([November] 2007)

DC, 2007 Series
Published in English (United States) United States
 
Price
75.00 USD; 92.00 CAD
Pages
792
On-sale Date
2007-09-12
Indicia / Colophon Publisher
DC Comics
Brand
DC [swirl]
ISBN
978-1-4012-1550-7 Search at WorldCat
Barcode
9781401215507 57500
Editing
Mike Carlin (credited) (editor - original series); Brian Augustyn (credited) (editor - original series); Kevin Dooley (credited) (editor - original series); Eddie Berganza (credited) (assistant editor - original series); Ruben Diaz (credited) (assistant editor - original series); Jennifer Frank (credited) (assistant editor - original series); Frank Pittarese (credited) (associate editor - original series); Bob Harras (credited) (editor - collected edition); Peter Hamboussi (credited) (editor - collected edition)
Color
color
Dimensions
standard Modern Age US
Binding
hardcover
Publishing Format
collected edition

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents)

Superman / cover / 0 pages (report information)

Pencils
Dan Jurgens (credited, signed)
Inks
Jerry Ordway (credited, signed)
Colors
Tanya Horie (credited); Richard Horie (credited)
Letters
?

Genre
superhero

Indexer Notes

Image wraps from the back to the front of the dust jacket.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 1)

Superman / cover / 2 pages (report information)

Pencils
Dan Jurgens (credited, signed)
Inks
Jerry Ordway (credited, signed)
Colors
Tanya Horie (credited); Richard Horie (credited)

Genre
superhero

Indexer Notes

Same image as the dust jacket but without the trade dress elements.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 2)

blank page(s) / 3 pages (report information)


Indexer Notes

Inside front cover, and front and back of front endpage.

Superman: The Death and Return Omnibus (Table of Contents: 3)

credits, title page / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
typeset

Indexer Notes

Half-title page.

Superman: The Death and Return Omnibus (Table of Contents: 4)

credits, title page / 2 pages (report information)

Pencils
Tom Grummett
Inks
Doug Hazlewood
Colors
?
Letters
typeset

Indexer Notes

Title page.

[Editorial Credits] (Table of Contents: 5)

credits, title page / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
typeset

We Killed Superman (Table of Contents: 6)

foreword, introduction, preface, afterword / 4 pages (report information)

Script
Mike Carlin (credited)
Pencils
Dan Jurgens (layouts)
Inks
Brett Breeding (finishes)
Colors
?
Letters
typeset

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 7)

Superman / comic story / 1 page (report information)

Script
Louise Simonson (credited)
Pencils
Jon Bogdanove (credited)
Inks
Bob McLeod (credited)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
Bill Oakley (credited)

First Line of Dialogue or Text
Somewhere else...
Genre
superhero
Characters
Doomsday
Synopsis
A mysterious fist is shown punching a steel wall, signaling the coming of... Doomsday!
Reprints

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 8)

Superman / comic story / 1 page (report information)

Script
Dan Jurgens (credited)
Pencils
Dan Jurgens (credited) (layouts)
Inks
Brett Breeding (credited) (finishes)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
John Costanza (credited)

First Line of Dialogue or Text
Unrelentingly...
Genre
superhero
Characters
Doomsday
Synopsis
Doomsday continues to pound on the steel wall.
Reprints

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 9)

Superman / comic story / 1 page (report information)

Script
Jerry Ordway (credited) (co-plot, script); Dennis Janke (credited) (co-plot)
Pencils
Dennis Janke (credited)
Inks
Dennis Janke (credited)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
Bill Pearson (credited)

First Line of Dialogue or Text
Unstoppably...
Genre
superhero
Characters
Doomsday
Synopsis
Doomsday continues to pound on the steel door, finally punching small holes through the steel.
Reprints

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 10)

Superman / comic story / 1 page (report information)

Script
Roger Stern (credited)
Pencils
Butch Guice (credited)
Inks
Denis Rodier (credited)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
Bill Oakley (credited)

First Line of Dialogue or Text
Unbelievably...
Genre
superhero
Characters
Doomsday
Synopsis
Doomsday breaks free of his prison.
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Doomsday! (Table of Contents: 11)

Superman / comic story / 22 pages (report information)

Script
Louise Simonson (credited)
Pencils
Jon Bogdanove (credited)
Inks
Dennis Janke (credited)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
Bill Oakley (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Lois Lane; Keith Robert Parks; Charlie; Fran; Mr. Maxaleh (first appearance); Chuck Johnston (first appearance); Oberon (cameo); Grub; Doomsday (villain); Underworlders (villains); Kathana (villain); Clawster (villain); Rambeau (villain); Krl'li's (villain); Warworlders (villains)
Synopsis
Doomsday breaks out of his cage and starts heading for Metropolis, killing and destroying everything in his path. Superman, with the help of Keith Robert Parks and Charlie, stops the Underworlders and the Warworlders.
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Down for the Count (Table of Contents: 12)

