Cover: Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens
Superman #196
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In "Dr. Metropolis," Clark Kent steps into a new role within Metropolis's crime unit, only to face a devastating explosion that leaves a surgeon with mysterious abilities—and a burning belief that Superman is to blame. Written by Steven T. Seagle and brought to life by Scott McDaniel’s dynamic art, this 2003 issue explores the weight of unintended consequences, with Andy Owens handling inks, Tanya and Richard Horie on colors, and Comicraft on lettering. The cover, also by McDaniel and Owens, captures the moment’s tension with striking precision.
writer Steven T. Seagle · artist Scott McDaniel · inker Andy Owens · colorist Tanya Horie · colorist Richard Horie · letterer Comicraft · cover Scott McDaniel, Andy Owens
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writer Steven T. Seagle
artist Scott McDaniel
inker Andy Owens
colorist Tanya Horie
colorist Richard Horie
letterer Comicraft
cover pencils Scott McDaniel
cover inks Andy Owens
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