Comic books in 'Superman 1997 Weekly Reading Order'

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Direct Edition. "Sunburned!" Guest-starring the Legion of Super-Heroes. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Are Superman's powers gone forever. Maybe he can recover them with a little help from some young heroes from the future, namely the Legion of Super-Heroes. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr. Power Trip!, script by Karl Kesel, pencils by Paul Ryan, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr.; Superman's "Power Struggle" just got worse, as the Man of Steel looks for some help from Project Cadmus; Unfortunately, he won't get those answers till he and the Guardian defeat the threat waiting for them there; Story continues in Action Comics #729. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover art by Tom Grummett and Denis Rodier. Generator X starring Superman, Big Barda, and Mr. Miracle, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Denis Rodier; Superman goes to the Fortress of Solitude to use the machine that resurrected him. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.95.

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Into the Fire - Written by Louise Simonson. Art by Ron Lim & Dennis Janke. Cover by Jon Bogdanove & Dennis Janke. In a final, desperate attempt to restore his lost powers, Superman heads for their source -- the sun itself! Will it prove to be his salvation...or a suicide run? Only New Gods Metron, Barda and Mister Miracle may hold the answer! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover pencils by Paul Ryan, inks by Brett Breeding. Hero or Villain?, script by Roger Stern, pencils by Paul Ryan, inks by Brett Breeding; Maxima returns; Lex Luthor and Lori Lemaris guest-star. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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"To be a Superman!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Ever wonder what you'd do if you had the powers of Superman? Sure you have. Well in this issue, find out what the Last Son of krypton's closest friends and enemies would do if the possessed the power of Superman. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr. The Honeymoon's Over, script by Karl Kesel, pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr.; You have five bad guys, all brought together by Mr. Big to destroy the Man of Steel; Say hello to the Superman Revenge Squad; Story continues in Action Comics #730. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover art by Tom Grummett and Denis Rodier. The Precedent of the United Hates starring Superman, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Denis Rodier; Morgan Edge's Superman Revenge Squad goes after The Man of Steel. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.95.

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Losers - Written by Louise Simonson. Art by Sal Buscema & Dennis Janke. Cover by Jon Bogdanove & Dennis Janke. Misa. Maxima. Riot. Barrage. Anomaly. Together, they are the Superman Revenge Squad! Hellbent on settling the score, will they succumb to the Man of Steel's wrath or will they escape it? And what does their sinister mastermind have in store for the beleaguered Kryptonian? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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"They Call it Suicide Slum!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens and Joe Rubinstein. When innocent children are caught in the crossfire of gang violence, star reporter Clark Kent brings some much needed media attention to the situation. But when another act of violence leaves a young girl at death's door, it's time for Superman to get involved. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr. Dead Men Walking, script by Karl Kesel, pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr.; Clark Kent--the Man of Steel, acting managing editor of the Daily Planet and a happily married man, is killed in this issue. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover art by Tom Grummett and Denis Rodier. Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble ! starring Superman, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Denis Rodier; Superman battles Cauldron, who's more powerful than ever. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover pencils by Paul Ryan, inks by Brett Breeding. "True Grit," script by Roger Stern, pencils by Paul Ryan, inks by Brett Breeding; A villain called Carbide, a.k.a. Rock, is running rampant through Metropolis; His unique and strange abilities, coupled with his rock-hard exterior, make him a formidable foe for the Man of Steel; But that's only the beginning!; A new underground criminal element is being born in the city and Carbide just might be its mightiest member; It's a true test of Superman's newly recovered strength as he faces his latest challenge! 39 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.95.

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The Shield - Written by Louise Simonson. Art and Cover by Jon Bogdanove & Dennis Janke. Superman's "S" shield represents many things to the citizens of Metropolis and those meanings are explored in this moving story! The Daily Planet does a special feature on The Man of Steel -- while Rajiv, the villain who wrecked Lois and Clark's honeymoon, rains terror on Metropolis from an orbiting satellite! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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"The Kandor Connection!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. In this issue, a citizen of the Bottle City of Kandor wants nothing more than to be free of his diminutive prison. Sometimes dreams do come true. Plus, a startling change is coming over the Man of Steel. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr. Power Crisis!, script by Karl Kesel, pencils by Scot Eaton, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr.; Superman has a new wife, new powers, and a new home; big changes begin here; first appearance of Superman Blue; Continued in Action Comics #732. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover art by Tom Grummett and Denis Rodier. The Saving Skull starring Superman, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Denis Rodier; the Atomic Skull attacks Superman, disrupting his powers. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.95.

