Cover: Stuart Immonen & José Marzán Jr.

Adventures of Superman #540

Nov 1996 · DC · 1.95 USD; 2.75 CAD

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“Curtain Call”

In "Curtain Call," Superman faces a pivotal moment as Metropolis braces for crisis, encountering a figure whose impact will ripple far beyond this night—setting the stage for a major turning point in the Legion of Super-Heroes' future. Written by Karl Kesel and Jerry Ordway, with art by Terry Dodson and inks by Karl Story, this 1996 issue captures a defining moment in the Man of Steel’s journey. The cover, by Stuart Immonen and José Marzán Jr., perfectly frames the weight of the story.

writer Karl Kesel · writer Jerry Ordway · artist Terry Dodson · inker Karl Story · colorist Glenn Whitmore · colorist Digital Chameleon · letterer Albert DeGuzman · cover Stuart Immonen, José Marzán Jr.

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Full credits

writer Karl Kesel

writer Jerry Ordway

artist Terry Dodson

inker Karl Story

colorist Glenn Whitmore

colorist Digital Chameleon

letterer Albert DeGuzman

cover pencils Stuart Immonen

cover inks José Marzán Jr.

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While Metropolis prepares itself for the worst, Supes meets someone who'll play a major role not only in our second FINAL NIGHT tie-in, but will have a profound effect on the Legion of Super-Heroes lives.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).