Last Son of Krypton

DC Super Heroes: Superman

by Michael Dahl, John Delaney (Illustrator), Lee Loughridge

The distant planet KRYPTON faces total destruction. Before it explodes, the scientist JOR-EL and his wife LARA send their only son into outer space. Later, the child's rocket crashes into a Kansas cornfield where a farmer and his wife discover the boy and his strange powers.

Genres: Superheroes, Childrens, Superman

48 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

Michael Dahl is the author of over 200 books for children and young adults, including the acclaimed Finnegan Zwake mystery series and The Library of Doom. His works have earned Edgar and Anthony Award nominations and national design honors. As Editorial Director at Stone Arch Books, he champions engaging, award-winning stories that inspire young readers everywhere.

He also writes under aliases Chris Carey, Rick Thomas, and Mark Ziegler.

Reviews

[Stephanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick read from the DC Superheroes book series.

Before a planet called Krypton explodes, a scientist there sends his son out into outer space. The rocket lands on a Kansas farm and the baby inside is taken in by a farmer and his wife.

It was a fun one but due to me already knowing the Superman origin story I don't think it had quite as much to offer.

It's a great addition to a Superman fan and there are lots more stories in this series I'd like to try.

[Gurkiran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cool book and a quick read. Also has some writing exercises at the end! Perfect for kids.

[Jenna Mills · Rating 3 out of 5]

4yo loves these

[R.Kavin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super man is a super hero in this book. my favourite part in this book is shifting the baby from Krypton to Earth.
This book was so good and I was very interested to read.

[Lance J · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great graphic novel. The book has great pictures and an awesome ending. Michael Dahl did a fantastic job by giving the charters a personality. Like Zod, the new villain, has a harsh mind toward superman and the humans of the earth. The ending is a twist. i would recommend for boys and girls who like to read action. I give this book four stars.

[Travis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Part of the new DC Super Heroes series by Stone Arch Books (Capstone). While they look like comics, they are actually lower level chapter books. Not particularly thought-provoking, but definitely fun. I can see kids really liking these - I'm adding them to my collection for sure.

[Amy Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stone Arch series. Every book in series has a reading level on the back. This one is a 3.2. Will be a high interest read for boys.

[Roberto · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like it because Superman is awesome and he's my favorite superhero. I also like the book because it tells about his childhood and how he became Superman.

[Ashlee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this to my son as he is getting into chapter books. He was super excited to read it, but it didn't hold his attention. But, he's 5, not much does ;)

[Isaac · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked the part when Superman had two owners when he was a baby.