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1December 2023
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The Return of Superman 30th Anniversary Special #1

DC · December 2023 · on sale 2023-10-31

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Identification plate

Series
The Return of Superman 30th Anniversary Special (DC, 2023 series)
Issue
#1
Publication date
December 2023
Key date
2023-12-00
On-sale date
2023-10-31
Indicia publisher
DC Comics
Price
$9.99
Pages
84
Barcode
76194138207400111
Rating
Ages 13+

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Contents

SeqStoryTypePagesCreditsCharacters
0-cover2pencils: Dan Jurgens; inks: Brett Breeding; colors: Elizabeth BreitweiserSuperman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Cyborg Superman [Hank Henshaw]; Superboy [Conner Kent]; Steel [John Henry Irons]; The Eradicator
1-credits, title page1letters: typeset
2Legacycomic story22script: Dan Jurgens; pencils: Travis Moore; inks: Travis Moore, Denis Rodier; colors: Adriano Lucas; letters: Rob LeighCyborg Superman [Hank Henshaw]; Steel [John Henry Irons]; Superboy [Conner Kent]; The Eradicator; Lois Lane; Ron Troupe; Jimmy Olsen; Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Perry White (flashback); Terri Henshaw (flashback); Jim Garrison (flashback); Steven (flashback)
3Speed!comic story12script: Louise Simonson; pencils: Jon Bogdanove; inks: Jon Bogdanove; colors: Glenn Whitmore; letters: Richard Starkings, ComicraftSteel [John Henry Irons]; Ron Troupe; Jamal; Gramma Bess; Perry White; Jimmy Olsen
4He Had Me Thinking He Was Supermancomic story12script: Jerry Ordway; pencils: Jerry Ordway; inks: Jerry Ordway; colors: Glenn Whitmore; letters: Richard Starkings, ComicraftEradicator; Perry White; Maggie Sawyer; Thaddeus Killgrave; Marty Pascowitz's daughter; Rex
5The Metropolis Kid!comic story12script: Karl Kesel; pencils: Tom Grummett; inks: Doug Hazlewood; colors: Glenn Whitmore; letters: Richard Starkings, ComicraftSuperboy [Conner Kent]; Perry White; Tana Moon; Arlene Sheenan; Lois Lane; Tommy; Bloodsport; Steel [John Henry Irons] (photo); Cyborg Superman [Hank Henshaw] (photo); Eradicator (photo)
6Betrayalcomic story12script: Dan Jurgens; pencils: Dan Jurgens, Brett Breeding; inks: Brett Breeding; colors: Elizabeth Breitweiser; letters: Richard Starkings, ComicraftCyborg Superman [Hank Henshaw]; Perry White; Ron Troupe; Lois Lane; Eradicator; Mongul; Superboy [Conner Kent]; Steel [John Henry Irons]; Supergirl; Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]
7-illustration1pencils: Jackson "Butch" Guice; inks: Jackson "Butch" Guice; colors: Glenn WhitmoreSuperman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]
8-illustration1pencils: Jerry Ordway; inks: Jerry Ordway; colors: Glenn WhitmoreSuperman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Steel [John Henry Irons]; Cyborg Superman [Hank Henshaw]; The Eradicator; Superboy [Conner Kent]
9-illustration1pencils: Daniel Sampere; inks: Daniel Sampere; colors: Alejandro SánchezSuperman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]
10-illustration1pencils: Pete Woods; inks: Pete Woods; colors: Pete WoodsSuperman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Superboy [Conner Kent]; Steel [John Henry Irons]; Cyborg Superman [Hank Henshaw]
11Reign of the Superman Iconsillustration1
12Reign of the Superman Character Logosillustration1
13The Man of Steelillustration1pencils: Jon Bogdanove; inks: Dennis JankeSteel [John Henry Irons]
14Superboy AKA The Metropolis Kidillustration1pencils: Tom Grummett; inks: Doug HazlewoodSuperboy [Conner Kent]
15The Kryptonian AKA The Last Son of Kryptonillustration1pencils: Kerry Gammill; inks: José Luis García-LópezThe Eradicator
16The Cyborg AKA The Man of Tomorrowillustration1pencils: Dan Jurgens; inks: Brett BreedingCyborg Superman [Hank Henshaw]
17-credits, title page1letters: typeset

Printings and variants

EditionHow to tell
Dan Jurgens & Brett Breeding Foil Variant Coverprice 10.99 USD; barcode 76194138207400181
Jon Bogdanove Variant Coverprice [none]; barcode 76194138207400171
Brad Walker & Andrew Hennessy Variant Coverprice [none]; barcode 76194138207400161
Dave Wilkins Steel Die-Cut Variant Coverbarcode 76194138207400121
Ben Oliver The Eradicator Die-Cut Variant Coverbarcode 76194138207400151
John Giang Cyborg Superman Die-Cut Variant Coverbarcode 76194138207400141
Francis Manapul Superboy Die-Cut Variant Coverbarcode 76194138207400131

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CollectionYear
Detective Comics #10762023On eBay ›
The Death and Return of Superman 30th Anniversary Collection #[nn]
ISBN 978-1-77952-852-0		2025On eBay ›

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