TITLE |
WORDS |
PENCILS |
INKS |
SUMMARY |
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Superman 119 |
Jurgens |
Frenz |
Rubinstein |
Back in Metropolis, |
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AOS 542 |
Kesel |
Ryan |
Marzan |
Superman requests help in getting his powers back from Cadmus Labs. When
they are unable to help, Superman borrows the Whiz Wagon to make his way to
his Fortress, where Emil Hamilton waits.
Lex Luthor's trial
for the destruction of Metrpolis begins. 1997/2. |
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Action 729 |
Michelinie |
Grummett |
Rodier |
En route to the Fortress, Superman crashes in the middle of the |
|
MOS 64 |
Simonson |
Bogdanove |
Grummett |
Superman helps Big Barda, Mister
Miracle, and Mertron deal with the
Annihilators. In gratitude, they agree
to help Superman regain his powers. Metron transports himself and Superman into the heart of
the sun, from which Superman emerges fully charged. 1997/4. |
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MOT 7 |
Stern |
Ryan |
Breeding |
Now that Superman’s powers have apparently returned, Maxima decides
once again that he would make a fitting consort and arrives in Metropolis to
persuade him of that fact. 1997/5. |
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Superman 120 |
Jurgens |
Frenz |
Rubinstein |
Lex Luthor, Jimmy Olsen, Perry White, Cat Grant, and a young
boy all tell Superman what their lives would be like if they had his
powers. 1997/6. |
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AOS 543 |
Kesel |
Immonen |
Marzan |
Anomaly, Misa of the Hairies, Maxima, Riot, and Barrage are all brought
together by a mysterious benefactor to form the Superman Revenge Squad. 1997/7. |
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Action 730 |
Michlinie |
Grummett |
Rodier |
The Superman Revenge Squad of Anomaly, Barrage, Maxima, Misa, and Riot makes its first foray against Superman,
but infighting within the group may spell its own doom. 1997/8. |
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MOS 65 |
Simonson |
Buscema |
Janke |
The Superman Revenge Squad has Superman in its grasp but cannot
stop fighting long enough to do something about it. Metropolis SCU takes advantage of the
distraction to move in and capture Misa, Anomaly,
Maxima, Riot, and Barrage. 1997/9. |
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Superman 121 |
Jurgens |
Jurgens |
Rubinstein |
A Clark Kent editorial explores the difficulties of life in
Metropolis’ Suicide Slum. 1997/10. |
|
AOS 544 |
Kesel |
Immonen |
Marzan |
A new version of Intergang has
returned to plague the city of |
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Action 731 |
Michelinie |
Grummett |
Rodier |
Ex-SCU war machine Cauldron is back, this time controlled from
afar through cybernetic technology.
1997/12. |
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MOT 8 |
Stern |
Ryan |
Breeding |
A new menace named Rock arrives in Metropolis with a definite
grudge against Lexcorp and Lex
Luthor.
1997/13. |
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MOS 66 |
Simonson |
Bogdanove |
Janke |
Superman deals with an extraterrestrial threat from a satellite controlled
by an old enemy. 1997/14. |
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Superman 122 |
Jurgens |
Frenz |
Rubinstein |
Superman travels to his arctic Fortress of Solitude with Lois to
search for an explanation for a strange moment of weakness for the Man of
Steel. While there, Superman is
briefly drawn into the bottle city of |
|
AOS 545 |
Kesel |
Eaton |
Marzan |
Superman tries to adjust to life with strange new energy powers,
even as he deals with the Atomic Skull who has kidnapped |
|
Action 732 |
Michelinie |
Grummett |
Rodier |
Superman defeats the Atomic Skull and rescues |
|
MOS 67 |
Simonson |
Bogdanove |
Janke |
Superman battles the monster Scorn, who has made it to
Metropolis after escaping the |
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Superman 123 |
Jurgens |
Frenz |
Rubinstein |
Superman's electic powers are losing
their cohesion, so he visits Emil Hamilton looking for a cure. Using Kryptonian microtechnology and a fabric supplied by Lexcorp, |
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AOS 546 |
Kesel |
Immonen |
Marzan |
Superman now has his new electric body and powers, but it takes
some getting used to. Metallo uses a Jimmy Olsen expose on Superman’s powers to
fight him. Within the |
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Action 733 |
Michelinie |
Grummett |
Rodier |
Superman checks in with the Ray for some tips on how to deal
with his new energy powers. Newly confident,
Superman faces Metallo with the aid of the
SCU. Scorn continues to follow
Superman. 1997/21. |
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MOS 68 |
Simonson |
Bogdanove |
Janke |
Superman faces Metallo on his own
scale, absorbing all of Metallo’s powers. But the overload sends Superman into space
to burn off the energy. Scorn takes a
scrap of Superman’s old costume as a badge.
