Superman: The Man of Steel #22 (1993)

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Superman: The Man of Steel #22 (1993)

#22D special double cover of the Collector's Edition by Jon Bogdanove and Dennis Janke features a unique die-cut design on the outer cover. Beginning the 'Reign of the Supermen,' continued from Adventures of Superman (1939) #500. The Man of Steel returns to Metropolis to quell the latest crime wave in Suicide Slum led by a new, ruthless female crime lord, and Jeb is back in town to see Lois Lane in the wake of Clark Kent's disappearance. Bound into the center of this issue is a double-page miniposter of Superman, printed on cover stock. Written by Louise Simonson, with art by Jon Bogdanove and Dennis Janke.

Superman: The Man of Steel #22 (1993)

#22D special double cover of the Collector's Edition by Jon Bogdanove and Dennis Janke features a unique die-cut design on the outer cover. Beginning the 'Reign of the Supermen,' continued from Adventures of Superman (1939) #500. The Man of Steel returns to Metropolis to quell the latest crime wave in Suicide Slum led by a new, ruthless female crime lord, and Jeb is back in town to see Lois Lane in the wake of Clark Kent's disappearance. Bound into the center of this issue is a double-page miniposter of Superman, printed on cover stock. Written by Louise Simonson, with art by Jon Bogdanove and Dennis Janke.

Superman #78 (1993)

Publisher: DC Comics
Format: Raw, Direct Edition — Die-cut cover variant with original poster still intact

Key Features:

  • 1st full appearance of Steel (John Henry Irons)

  • Part 3 of “Reign of the Supermen!”

  • Key post-Death of Superman era issue

  • Die-cut cover with steel-plate design cutouts

  • Includes original poster, often missing in opened copies

Creative Team:

  • Writer: Louise Simonson

  • Pencils: Jon Bogdanove

  • Inks: Dennis Janke

  • Cover Art: Jon Bogdanove & Dennis Janke

Story Summary:
A new Superman rises from the ashes—John Henry Irons, a brilliant inventor who takes up the mantle to honor the fallen Man of Steel. Armed with a high-tech suit and an unbreakable will, Steel enters Metropolis ready to fight for justice and carry on Superman’s legacy. But his debut may be cut short when a gang of cybernetic criminals puts his resolve to the test.