Last issue for Jurgens - Special Extra-Sized 150th issue - Holographic-foil enhanced cover. "Earth's Final Hour!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Steve Epting and Joe Rubinstein.
With a title like "Earth's Final Hour" it can only mean one thing - Brainiac is back and he's deadlier than ever! And as if that weren't bad enough, Vartox, Vestion, and Paz (1st seen in Superman (1987- ) #148) arrive on Earth and they aren't on the side of angels.
48 pages Cover price $3.95.
Written by Jeph Loeb; art by Mike McKone and Marlo Alquiza; cover by Phil Jimenez
The Daily Planet returns as a new era for the Man of Steel begins! "Faster than a speeding bullet," SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS writer Jeph Loeb joins artists Mike McKone and Marlo Alquiza for a back-to-basics issue that reveals the shocking reason Lex Luthor has given the Planet back to Perry White. Plus, what villain's son is heading to Earth for a collision with the Man of Steel?
Cover price $1.99.
WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART BY MIKE MCKONE AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER BY DWAYNE TURNER AND DANNY MIKI
Aquaman makes a cameo in an exciting issue, featuring a striking cover by Dwayne Turner (Curse of the Spawn) and Danny Miki, who provide all of this month's Superman-ongoing titles' covers! All his life Superman has kept himself in check, never unleashing his full power for fear of killing someone. Now the son of Mongul is asking him to unleash his full potential in order to save Earth, but in doing so will the Man of Steel lose himself? Plus, Jimmy shoots the scoop of the century, which has everyone asking, "Who is Mrs. Superman?"
FC, 32 PG." Cover price $1.99.
First appearance of Imperex. WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART BY MIKE MCKONE AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER BY IAN CHURCHILL AND NORM RAPMUND
Done with his lethal training at the side of young Mongul, Superman and the junior villain head into the depths of space to confront Imperiex. This enigmatic being is powerful enough to live in a black hole and all too ready to turn the Earth into one! Will Superman's new battle skills be enough to stop Imperiex? And can the Man of Steel trust his new ally?
FC, 32 PG." Cover price $1.99.
WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART BY ED MCGUINNESS AND CAM SMITH; COVER BY MCGUINNESS AND JASON MARTIN
The new, improved Parasite strikes and when he does the Man of Steel feels it like never before! Plus, both Lana Lang and Wonder Woman visit Metropolis, which doesn't help the strained marital relations between Lois and Clark.
FC, 32 PG. Cover price $1.99.
WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART BY DUNCAN ROULEAU AND JAIME MENDOZA; COVER BY DOUG MAHNKE AND CAM SMITH
Team Superman and the Atom must make a fantastic voy ... journey to save the Man of Steel in Part 1 of the 4-part Critical Condition! Superman has collapsed and now it's up to the Atom and Team Superman (Superboy, Supergirl, and Steel) to save him. And the only way to do that is to shrink and enter Superman's body!
FC 32 pgs. Cover price $1.99.
WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART BY ED MCGUINNESS AND CAM SMITH; COVER BY KANO AND DANNY MIKI
Superman: Emperor ????????" continues with the deaths of Superboy and Supergirl! A shocking betrayal derails the assembled heroes' assault on the Emperor's fortress, setting the stage for the villain named Ignition's killing Superboy and Supergirl!
FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.
WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART BY ED MCGUINNESS, PAUL PELLETIER AND CAM SMITH; COVER BY MCGUINNESS AND SMITH
Part 2 of a 2-part story guest-starring Aquaman, as the King of the Seas is determined to take down presidential candidate Lex Luthor once and for all. Will Superman be able to save Luthor from being a victim of Poseidonis law? Will he even want to save him? Plus, a special appearance by Young Justice!
FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.
Prelude issue to Return to Krypton, new direction for Superman--return to his true origin. (Changes Byrne's Krypton origins from Man of Steel miniseries to a false origin told to Superman by Jor-El).
Cover price $2.25.
WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB;ART BY ED MCGUINNESS AND CAM SMITH;COVER BY PAUL RIVOCHE
"Return to Krypton," Part 1 of 4, the storyline running through all the Superman books in February! Taking Lois with him, Superman returns to the land of his birth ? but now it's seen in a way it hasn't looked in almost twenty years. Can Superman save this Silver Age Krypton from its destruction?
FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.
WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART BY STEVE LIEBER, ED MCGUINNESS AND CAM SMITH; COVER BY MCGUINNESS AND SMITH
Featuring guest-art by Steve Leiber (Whiteout). The aftermath of "Our Worlds at War" has taken its toll on the Man of Steel. Superman returns to Smallville in order to restore the Kent farm, but he can't shake the terrible feelings inside him. Will Superman hang up his costume for good?
Cover price $2.25.
Joker Last Laugh, Pt. 11 of 33. WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART BY ED MCGUINNESS AND CAM SMITH; COVER BY MCGUINNESS
Extra-sized issue! Exactly one hundred issues ago, the impossible happened: Superman died. Now his killer has returned, deadlier than ever! Make way for the all-new Doomsday Rex! This "Last Laugh" tie-in will slay you!
FC, 48 PG. $3.50 Cover price $3.50.
WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART BY IAN CHURCHILL AND NORM RAPMUND; COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND CAM SMITH
Troubled by disturbing visions from his time at war, the Man of Steel seeks professional help. Meet Dr. Claire Foster, Superman's psychiatrist! But can therapy erase the disturbing thoughts racing through Clark's head?
FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.
WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND CAM SMITH
It am Freaky Wednesday! When Superman and Bizarro switch bodies, some truly wacky stuff happens. And we'll even learn a few things about Bizarro's secret origin!
FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.
WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY PASCUAL FERRY; COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET
"Lost Hearts," Part 1 of 4 begins, continuing throughout all the Superman books this month! Lana Lang answers a call for help from the slums of Washington D.C. and mysteriously disappears! Her husband, Vice President Pete Ross, calls Clark Kent to help. But this might not be a job for Superman, as he realizes there are darker forces at work. Featuring guest cameos by Batman and Power Girl! For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.
Direct Edition. "Return to Krypton!" Guest-starring Hawkman and Hawkwoman. Story by John Byrne. Art by Mike Mignola and Karl Kesel. Cover by Mike Mignola.
Story continued from Action Comics #600. In order to save his life, Superman must return to the one place he never thought he'd see - the planet Krypton. Here the Man of Steel will embark on a much needed sojourn. Once done, the Last Son of Krypton will have a better understanding of who he is, where he comes from, and his place in the universe.
Cover price $0.75.
WRITTEN BY STEVEN T. SEAGLE; ART AND COVER BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND ANDY OWENS
From the pages of SUPERMAN: THE 10-CENT ADVENTURE, Superman enters the fortress of the Futuresmiths ? only to be caught in a time loop! But a new Supergirl is there to help, setting the stage for what's to come in SUPERMAN #200!
FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.
JIM LEE. Do we have your attention? You've been hearing the buzz for months, and now the main event is finally here! Fresh off his blockbuster run on BATMAN, Lee - Wizard Magazine's Best Artist of 2003 - is getting back in the ring to go twelve rounds with the Man of Steel. Along with inker extraordinaire Scott Williams, the "Hush" art team is going to give you a Superman like none you've ever seen before. BRIAN AZZARELLO. Every great fighter needs a great sparring partner, and this time around, Eisner Award-winning writer Azzarello, hot off his own best-selling 6-issue run on BATMAN, delivers the goods. Together, these heavyweights present "For Tomorrow" a 12-part storyline sure to grab readers by the throat and hold on tight. It kicks off in SUPERMAN #204, an extra- sized 40-page issue! A cataclysmic event has struck the earth. Millions of people have vanished without a trace. No one is left unaffected - not even Superman. A year has passed, and Superman is left with many questions and very few answers. For a hero who tries to have all the answers, it's torture. And just as the action heats up and the stakes are raised, one huge question emerges: Just how far is Superman willing to go "For Tomorrow"?
Cover price $2.50.
WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS AND COVER BY MICHAEL TURNER.
Brian Azzarello, Jim Lee & Scott Williams continue to tear up the Man of Steel in "For Tomorrow," Part 2 of 12! As if the mysterious vanishings around the globe weren't enough for the Man of Steel, Superman soon finds himself standing in the middle of a conflict between two warring nations. But when Big Blue unseats a ruthless dictator, will he inadvertently cause more harm than good?
FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.
WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART AND COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS
The Azzarello/Lee run marches on with "For Tomorrow" Part 3! As Superman continues to struggle with the mysterious vanishings happening around the world, he still finds himself stuck in the middle of a civil war. And just when he figures out who the good guys are, his world is flipped upside down. For more information, see the feature article. See this month's Dynamic Forces listings for a signed version!
FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.
The dream team of writer Brian Azzarello and superstar artists Jim Lee & Scott Williams continue the landmark story "For Tomorrow" in SUPERMAN #207. Caught in the midst of bloody civil war, Superman has vowed not to take sides...but how long can he stay on the sidelines after being attacked by the nearly unstoppable monster who first reared his ugly head in SUPERMAN #206? And if he's forced to choose sides, can he truly trust those he's sworn to defend in a country where nothing is what it seems? SUPERMAN is an ongoing series co-edited by Eddie Berganza and William Dennis.
32-page Cover price $2.50.
Written by Brian Azzarello Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams
The JLA guest stars as "For Tomorrow" marches on with Part 5 of 12! Just when the Man of Steel thought he could catch his breath, he comes face- to-face with new obstacles ? namely, his allies in the JLA!
32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.
Written by Brian Azzarello Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams
The JLA guest stars as "For Tomorrow" marches on with Part 5 of 12! Just when the Man of Steel thought he could catch his breath, he comes face- to-face with new obstacles ? namely, his allies in the JLA!
32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.
Written by Brian Azzarello Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams
"For Tomorrow" by the white-hot team of Brian Azzarello, Jim Lee & Scott Williams continues! Pushed to his mental boundaries, Superman decides to destroy the cause of the mysterious vanishings in front of the world. But how will the people of Earth react to this seemingly benevolent action? Meanwhile, Father Leone makes a confession of his own that will turn this story upside down. Don't miss what's sure to be one of the most talked- about Superman stories in years!
32 pg / FC / $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.
