DC Comics Presents: Superman #1

Name: DC Comics Presents: Superman #1
Brand: DC

Oct 2004 · DC · 2.50 USD; 3.85 CAD

“The Phantom Quarterback”

In "The Phantom Quarterback," DC Comics Presents: Superman #1 introduces Steve Lombard, a football star whose life takes a bizarre turn after experimenting with mysterious drugs that grant him invisibility and energy blasts. Written by Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen, with art by Keith Giffen and inks by Al Milgrom, the story follows Superman as he guides Lombard through the Cosmic Treadmill to burn off his newfound powers. Cover by Adam Hughes captures the moment with striking flair.

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writer Paul Levitz · writer, artist Keith Giffen · inker Al Milgrom · colorist Lovern Kindzierski · letterer Ken Lopez · cover Adam Hughes

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Full credits

writer Paul Levitz

writer, artist Keith Giffen

inker Al Milgrom

colorist Lovern Kindzierski

letterer Ken Lopez

cover pencils, inks Adam Hughes

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Football quarterback Steve Lombard takes drugs which cause him to turn invisible and release energy blasts. Superman takes him for a run on the Cosmic Treadmill until he uses up all his extra energy. His football career over, Lombard considers a career in sports journalism.

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