1997/22. |
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Superman 124 |
Jurgens |
Frenz |
Rubinstein |
Kandor is dying. Booster Gold arrives in Metropolis seeking
information on the new Superman. Scorn
discovers a Superman suit in |
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AOS 547 |
Kesel |
Immonen |
Marzan |
Superman and the Atom journey into Kandor. Scorn, wearing Superman’s suit, tracks down
Ashbury, the young blind woman he feels drawn
to. 1997/24. |
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Action 734 |
Michelinie |
Grummett |
Rodier |
Superman and the Atom are still in Kandor,
attempting to quell the rioting. Scorn
takes Superman’s place in Metropolis and battles against Rock. 1997/25 |
|
MOS 69 |
Simonson |
Eaton |
Janke |
Scorn and Ashbury Armstrong anger her
father, Dirk Armstrong, columnist for the Daily Planet. In Kandor, the
spirit of Tolos returns and takes over Superman’s
body. 1997/26. |
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Superman 125 |
Jurgens |
Frenz |
Rubinstein |
The Atom saves Kandor from destruction
but cannot stop Tolos, in Superman’s body, from
leaving Kandor.
Scorn tries to establish himself as a defender of Metropolis, with
mixed results. Superman returns to Kandor, thus freeing himself of Tolos’
control. 1997/27. |
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AOS 548 |
Kesel |
Immonen |
Marzan |
Superman discovers that his new suit was supplied by Lexcorp and confronts Lex Luthor about it.
The Phantom Stranger warns Superman of a coming evil. Saviour is freed
and set on the trail of Scorn and the new energy Superman. 1997/28. |
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Action 735 |
Michelinie |
Grummett |
Rodier |
Scorn and Superman confront Saviour. 1997/29. |
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MOS 70 |
Simonson |
Eaton |
Janke |
Saviour makes another
assault on Superman and Scorn. 1997/30. |
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Superman 126 |
Jurgens |
Frenz |
Rubinstein |
Superman visits the Batcave to get the
kryptonite ring for use in Lex Luthor’s
trial. Luthor
swaps the ring out for a fake. 1997/31. |
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AOS 549 |
Kesel |
Immonen |
Marzan |
Superman helps some kids refurbish their hangout. Jimmy Olsen thinks he’s discovered
Superman’s identity. 1997/32. |
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Action 736 |
Michelinie |
Grummett |
Rodier |
The Superman Revenge Squad is back in action, with an all new
roster including Rock and the Parasite.
1997/33. |
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MOS 71 |
Simonson |
Eaton |
Janke |
The computerized Baud joins the Revenge Squad, whose sponsor is
revealed to be Morgan Edge. Superman
confronts the Revenge Squad. 1997/34. |
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Superman 127 |
Jurgens |
Frenz |
Rubinstein |
Superman defeats the new Revenge Squad. Jimmy Olsen checks with |
|
AOS 550 |
Kesel |
Immonen |
Marzan |
Jimmy Olsen runs his expose on the identity of Superman, but
after talking with |
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Action 737 |
Stern |
Grummett |
Rodier |
Jimmy Olsen runs afoul of the new Intergang. Lex Luthor’s defense springs a surprise witness: his clone, on which the defense attempts to
foist the blame for the destruction of Metropolis. Jimmy confronts Colin Thornton, the man he
thinks is Superman. 1997/37. |
|
MOT 9 |
Stern |
Ryan |
Breeding |
Ma and Pa Kent reflect on their son’s career as Superman. 1997/28. |
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MOS 72 |
Simonson |
Eaton |
Palmiotti |
Superman confronts a gang of cybernetic criminals. Jimmy Olsen continues to hide from the
pursuit of Intergang. 1997/39. |
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Superman 128 |
Jurgens |
Frenz |
Rubinstein |
Superman, Green Lantern Kyle Rayner, Supergirl, J’onn J’onzz, Max Mercury, Aquaman,
Steel, Impulse, the Ray, Captain Marvel, and several other heroes are on New
Genesis assisting the New Gods.