Justice League / comic story / 22 pages (report information)

Script
Dan Jurgens (credited)
Pencils
Dan Jurgens (credited)
Inks
Rick Burchett (credited) (finishes)
Colors
Gene D'Angelo (credited)
Letters
Willie Schubert (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
Justice League America [JLA; Bloodwynd [Martian Manhunter; J'onn J'onzz]; Blue Beetle [Ted Kord]; Booster Gold [Michael Jon Carter]; Fire [Beatriz DaCosta]; Guy Gardner; Ice [Tora Olafsdotter]; Maxima; Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]]; Cat Grant; Mitch Anderson (first appearance); Doomsday (villain)
Synopsis
Justice League America, without Superman, is the first team to face Doomsday... and they get thoroughly defeated.
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Countdown to Doomsday! (Table of Contents: 13)

Superman / comic story / 21 pages (report information)

Script
Dan Jurgens (credited)
Pencils
Dan Jurgens (credited) (layouts)
Inks
Brett Breeding (credited) (finishes)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
John Costanza (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
Justice League America [JLA; Bloodwynd [Martian Manhunter; J'onn J'onzz]; Blue Beetle [Ted Kord]; Booster Gold [Michael Jon Carter]; Fire [Beatriz DaCosta]; Guy Gardner; Ice [Tora Olafsdotter]; Maxima; Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]]; Mitch Anderson; Claire Anderson (first appearance); Becky Anderson (first appearance); Doomsday (villain)
Synopsis
Superman and the JLA try to stop Doomsday.
Reprints

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 14)

Superman / illustration / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?

Genre
superhero

Indexer Notes

A bloody Superman shield.

Under Fire (Table of Contents: 15)

Superman / comic story / 22 pages (report information)

Script
Jerry Ordway (credited)
Pencils
Tom Grummett (credited)
Inks
Doug Hazlewood (credited)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
Albert DeGuzman (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
Justice League America [JLA; Bloodwynd [Martian Manhunter; J'onn J'onzz]; Booster Gold [Michael Jon Carter]; Fire [Beatriz DaCosta]; Guy Gardner; Ice [Tora Olafsdotter]; Maxima; Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]]; Supergirl [Matrix]; Guardian [Jim Harper]; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Cat Grant; Steve Lombard; Mitch Anderson; Claire Anderson; Becky Anderson; Ned; Ralph; Rusty; Leon; Doomsday (villain); Lex Luthor (villain)
Synopsis
Superman and Maxima continue to battle Doomsday.
Reprints

...Doomsday Is Near (Table of Contents: 16)

Superman / comic story / 22 pages (report information)

Script
Roger Stern (credited)
Pencils
Butch Guice (credited)
Inks
Denis Rodier (credited)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
Bill Oakley (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Maxima; Guardian [Jim Harper]; Supergirl [Matrix]; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Paul Westfield; Walter Johnson; Rodriguez; Garret; Charlie; Major Mayhem; Doomsday (villain); Lex Luthor (villain)
Synopsis
Doomsday continues to head for Metropolis, and Superman is having no luck stopping him.
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Doomsday Is Here! (Table of Contents: 17)

Superman / comic story / 22 pages (report information)

Script
Louise Simonson (credited)
Pencils
Jon Bogdanove (credited)
Inks
Dennis Janke (credited)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
Bill Oakley (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Guardian [Jim Harper]; Supergirl [Matrix]; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Dubbilex; Jonathan Kent; Martha Kent; Bibbo Bibbowski; Professor Emil Hamilton; Mildred Krantz; Joe; Miss Anderson; Captain Maggie Sawyer; Dan Turpin; Keith Robert Parks; Myra; Doomsday (villain); Lex Luthor (villain); Warworlders [L'rri; Krl'li; Mo'ah] (villains)
Synopsis
Doomsday reaches Metropolis, and this is where he and Superman will have their last stand.
Reprints

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 18)

Superman / illustration / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?

Genre
superhero

Indexer Notes

A bloody Superman shield.

Doomsday! (Table of Contents: 19)

Superman / comic story / 28 pages (report information)

Script
Dan Jurgens (credited)
Pencils
Dan Jurgens (credited) (layouts)
Inks
Brett Breeding (credited) (finishes)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
John Costanza (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El] (death); Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Joe; Cat Grant; Jonathan Kent; Martha Kent; Justice League America [JLA; Bloodwynd [Martian Manhunter; J'onn J'onzz]; Ice [Tora Olafsdotter]]; Doomsday (villain; death)
Synopsis
Superman finally defeats Doomsday, but dies in the process.
Reprints

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 20)

Superman / illustration / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?

