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Issue: Superman: The Return of Superman #[nn]
Publication Date: December 1993
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Issues: #[nn] of 1 Issue (6 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
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Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [bullet]View Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics
On Sale Date: 10/14/1993
Volume: none
Pages: 484
ISBN: 1563891492
UPC/EAN: 76194120219800111
Price: $32.95 CAD
$19.95 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 34 (26 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: Publication design by Brian Pearce.

Tenth printing available March 27, 2013 and eleventh printing available March 12, 2014 (per comiclist.com).
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock:  
Binding: squarebound; trade paperback
Publishing Format: collected edition
Format Notes:  
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[untitled]

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Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Cyborg Superman; Superboy [as Superman]; Eradicator; Steel
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Publication data on the inside front cover.
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Prolog

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Section title page.
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First Sighting

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): John Henry Irons; White Rabbit [Angora Lapin]; The Dragons [Homes; Wheels; Hype]; The Sharks
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From Content Item: FlagAdventures of Superman #500 [Direct Sales] published June 1993
was First Sighting [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 4
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First Sighting

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Eradicator; Darryl Wilbur
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From Content Item: FlagAdventures of Superman #500 [Direct Sales] published June 1993
was First Sighting [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 4
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First Sighting

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superboy; Guardian [Jim Harper]; Newsboy Legion [Tommy; Flip; Gabby; Big Words; Scrapper]; Paul Westfield; Carl Packard
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From Content Item: FlagAdventures of Superman #500 [Direct Sales] published June 1993
was First Sighting [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 4
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First Sighting

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Cyborg Superman [Hank Henshaw]
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From Content Item: FlagAdventures of Superman #500 [Direct Sales] published June 1993
was First Sighting [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 4
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The Return of Superman

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Section title page and creative credits.
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Born Again

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #687 [Standard Edition - Direct] published June 1993
was Born Again [Reign of the Supermen, Part 1] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 22
Disclose Notes: First appearance of the Last Son of Krypton, who would later be renamed Eradicator.
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Steel

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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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From Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Man of Steel #22 [Standard Edition - Direct] published June 1993
was Steel [Reign of the Supermen, Part 2] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 22
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Alive

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #78 [Standard Edition - Direct] published June 1993
was Alive [Reign of the Supermen, Part 3] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 23
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Cyborg Superman; Eradicator; Steel; Superboy (clone)
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Filler page composed of four partial head shots of the replacement Supermen.
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The Adventures of Superman ...When He Was a Boy!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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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From Content Item: FlagAdventures of Superman #501 [Newsstand] [Direct Sales] published June 1993
was The Adventures of Superman ... When He Was a Boy! [Reign of the Supermen, Part 4] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 22
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An Eye for an Eye

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #688 [Direct] published July 1993
was An Eye for an Eye [Reign of the Supermen, Part 5] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 22
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Ambush!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Man of Steel #23 [Direct] published July 1993
was Ambush! [Reign of the Supermen, Part 6] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 22
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Prove It.

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #79 [Direct] published July 1993
was Prove It. [Reign of the Supermen, Part 7] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 22
Job Number: B-1432
Disclose 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.
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Boy Meets Girl

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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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From Content Item: FlagAdventures of Superman #502 [Direct] published July 1993
was Boy Meets Girl [Reign of the Supermen, Part 8] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 22
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Who Is the Hero True?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #689 [Direct] published July 1993
was Who Is the Hero True? [Reign of the Supermen, Part 9] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 22
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Impact!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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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From Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Man of Steel #24 [Direct] published August 1993
was Impact! [Reign of the Supermen, Part 10] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 22
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Deadly Alliance

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #80 [Direct] published August 1993
was Deadly Alliance [Reign of the Supermen, Part 11] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 22
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Line of Fire!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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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From Content Item: FlagAdventures of Superman #503 [Direct] published August 1993
was Line of Fire! [Reign of the Supermen, Part 12] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 22
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Lies & Revelations

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #690 [Direct] published August 1993
was Lies & Revelations [Reign of the Supermen, Part 13] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 22
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The Return!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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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From Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Man of Steel #25 [Direct] published September 1993
was The Return! [Reign of the Supermen, Part 14] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 22
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Resurrections

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #81 [Direct] published September 1993
was Resurrections [Reign of the Supermen, Part 15] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 22
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Assault on Engine City!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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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From Content Item: FlagAdventures of Superman #504 [Direct Sales] published September 1993
was Assault on Engine City [Reign of the Supermen, Part 16] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 22
Disclose Notes: "Special thanks to Mark Heike."
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Secret Weapon

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #691 [Direct Sales] published September 1993
was Secret Weapon [Reign of the Supermen, Part 17] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 22
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Blast Off!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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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From Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Man of Steel #26 [Direct] published October 1993
was Blast Off! [Reign of the Supermen, Part 18] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 22
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Death City

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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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From Content Item: FlagGreen Lantern #46 [1st Printing, Direct Sales] published October 1993
was Death City [Reign of the Supermen, Part 19.1] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 17
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Cyborg Superman; Eradicator; Steel; Superboy (clone)
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Filler page composed of four partial head shots of the replacement Supermen.
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Back for Good!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #82 [Standard Edition - Direct] published October 1993
was Reign of the Supermen, Part 19.2 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 32
Disclose Notes: Pete Berardi is Brett Breeding's brother, and assisted Brett with the inking per the letter column in Superman (DC, 1987 series) #86.
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Reign of the Superman!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Lois Lane
Synopsis: Superman reunites with Lois.
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From Content Item: FlagAdventures of Superman #505 [Standard Cover, Direct Sales] published October 1993
was Reign of the Superman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 2
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Epilog

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Section title page.
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And Who, Disguised as Clark Kent?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #692 [Direct] published October 1993
was And Who, Disguised as Clark Kent? [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 11
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The Return of Superman

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Cyborg Superman; Eradicator; Steel; Superboy (clone)
Reprinting
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On the back cover. With the same illustration composed of four partial head shots of the replacement Supermen used twice inside this volume.

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