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Written by Louise Simonson. Art and Cover by Jon Bogdanove & Dennis Janke. In the prequel to the New Powers storyline, Superman is manifesting bizarre new abilities! An emissary from Kandor arrives and causes chaos throughout Metropolis and Superman must stop him. But how can Superman hide the fact that his new powers are uncontrollable, especially when a publicity-seeking Jimmy Olsen is ready to spill the beans on 'The Whitty Banter Show'? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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Collector's Edition (Glow in the Dark, Black Cover) - 1st appearance of the Electric Blue Superman. "Superman...Reborn!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. A startling transformation has come over the Last Son of Krypton. His powers have changed. Get ready for the all-new Superman! A Man of Steel no more, now a man of lightning fast justice. Cover price $1.95.

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First Printing. Standard Direct Edition. 1st appearance of the Electric Blue Superman. "Superman...Reborn!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. A startling transformation has come over the Last Son of Krypton. His powers have changed. Get ready for the all-new Superman! A Man of Steel no more, now a man of lightning fast justice. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr. Blood & Thunder, script by Karl Kesel, pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr.; It's the all-new, all-different Superman versus Metallo, who wants to see just what's so different about our hero. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover art by Tom Grummett and Denis Rodier. The Sins of Change starring Superman Blue, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Denis Rodier; the Ray helps Superman in his battle against Metallo. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.95.

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Power! - Written by Louise Simonson. Art and Cover by Jon Bogdanove & Dennis Janke. The adventures of the Man Beyond Tomorrow continue! Metallo wants a radical upgrade for his matchless might and he's managed to take over a nuclear sub to do it! Can Superman and the emissary from Kandor stop him before he completely levels Metropolis? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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"A Hard Days Night!" Guest-starring Booster Gold. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Booster and Superman together again! But things sure have changed for the two heroes since the last time they teamed up. Can this odd couple with a turbulent history help each other get back on track? Plus, Scorn makes a startling discovery. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr. Rude Awakening, script by Karl Kesel, pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr.; It's a trip inside the bottle city of Kandor, and who better to accompany the new Superman than the Atom. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover art by Tom Grummett and Denis Rodier. Bottle Battle starring Superman Blue, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Denis Rodier; Superman and Atom deal with climate problems, civil unrest, and other problems in the bottle city of Kandor. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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Prey - Written by Louise Simonson & Karl Kesel. Art by Scot Eaton & Dennis Janke. Cover by Jon Bogdanove & Dennis Janke. Within the Bottle City of Kandor, the new Superman and guest star the Atom vie to keep the rebel faction from setting off a bomb that will do more than pop the bottle's cork! Plus, Scorn wears the old uniform of the Man of Steel, and has become the protector of Ashbury Armstrong, Dirk's daughter! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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"Retribution!" Guest-starring the Atom. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. As Superman continues his adventure in the Bottle City of Kandor, the Atom tries desperately to prevent a terrible disaster from befalling the diminutive city. Plus, a new look for Scorn. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr. Friends, Lovers, and Strangers, script by Karl Kesel, pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr.; Has Superman discovered the cause behind his strange new powers?; Is Lex Luthor the reason for his troubles?; And how does the Phantom Stranger fit into all this?; Story contined from Superman #125. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover art by Tom Grummett and Denis Rodier. Deadly Deliverance! starring Superman Blue, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Denis Rodier; Scorn assists Superman in his battle against Saviour. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.95.

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Deja News - Written by Louise Simonson. Art by Scot Eaton & Dennis Janke. Cover by Jon Bogdanove & Dennis Janke. The climactic battle with Saviour! A battle royal on live television! Scorn, Jimmy Olsen, Cat Grant, Professor Hamilton, Lois Lane, Bibbo and Dirk Armstrong! Along with your host...Whitty Banter! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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"Machinations!" Guest-starring Batman. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Lex Luthor sets out to restore his good name and he'll need the Kryptonite ring he use to possess to do it. Now, forced to believe in the justice system, Superman must get the ring back from its present protector, the Dark Knight. Note: This story is a lead-in to the "Lord of the Ring" in Superman #168 and Detective Comics #756) Cover price $1.95.

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Cover pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr. The Gang's All Here, script by Karl Kesel, pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr.; Clark and Lois are attacked in their own apartment building, and the incident leads Jimmy Olsen to discover the biggest secret of all time!; Plus, a member of our cast says goodbye! 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover art by Tom Grummett and Denis Rodier. Without And Within starring Superman Blue, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Denis Rodier; Superman battles Maxima, Parasite, Rock, and Barrage. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.95.

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Direct Edition. Rematch! - Written by Louise Simonson. Art by Scot Eaton & Dennis Janke. Cover by Jon Bogdanove & Dennis Janke. What do you want? Supervillains? We've got two teams of 'em: Mainframe and the Superman Revenge Squad! You want supporting characters? We've got Jimmy on the rebound, Simone on the warpath, and Bibbo in the ring! And as for mystery, the shadowy figure behind the new, more dangerous Revenge Squad is revealed at last. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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"Deception!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Bibbo and Yango duke it out, and Lex Luthor prepares for his upcoming trial. Meanwhile, the new Superman battles for his life against a cadre of deadly villains. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr. The Secret, script by Karl Kesel, pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr.; WGBS goes live with Jimmy Olsen's big announcement regarding Superman's secret identity. The Touch of Evil, script by Karl Kesel, pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Denis Rodier; The Guardian is busy fighting for his life against Boss Moxie, Dabney Donovan and their group of kooky clones. 52 pgs. Cover price $3.50.

