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Issue: Superman in the Eighties #[nn]
Publication Date: June 2006
 
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Issues: #[nn] of 1 Issue
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Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [swirl]View Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics
On Sale Date: 04/19/2006
Volume: none
Pages: 196
ISBN: 1401209521
UPC/EAN: 978140120952051999
Price: $26.99 CAD
$19.99 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 20 (10 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Robert Greenberger (senior editor - collected edition)
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Publication Type: Trade Paperback
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock:  
Binding: squarebound; trade paperback
Publishing Format: collected edition
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): John Byrne; ? (various)
Inker(s): John Byrne; ? (various)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: A figure of Superman by John Byrne from an unidentified source with small reproductions of covers featuring Superman as a background.
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Superman in the Eighties

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): George Perez
Inker(s): Brett Breeding
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Superman
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Title page. Illustrated with a detail from the splash page from the story from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #644.
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ? (illustration)
Inker(s): ? (illustration)
Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Includes an illustration of the Metropolis skyline.
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Publication Data

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Introduction

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Ordway
Penciller(s): Walt Simonson; Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez; Gil Kane; George Perez; John Byrne
Inker(s): Walt Simonson; Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez; Gil Kane; George Perez; John Byrne
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Superman
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #347 [U.S. Cover Price] published May 1980
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #546 [Direct] published August 1983
was Showdown! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagCrisis on Infinite Earths #7 [Direct] published October 1985
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagThe Man of Steel #1 [Standard Cover - Direct] published October 1986
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Illustrated with a detail from the cover from World's Finest Comics (DC, 1941 series) #291 and four covers (reproduced at 1/4 size).

In this book, Dick Giordano is given credit for the inks to the cover to Action Comics #546 and Jerry Ordway, Dick Giordano, and Arne Starr are given credit for the inks to the cover to Crisis on Infinite Earths #7.
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Pre-Crisis

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Ordway
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby; Walt Simonson; Eduardo Barreto; Dave Gibbons; Howard Chaykin (painting); Frank Miller
Inker(s): Greg Theakston; Walt Simonson; Eduardo Barreto; Dave Gibbons; Howard Chaykin (painting); Frank Miller
Colorist(s): ?; Howard Chaykin (painting)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Superman
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From Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #291 [Direct] published May 1983
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #400 [Direct] published October 1984
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Secret Years #1 [Direct] published February 1985
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagDC Comics Presents #84 [Direct Sales] published August 1985
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman Annual #11 [Direct] published September 1985
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagDC Comics Presents #87 [Direct Sales] published November 1985
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Introduction to the first part of the book illustrated with 6 covers reproductions at 1/4 size.
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The Miraculous Return of Jonathan Kent

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Cary Bates
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): Frank Chiaramonte
Colorist(s): Gene D'Angelo
Letterer(s): Milt Snapinn
Editor(s): Joe Orlando (managing editor); Julius Schwartz (editor); E. Nelson Bridwell (associate editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman; Lana Lang; Jonathan Kent; Josh Coyle; Starshine
First Line: And thanks to Superman, the Queen Dory was pulled away from the killer typhoon intact--
Synopsis: Clark Kent's long dead father, Jonathan Kent, suddenly shows up alive and well in Metropolis.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #507 [unnamed variant] published May 1980
was The Miraculous Return of Jonathan Kent! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 17
Job Number: S-3328
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The Secret World of Jonathan Kent!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Cary Bates
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): Frank Chiaramonte
Colorist(s): Gene D'Angelo
Letterer(s): Ben Oda
Editor(s): Joe Orlando (managing editor); Julius Schwartz (editor); E. Nelson Bridwell (associate editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Pa Kent [Jonathan Kent]; Starshine; Lois Lane; April Marygold; May Marygold; Lana Lang (television); Perry White; Morgan Edge; Steve Lombard; two unnamed aliens
First Line: Jonathan Kent, kindly foster-father to Clark (Superboy) Kent, tragically died many years ago...
Synopsis: Superman battles Starshine and his powers of suggestion. Then we learn the secret of Jonathan Kent's return to life.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #508 [Standard Cover] published June 1980
was The Secret World of Jonathan Kent! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
Job Number: S-3334
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If Superman Didn't Exist...

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Marv Wolfman
Penciller(s): Gil Kane
Inker(s): Gil Kane
Colorist(s): Tony Tollin
Letterer(s): Ben Oda
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #554 [Direct] published April 1984
was If Superman Didn't Exist... [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 23
Job Number: S-4329
Disclose Notes: Story dedicated to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.
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The Day the Earth Died!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Ed Hannigan (plot); Paul Kupperberg (script)
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): Al Williamson
Colorist(s): Gene D'Angelo
Letterer(s): Ed King
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman; Frank Jackson; Lori Lemaris; Ronal
Synopsis: Superman contemplates disarming all the nuclear weapons on the Earth.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #408 [Direct] published June 1985
was The Day the Earth Died! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 16
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Where No Superman Has Gone Before

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Len Wein
Penciller(s): Jim Starlin
Inker(s): Romeo Tanghal
Colorist(s): Jerry Serpe
Letterer(s): John Costanza
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman; The Spectre
Character(s): Superman; Supergirl; The Spectre [Jim Corrigan]; Mongul (flashback); Warworld (flashback); Lois Lane (flashback); Jimmy Olsen (flashback); Steve Lombard (flashback); Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz] (flashback); Jor-El (flashback); Lara (flashback); Jonathan Kent (flashback); The Grim Reaper
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From Content Item: FlagDC Comics Presents #29 [Direct Sales] published January 1981
was Where No Superman Has Gone Before [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
Job Number: S-3390
Disclose Notes: Credits for script, pencils, and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
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Post-Crisis

