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Superman is one of the most well-known fictional characters on the planet. The first costumed superhero, Superman has been around for over eighty years and is one of the most powerful heroes in the DC Universe. Superman has legions of fans from many different sources- he’s starred in comics, TV shows, movies, and more. Superman’s fans have an embarrassment of riches to choose from when it comes to stories.
Marvel is the most popular comic publisher going with an amazing catalog of stories to choose from. There are lots of great Marvel stories that Superman fans would love, ones that would remind them of their favorite hero.
10 Earth X Feels Like A Superman Story In A Lot Of Ways
Earth X was based on an idea that Alex Ross had after working on Kingdom Come. Written by Jim Krueger and drawn by the late John Paul Leon, Earth X told the story of a dystopian future where every person on the planet has superpowers. Captain America struggles against the tide as the Inhumans return to Earth and things get crazy.
Captain America feels a lot like Superman from Kingdom Come in this story. Cap has always been very Superman-esque and this story highlights a lot of that- as even as beaten as he is, he’s still fighting for what’s right and trying to save the day.
9 Dan Jurgens And John Romita Jr. The Mighty Thor Run Showcases The God Of Thunder’s Biggest Adventures
Dan Jurgens wrote Superman comics for years before moving over to Marvel in the mid-’90s. Joining with artist John Romita Jr., they re-started The Mighty Thor after his return to the Marvel Universe in Heroes Reborn: The Return. Things started things off with a bang as Thor battles the Destroyer and loses badly. From there, he gets a new human host and then things get really wild.
It’s hard to pick one story from Jurgens and Romita Jr.’s run. It’s so good and just so in theme with other Superman works, showing off the God of Thunder’s power and nobility, hitting Kirby-style heights of imagination on the book.
8 Avengers: Avengers World Introduces A New Hyperion To The Team
Jonathan Hickman’s Avengers run started with a splash with Avengers World. Joined by artists Jerome Opena, Adam Kubert, and Dustin Weaver, it introduced the largest team of Avengers ever. This roster of the team included some of Marvel’s most powerful heroes, including arguably its most powerful- Hyperion.
The fourth issue gives a very Superman-esque origin for Hyperion, one that plays into Hickman’s overall story and is beautifully drawn by Kubert. Hyperion has long been one of Marvel’s most famous Superman analogs and this story begins one of his best stints in the Marvel Universe.
7 Avengers: Time Runs Out Is The Culmination Of Hickman’s Run And Does A Great Job Showcasing Hyperion
Time Runs Out was Hickman’s biggest Avengers story leading into Secret Wars. Joined by artists Mike Deodato, Kev Walker, Valerio Schiti, Szymon Kudranski, Mike Mayhew, and Dalibor Talajic and running through Avengers and New Avengers, this massive story sees the Avengers battling against the Final Incursion.
Some of the best moments from this story sees Thor and Hyperion teaming up to battle the Beyonders. It’s epic and the chemistry between the two is amazing as things build up. It showcases two of the Marvel Universe’s most powerful characters and shows why both are great heroes.
6 Secret Wars Feels Like It Should Be A DC Story
Hickman’s first run at Marvel came to an end with 2015’s Secret Wars. Joined by artist Esad Ribic, Secret Wars saw the destruction and rebirth of the Marvel Universe, as Doctor Doom used the power of the Beyonders and the Molecule Man to save creation. Things got even more complicated from there, as Reed Richards and a band of survivors team up to try and set things right.
Secret Wars felt like it was going to be a Crisis-esque event and while that was basically a bait and switch, there’s still something very DC about the spectacle of the story. While there’s no one-to-one Superman analog, it feels like the type of book where Superman would shine.
5 Uncanny X-Men #341 Features Cannonball Versus Gladiator And It’s Amazing
Uncanny X-Men #341, by writer Scott Lobdell and artist Joe Madureira, might not seem like the kind of story a Superman fan might like but it’s more than meets the eye. Featuring X-Man Cannonball fighting Gladiator, one of Marvel’s many Superman analogs. On its own, it’s a David and Goliath type battle that highlights a hero who doesn’t give up against a more powerful enemy.
There’s something that’s so Superman about Cannonball clashing with Gladiator. Cannonball may be the most powerful mutant in his family but he’s out of his depth with Gladiator, though he never gives up.
4 Marvels Captures The Wonder Of The Marvel Universe
Marvels, by writer Kurt Busiek and artist Alex Ross, is one of the most beloved ’90s Marvel stories of them all. Following photographer Phil Sheldon during his career at Daily Bugle starting in the 40s and moving forward, it showcases the grandeur of Golden and Silver Age Marvel. Sheldon watches as the world changes because of the superheroes, taking pictures the whole time.
Marvels is one of those stories where the only word for it is beautiful. It doesn’t focus on any one hero but follows one normal person through a world where the gods have come to life. It feels like Superman could come flying by at any time even though it’s the Marvel Universe.
3 Thor: The Goddess Of Thunder Showcased An All-New Thor
Thor: The Goddess Of Thunder, by writer Jason Aaron and artists Russell Dauterman and Jorge Molina, was a revolution in the Thor mythos as the Odinson was no longer worthy of Mjolnir. However, that didn’t mean there wasn’t a Thor. Jane Foster took up the hammer and became the new Thor, proving that she deserved a place in the pantheon of the greats.
Jane Foster’s Thor is one of Marvel’s biggest success stories and this is the story that started her journey through the Marvel Universe. It’s one for the ages and a great example of Superman-style heroism.
2 Squadron Supreme Is Marvel’s Amazing Justice League Pastiche
Squadron Supreme, by writer Mark Gruenwald and artists John Buscema, Paul Ryan, and Bob Hall, stars the titular team in a story that rivals Watchmen for its role in bringing maturity to comics. The Squadron Supreme was Marvel’s alternate Earth version of the Justice League and this story sees them take control of their Earth in an effort to make the world a better place.
There’s just so much to love in this story. It’s a wonderful tale that asks the question of how far heroes should go to save the world. It’s a must-read for any comic fan- but especially Superman fans.
1 The Sentry Is Marvel’s Approach To Superman
The Sentry, by writer Paul Jenkins and artist Jae Lee, takes the Marvel approach to Superman. Bob Reynolds keeps having dreams of being a superhero, one called the Sentry. These dreams lead to Marvel’s heroes as he tries to unlock the mystery in his mind, just as a dark threat arises and the truth is laid bare- the Sentry is real and he has to go away again.
The Sentry was advertised as a forgotten Silver Age Marvel character, which cleverly played into his origin. It’s one of Marvel’s best from the year 2000 and it will present Superman fans with a different look at the all-powerful protector.
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