The Death and Life of Superman ANNOTATION
A New York Times bestseller, this most dramatic chapter in the life of the Man of Steel now arrives in paperback. It tells the dramatic tale of Superman's ultimate battle, expanding on the story line found in the bestselling comic book series of all time.
SYNOPSIS
On November 18, 1992, news of Superman's death shocked the world as the legendary Man of Steel was killed defending Metropolis from the monster called Doomsday.
Here is the dramatic story behind the best-selling comic book of all time: the fates of Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Ma and Pa Kent, the Justice League, and the reign of the four super beings who mysteriously appeared after Superman's funeral, each claiming to be the real Last Son of Krypton. And finally, here is the complete, incredible story of Superman's triumphant return!
In this thrilling revised edition, Roger Stern, a veteran Superman writer, chronicles the most amazing comeback in comic book history-told with more gripping detail and background than ever before. Includes all-new introductions by Roger Stern and DC Comics editor Mike Carlin and an all-new postscript by DC Comics editor Charles Kochman.
FROM THE CRITICS
Publishers Weekly
Veteran comics writer Stern's novel about Superman's duel with a monster called Doomsday was a four-week PW bestseller. (Nov.)