Smallville: The Official Companion Season 7

“Earth is my home. Everyone I love, everyone I care about is here. It’s where I belong.” – Clark Kent

Smallville, the hit series which follows the adventures of a young Clark Kent and his friends – including Lana Lang, Lex Luthor, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen and now Kara Kent aka Super Girl – is one of the hottest shows on TV. This volume of the authorized companion series covers the making of season seven, and is packed with cast and crew interviews, unseen pictures, behind-the-scenes stories and a comprehensive episode guide. Also included are excerpts from the Daily Planet and Chloe’s private blog! Plus in-depth sections on the making of the episodes ‘Action’, ‘Siren’ and ‘Veritas’, as well as a stunning 16-page color photo gallery!

Author Craig Byrne unlocks the secrets of Smallville’s fantastic seventh year, complete with a Foreword by Super Girl herself, Laura Vandervoort.

“Deftly mixing elements of young-adult soap, family drama and comic-book fanboy action… the series ranks as one of those rare TV commodities: A true unsung hero.” - Variety

Praise for previous Smallville companions:

“If you’re a fan of Smallville, then you ought to have this book in your collection” - Sci Fi Crow’s NestForeword by Laura Vandervoort 8

Into Season Seven 12

The Episodes 16

‘Action’: In Depth 34

‘Siren’: In Depth 60

‘Veritas’: In Depth 78

The Characters

Clark Kent 104

Lana Lang 108

Lex Luthor 112

Lois Lane 116

Chloe Sullivan 120

Kara Kent 124

Jimmy Olsen 128

Lionel Luthor 132

Lara 136

Grant Gabriel 138

Black Canary 142

Zor-El 144

Additional Characters 146

Meet the Crew 148

The Phenomenon 154

Smallville Creators Depart 156

’20 Things I Learned This Year’ by Chloe Sullivan 158Craig Byrne runs the unofficial Superman website, kryptonsite.com, and has been expertly covering Smallville since 2001. He wrote the Smallville Visual Guide for DK, as well as the Official Companions to seasons 4, 5 and 6 of Smallville. He is loved by Smallville cast and crew alike.