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Superman #57 (of 1000000)

The Return of the Krypton Man
July 31st, 1991

Superman #57 (of 226)

The Return of the Krypton Man
July 31st, 1991

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57 (of 226)
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The Return of the Krypton Man
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July 31st, 1991
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The Mark of the Krypton Man! Part 1 of 3. Featuring the 1st appearance of the Eradicator (in anthropoid form). A powerful being with ties to Superman's past decides that the Last Son of Krypton is not living up to his heritage, and decides to recreate a dead world here on Earth.

  1. Pages 1-7 penciled by Dan Jurgens and inked by Brett Breeding.
  2. Pages 8-9, 14-16 and 25 penciled by Bob McLeod and inked by Denis Rodier.
  3. Pages 10-13 and 22-23 penciled by Jon Bogdanove and inked by Dennis Janke.
  4. Pages 17-21 penciled and inked by Art Thibert.
  5. Pages 24, 26-30 penciled by Tom Grummett and inked by Jerry Ordway.
  6. Pages 31-38 penciled by Dan Jurgens and inked by Bob McLeod.

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  • Cameo flashback appearances of the Klerik and Elastic Lad.
  • Jimmy Olsen is laid off at the Daily Planet.
  • 48 page issue.
  • Triangle 1991 #20.
  • Chronological continuation from Superman: The Man of Steel #1.
  • Chronological continuation in Adventures of Superman #480.

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