DC Released April 1988

Superman #16 (1988) First Print

Superman #16 is an issue of the Superman series from DC, released April 1, 1988. Written by John Byrne with artwork by John Byrne. Notable appearances include Matrix. This page represents the regular first-print edition. Separate pages are available for the 1 incentive, retailer-exclusive and later-printing variant cover.

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Published April 1988
Pages 36

"He only Laughs when I Hurt!" Superman can change the course of mighty rivers, turn mountains into dust, and stymy the destructive course of hot-liquid magma. Yet, he just can't seem to contend with the whimsical Prankster. Meanwhile, a starling discovery is made on the frozen continent of Antarctica.

Key Facts

  • 1st cameo appearance of the Matrix as Supergirl, a shapeshifter from a pocket dimension who later merges with Linda Danvers