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Superman 119

Jurgens

Frenz

Rubinstein

Back in Metropolis, Clark Kent continues to try to regain his powers.  Erica del Portenza informs her husband that she is pregnant.  Spark, Ultra Boy, Inferno, Shvaughn Erin, Gates, Saturn Girl, Cosmic Boy, and Brainiac 5 of the Legion of Superheroes, stranded in the past, are apprehended at Lexcorp.  Superman persuades the Legionnaires to help him try to regain his powers.  1997/1.

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.

Action 729

Michelinie

Grummett

Rodier

En route to the Fortress, Superman crashes in the middle of the Arctic and comes to the aid of some researchers who are battling a strange energy based monster.  In Metropolis, Perry White undergoes chemotherapy for this cancer.  Mister Miracle and Big Barda arrive at the Fortress seeking Superman's help.  1997/3.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Metropolis.  1997/11.

Action 731

Michelinie

Grummett

Rodier

Ex-SCU war machine Cauldron is back, this time controlled from afar through cybernetic technology.  1997/12.

MOT 8

Stern

Ryan

Breeding

A new menace named Rock arrives in Metropolis with a definite grudge against Lexcorp and Lex Luthor.  1997/13.

MOS 66

Simonson

Bogdanove

Janke

Superman deals with an extraterrestrial threat from a satellite controlled by an old enemy.  1997/14.

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 Kandor.  He escapes, and unknowlingly allows a Kandorian to follow him.  1997/15.

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 Lois Lane.  A new Intergang surfaces.  1997/16.

Action 732

Michelinie

Grummett

Rodier

Superman defeats the Atomic Skull and rescues Lois Lane.  Scorn, a Kandorian exile who has escaped to Earth, wanders the Arctic wasteland.  1997/17.

MOS 67

Simonson

Bogdanove

Janke

Superman battles the monster Scorn, who has made it to Metropolis after escaping the Bottle City of Kandor, and his new powers which he cannot control.  All of Metropolis wonders if this new Superman is more threat than ally.  1997/18.

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, Hamilton creates a new containment suit for the Man of Steel, who prepares to face a new century after a quick visit to his parents.  1997/19.

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 Bottle City of Kandor, evidence that Tolos might be dead leads some of the people to insurrection.  Scorn, a Kandorian exile on Earth, tries to track down Superman.  1997/20.

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.

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.

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 Clark Kent’s apartment.  1997/23.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Action 735

Michelinie

Grummett

Rodier

Scorn and Superman confront Saviour.  1997/29.

MOS 70

Simonson

Eaton

Janke

Saviour makes another assault on Superman and Scorn.  1997/30.

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.

AOS 549

Kesel

Immonen

Marzan

Superman helps some kids refurbish their hangout.  Jimmy Olsen thinks he’s discovered Superman’s identity.  1997/32.

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.

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.

Superman 127

Jurgens

Frenz

Rubinstein

Superman defeats the new Revenge Squad.  Jimmy Olsen checks with Clark Kent and Lois Lane on an issue of journalistic ethics before deciding to run his story on Superman’s true identity.  1997/35.

AOS 550

Kesel

Immonen

Marzan

Jimmy Olsen runs his expose on the identity of Superman, but after talking with Clark Kent on the air he decides not to reveal the man he believes to be Superman--Colin Thornton.  The new Intergang, believing Jimmy Olsen knows Superman's secret identity, decides to obtain that information from him by any means necessary.  1997/36.

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.

MOS 72

Simonson

Eaton

Palmiotti

Superman confronts a gang of cybernetic criminals.  Jimmy Olsen continues to hide from the pursuit of Intergang.  1997/39.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.  Lois Lane is kidnapped by Rajiv Naga.  Ashbury Armstrong takes Scorn to the prom.  1997/46.

MOS 74

Simonson

Eaton

Janke

Clark Kent joines Sam Lane in a search for Lois Lane’s location.  An underground expedition uncovers a strange crystal which is turned over to STAR Labs.  1997/47.

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.

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 Lucy Lane.  1997/49.

Action 740

Immonen

Immonen

Marzan

Superman and Tracker Thompson both put themselves on the trail of the monster Ripper.  Superman finds Lucy Lane and saves her.  1997/50.

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.

Superman 132

Jurgens

Frenz

Rubinstein

Lex Luthor’s daughter Lena is born.  Luthor has Erica del Portenza sedated and locked away.  Luthor has Mayor Berkowitz assassinated.  1998/2.

AOS 554

Kesel

Grummett

Koblish, Rodier

Superman is introduced to Lena Luthor.  Councilman Sackett becomes Mayor of Metropolis and tries to get Tracker Thompson and Maggie Sawyer to agree to work together to investigate Berkowitz’s assassination.  Thompson, Sawyer, and Superman find the monster dubbed Ripper.  1998/3.

Action 741

Immonen

Immonen

Marzan

Lex Luthor tells his daughter Lena one of his favorite stories while Superman and the Legion of Superheroes deal with a fallen jetfighter.  1998/4.

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.

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 Lois Lane as bait for a trap for Superman.  Desperate to stop both enemies Superman splits his energy into two separate identities, Red and Blue.  Jimmy Olsen hits the road with Misa of the Hairies.  Lex Luthor captures Scorn for investiation.  1998/6.

Superman 132

Jurgens

Frenz

Rubinstein

Superman has been split into two separate identities, Red and Blue, and each of them have different parts of Clark Kent’s personality.  Both Supermans visit the JLA tower on the moon.  The two Clark Kents confront each other.  1998/7.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 Kansas.  Clark realizes what happened, how the reward for his selfless sacrifices as Superman Red and Superman Blue to stop the Millenium Giants was rewarded with a return to his normal self.  Superman returns to action aiding Supergirl, Superboy, and Steel in rescuing a Lexair plane that Lois Lane was aboard from crashing.  Lex Luthor confronts the Daily Planet staff over pictures taken of his baby Lena.  The SCU and Superman investigate reports of Lena’s kidnapping.  Lois and Cat Grant question the Toyman and the SCU investigates Intergang.  Superman discovers Lena secreted away in the Daily Planet globe, kidnapped by a new Bizarro acting on the orders of Erica del Portenza.  1998/21.  (2)

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.

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 Lois Lane stop the Prankster’s marriage to Lana Lang as well as a gang-run bank robbery.  A strange girl tries to give Clark Kent a strange warning.  1998/27.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.