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1997-19-10 |
1997-19-10 |
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3.95 |
3.95 |
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(note: total sum of story page counts is 127) |
68 (note: total sum of story page counts is 60) |
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Ruben Diaz |
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| 0. no title (Supermen) cover, 1p |
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Curt Swan |
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Murphy Anderson |
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Tom McCraw |
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Superman [Clark Kent]; Bizarro; Prankster; Toyman; Lex Luthor; Brainiac; Metallo; Legion of Super-Heroes (obscured) |
Superman [Clark Kent]; Bizarro; Prankster; Toyman; Lex Luthor; Brainiac; Metallo; Legion of Super-Heroes (obscured) |
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- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #423 (September 1986)
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- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #423 (September 1986)
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Cover images rearranged. |
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| 1. The Time Has Come (no feature) foreword, introduction, preface, afterword, 5p |
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foreword, introduction, preface, afterword |
foreword, introduction, preface, afterword |
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Paul Kupperberg |
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- in Superman: Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? The Deluxe Edition (DC, 2009 series) #[nn]
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- in Superman: Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? The Deluxe Edition (DC, 2009 series) #[nn]
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| 2. Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? part 1 (Supermen) comic story, 24p |
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Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? part 1 |
Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? part 1 |
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comic story |
comic story |
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Supermen |
Supermen |
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Alan Moore |
Alan Moore |
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Curt Swan |
Curt Swan |
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George Perez |
George Perez |
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Gene D'Angelo (original colors); Tom McCraw (color interpretations) |
Gene D'Angelo (original colors); Tom McCraw (color interpretations) |
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Todd Klein |
Todd Klein |
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Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane Elliot; Tim Crane; Jonathan Elliot; Jimmy Olsen; Bizarro; Lana Lang; Pete Ross (deceased); Prankster; Toyman [Winslow Schott]; Lex Luthor; Brainiac; Metallo; Perry White; Alice White; Krypto; Kryptonite Man; Legion of Super-Heroes [Supergirl; Cosmic Boy; Saturn Girl; Brainiac 5; Lightning Lad; Invisible Kid [Lyle Norg]]; Perry White; Alice White |
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane Elliot; Tim Crane; Jonathan Elliot; Jimmy Olsen; Bizarro; Lana Lang; Pete Ross (deceased); Prankster; Toyman [Winslow Schott]; Lex Luthor; Brainiac; Metallo; Perry White; Alice White; Krypto; Kryptonite Man; Legion of Super-Heroes [Supergirl; Cosmic Boy; Saturn Girl; Brainiac 5; Lightning Lad; Invisible Kid [Lyle Norg]]; Perry White; Alice White |
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Tim Crane interviews Lois Elliot -- the former Lois Lane -- about the final days of Superman on the tenth anniversary of his disappearance. Lois relates how Bizarro suddenly became murderous before taking his own life with blue kryptonite, then the Toyman and the Prankster attacked Superman revealing his secret identity as Clark Kent, and finally a group of Metallos attacked the Daily Planet. In response, Superman took his closest friends to the Fortress of Solitude for protection. Meanwhile, Brainiac took over Luthor's body and recruited the Kryptonite Man, while the Legion of Super-Heroes -- accompanied by Supergirl -- visited Superman and presented him with a statuette. |
Tim Crane interviews Lois Elliot -- the former Lois Lane -- about the final days of Superman on the tenth anniversary of his disappearance. Lois relates how Bizarro suddenly became murderous before taking his own life with blue kryptonite, then the Toyman and the Prankster attacked Superman revealing his secret identity as Clark Kent, and finally a group of Metallos attacked the Daily Planet. In response, Superman took his closest friends to the Fortress of Solitude for protection. Meanwhile, Brainiac took over Luthor's body and recruited the Kryptonite Man, while the Legion of Super-Heroes -- accompanied by Supergirl -- visited Superman and presented him with a statuette. |
| Reprint Notes |
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #423 (September 1986)
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- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #423 (September 1986)
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| 3. Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? part 2 (Supermen) comic story, 24p |
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Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? part 2 |
Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? part 2 |
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Supermen |
Supermen |
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Alan Moore |
Alan Moore |
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Curt Swan |
Curt Swan |
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Kurt Schaffenberger; Murphy Anderson |
Kurt Schaffenberger; Murphy Anderson |
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Gene D'Angelo (original colors); Tom McCraw (color interpretations) |
Gene D'Angelo (original colors); Tom McCraw (color interpretations) |
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Todd Klein |
Todd Klein |
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Superman [Jordan Elliot; also as Nightwing (in photo)]; Lois Lane Elliot; Tim Crane; Lana Lang; Jimmy Olsen [also as Elastic Lad; also as Flamebird (in photo)]; Perry White; Alice White; Krypto; Brainiac; Lex Luthor; Kryptonite Man; Legion of Super-Villains [Cosmic King; Lightning Lord; Saturn Queen]; Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]; Vartox; Superwoman [Kristin Wells]; Robin [Jason Todd]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]; Martian Manhunter; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Hawkman [Katar Hol]; Mr. Mxyzptlk; Jonathan Elliot; Fortress of Solitude; Time Bubble; Phantom Zone; Gold Kryptonite |