Genre
superhero

Indexer Notes

A bloody Superman shield.

Death of a Legend (Table of Contents: 21)

Superman / comic story / 19 pages (report information)

Script
Jerry Ordway (credited)
Pencils
Tom Grummett (credited)
Inks
Doug Hazlewood (credited)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
Albert DeGuzman (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
Superman (corpse); Lois Lane; Justice League America [Martian Manhunter [as Bloodwynd]; Ice [Tora Olafsdotter]]; Guardian [Jim Harper]; Jimmy Olsen; Cat Grant; Steve Lombard; Jonathan Kent; Martha Kent; Paul Westfield; Murph; Professor Emil Hamilton; Bibbo Bibbowski; Perry White; Ron Troupe; Whit; Captain Maggie Sawyer; Dan Turpin; Dubbilex; Officer Champley; Doomsday (corpse)
Synopsis
Guardian, Professor Emil Hamilton, and others try to bring Superman back to life.
Reprints

[Re-Actions] (Table of Contents: 22)

Superman / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

Script
Roger Stern (credited)
Pencils
Butch Guice (credited)
Inks
Denis Rodier (credited)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
Bill Oakley (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Perry White; Allie; Jonathan Kent; Martha Kent; Lana Lang; Clovis; Daisy; Lex Luthor; Supergirl [Matrix]
Synopsis
The world continues to mourn Superman's death.
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Funeral Day (Table of Contents: 23)

Superman / comic story / 18 pages (report information)

Script
Louise Simonson (credited)
Pencils
Jon Bogdanove (credited)
Inks
Dennis Janke (credited)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
Bill Oakley (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Jonathan Kent; Martha Kent; Perry White; Allie; Dan; Robin [Tim Drake]; Justice League America [Martian Manhunter [as Bloodwynd]; Booster Gold; Fire [Beatriz DaCosta]; Guy Gardner; Ice [Tora Olafsdotter]; Maxima]; Guardian [Jim Harper]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Wonder Woman; Elongated Man; Wildcat [Ted Grant]; Power Girl; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Black Canary [Dinah Lance]; Flash [Jay Garrick]; Obsidian [Todd Rice]; Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]; Aquaman; Flash [Wally West]; Dr. Mid-Nite [Charles McNider]; Green Lantern [Kilowog]; New Titans [Nightwing [Dick Grayson]; Phantasm; Red Star; Starfire [Koriand'r]; Wildebeest]; Geo-Force; Doctor Fate; Dr. Light [Kimiyo Hoshi]; Forever People [Beautiful Dreamer; Big Bear; Mark Moonrider; Serifan; Vykin the Black]; Oberon; Big Barda; Mr. Miracle [Scott Free]; Dubbilex; Metamorpho; Lightray; Orion; Metal Men [Gold; Iron; Lead; Mercury; Platinum; Tin]; Team Titans [Killowat; Mirage; Redwing]; Mara; Bashir; Keith Robert Parks; Myra; Tiger (cat); Teddy Johnson; Jerry Johnson; Professor Emil Hamilton; Mildred Krantz; Underworlders; Charlie; Bibbo Bibbowski; High-Pockets; Lamarr; Mayor Frank Berkowitz; President Bill Clinton; Hillary Clinton; Mr. Hastings
Synopsis
The City of Metropolis has a funeral for Superman. Lois finally works up the nerve to call Jonathan and Martha.
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[Metropolis Mailbag II] (Table of Contents: 24)

Superman / comic story / 3 pages (report information)

Script
Dan Jurgens (credited)
Pencils
Dan Jurgens (credited) (layouts)
Inks
Brett Breeding (credited) (finishes)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
John Costanza (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
Lois Lane; Martha Kent; Jonathan Kent; Lana Lang
Reprints

[Ghosts] (Table of Contents: 25)

Superman / comic story / 6 pages (report information)

Script
Louise Simonson (credited)
Pencils
Jon Bogdanove (credited)
Inks
Dennis Janke (credited)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
Bill Oakley (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
Martha Kent; Jonathan Kent; Jimmy Olsen; Lois Lane; Perry White
Synopsis
Jonathan has a heart attack.
Reprints

[The End] (Table of Contents: 26)

Superman / comic story / 9 pages (report information)

Script
Dan Jurgens (credited)
Pencils
Dan Jurgens (credited) (layouts)
Inks
Brett Breeding (credited) (finishes)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
John Costanza (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
Superman [Clark Kent]; Jonathan Kent; Martha Kent; Jimmy Olsen; Mr. Washington; Collin Thornton
Synopsis
Jonathan Kent has a heart attack and is worked on in the ER.
Reprints

