1986 the comic landscape changed drastically. Especially for DC. Major hitters like Dark Knight Returns and Watchmen released and everyone couldn't get enough. But also the rebirth (Not DC Rebirth event just a rebirth in general sense) of DC started this year too because of Crisis on infinite earth.

So DC needed their flagship character to be updated. So John Byrne decided to do a mini titled "The Man of Steel" which was basically a retelling of Superman's origin and changing little things here or there within 6 issues. This actually works well as it keeps the pacing very tight and helps create a new face for Superman while feeling familiar. The best issues focusing on Lois and Clark. But I also enjoyed the growing up issues with family.

After that we get more typical Superman stories. Some are actually really great with Lex almost finding out who superman is. I also really liked the plotline of Superman working for Darkseid and a really dark ending. I even enjoyed the simple issues of Superman working with Lois on a case. The taking over body one and most of Wolfman's issues were a bore though.

Saying that, this was a lot of fun. I'm excited to read more of Byrne's Supes run and see if it stacks up as one of the best runs for the character. A 4 out of 5.