Superman travels to the Source and encounters the Cyborg. Jimmy Olsen, on Earth, runs from Intergang. 1997/40. |
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AOS 551 |
Jurgens |
Grummett |
Rodier |
Superman kills two birds with one stone by using the Cyborg's prison to seal a hole in the wall guarding the
Source. Jimmy Olsen continues to hide
from Intergang on Earth. 1997/41. |
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Action 738 |
Immonen |
Immonen |
Marzan |
Jimmy Olsen, on the run from Intergang,
finds himself in the Wild Area.
Superman is back on Earth and settles into his routine. 1997/42. |
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MOS 73 |
Simonson, Waid |
Eaton |
Janke |
Jimmy Olsen and Intergang encounter
the Outsiders. Morgan Edge unleashes Apokaliptian monsters on Lextower
where Superman faces them. 1997/43. |
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Superman 129 |
Jurgens |
Ryan |
Rubinstein |
Ashbury Armstrong’s
diary tells a story about a new teacher at her school, the passionate Mr Solomon--really the Cyborg
in disguise. 1997/44. |
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AOS 552 |
Kesel |
Grummett |
Rodier |
Intergang confronts Lex Luthor and loses. The Parasite confronts Superman and
loses. 1997/45. |
|
Action 739 |
Immonen |
Immonen |
Marzan |
Deathtrap returns, renamed Locksmith. |
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MOS 74 |
Simonson |
Eaton |
Janke |
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Superman 130 |
Jurgens |
Frenz |
Rubinstein |
The crystal is discovered to be a Dragon’s Tooth, a harbinger of
great change according to legend. Legend
becomes fact when the Dragon’s Tooth, as well as two others, transforms into
the Millenium Guard, giant mystical forces seeking
Superman. 1997/48. |
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AOS 553 |
Kesel |
Grummett |
Rodier |
The Millenium Guard fight
Superman. Jimmy Olsen, Ashbury, and Scorn meet up with the Hairies. A new vicious monster named Ripper appears
in Metropolis and kidnaps |
|
Action 740 |
Immonen |
Immonen |
Marzan |
Superman and Tracker Thompson both put themselves on the trail of
the monster Ripper. Superman finds |
|
MOS 75 |
Simonson |
Bogdanove |
Janke |
Mr Mxyzptlk tries to understand the human concept of
death. He creates a monster, Badabingbadaboomsday, and fights it to the death. 1998/1. |
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Superman 132 |
Jurgens |
Frenz |
Rubinstein |
Lex Luthor’s daughter |
|
AOS 554 |
Kesel |
Grummett |
Koblish, Rodier |
Superman is introduced to |
|
Action 741 |
Immonen |
Immonen |
Marzan |
Lex Luthor tells his daughter |
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MOS 76 |
Simonson |
Bogdanove |
Janke |
Symian and Mokkari of the Evil Factory try to design the perfect
monster. Misa
of the Hairies gives Ashbury
Armstrong glasses that allow her to see.
1998/5. |
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Red/Blue |
Jurgens, Immonen, Kesel, Simonson |
Immonen, Frenz, Grummett, Ryan, Bogdanove |
Marzan, Rubinstein, Rodier, Breeding, Janke |
The Toyman teams up with the Cyborg and they kidnap |
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Superman 132 |
Jurgens |
Frenz |
Rubinstein |
Superman has been split into two separate identities, Red and Blue,
and each of them have different parts of |
|
AOS 555 |
Kesel |
Grummett |
Rodier |
Superman Red and Superman Blue are each convinced the other is a
fake. Erica del Portenza
fights her way out of the induced coma Lex Luthor ordered her to be kept in. 1998/8. |
|
MOT 10 |
Stern |
Ryan |
Breeding |
Superman Red and Superman Blue discover that Obsession has moved
into the Fortress. While dealing with
her, Maxima arrives to once again lay claim to
Superman as her mate. 1998/9. |
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Action 742 |
Immonen |
Immonen |
Marzan |
Superman Blue consults Emil Hamilton to discover what’s happened
to him, and fights against Japanse warrior Kirichitan.