Life After Death! (Table of Contents: 27)

Superman / comic story / 32 pages (report information)

Script
Jerry Ordway (credited)
Pencils
Tom Grummett (credited)
Inks
Doug Hazlewood (credited)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
Albert DeGuzman (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
Superman (as a spirit); Lois Lane; Jonathan Kent; Martha Kent; Gangbuster; Kismet; Harry Kent (hallucination); Cat Grant; Peter; Vincent Edge; Ty; Jimmy Olsen; Ron Troupe; High-Pockets; Cindy; Clarice Day; Inspector Bill Henderson; Cleric (demon); Blaze [Angela Blaze]; Prankster [Oswald Loomis]
Synopsis
After suffering a heart attack, Jonathan's spirit joins Clark's in the astral plane. Jonathan must get Clark to clear his head, or else he might end up in Blaze's domain forever.
Reprints

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 28)

Superman / illustration / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?

Genre
superhero

Indexer Notes

A bloody Superman shield.

First Sighting (Table of Contents: 29)

Superman / comic story / 4 pages (report information)

Script
Louise Simonson (credited)
Pencils
Jon Bogdanove (credited)
Inks
Dennis Janke (credited)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
Bill Oakley (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
John Henry Irons; White Rabbit [Angora Lapin]; The Dragons [Homes; Wheels; Hype]; The Sharks
Reprints

First Sighting (Table of Contents: 30)

Superman / comic story / 4 pages (report information)

Script
Roger Stern (credited)
Pencils
Butch Guice (credited) (layouts)
Inks
Denis Rodier (credited) (finishes)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
Bill Oakley (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
Eradicator; Darryl Wilbur
Reprints

First Sighting (Table of Contents: 31)

Superman / comic story / 4 pages (report information)

Script
Karl Kesel (credited)
Pencils
Tom Grummett (credited)
Inks
Doug Hazlewood (credited)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
Albert DeGuzman (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
Superboy; Guardian [Jim Harper]; Newsboy Legion [Tommy; Flip; Gabby; Big Words; Scrapper]; Paul Westfield; Carl Packard
Reprints

First Sighting (Table of Contents: 32)

Superman / comic story / 4 pages (report information)

Script
Dan Jurgens (credited)
Pencils
Dan Jurgens (credited) (layouts)
Inks
Brett Breeding (credited) (finishes)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
John Costanza (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
Cyborg Superman [Hank Henshaw]
Reprints

Born Again (Table of Contents: 33)

Superman / comic story / 22 pages (report information)

Script
Roger Stern (credited)
Pencils
Butch Guice (credited)
Inks
Denis Rodier (credited)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
Bill Oakley (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Eradicator [as Superman; also known as Last Son of Krypton]; Lois Lane; Supergirl [Matrix]; Bibbo Bibbowski; Marty; Steve; Lex Luthor; Sydney Happersen; Daryl Wilbur
Synopsis
An energy form from the Fortress of Solitude bonds with Superman's corpse, resulting in the creation of the Last Son of Krypton.
Reprints

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 34)

Superman / illustration / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?

Genre
superhero

Indexer Notes

A bloody Superman shield.

Steel (Table of Contents: 35)

Superman / comic story / 22 pages (report information)

Script
Louise Simonson (credited)
Pencils
Jon Bogdanove (credited)
Inks
Dennis Janke (credited)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
Bill Oakley (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Steel [John Henry Irons; also as Henry Johnson]; Lois Lane; Jeb Friedman; Keith Robert Parks; Myra; Zoid; Jonathan Kent; Rosie Kurtz; White Rabbit [Dr. Angora Lapin]; Lex Luthor; Sydney Happersen; Dutch; Rock; C & H; Mucus; Doomsday
Synopsis
When Henry Johnson, aka John Henry Irons, finds out that a gun he designed was used to kill a neighborhood kid, he builds a suit of steel to use to catch the criminals.
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Alive (Table of Contents: 36)

Superman / comic story / 23 pages (report information)

Script
Dan Jurgens (credited)
Pencils
Dan Jurgens (credited) (layouts)
Inks
Brett Breeding (credited) (finishes)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
John Costanza (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
Cyborg Superman [Hank Henshaw]; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Whit; Kitty Faulkner; Mayor Frank Berkowitz; Guardian [Jim Harper]; Paul Westfield; Professor Emil Hamilton; Dr. Meyer; Doomsday
Synopsis
Cyborg Superman takes Doomsday's body from Cadmus and leaves it in space. Doomsday then is revealed to be alive.
Reprints

The Adventures of Superman ...When He Was a Boy! (Table of Contents: 37)

