Description

Every hero has a beginning—and Superboy’s is more complicated than most. Superboy #0 pulls back the curtain on the early days of the clone who stepped out of Superman’s shadow with a grin and something to prove. Set against the backdrop of DC’s Zero Hour event, this issue revisits Superboy’s creation, early motivations, and the forces that shaped his bold, reckless personality.

As questions of identity and purpose come into focus, readers gain a deeper understanding of why Superboy fights the way he does—and why legacy weighs heavier than he lets on. Blending origin storytelling with classic ’90s energy, Superboy #0 is an essential companion piece to the main series, offering insight into the character’s foundation while reinforcing the themes of choice, independence, and self-definition that define his journey.

Writers: Karl Kesel & Steve Mattsson

Penciler: Tom Grummett

Inker: Doug Hazlewood

Colorist: Tom McCraw

Letterer: Richard Starkings / Comicraft

Editor: Frank Pittarese

Cover Artists: Tom Grummett & Karl Kesel