http://www.toonzone.net/comics/solicitations/2002-09/
Due to be released on September 18, it will contain two stories: the first, "The Beast", tells of a Kryptonite-enhanced velociraptor brought ot life. The second is a story about a day in the life of Lex Luthor.
Is this part of the Superman family of comics?
Not the other comics like Man of Steel, etc. This comic is in line with the continuity of the Smallville television series and the artwork and stories are based on the show as opposed to other incarnations of the Superman mythology.
It's on sale now.
Scott, if you want to read some Superman stories that focus on Clark's transition from farm boy to Metropolis reporter, buy the four issue miniseries Superman for All Seasons. It was written by Jeph Loeb, who wrote the episode Red. It received widespread critical acclaim.