Superman / comic story / 22 pages (report information)

Script
Karl Kesel (credited)
Pencils
Tom Grummett (credited)
Inks
Doug Hazlewood (credited)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
Albert DeGuzman (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
Superboy [as Superman]; Jonathan Kent; Martha Kent; Bibbo Bibbowski; Krypton; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Allie; Cat Grant; Tana Moon; Guardian [Jim Harper]; Gordon; Briscoe; Lex Luthor; Vinnie Edge; Steel Hand; Carl Packard
Synopsis
Superboy introduces himself to Metropolis.
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An Eye for an Eye (Table of Contents: 38)

Superman / comic story / 22 pages (report information)

Script
Roger Stern (credited)
Pencils
Butch Guice (credited)
Inks
Denis Rodier (credited)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
Bill Oakley (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
Eradicator [as Superman; also known as Last Son of Krypton]; Guy Gardner; Lois Lane; Cat Grant; Superboy [as Superman]; Tana Moon; Inspector Maggie Sawyer; Commissioner Bill Henderson
Synopsis
Guy Gardner goes after the Last Son of Krypton, and after a brief scuffle, decides that he actually likes this new Superman.
Reprints

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 39)

Superman / illustration / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?

Genre
superhero

Indexer Notes

A bloody Superman shield.

Ambush! (Table of Contents: 40)

Superman / comic story / 22 pages (report information)

Script
Louise Simonson (credited)
Pencils
Jon Bogdanove (credited)
Inks
Dennis Janke (credited)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
Bill Oakley (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
Steel [John Henry Irons; also as Henry Johnson]; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Ron Troupe; Jeb Friedman; Superboy [as Superman]; Supergirl [Matrix]; Mr. Conally; Frank; Team Luthor; Lex Luthor; Sydney Happersen; White Rabbit [Dr. Angora Lapin]; Digit; Graham (villain); The Shark Enforcers; Frame
Synopsis
Steel meets the White Rabbit, and discovers she is someone he was close to in the past.
Reprints

Prove It. (Table of Contents: 41)

Superman / comic story / 22 pages (report information)

Script
Dan Jurgens (credited)
Pencils
Dan Jurgens (credited) (layouts)
Inks
Brett Breeding (credited) (finishes)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
John Costanza (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
Cyborg Superman [Hank Henshaw]; Ron Troupe; Jonathan Kent; Martha Kent; Jimmy Olsen; Lois Lane; Lana Lang; Pete Ross; Perry White; President Bill Clinton; Oberon; Maxwell Lord; Quraci terrorists
Synopsis
Ron Troupe writes his article about how Cyborg Superman is Superman back from the dead.
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Indexer Notes

There are no word balloons in this entire story. The story is made up of pictures that go along with what Ron Troupe's article talks about alongside in text boxes.

Boy Meets Girl (Table of Contents: 42)

Superman / comic story / 22 pages (report information)

Script
Karl Kesel (credited)
Pencils
Tom Grummett (credited)
Inks
Doug Hazlewood (credited)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
Albert DeGuzman (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
Superboy [as Superman]; Supergirl [Matrix]; Bibbo Bibbowski; Tana Moon; Rex Leech; Roxy Leech; Gordon; Tommy; Krypto [formerly Krypton] (dog); The Stinger; Lex Luthor; Vinnie Edge
Synopsis
Superboy continues to screw up, signing exclusive rights with both WLEX and WGBS.
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Who Is the Hero True? (Table of Contents: 43)

Superman / comic story / 22 pages (report information)

Script
Roger Stern (credited)
Pencils
Butch Guice (credited)
Inks
Denis Rodier (credited)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
Bill Oakley (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
Superboy [as Superman]; Steel [John Henry Irons]; Cyborg Superman [Hank Henshaw]; Eradicator [as Superman; also known as Last Son of Krypton]; Kal-El [Superman; Clark Kent]; Supergirl [Matrix]; Tana Moon; Jonathan Kent; Martha Kent; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Rex Leech; Gordon; Unit-12; Lex Luthor; Mongul
Synopsis
The regeneration matrix at the Fortress releases another body, this one appearing to be the real Kal-El, i.e., Superman. Steel and the Last Son of Krypton battle to decide "the one true Superman." Mongul continues to approach Earth.
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Impact! (Table of Contents: 44)

Superman / comic story / 22 pages (report information)

Script
Louise Simonson (credited)
Pencils
Jon Bogdanove (credited)
Inks
Dennis Janke (credited)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
Bill Oakley (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
Steel [John Henry Irons]; Eradicator [as Superman; also known as Last Son of Krypton]; Supergirl [Matrix]; Lois Lane; Ron Troupe; Jeb Friedman; White Rabbit [Dr. Angora Lapin]; Digit; Graham; Lex Luthor; Mongul (only see his ship)
Synopsis
Superman versus the Last Son of Krypton, Round II.
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Deadly Alliance (Table of Contents: 45)

