Superman: The Triangle Era Omnibus Vol. 1

I've been waiting for this omnibus for years, and I’m thrilled that DC has finally delivered. Superman: The Triangle Era, Omnibus Vol. 1 is a must-have for any fan of Superman, especially those who grew up during the '90s or have an appreciation for tightly interconnected storytelling. This volume captures the essence of one of Superman’s most legendary periods, where stories from Superman, Action Comics, Adventures of Superman, and Superman: The Man of Steel all flowed seamlessly from one issue to the next, thanks to the “triangle” numbering system. The collection features iconic storylines like "Time and Time Again" and the early stages of Clark Kent revealing his identity to Lois Lane. The artwork and writing from legends like Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, and Louise Simonson still hold up remarkably well. It's also a fantastic reminder of why Superman was such a central figure during the '90s comic book boom. The quality of the hardcover is superb, and the 1,384 pages are packed with great content that is both nostalgic and timeless. If you’ve been eagerly awaiting this era to be collected in omnibus format like I have, you won’t be disappointed. It's definitely worth the wait!

This Omnibus is simply awesome. I highly recommend it for anyone that wants some of the very best talents to ever make Superman comics in a beautiful format, whether you’re reading them for the first time or revisiting them and recalling reading the single issues in your youth like I am. I’m anxiously awaiting additional volumes of the legendary triangle era, I certainly hope DC will do the whole run (and maybe slip in an omnibus or hardcover for that gap between the Exile Omnibus and this volume.)

Great superhero omnibus, well made. Great collector item.

I’ve been waiting for this book for awhile and it did not disappoint. Highly recommended for any Superman fan, it’s always nice to get stuff from DC that’s not the usual Batman stuff

I just finished reading, SUPPERMAN TRIANGLE ERA VOL I and although I loved it I can't see why DC didn't release an OMNIBUS of all the materials that ended with SUPERMAN, THE EXILE omnibus....that would've been about 35-40 issues which would've set this beginning TRIANGLE starting point perfectly. There are many missing plot points in between EXILE & TRIANGLE 1 that would've flowed much better. We can only hope that DC's next omnibus will be these missing issues so we can finally have continuity from the MAN OF STEEL all the way through the 1st TRIANGLE book......and then hopefully the 2nd TRIANGLE book will go from VOL 1 up to the DEATH OF SUPERMAN OMNIBUS.....

Hubby is happy and that's all that matters.

Superman is one of the greats and the triangle era is one of my favorites!! Most have book if you like Superman.

Beautifully illustrated!

Peak Superman from the early 90’s. Everyone always cites John Byrne’s reboot, but it was these stories by the likes of Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway and Roger Stern where the character really broke through. Excellent stories including Krimson Kryptonite, Time and Time Again and the death of Luthor. This was the run of stories which would eventually lead you to towards the Death and Return of Superman - the Death of Superman is in Triangle Era volume 2. Amazing artwork, and the stories are far superior to James Gunn’s Superman film!

Now this book brings back memories. I remember going to grocery store every week for the weekly installment of the superman saga. Now, what are the triangle years? Its when there were 4 seperate superman books coming out a month and they all continued from one to the other seamlessly. To help the reader know which order to read them in, there would be a triangle on it with the year and a number. For ex. Superman 51 would be triangle 1991/1. Then adventures of superman would be 1991/2. Then so on and so forth. It was much like a tv show, and the characters thrived in this format. You not only got the ongoing adventures of superman, but also of lois, or jimmy, or cat grant, or even the daily planet staff. And esspecially bibbo. Who could ever forget bibbo. And many many more. All of metropolis was a living breathing character. In my opinion, this was the best era of superman, certainly the most fleshed out. If you are a fan of superman? Get this book. Its just simply put, an awesome read. This is volume 1. And i hope we get at least one more volume. That would take us right up to the death and return of superman omnibus. I would be happy with that. In a perfect world, i would want all of the triangle era collected. But that would take prob over a dozen omnibuses to collect evetything. So who knows if dc will go that far. As for the contents, the amazon description is missing one issue. Starman 28 is also included in here, which is pretty important to the krisis of the krimson kyptonite storyline. So i am happy its here. My one complaint? It doesnt collect any superman annuals. Yes they dont have triangles on them, and dont really effect the story, but they would have been nice just so we can have everything and nothings orphaned. Plus those annuals were from the armageddon 2001 storyline, and this stories about superman possible future were awesome. But maybe this means we will get an armageddon 2001 omnibus. Heres hoping. As for the build of the book, its great. No complaints. Sewn binding, stays open pretty good, mininal gutter loss. Papers kinda thin, but nothing that will affect your reading experience. There are a fair amount of bonus material if ya like that kinda stuff. Theres is a pretty interesting forward from mike carlin, who was the editor at the time, explaining how and why the the triangle era started.

Es una auténtica pasada. Cubre una parte importante de las tres colecciones del 80-90. Para mi una de las mejores épocas del personaje. Un amplio tomo con tapa dura y una cubierta muy chula. Es un obligatorio para todo fan del personaje. Este es el volumen 1, así que espero que la colección continúe mucho más.

What a great era of Superman. Who you haven't read these stories, please do so now.

I grabbed Superman: The Triangle Era Omnibus Volume 1 after enjoying the Superman: Exile and Other Stories Omnibus. That post-Crisis voice was strong, but the Triangle Era takes things further. It’s the blueprint for a serialized, shared Superman universe, showing up before Death of Superman and laying the groundwork for what came next. I was hoping for a nostalgia hit, and it delivered. If you like single-issue stories, this isn't for you. If you're expecting standout writing from standout writers, this isn't for you either. The main draw is the continuity. Four titles -- one story. The triangle numbering made it easy to follow, and each issue built on the last. It’s not nonstop action; sometimes it’s just Clark living his life, balancing work, relationships, and the occasional time travel or demonic crisis. I heard Superman at this time had a "newsroom" format for how DC planned out stories. This explains why the writing stays surprisingly unified across creators like Dan Jurgens, Louise Simonson, Roger Stern, and Jerry Ordway. Each team brings a different focus, but the voice stays steady. Clark and Lois get time to grow. The supporting cast is everywhere, and their stories matter. Sometimes Superman takes a backseat, but it works because Metropolis feels real. The art shifts more noticeably. Flip through the book and the style changes jump out -- some smoother than others -- but they still work in their own ways. The amateur art historian in me loves Jerry Ordway’s classical linework, while the kid in me enjoys Jon Bogdanove’s big, energetic, Image-style splash. It’s inconsistent on the surface but held together by steady character design and tone. This isn’t about single big moments. It’s about momentum. The rhythm of weekly storytelling and character-first continuity is what sticks -- Clark revealing his identity to Lois, subplots simmering for months before paying off. At over 1,300 pages, it’s a lot, but it reads easy. I’d plan to read a couple issues and end up flying through five or six. If you liked Exile or want a more grounded, connected take on Superman, this is a solid place to dive in.