The prequel novel to James Gunn‘s Superman film finally hits bookshelves. The book, titled Superman: Welcome to Metropolis, is set to premiere ahead of the movie’s release. As for the plot, it’ll explore Clark Kent’s early days in Metropolis and pinpoint elements that led to the 2025 movie. While reading the book, fans will discover how Kent balanced his new employment at the Daily Planet and his responsibilities as Superman.
Superman: Welcome to Metropolis features an eight-page, full-color insert showcasing character profiles from the movie. The 144-page junior novel, aimed at readers ages 6–9, will be available for $7.99 and can already be pre-ordered on Amazon.
This year’s Superman movie will be the first solo one to hit theaters since Man of Steel in 2013, and it marks the first full-length feature in the new DCU lineup, following Creature Commandos.
Superman tells the story of the superhero’s journey to balance his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent in Smallville, Kansas. He embodies truth, justice, and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that often sees kindness as old-fashioned.
The movie stars David Corenswet as Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. The cast also includes Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, and much more.
