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... ., and Randy Duburke Cover by Immonen and Marzan, Jr. Luthor tests fake Kryptonite, and Superman has a prophetic dream 2 - SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #85, "Creative Differences" Written by Jon Bogdanove Art and Cover by Jon Bogdanove and Dennis Janke Simyan and Mokkari create a hybrid clone of Jimmy and Superman 3 - SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF TOMORROW #12, "Need to Know" Written by Louise Simonson Art by Paul Ryan and Joe Rubinstein Cover by Paul Ryan and Dennis Janke Lightning-powered Stryke invades STAR Labs, Lexcom, and Cadmus 4 - SUPERMAN #141, "Introducing Outburst!" Written by Dan Jurgens Art by Scot Eaton and Joe Rubinstein Cover by Jurgens and ...

... ish right away. In Nekton's defense, he is the genesis of a couple of plot points. First, Superman thinks he's an escapee from the monster rampage in #85, so it stands to reason Simyan and Mokkari might want their property back. Second, Superman thought Nekton might be able to watch over the nearby harbor, so maybe he might take a place in the supporting cast. Fortunately for him, Nekton's creators will actually be around in six months -- which is more than I can say for Cogito, Strange Visitor, or even Scorn (remember him?) -- so we might actually get to see him again. As always, *very* nice artwork from Mahnke and Nguyen. If nothing else, Nekt ...

... series, and your favorite KC writers! Section 4: New Comic Reviews The Triangle Titles Action Comics #750 by Derek Jackson Superman: The Man of Steel #85, by Mike Smith Superman: The Man of Tomorrow #12, by Darrin Wood Section 5: New Comic Reviews The Triangle Titles (cont) Superman #141, by Thomas Deja Super-Family Titles Superboy #58, by Rene' Gobeyn Supergirl #28, by Thomas Deja Superman Adventures #27, by Cory Strode Section 6: New Comic Reviews Team Titles JLA #25, by Anatole Wilson Young Justice #4, by Gary Robinson Specials and Miniseries Superman: Peace on Earth, by Shane Travis Section 7: New Comic Reviews Specials and Miniseries (cont) ...

... decided that the extra creative control was causing problems meeting deadlines. The exit will be gradual, as he has plotted a "fun farewell" in issue #85 (4th Quarter 1998). ** Bogdanove won't be leaving the Man of Steel completely, either. His next project is DC's half of the Superman/Savage Dragon crossover. Bogdanove will pencil and ink that effort. ** So who will become just the second regular creative team on _Superman: Man of Steel_? Word has it that Mike Carlin announced some new blood at the recent WonderCon. Mark Schultz (_Xenozoic Tales_) will become the new writer, while Doug Mahnke (_The Mask_) will take over on pencils. In addit ...

... 97 Spider-Boy Team-Up #1, by Rene' Gobeyn Super Soldier: Man of War #1, by Rene' Gobeyn Section 7: The Phantom Zone Super Friends DC Comics Presents #85, by Joe Crowe The Mailbag STAFF: ------ Jeffery D. Sykes, Editor-in-Chief Shane Travis, Executive Editor: New Comic Reviews Nancy Jones, Executive Editor: Lois and Clark section Neil Ottenstein, Executive Editor: S:TAS section Editors: Chip Chandler Steve Hanes D.M. Simms Joe Crowe Curtis Herink Shane Travis Trevor Gates William O'Hara Steven Younis LEGAL DISCLAIMERS: ----------------- Superman and all related characters, locations, and events are copyright and trademark DC Comics. Use of the a ...

... Rachel Pollack Art by Sergio Cariello and Brian Garvey Cover by Stefano Raffaele Superman and Orion continue to battle S'ivaa LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #85-86 (Oct 96 - Nov 96) Written by Tom Peyer and Tom McCraw Art by Lee Moder and Ron Boyd Cover by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer Superman meets the time-lost Legion, they help during FINAL NIGHT PARALLAX: EMERALD NIGHT #1 (Nov 96) Written by Ron Marz Art and Cover by Mike McKone and Mark McKenna Hal Jordan destroys the Cyborg before saying his good-byes POWER OF SHAZAM! #20 (Nov 96) Written by Jerry Ordway Art by Pete Krause and Mike Manley Painted Cover by Jerry Ordway FINAL NIGHT - Superman helps o ...

... by Matt Combes Section 6: New Comic Reviews Annuals, Miniseries, and Other Appearances (cont) Kingdom Come #4, by Rene' Gobeyn Legion of Super-Heroes #85, by Rene' Gobeyn Superman: The Serial Chapter 3: The Reducer Ray, by Steven Younis Section 7: After-Byrne Blackout: Part 5 Adventures of Superman #485, by Mark Lamutt Manuscripts of Steel Superman/Doomsday: Hunter/Prey, by Denes House Section 8: The Phantom Zone Super Friends Superman vs. Muhammed Ali, by Joe Crowe Into the Archives Superman #8, by Neil Ottenstein The Girl Friend and the Pal Jimmy Olsen Giant #104, by Jon Knutson Section 9: TELEscopic VISION "We Have Been Through So Muc ...

... ted for the first half of 1997. Both packages will make use of hybrid Macintosh/Windows CD-ROMs. FAMILIAR BUT DIFFERENT In LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #85, Superman will meet for the first time the reboot version of the Legion of Super-Heroes. The story is set up by events in July's Legion titles, which results in part of the Legion team stranded in time -- back in the 20th century! Their first experience will involve tangling with the Metropolis SCU and the Man of Steel. Those of you wondering how the reboot fits with past Superman continuity should take careful note of this book, as the issue of Superman's encounters with the previous incarnati ...

... carnage. This is the category Hellgrammite falls into. I only vaguely remember Hellgrammite. His first appearance, as I recall, was in BRAVE AND BOLD #85, the issue that gave Green Arrow his "new look" goatee. I don't remember too many details about the story, except that Neal Adams made Hellgrammite one of the most visually striking villains around at the time. Since then, I think the villain has made only a couple of random appearances (a Green Arrow story in WORLD'S FINEST and a previous issue of a Superman title.) In none of these stories did he really have a clear-cut purpose or reason for existence. He was just a guy in a costume. But now ...

... e same art team as the interiors. Multi-Part ÒTitledÓ Stories are indicated with the title in all capitals. MOS #29 - SPILLED BLOOD - Bloodthirst SUP #85 - Cat takes revenge on the Toyman ADV #508 - Challengers of the Unknown Cover by Kitson & Kesel ACT #695 - Cauldron, Cadmus, and Dabney Donovan Written by Kesel, Foil cover enhancement MOS #30 - Lobo Colorforms cover enhancement SUP #86 - The Sun Devils, Lois investigates Sasha GreenÕs death Art by Jurgens & Mitchell, Cover by Jurgens & Rubinstein ADV #509 - Auron and Massacre, Lois continues her investigation ACT #696 - Superman fights Champion, Doomsday in wormhole, Lois confronts Lex MOS #31 ...