1998/10. |
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MOS 77 |
Simonson |
Ryan |
Janke |
Superman Red checks in with Lois and deals with monsters in the
middle of Metropolis. Lex Luthor discovers that Erica
del Portenza has escaped. 1998/11. |
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Superman 133 |
Jurgens |
Frenz, Grummett |
Rubinstein, Rodier |
Superman Red investigates trouble at the Cadmus
Project and meets the Millenium Guard. Superman Blue aids Jimmy Olsen in time of
need. 1998/12. |
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AOS 556 |
Kesel |
Grummett, Frenz |
Rodier, Rubinstein |
Superman Red battles the Millenium
Guard, and Superman Blue gets involved in an intergalactic domestic
dispute. 1998/13. |
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Action 743 |
Immonen |
Land, Immonen |
Marzan |
Superman Blue and Slam Bradley track down the thief called
Inkling. Superman Red faces Intergang. The Millenium Guard prepare for the coming of their
masters. 1998/14. |
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MOS 78 |
Simonson, Bogdanove |
Bogdanove |
Janke |
Superman Red and Superman Blue agree to face the Millenium Giants together, but the problem soon proves to
be more than even their combined might can handle. 1998/15. |
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Superman 134 |
Jurgens |
Frenz |
Rubinstein |
The Millenium Giants move inexorably towards
their goal, and Superman Red and Superman Blue try to stop them and save the
bystanders. GeoForce
and the Titans move to stop one of the Giants as well. 1998/16 |
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AOS 557 |
Kesel, Kesel |
Semeiks |
Rodier, Koblish |
Superboy, Steel, the
Flash, Green Lantern Kyle Rayner, J’onn J’onzz, Aquaman, the Titans, Batman, GeoForce,
Supergirl, and Lori Lemaris
join Superman Red and Superman blue in trying to stop the Millenium
Giants. 1998/17. |
|
Action 744 |
Immonen |
Williams |
Koblish, Marzan |
The Millenium Giants have destroyed Markovia and are eyeing Metropolis for destruction
next. Superman Red tries to take one
of the Giants up into outer space in pieces, but it reforms and returns,
leaving Superman Red’s energy to dissipate.
1998/18. |
|
MOS 79 |
Simonson |
Bogdanove |
Janke |
Superman Blue pulls Superman Red back together in space. They combine forces with Steel and other of
their allies to face down one of the Millenium
Giants. The two Supermans
meet the Keeper of the Flame in the heart of the Earth and discover that
their existence is what brought the Millenium
Giants forth. 1998/19. |
|
Superman 135 |
Jurgens |
Frenz |
Rubinstein |
Superman Red and Superman Blue use their respective powers in
conjunction to end the threat of the Millenium
Giants, but dissipate themselves completely in the process. 1998/20. |
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Forever |
Kesel, Jurgens, Immonen, Bogdanove, Simonson |
Jurgens, Grummett, Semeiks, Byrne,
Dwyer, Breyfogle, Immonen,
Williams, Giordano, Eaton, Ryan, Bogdanove, Yeowell |
Breeding, Rodier, Janson,
Barta, Rubinstein, Marzan,
Giordano, Janke |
Jonathan and Martha Kent experience strange deja
vu when their son crashes into a field in |
|
AOS 558 |
Kesel, Ordway |
Yeowell |
Rodier |
In 1950, it’s a typical day for Superman as he plays cosmic
baseball with Supergirl, Superboy,
Steel, and Krypto, helps Jimmy Olsen who has been
transformed into an alien, and arrests Luthor. 1998/22. |
|
Action 745 |
Immonen |
Williams |
Marzan, Palmiotti |
In 1977, Superman flies to a cruise ship to rescue Lana Lang
from the Prankster and is forced to marry them instead. 1998/23. |
|
MOS 80 |
Simonson |
Bogdanove |
Janke |
In 1938, Superman deals with Nazi presence in Metropolis. 1998/24. |
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Superman 136 |
Jurgens |
Ryan |
Rubinstein |
In 2999, Superman faces an alien mentalist named Muto. 1998/25. |
|
AOS 559 |
Kesel, Ordway |
Grummett |
Rodier |
In 1950, everyone in Metropolis seems to be manifesting
superpowers, thanks to Mr Mxyzptlk. 1998/26. |
|
Action 746 |
Immonen |
Immonen |
Marzan |
In 1977 Superman and |
|
MOS 81 |
Simonson, Bogdanove |
Bogdanove |
Janke |
In 1938, Superman rescues a strange little girl who tries to
give him a warning of danger. Clark
Kent and Lois Lane are sent to Nazi Germany by George Taylor, editor of the
Daily Star. Generalkommissar
Zimmler kidnaps Lois. 1998/28. |
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Superman 137 |
Jurgens |
Ryan |
Rubinstein |
In 2999, Superman continues his fight against Muto’s forces,
aided by the Bat, Aquaman, Green Lantern, and Supergirl. Muto
challenges Superman to a game with his allies’ lives hanging in the
balance. A strange little girl tries
to warn Superman of danger. 1998/29. |
|
AOS 560 |
Kesel, Ordway |
Grummett |
Rodier |
In 1950, Superman learns the truth of his childhood connection
with Batman. Superman receives a strange
vision of his parents, and the strange timelines begin to melt together. The strange girl is revealed as Kismet of
the Lords of Order. 1998/30. |
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Action 747 |
Immonen |
Immonen |
Marzan |
Superman is still being thrown around between strange and
unusual trimelines.
