman comic series. I think it ultimately works better as a comic book as I missed the visuals, but I had fun with this.

[Dan · Rating 3 out of 5]

An entertaining set of connected Superman stories made even more enjoyable by the full cast dramatic reading in this audiobook adaptation of the graphic novel. I didn't remember the stories very well, although it's been years since I've read this one.