Cover: Ron Frenz & Joe Rubinstein

Superman #131

Jan 1998 · DC · 1.95 USD; 2.75 CAD

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“Checkmate”

In "Checkmate," Dan Jurgens and Ron Frenz deliver a gripping tale that dives into Lex Luthor’s past even as his present unfolds with chilling precision. As Perry White prepares to unveil a new initiative in Suicide Slum, Luthor learns of his child’s impending birth—yet he remains to witness a shocking assassination and settle a debt before returning home. Ron Frenz’s dynamic art, inked by Joe Rubinstein, brings the tension to life, while Glenn Whitmore and Digital Chameleon’s colors deepen the mood.

writer Dan Jurgens · artist Ron Frenz · inker Joe Rubinstein · colorist Glenn Whitmore · colorist Digital Chameleon · letterer John Costanza · cover Ron Frenz, Joe Rubinstein

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Full credits

writer Dan Jurgens

artist Ron Frenz

inker Joe Rubinstein

colorist Glenn Whitmore

colorist Digital Chameleon

letterer John Costanza

cover pencils Ron Frenz

cover inks Joe Rubinstein

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Before the public announcement of a new Suicide Slum initiative, Perry tells Lois about Luthor's early life. As the announcement begins, Luthor receives word of the impending birth of his child, but he stays to witness Mayor Berkowitz' assassination and pay off the shooter before heading home to claim his prize.

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