Jerry Siegel books in order
American co-creator of Superman
- Lived
- 1914–1996
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 9
Jerry Siegel published 9 novels, beginning with Detective Comics #27 (1939). 6 feature Superman.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Jerry Siegel
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Detective Comics #27
Jerry Siegel's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Detective Comics #27 (May 1939), with Bill Finger and Sax Rohmer
Superman in the Fifties (2002)
Superman (2006)
About Jerry Siegel
Jerome "Jerry" Siegel was an American comic book writer. He was the co-creator of Superman, in collaboration with his friend Joe Shuster, published by DC Comics. They also created Doctor Occult, who was later featured in The Books of Magic. Siegel and Shuster were inducted into the comic book industry's Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 1992 and the Jack Kirby Hall of Fame in 1993. With Bernard Baily, Siegel also co-created the long-running DC character The Spectre. Siegel created ten of the earliest members of the Legion of Super-Heroes, one of DC's most popular team books, which is set in the 30th Century. Siegel also used pseudonyms including Joe Carter and Jerry Ess.
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Jerry Siegel FAQ
- How many books has Jerry Siegel written?
- Jerry Siegel published 9 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jerry Siegel's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Detective Comics #27.
- What is Jerry Siegel's last book?
- Detective Comics #27 (1939).
- What is Jerry Siegel's most famous book?
- Detective Comics #27 (1939) is Jerry Siegel's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.