Adventures of Superman #559

Name: Adventures of Superman #559
Brand: DC

Jul 1998 · DC · 1.95 USD; 2.75 CAD

“The Day of the Super-Comet”

In "The Day of the Super-Comet," Superman faces a cosmic twist when a comet—launched by Brainiac—explodes over Metropolis, granting superpowers to everyone except Dan Turpin, who never asked for them. Written by Karl Kesel and Jerry Ordway, with art by Tom Grummett and inks by Denis Rodier, this 1998 DC classic blends high-stakes spectacle with a touch of whimsy, leaving readers wondering if the whole phenomenon might be an elaborate prank from an unseen prankster in the 5th Dimension. The cover by Tom Grummett and Denis Rodier captures the moment of chaos with bold, dynamic flair.

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writer Karl Kesel · writer Jerry Ordway · artist Tom Grummett · inker Denis Rodier · colorist Glenn Whitmore · colorist Digital Chameleon · letterer Albert DeGuzman · cover Tom Grummett, Denis Rodier

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writer Karl Kesel

writer Jerry Ordway

artist Tom Grummett

inker Denis Rodier

colorist Glenn Whitmore

colorist Digital Chameleon

letterer Albert DeGuzman

cover pencils Tom Grummett

cover inks Denis Rodier

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Superman blows up a comet brought down by Brainiac giving everyone in Metropolis super powers; All except for Dan Turpin who never wanted super powers to begin with. Could it all be a gag by an imp from the 5th Dimension?

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