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Ordway
Penciller(s): Jerry Ordway; John Byrne; Ron Frenz; Kurt Schaffenberger; Dick Giordano; Curt Swan; Mike Mignola; George Perez
Inker(s): Jerry Ordway; Walt Simonson; Brett Breeding; George Perez; John Beatty; Murphy Anderson; Mike Mignola; P. Craig Russell
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Superman
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From Content Item: FlagAdventures of Superman #424 [Direct] published January 1987
was The Adventures Begin! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman Annual #1 [Direct] published August 1987
was ...To Tame a Titan! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagWorld of Krypton #1 [Direct] published December 1987
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #600 [Direct Sales] published May 1988
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #23 [Direct] published November 1988
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics Annual #2 [Direct Sales] published June 1989
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Introduction to the second part of the book illustrated with 6 cover reproductions at 1/4 size.

In this book, the Walt Simonson inks credit is missing for the cover of World of Krypton #1 and John Byrne is credited with the whole (pencils and inks) of Action Comics #600.
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Homeward Bound!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Marv Wolfman
Penciller(s): Jerry Ordway
Inker(s): Jerry Ordway
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko
Letterer(s): Albert DeGuzman
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Jonathan Kent; Martha Kent; Lana Lang; Perry White; Cat Grant; Green Lantern Corps (cameo); Rampage (cameo); Dave; Fearsome Five [Gizmo [Mikron O'Jeneus]; Mammoth [Baran Flinders]; Shimmer [Selinda]; Deuce (also a member of The Circle); Charger (also a member of The Circle)]
Synopsis: Clark is having a hard time reconciling his personal life with his private life. His Superman persona is interfering with his job and causes him to miss his parent's 49th wedding anniversary party.
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From Content Item: FlagAdventures of Superman #430 [Direct] published July 1987
was Homeward Bound! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 22
Job Number: G-3140
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The Ghost of Superman

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): John Byrne
Penciller(s): John Byrne
Inker(s): Keith Williams
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko
Letterer(s): John Costanza
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman; Martian Manhunter
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Justice League [Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Black Canary [Dinah Lance]; Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Jimmy Olsen; Captain Maggie Sawyer; Dan Turpin; Silver Banshee; Lex Luthor
Synopsis: Superman must fake his death in order to stop Silver Banshee.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #595 [Direct Sales] published December 1987
was The Ghost of Superman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 21
Job Number: G-3421
Disclose Notes: Final page of original story is not included here.
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Lois Lane

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): John Byrne (plot); Roger Stern (script)
Penciller(s): Kurt Schaffenberger
Inker(s): Jerry Ordway
Colorist(s): Petra Scotese
Letterer(s): Bill Oakley
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Lois Lane
Character(s): Lois Lane; Perry White; Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Cholly; George Kozak
Synopsis: Lois is upset that the papers are saying that Superman and Wonder Woman are dating. Clark, knowing the truth, shows up at Lois' to talk, but then disappears to answer his signal watch.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #600 [Direct Sales] published May 1988
was True Love [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Job Number: G-3579
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Games People Play

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): John Byrne
Penciller(s): Dick Giordano
Inker(s): John Beatty
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko
Letterer(s): Albert DeGuzman
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Lex Luthor
Character(s): Captain Maggie Sawyer; Sgt. Dan Turpin; Pearl; Sandra; Lex Luthor; Dr. Gretchen Kelley
Synopsis: Lex threatens to reveal to the public that Maggie is a lesbian. Lex learns that he has kryptonite poisoning.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #600 [Direct Sales] published May 1988
was Games People Play [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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Doppelganger

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Roger Stern; George Perez
Penciller(s): George Perez
Inker(s): Brett Breeding
Colorist(s): Glenn Whitmore
Letterer(s): Bill Oakley
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Jonathan Kent; Martha Kent; Lana Lang; Matrix [as Superman; as Supergirl]; Kitty Faulkner [Rampage]; Starman [Will Payton]; Alvin Fitch
Synopsis: Matrix attacks Superman, believing she is the one and only Superman and he is an imposter. Once things are resolved, Matrix leaves Earth.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #644 [Direct] published August 1989
was Doppelganger [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 22
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Superman and Beyond

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Ordway
Penciller(s): Alex Niño; Jerry Ordway; Wayne Boring; Eduardo Barreto (painting); Kevin Maguire; George Pérez; John Byrne
Inker(s): Alex Niño; Jerry Ordway; Eduardo Barreto (painting); Al Gordon; George Pérez; John Byrne
Colorist(s): ?; Eduardo Barreto (painting)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Superman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDC Comics Presents Annual #4 [Direct Sales] published October 1985
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSecret Origins #1 [Direct Sales] published April 1986
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagLegends #6 [Direct] published April 1987
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagJustice League International #10 [Direct] published February 1988
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics Weekly #611 published August 1988
was Superman... The Never-Ending Battle [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #643 [Direct] published July 1989
was Superman Returns to Action Comics [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Afterword illustrated with 6 cover reproductions at 1/4 size.

In this book, the Wayne Boring pencils credit is missing for the cover of Secret Origins #1.
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Contributors

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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The Eighties...

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Kurt Schaffenberger
Inker(s): Jerry Ordway
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On the back cover. Illustrated with a detail from the Lois Lane story from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #600.

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