Superman / comic story / 22 pages (report information)

Script
Dan Jurgens (credited)
Pencils
Dan Jurgens (credited) (layouts)
Inks
Brett Breeding (credited) (finishes)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
John Costanza (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
Eradicator [As Superman; also known as Last Son of Krypton]; Kal-El [Superman; Clark Kent] (concealed in Kryptonian armor); Steel [John Henry Irons] (cameo); Superboy [as Superman] (cameo); Carol Ferris; Clay Kendall; Mr. Quinn; Cyborg Superman [Hank Henshaw]; Lex Luthor; Mongul
Synopsis
The Cyborg Superman and Mongul team up and completely obliterate Coast City.
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Line of Fire! (Table of Contents: 46)

Superman / comic story / 22 pages (report information)

Script
Karl Kesel (credited)
Pencils
Tom Grummett (credited)
Inks
Doug Hazlewood (credited)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
Albert DeGuzman (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
Superboy [as Superman]; Kal-El [Superman; Clark Kent]; Tana Moon; Cat Grant; Jimmy Olsen; Perry White; Ron Troupe; Lois Lane; Whit; Vinnie Edge; Rex Leech; Roxy Leech; Mr. Quinn; Mr. Briscoe; Cyborg Superman [Hank Henshaw]; Mongul
Synopsis
Cyborg Superman asks for Superboy's help cleaning up Coast City, and then soundly defeats him when he arrives.
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Lies & Revelations (Table of Contents: 47)

Superman / comic story / 22 pages (report information)

Script
Roger Stern (credited)
Pencils
Butch Guice (credited)
Inks
Denis Rodier (credited)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
Bill Oakley (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
Eradicator [also known as Last Son of Krypton]; Kal-El [Superman; Clark Kent]; Superboy [as Superman]; Justice League America [Guy Gardner; Maxima; Ray [Ray Terrill]; Wonder Woman [Diana]]; Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]; Power Girl; Dr. Fate; Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]; Jade [Jennie-Lynn Hayden]; Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; Lois Lane; Inspector Maggie Sawyer; Dan Turpin; Tom Jenson; Cyborg Superman [Hank Henshaw]; Mongul
Synopsis
The Last Son of Krypton's energy force makes it back to the Fortress, and learns its origins. Cyborg Superman and Mongul continue to convert Coast City. Kal-El continues to march underwater toward Metropolis in the Kryptonian war suit.
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The Return! (Table of Contents: 48)

Superman / comic story / 22 pages (report information)

Script
Louise Simonson (credited)
Pencils
Jon Bogdanove (credited)
Inks
Dennis Janke (credited)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
Bill Oakley (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El] (revealed to be alive); Steel [John Henry Irons]; Superboy [as Superman]; Lois Lane; Jeb Friedman; Perry White; Jimmy Olsen; Whit; Supergirl [Matrix]; Lex Luthor; Mongul; Cyborg Superman [Hank Henshaw]
Synopsis
Superboy escapes from Cyborg Superman and Mongul, and heads to Metropolis to get help. Kal-El, in the Kryptonian war suit, reaches the shores of Metropolis, but is atacked by Steel, Superboy, and Supergirl. He exits the war suit, to the amazement of Lois and everyone else.
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Resurrections (Table of Contents: 49)

Superman / comic story / 22 pages (report information)

Script
Dan Jurgens (credited)
Pencils
Dan Jurgens (credited) (layouts)
Inks
Brett Breeding (credited) (finishes)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
John Costanza (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Steel [John Henry Irons]; Lois Lane; Superboy (clone); Supergirl [Matrix]; Team Luthor; Terri Henshaw (flashback); Jim Garrison (flashback); Steven (flashback); Lex Luthor; Mongul; Cyborg Superman [Hank Henshaw]
Synopsis
Superman joins forces with Superboy and Steel to fight against Mongul and Cyborg Superman.
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Assault on Engine City! (Table of Contents: 50)

Superman / comic story / 22 pages (report information)

Script
Karl Kesel (credited)
Pencils
Tom Grummett (credited)
Inks
Doug Hazlewood (credited)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
Albert DeGuzman (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Steel [John Henry Irons]; Superboy (clone); Supergirl [Matrix] (invisible); Lois Lane; Tana Moon; Jack Ryder [Creeper] (cameo); Rex Leech (cameo); Perry White; Jimmy Olsen; Ron Troupe; Gordon; Lex Luthor; Mongul; Cyborg Superman [Hank Henshaw]
Synopsis
Superman, Steel, and Superboy attack Cyborg Superman and Mongul. Superboy must stop the missile that's headed for Metropolis all by himself.
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Indexer Notes

"Special thanks to Mark Heike."