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Cover art by Tom Grummett and Denis Rodier. Burden of Proof starring Superman Blue, script by Mark Waid, pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Denis Rodier; Superman saves islanders from a volcano, Intergang tries to kidnap Jimmy Olsen. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover pencils by Paul Ryan, inks by Brett Breeding. History Lesson starring Superman and Ma and Pa Kent, script by Roger Stern, pencils by Paul Ryan, inks by Brett Breeding; the story in this issue features the secrets of Superman's costume! 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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Altered States - Written by Louise Simonson. Art by Scot Eaton & Jimmy Palmiotti. Cover by Jon Bogdanove & Dennis Janke. GENESIS wreaks havoc on Superman's new powers, but before it does, he discovers an ability he didn't know he had. When captured by the sinister cyber-villains known as the Mainframe, his energy-based powers allow them to open "windows" into other dimensions! All these strange lands are beyond our plane, but the evil Baud and her pals have access to all of them now that they've got the Man Beyond Tomorrow! Plus...meet the Bibbo/Scorn team! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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Genesis! Part 17. "Genesis Anew!" Guest-starring the JLA and New Gods. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. When Superman heads to the Source Wall he encounters an enemy from the past, the Cyborg-Superman. But is the Last Son of Krypton's new energy powers a match for this deadly foe? Story concludes in Adventures of Superman (1939-2006) #551. Cover price $1.95.

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Genesis for Humanity - Written by Dan Jurgens. Art and Cover by Tom Grummett & Denis Rodier. Genesis continues to complicate Superman's new powers! Superman's containment suit is lined with printed circuitry, which is necessary to keep the Man Beyond Tomorrow intact as a being of solid energy. But the circuitry that's saving him makes him the prime target of a little intergalactic piggy-back ride for the Cyborg! Look out, Earth, here he comes! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover art by Stuart Immonen and Jose Marzan, Jr. Straight on Till Morning starring Superman Blue, script and pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr.; the Cyborg returns to Earth, Superman battles the Inkling. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.95.

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Gang War - Written by Mark Waid & Louise Simonson. Art by Scot Eaton & Dennis Janke. Cover by Jon Bogdanove & Dennis Janke. Has the whole world gone crazy? The mysterious leader of the Revenge Squad has sent hordes of Parademons to attack the Outsiders and Lex Luthor! Plus, Boss Moxie has sent Intergang to get the secret of Superman's identity from Jimmy Olsen! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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"Within Human Reach!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Paul Ryan and Joe Rubinstein. This issue focuses on Ashbury Armstrong's everyday life. But how everyday can your life be when you are escorted around by Scorn, a seven-foot tall blue monster? Cover price $1.95.

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Cover pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Denis Rodier. Control of Power, script by Karl Kesel, pencils by Tom Grummett (layouts) and Denis Rodier (finishes), inks by Denis Rodier; While Dan Turpin and the S.C.U. are looking into several mysterious disappearances, the Parasite is up and runnin' in Metropolis again, and he's looking to absorb the new Superman's energies. Story continues in Action Comics #739. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover art by Stuart Immonen and Jose Marzan, Jr. Party Trappings starring Superman Blue, script and pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr.; Rajiv Naga kidnaps Lois Lane, Locksmith attacks Superman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.95.

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Subterranean Terror - Written by Louise Simonson. Art by Scot Eaton & Dennis Janke. Cover by Jon Bogdanove & Dennis Janke. Lois is abducted by the creeps who tried to ruin her wedding! Can Superman get her back without using his new powers? Plus, a "dragon's tooth" is discovered! What, you may ask, is a dragon's tooth? Well, start reading up on it now, because it's going to matter come the millennium, and in Superman stories in the coming months. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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Halloween issue. "The Longest Halloween!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Norm Breyfogle and Joe Rubinstein. It's Halloween in Metropolis and Lois and Clark attend a costume party dressed as none other than the Dynamic Duo, Batman and Robin (yeah, it's as funny as it sounds). But the party is cut short when a powerful new villain crashes the festivities! Story continues in Adventures of Superman (1939-2006) #553. Cover price $1.95.

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Energy Crisis! - Written by Karl Kesel. Art and Cover by Tom Grummett & Denis Rodier. Metropolis has been plagued by a series of mysterious disappearances. Citizens are vanishing beneath the streets of the city. Something is out there...but who can go after it? Not Superman -- he has his hands full with three remarkable new villains! Plus, Scorn and Ashbury meet Misa of the Revenge Squad! Millennium Guard appearance. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.