AKA - The K-Metal from Krypton
Restoration contributions to the 1940 unpublished Superman story by Jerry Siegel and the Joe Shuster Studio.
The Secret of the K-Metal is an unpublished 1940 Superman story written by Jerry Siegel and originally illustrated by the Joe Shuster Studio. The script and outline were rediscovered in 1988. A long-running fan restoration effort, beginning in the early 2000s, produced the first complete online presentation of the story through Superman Through the Ages and related project sites.
The Secret of the K-Metal
Digital illustration, 2004–2005
Contribution: Artwork by Angel Criado
Digital reconstruction, pencils and inks, 2004–2005
Contribution: Cover artwork by Angel Criado and Bob Rivard
Reconstruction from original Xerox, 2004
Contribution: Reconstruction by Angel Criado
Pencils and inks, 2004
Contribution: Artwork by Angel Criado
Pencils and inks, 2004–2005
Contribution: Artwork by Angel Criado with Bob Rivard and Kinlock (most credited version)
Sequential illustration, 2004–2005
Contribution: Artwork by Angel Criado
Pencils and inks, 2005
Contribution: Artwork by Wayne Boring and Angel Criado
The Reign of the Super-Man
Painted illustration, 2024–2025
Contribution: Story, artwork and adaptation by Angel Criado
reignofthesuperman.com