Secret Weapon (Table of Contents: 51)

Superman / comic story / 22 pages (report information)

Script
Roger Stern (credited)
Pencils
Butch Guice (credited)
Inks
Denis Rodier (credited)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
Bill Oakley (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Steel [John Henry Irons]; Superboy (clone); Supergirl [Matrix]; Eradicator [formerly Last Son of Krypton]; Lex Luthor; Mongul; Cyborg Superman [Hank Henshaw]
Synopsis
The battle for Engine City continues.
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Blast Off! (Table of Contents: 52)

Superman / comic story / 22 pages (report information)

Script
Louise Simonson (credited)
Pencils
Jon Bogdanove (credited)
Inks
Dennis Janke (credited)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
Albert DeGuzman (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Steel [John Henry Irons]; Eradicator; Lois Lane; Jonathan Kent (cameo); Martha Kent (cameo); Jeb Friedman; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan] (cameo); Mongul; Cyborg Superman [Hank Henshaw]
Synopsis
Steel and Superman battle against Mongul and Cyborg Superman, as they try to destroy the rocket engine. Hal Jordan returns from space and sees the destruction of Coast City for the first time.
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Death City (Table of Contents: 53)

Green Lantern / comic story / 17 pages (report information)

Script
Gerard Jones (credited)
Pencils
M. D. Bright (credited)
Inks
Romeo Tanghal (credited)
Colors
Anthony Tollin (credited)
Letters
Albert DeGuzman (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Supergirl [Matrix]; Mongul
Synopsis
Hal Jordan arrives at Engine City, and immediately attacks Mongul, leaving Superman free to go after Cyborg Superman.
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[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 54)

Superman / illustration / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?

Genre
superhero

Indexer Notes

A bloody Superman shield.

[Back for Good!] (Table of Contents: 55)

Superman / comic story / 32 pages (report information)

Script
Dan Jurgens (credited)
Pencils
Dan Jurgens (credited) (layouts)
Inks
Brett Breeding (credited); Pete Berardi (sourced)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
John Costanza (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Steel [John Henry Irons]; Superboy (clone); Supergirl [Matrix]; Eradicator; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Lois Lane; Jeb Friedman; Mongul; Cyborg Superman [Hank Henshaw]
Synopsis
Superman -- with the help of Steel, Eradicator, Supergirl, Superboy, and Green Lantern -- finally defeat Cyborg Superman and Mongul at Engine City. Superman returns to his rightful place once again.
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[Reign of the Superman!] (Table of Contents: 56)

Superman / comic story / 2 pages (report information)

Script
Karl Kesel (credited)
Pencils
Tom Grummett (credited)
Inks
Doug Hazlewood (credited)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
Albert DeGuzman (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Lois Lane
Synopsis
Superman reunites with Lois.
Reprints

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 57)

Superman / illustration / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?

Genre
superhero

Indexer Notes

A bloody Superman shield.

And Who, Disguised as Clark Kent? (Table of Contents: 58)

Superman / comic story / 11 pages (report information)

Script
Roger Stern (credited); Karl Kesel (credited) (co-plotter)
Pencils
Butch Guice (credited)
Inks
Denis Rodier (credited)
Colors
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letters
Albert DeGuzman (credited)

Genre
superhero
Characters
Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Supergirl [Matrix; also as Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Cat Grant; Eradicator; Superboy (clone); Dr. Occult; Cyborg Superman [Hank Henshaw]; Justice League Task Force [Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]; Doctor Fate; Guy Gardner; Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]; Ray [Ray Terrill]]; Lex Luthor
Synopsis
Clark Kent "found" alive.
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Indexer Notes

The final story page is a single panel expanded and modified to fill an entire page.

Afterword (Table of Contents: 59)

foreword, introduction, preface, afterword / 2 pages (report information)

Script
Dan Jurgens (credited)
Pencils
Dan Jurgens (layouts)
Inks
Brett Breeding (finishes)
Colors
?
Letters
typeset

The Death and Return Cover Gallery (Table of Contents: 60)

cover reprint (on interior page) / 10 pages (report information)

Script
various
Pencils
various
Inks
various
Colors
various
Letters
various

Indexer Notes

Small reproductions of the standard covers to Superman: The Man of Steel #18-26, Superman (DC, 1987 series) #74-82, Adventures of Superman (DC, 1987 series) #497-505, Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #684-692, Justice League America (DC, 1989 series) #69, and Green Lantern (DC, 1990 series) #46; plus the variant covers to Superman (DC, 1987 series) #82 and Adventures of Superman (DC, 1987 series) #505.

