The Death of Superman

The story that drew national media attention when DC Comics killed their greatest hero is collected here. When a hulking monster emerges from an underground resting place and begins a mindless rampage, the Justice League is quickly called in to stop the colossal force of nature. But it soon becomes apparent that only Superman can stand against the monstrosity that has been nicknamed Doomsday. Battling their way throughout America, the two fight to a standstill as they reach the heart of Metropolis. Going punch for punch, Superman finally ends the threat of Doomsday as he throws one last punch and collapses forever.

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The story that drew national media attention and killed comics' most recognizable hero. When a hulking monster emerges from an underground resting place and begins a mindless rampage, the Justice League is quickly called in to stop the colossal force of nature. But it soon becomes apparent that only Superman can stand against the monstrosity known as Doomsday.

Twenty years ago this month, Superman died. It wasn’t the first time, or the last — but for one moment in the early 1990s, the combination of a slow news day and the growing popularity of comics collided for what many people recall as the busiest-ever day for comic-book sales.

Frustrated by having to sync up the comic book wedding of Lois Lane and Clark Kent with one planned for TV, Jerry Ordway proposed a simple solution: Kill Superman.

A description of tropes appearing in Death of Superman. For some reason, killing off Superman is a popular idea. It may be because, being the Ultimate Hero, …

Well, this is a video I've wanted to do for a long time. I really did almost no editing at all for this as the footage already given by DC's animation team was so incredible. I only added a few effects, slow downs, etc. Mostly just film aging when Lois goes to meet Martha Kent, and a film grain for the battle scene.

The Death of Superman is a comic book storyline (culminating in Superman (vol. 2) #75 in 1992) that served as the catalyst for DC Comics' crossover event of 1993. The completed multi-issue story arc was given the title The Death and Return of Superman.

"The Death of Superman" is a 1992 comic book storyline that occurred mostly in DC Comics' Superman titles. The completed multi-issue story arc was given the title The Death and Return of Superman.[1] In the story, Superman engages in battle to stop a killing spree with an immensely powerful and seemingly unstoppable creature of unknown origin named Doomsday across the United States.[2] At the fight's conclusion, both combatants apparently die from their wounds in the streets of Metropolis in Superman (vol. 2) #75 in 1993.