The architect behind the deception is shown to be Dominus. 1998/31. |
|
MOS 82 |
Simonson, Bogdanove |
Bogdanove |
Janke |
Dominus throws
Superman into 1938 Germany and reveals himself as Generalkommissar
Zimmler.
Kismet intercedes and tries to get Superman and Lois Lane to break
free of Dominus’ control. 1998/32. |
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Superman 138 |
Jurgens |
Ryan |
Rubinstein |
With Kismet’s help, Superman breaks free of Dominus’
influence and the various timelines collapse.
Dominus battles Kismet, who escapes. 1998/33. |
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AOS 561 |
Kesel, Ordway |
Grummett |
Rodier |
Dominus continues to
control Superman's perception, trying to use the Man of Steel to track down
Kismet. Daily Planet staffers worry
about their job security. 1998/34. |
|
Action 748 |
Immonen |
Immonen |
Marzan |
Dominus moves to
attack Superman directly through his family.
The Linear Men offer to help Superman battle Dominus. 1998/35. |
|
MOS 83 |
Simonson |
Eaton |
Janke |
The Linear Men attempt to free Superman from Dominus'
control. Lois Lane investigates Jerome
Odetts, the sole holdout blocking the development
of Metropolis' Hypersector. Lucy Lane discovers she is pregnant. 1998/36. |
|
Superman 139 |
Jurgens |
Starlin |
Rubinstein |
Dominus holds Superman
in thrall as he searches the cosmos for Kismet. Waverider of the
Linear Men finds Kismet’s spirit and hides it away where Dominus
will never find it. 1998/37. |
|
MOT 11 |
Simonson |
Ryan |
Janke |
A myserious rash of out-of-time
appearances in Metropolis is explained with the arrival of Kaleb, who claims to be a distant descendant of Superman's
who has travelled back in time to destroy Lex Luthor. 1998/38. |
|
AOS 562 |
Kesel, Ordway |
Grummett |
Rodier |
Lex Luthor buys out the Daily Planet. Superman deals with more Intergangsters.
1998/40. |
|
MOT 1M |
Schultz |
Jeanty |
Rodier |
In the 853rd century, Superman learns the story of Solaris. |
|
Action 749 |
Marz |
Grindberg |
Palmer |
“Return to Kandor” Part I. Strange manifestations and monsters which
are traced back to Kandor prompt Superman to return
to the Bottle City, accompanied by Scorn and Ashbury
Armstrong. 1998/41. |
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MOS 84 |
Marz |
Grindberg |
Palmer |
“Return to Kandor” Part II. Superman, Scorn, and Ashbury
Armstrong meet the Inventor, a Kandorian with
secret plans to destroy Metropolis.
1998/42. |
|
Superman 140 |
Marz |
Grindberg |
Palmer |
“Return to Kandor” Part III. The Inventor makes a power grab in Kandor, and imprisons Scorn, Superman, and Asbury
Armstrong. The Inventor stands
revealed as the Cyborg. 1998/43. |
|
AOS 563 |
Marz |
Grindberg |
Palmer |
“Return to Kandor” Part IV. Superman fights the Cyborg
and returns the city of Kandor to democratic
rule. 1998/44. |
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