Here Lies Earth's Greatest Hero (Table of Contents: 61)

Superman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
Eric Kachelhofer
Letters
?

Genre
superhero
Reprints

The Death and Return Gallery (Table of Contents: 62)

Superman / illustration / 20 pages (report information)

Script
Dan Jurgens (credited); Louise Simonson (credited); Jerry Ordway (credited); Roger Stern (credited); Karl Kesel (credited); Jon Bogdanove (credited); Brett Breeding (credited)
Pencils
Dan Jurgens (credited); Butch Guice (credited as Jackson Guice); Tom Grummett (credited); Jon Bogdanove (credited)
Inks
Dan Jurgens (credited); Brett Breeding (credited); Butch Guice (credited as Jackson Guice); Tom Grummett (credited); Jon Bogdanove (credited)
Colors
?
Letters
typeset

Genre
superhero
Reprints

Indexer Notes

Promotional images and character designs with commentary from the Superman creative team.

The Death and Return Action Figures (Table of Contents: 63)

illustration / 4 pages (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
? (photographs)
Inks
? (photographs)
Colors
? (photograph)
Letters
typeset

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 64) (Expand) /

promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page (report information)

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 65)

blank page(s) / 3 pages (report information)


Indexer Notes

The front and back of the rear endpage and the inside back cover.

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Table of Contents
  1. 0. [no title indexed]
    Superman
  2. 1. [no title indexed]
    Superman
  3. 2. [no title indexed]
  4. 3. Superman: The Death and Return Omnibus
  5. 4. Superman: The Death and Return Omnibus
  6. 5. [Editorial Credits]
  7. 6. We Killed Superman
  8. 7. ["Somewhere else..."]
    Superman
  9. 8. ["Unrelentingly..."]
    Superman
  10. 9. ["Unstoppably..."]
    Superman
  11. 10. ["Unbelievably..."]
    Superman
  12. 11. Doomsday!
    Superman
  13. 12. Down for the Count
    Justice League
  14. 13. Countdown to Doomsday!
    Superman
  15. 14. [no title indexed]
    Superman
  16. 15. Under Fire
    Superman
  17. 16. ...Doomsday Is Near
    Superman
  18. 17. Doomsday Is Here!
    Superman
  19. 18. [no title indexed]
    Superman
  20. 19. Doomsday!
    Superman
  21. 20. [no title indexed]
    Superman
  22. 21. Death of a Legend
    Superman
  23. 22. [Re-Actions]
    Superman
  24. 23. Funeral Day
    Superman
  25. 24. [Metropolis Mailbag II]
    Superman
  26. 25. [Ghosts]
    Superman
  27. 26. [The End]
    Superman
  28. 27. Life After Death!
    Superman
  29. 28. [no title indexed]
    Superman
  30. 29. First Sighting
    Superman
  31. 30. First Sighting
    Superman
  32. 31. First Sighting
    Superman
  33. 32. First Sighting
    Superman
  34. 33. Born Again
    Superman
  35. 34. [no title indexed]
    Superman
  36. 35. Steel
    Superman
  37. 36. Alive
    Superman
  38. 37. The Adventures of Superman ...When He Was a Boy!
    Superman
  39. 38. An Eye for an Eye
    Superman
  40. 39. [no title indexed]
    Superman
  41. 40. Ambush!
    Superman
  42. 41. Prove It.
    Superman
  43. 42. Boy Meets Girl
    Superman
  44. 43. Who Is the Hero True?
    Superman
  45. 44. Impact!
    Superman
  46. 45. Deadly Alliance
    Superman
  47. 46. Line of Fire!
    Superman
  48. 47. Lies & Revelations
    Superman
  49. 48. The Return!
    Superman
  50. 49. Resurrections
    Superman
  51. 50. Assault on Engine City!
    Superman
  52. 51. Secret Weapon
    Superman
  53. 52. Blast Off!
    Superman
  54. 53. Death City
    Green Lantern
  55. 54. [no title indexed]
    Superman
  56. 55. [Back for Good!]
    Superman
  57. 56. [Reign of the Superman!]
    Superman
  58. 57. [no title indexed]
    Superman
  59. 58. And Who, Disguised as Clark Kent?
    Superman
  60. 59. Afterword
  61. 60. The Death and Return Cover Gallery
  62. 61. Here Lies Earth's Greatest Hero
    Superman
  63. 62. The Death and Return Gallery
    Superman
  64. 63. The Death and Return Action Figures
  65. 64. [no title indexed]
  66. 65. [no title indexed]
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