Kingdom Come (comics)

Kingdom Come is a four-issue Elseworlds comic book miniseries published in 1996 by DC Comics. It was written by Mark Waid and Alex Ross, with art painted by Ross. Set in a possible future of the DC Universe, approximately 20 years after a cataclysmic event, it tells the story of Superman's return from self-imposed exile and his attempt to restore order to a world overrun by amoral, hyper-violent superheroes and villains.

The story follows Norman McCay, an elderly pastor who is being shown visions of the future by the Spectre. McCay is intended to act as humanity's guide and conscience as the brewing conflict between the old guard of superheroes (led by Superman), a new generation of metahumans with little regard for human life, and Lex Luthor's Mankind Liberation Front, reaches its climax.

Kingdom Come explores themes of legacy, responsibility, the nature of heroism, and the dangers of extremism. It is notable for its stunning painted artwork by Alex Ross, which depicts a gritty and realistic portrayal of superheroes. The series is considered a classic and is frequently cited as one of the greatest superhero stories ever told. It won multiple Eisner and Harvey Awards and remains a highly influential work within the comic book industry. Its success also led to a follow-up sequel, The Kingdom, written by Waid, although Ross was not involved in the artwork.