Superman: The power within

[Roger Stern]

Ya know, I've been so busy writing, that I haven't had time to post about this ... until now:

SUPERMAN: THE POWER WITHIN
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Written by ROGER STERN & WILLIAM MESSNER-LOEBS
Art by CURT SWAN, JOHN BEATTY, MURPHY ANDERSON and DENNIS JANKE
Cover by BRENT ANDERSON

When Superman saves an innocent man from being killed, he discovers two disturbing facts: 1) the man he saved is part of a cult that worships the Man of Steel, and 2) the man's would-be killer is part of another faction dedicated to wiping them out! Even worse, both groups are gaining super-powers due to a mysterious, space-born source that Superman must discover before it is too late! Plus: When a young man gains superhuman powers, he must quickly learn to use them to protect his sister from assassins ... and to deal with a certain Man of Steel ... all in the classic three-part Sinbad Contract!

Collecting stories -- drawn by the great Curt Swan -- from ACTION COMICS WEEKLY #601-641. Plus, SUPERMAN #48, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #471, and ACTION COMICS #658.

Trade Paperback - 176 pg, FC, $16.99 US
On sale JANUARY 7, 2015


I haven't yet been able to find the FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF DATE, but Westfield Comics has a nice little article about the book over here.

-- Uncle Rog

[Kuwagaton]

I'm actually really excited that there's gonna be a Stern/Swan Superman out that I've never seen before. Thank you.

Y'know he still needs you, right?

[Roger Stern]

I'm actually really excited that there's gonna be a Stern/Swan Superman out that I've never seen before. Thank you.

Y'know he still needs you, right?

Who ... Superman?

[Lexrules]

That's awesome Roger. Can't wait.

[Kuwagaton]

Who ... Superman?

Definitely.

I didn't notice before that this also includes Sinbad. Having a reprint of that story is cool, too.

[Roger Stern]

I didn't notice before that this also includes Sinbad. Having a reprint of that story is cool, too.

Yes! I thought that Bill and Curt made a great team.

[Blue Light]

Superman investigating a cult that worships him? That sounds awesome.

[manofsteel1979]

Yes! I thought that Bill and Curt made a great team.

Agreed great story. It was an amazing time to read Superman. Even the fill-in's kicked butt!

It's your fault, Roger (along with Ordway, Simonson, Kesel, Jurgens and Carlin) that I still can't stop buying Superman comics to this day. That era from 1988-1994 ish sealed the deal. Even though that continuity has long been abandoned, the memories associated with that run has made me a fan for life. So excited to get this novel!

[Roger Stern]

Agreed great story. It was an amazing time to read Superman. Even the fill-in's kicked butt!

It's your fault, Roger (along with Ordway, Simonson, Kesel, Jurgens and Carlin) that I still can't stop buying Superman comics to this day. That era from 1988-1994 ish sealed the deal. Even though that continuity has long been abandoned, the memories associated with that run has made me a fan for life. So excited to get this novel!

Thanks.

Superman meant a lot to me, growing up. It was nice to get a chance to pay it forward.

[Kandor Rising]

How Post-Crisis is this? I am interested in the Swanderson art, but really don't like the Byrne reboot. Especially Clark as the real personality.

[BBally]

As someone of Middle Eastern descent, seeing Clark put a racist co-worker in his place always puts a smile on my face.



Too bad DC canceled Davood's return for Superman 712 (that wouldn't bother me much if extremist right wing bloggers didn't brag about it).

Out of curiosity Mr. Stern, did you receive any kind of opposition when you did this story?

[Roger Stern]

As someone of Middle Eastern descent, seeing Clark put a racist co-worker in his place always puts a smile on my face.



Too bad DC canceled Davood's return for Superman 712 (that wouldn't bother me much if extremist right wing bloggers didn't brag about it).

Out of curiosity Mr. Stern, did you receive any kind of opposition when you did this story?

None at all. Of course, that was pre-Internet.

[Cypher]

Surprised I didnt see this before, pretty awesome.

The Roger Stern + Jackson Guice run was awesome way back. I'm surprised it never gets mentioned, the last of the great Superman writers a long with Dan Jurgens.

Eitherway, awesome stuff especially with Swan thrown in, excited for it.

[Roger Stern]

Surprised I didnt see this before, pretty awesome.

The Roger Stern + Jackson Guice run was awesome way back. I'm surprised it never gets mentioned, the last of the great Superman writers a long with Dan Jurgens.

Eitherway, awesome stuff especially with Swan thrown in, excited for it.

ALL Swan ... except for the included covers (by Dave Gibbons, Kerry Gammill, Alex Nino, Dean Motter, Brent Anderson, John Severin, and Murphy Anderson).

By the way, you can see the final cover at http://marvelmasterworksfansite.yuku...E-POWER-WITHIN

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-- Uncle Rog

[Roger Stern]

On Sale Tomorrow!