Superman [Jordan Elliot; also as Nightwing (in photo)]; Lois Lane Elliot; Tim Crane; Lana Lang; Jimmy Olsen [also as Elastic Lad; also as Flamebird (in photo)]; Perry White; Alice White; Krypto; Brainiac; Lex Luthor; Kryptonite Man; Legion of Super-Villains [Cosmic King; Lightning Lord; Saturn Queen]; Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]; Vartox; Superwoman [Kristin Wells]; Robin [Jason Todd]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]; Martian Manhunter; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Hawkman [Katar Hol]; Mr. Mxyzptlk; Jonathan Elliot; Fortress of Solitude; Time Bubble; Phantom Zone; Gold Kryptonite |
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Lois continues to tell reporter Tim Crane of the final days of Superman. Holed up in the Fortress of Solitude with his closest friends, Superman was attacked by Brainiac (having taken over Luthor's body), the Kryptonite Man, and the Legion of Super-Villains. While Superman tried to figure out what to do, Jimmy and Lana headed out to take on the villains and manage to mortally wound Luthor's body. The Kryptonite Man broke through into the Fortress, but Krypto defended his master. Superman sent the LSV back to the future as Brainiac and Luthor collapsed in the snow. Realizing who was missing, Superman called on Mr. Mxyzptlk to show himself. Lois figured out the meaning of the statuette the Legion had given Superman earlier, and Superman tried to send Mxyzptlk into the Phantom Zone just as he tried to flee to his own dimension, tearing himself apart. Having taken a life, Superman exposed himself to gold kryptonite to permanently remove his super-powers. The interview over, Lois and her husband Jordy settle in for an evening alone with their infant son Jonathan...as the tot squeezes a lump of coal into a diamond. |
Lois continues to tell reporter Tim Crane of the final days of Superman. Holed up in the Fortress of Solitude with his closest friends, Superman was attacked by Brainiac (having taken over Luthor's body), the Kryptonite Man, and the Legion of Super-Villains. While Superman tried to figure out what to do, Jimmy and Lana headed out to take on the villains and manage to mortally wound Luthor's body. The Kryptonite Man broke through into the Fortress, but Krypto defended his master. Superman sent the LSV back to the future as Brainiac and Luthor collapsed in the snow. Realizing who was missing, Superman called on Mr. Mxyzptlk to show himself. Lois figured out the meaning of the statuette the Legion had given Superman earlier, and Superman tried to send Mxyzptlk into the Phantom Zone just as he tried to flee to his own dimension, tearing himself apart. Having taken a life, Superman exposed himself to gold kryptonite to permanently remove his super-powers. The interview over, Lois and her husband Jordy settle in for an evening alone with their infant son Jonathan...as the tot squeezes a lump of coal into a diamond. |
| Reprint Notes |
- from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #583 (September 1986)
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| 4. [Superman #423] (Superman) cover reprint (on interior page), 1p |
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[Superman #423] |
Superman #423 |
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Curt Swan |
Curt Swan |
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Murphy Anderson |
Murphy Anderson |
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Superman [Clark Kent]; Bizarro; Prankster; Toyman; Lex Luthor; Brainiac; Metallo; Legion of Super-Heroes (obscured) |
Superman [Clark Kent]; Bizarro; Prankster; Toyman; Lex Luthor; Brainiac; Metallo; Legion of Super-Heroes (obscured) |
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- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #423 (September 1986)
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| 5. Superman in "Superman" (no feature) text article, 2p |
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Superman in "Superman" |
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E. Nelson Bridwell |
E. Nelson Bridwell |
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Recapping the Superman series from it's early days to this, the final issue. |
Recapping the Superman series from it's early days to this, the final issue. |
| Reprint Notes |
- From Superman (DC, 1939 series) #423 (September 1986)
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- From Superman (DC, 1939 series) #423 (September 1986)
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| 6. [Action Comics #583] (Superman) cover reprint (on interior page), 1p |
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[Action Comics #583] |
Action Comics #583 |
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Superman |
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Ed Hannigan (layouts, uncredited); Curt Swan [as Swanderson] (signed) |
Ed Hannigan (layouts, uncredited); Curt Swan [as Swanderson] (signed) |
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Murphy Anderson [as Swanderson] (signed) |
Murphy Anderson [as Swanderson] (signed) |
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Superman; Robin [Jason Todd]; Hawkman [Katar Hol]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Legion of Super-Heroes [Cosmic Boy; Lightning Lad; Saturn Girl]; Martian Manhunter (miscolored); Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]; Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]; The Flash [Barry Allen]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Jimmy Olsen; Lana Lang; Lois Lane; Krypto; Julius Schwartz; Jenette Kahn; Murphy Anderson; Curt Swan |
Superman; Robin [Jason Todd]; Hawkman [Katar Hol]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Legion of Super-Heroes [Cosmic Boy; Lightning Lad; Saturn Girl]; Martian Manhunter (miscolored); Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]; Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]; The Flash [Barry Allen]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Jimmy Olsen; Lana Lang; Lois Lane; Krypto; Julius Schwartz; Jenette Kahn; Murphy Anderson; Curt Swan |
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- from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #583 (September 1986)
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- from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #583 (September 1986)
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| 7. Superman in Action (no feature) text article, 2p |
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Superman in Action |
Superman in Action |
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E. Nelson Bridwell |
E. Nelson Bridwell |
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None |
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None |
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Typeset |
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| Reprint Notes |
- From Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #583 (September 1986)
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- From Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #583 (September 1986)
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The history of Superman in Action Comics. |
The history of Superman in Action Comics. |
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