The Reign of the Super-Man with his K-Metal eyes

He conquered minds - but could he rule the world?

Before he was a hero, he was a villain — meet the original Super-Man!

The Reign of the Super-Man: An Illustrated Pulp Revival  revives the 1933 short story by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster — the visionary duo behind the iconic hero!

Set against the grim Great Depression, this tale follows Bill Dunn, a vagrant turned telepathic tyrant by a mad scientist’s experiment.  With god-like mental powers, he rises to wealth and dominance, only to face a shattering fall.  Divided into four gripping chapters — The Encounter, The Awakening, The Rise, and The Fall — this pulp thriller explores inequality, ambition, and frailty; deeply resonating in 2025.

Angel Criado’s revival elevates the public domain classic with:

Striking Black-and-White Illustrations 



New pulp-noir artworks, plus Shuster’s four historic images!

Insightful Extras: 

Introduction, afterword, and a detailed appendix on history, themes, and legacy!

Perfect for comic enthusiasts, history buffs, and vintage sci-fi fans like The Shadow lovers.  Dive into this over 40-page masterpiece — a collector’s gem blending 1930s rawness with fresh flair.  Get your copy now! to explore this dark origin story!

"The Reign of the Super-Man" by Angel Criado, Jerry Siegel, and Joe Shuster.
Now available on Amazon.com for preview, review, and purchase.


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Coming Soon:

Our online web presentation with exclusive and additional K-Metal from Krypton epilogue not available in the Amazon print edition!

Cover to The Reign of the Super-Man

(The Reign of the Super-Man is Part One of The K-Metal from Krypton Trilogy)

The exclusive epilogue by Angel Criado will serve as a connective episode to Part Two of The K-Metal from Krypton!




The K-METAL from KRYPTON TRILOGY