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The Return of Superman 30th Anniversary Special #1
Superman returns! After the tragic events of more than 30 years ago, when Superman met his end at the hands of Doomsday, Metropolis mourned the loss of their greatest hero and soon turned their attention to the search for his successor. Four Supermen rose to the challenge: Superboy, Steel, Eradicator, and Cyborg Superman. Each with their own strengths and weaknesses, they fought in honor of the original Man of Steel. Little did they know, his return was just around the corner! To celebrate the Reign of the Supermen and Return of Superman, DC has brought back the original creative teams for new stories set in the wake of Superman’s death. It all begins with new Daily Planet editor-in-chief Lois Lane discovering Perry White’s journals from the time and the secrets he kept as he searched for who could be the next Superman. What could this discovery mean for our present? Find out in this special that’s sure to be a classic in the future!
Characters: Bloodsport (DuBois), Cyborg Superman, Dan Turpin, Eradicator, Lois Lane, Maggie Sawyer, Perry White, Professor Thaddeus Killgrave, Ron Troupe, Steel (John Henry Irons), Superboy (Kon-El), Superman, Tana Moon
Creative roster
Adriano Lucas (Colorist)
Agustin Padilla (Assistant Editor)
Alejandro Sánchez (Colorist)
Andrew Hennessy (Cover)
Ben Oliver (Cover)
Brad Walker (Cover)
Brett Breeding (Cover, Finishes)
Brittany Holzherr (Editor)
Chris Rosa (Associate Editor)
Dan Jurgens (Breakdowns, Cover, Script)
Daniel Sampere (Artist)
Dave Wilkins (Cover)
Denis Rodier (Ink Assists)
Elizabeth Breitweiser (Colorist, Cover)
Francis Manapul (Cover)
Glenn Whitmore (Colorist)
Jackson Butch Guice (Artist)
Jerry Ordway (Artist, Script)
Jim Lee (Chief Creative Officer, President, Publisher)
John Giang (Cover)
Jon Bogdanove (Cover, Inker, Penciller)
Karl Kesel (Script)
Louise Simonson (Script)
Marie Javins (Editor In Chief)
Nathan Fairbairn (Cover)
Paul Kaminski (Group Editor)
Pete Woods (Artist)
Richard Starkings (Letterer)
Rob Leigh (Letterer)
Sandy Alonzo (Production)
Sian Mandrake (Cover)
Tom Grummett (Penciller)
Travis Moore (Artist)
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