Released October 2023
Return of Superman: 30th Anniversary Special #1
Synopsis
Written by Dan Jurgens, Louise Simonson, Jerry Ordway, and Karl Kesel Art by Travis Moore, Dan Jurgens, Brett Breeding, Jon Bogdanove, Butch Guice, Tom Grummett, and Doug Hazlewood ORIGINAL CREATIVE TEAMS RETURN FOR NEW STORIES STARRING SUPERBOY, STEEL, THE ERADICATOR AND CYBORG SUPERMAN! Superman returns! After the tragic events of more than 30 years ago, when Superman met his end at the hands of Doomsday, Metropolis mourned the loss of their greatest hero and soon turned their attention to the search for his successor. Four Supermen rose to the challenge: Superboy, Steel, Eradicator, and Cyborg Superman. Each with their own strengths and weaknesses, they fought in honor of the original Man of Steel. Little did they know, his return was just around the corner! To celebrate the Reign of the Supermen and Return of Superman, DC has brought back the original creative teams for new stories set in the wake of Superman's death. It all begins with new Daily Planet editor-in-chief Lois Lane discovering Perry White's journals from the time and the secrets he kept as he searched for who could be the next Superman. What could this discovery mean for our present? Find out in this special that's sure to be a classic in the future!
Variants
Synopsis
Written by Dan Jurgens, Louise Simonson, Jerry Ordway, and Karl Kesel Art by Travis Moore, Dan Jurgens, Brett Breeding, Jon Bogdanove, Butch Guice, Tom Grummett, and Doug Hazlewood ORIGINAL CREATIVE TEAMS RETURN FOR NEW STORIES STARRING SUPERBOY, STEEL, THE ERADICATOR AND CYBORG SUPERMAN! Superman returns! After the tragic events of more than 30 years ago, when Superman met his end at the hands of Doomsday, Metropolis mourned the loss of their greatest hero and soon turned their attention to the search for his successor. Four Supermen rose to the challenge: Superboy, Steel, Eradicator, and Cyborg Superman. Each with their own strengths and weaknesses, they fought in honor of the original Man of Steel. Little did they know, his return was just around the corner! To celebrate the Reign of the Supermen and Return of Superman, DC has brought back the original creative teams for new stories set in the wake of Superman's death. It all begins with new Daily Planet editor-in-chief Lois Lane discovering Perry White's journals from the time and the secrets he kept as he searched for who could be the next Superman. What could this discovery mean for our present? Find out in this special that's sure to be a classic in the future!
Key Facts
- Revisiting the death of Superman from four different perspectives
- Cameo or mention of a new villain
Details
- Cover Date
- October 2023
- Pages
- 80
- UPC
- 76194138207400111
- Cover Price
- $9.99
- Final Order Cutoff
- October 1, 2023
Creators
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ArtistJon Bogdanove
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ColoristElizabeth Breitweiser
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ColoristAlejandro Sanchez
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WriterKarl Kesel
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LettererRob Leigh
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InkerJon Bogdanove
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ColoristAdriano Lucas
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InkerDenis Rodier
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WriterLouise Simonson
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ArtistDaniel Sampere
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WriterDan Jurgens
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ArtistDan Jurgens
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Cover ArtistBrett Breeding
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ArtistButch Guice
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ArtistJerry Ordway
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WriterJerry Ordway
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ArtistPete Woods
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ArtistTravis Moore
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LettererRichard Starkings
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Cover ArtistElizabeth Breitweiser
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InkerDoug Hazlewood
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ColoristGlenn Whitmore
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ArtistTom Grummett
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Cover ArtistDan Jurgens