Superman #48

Jan 1999 · Dino Verlag · 4,90 DEM; 4,90 CHF; 39 ATS; 119 LUF; 6.600 ITL; 600 ESP; 1.300 GRD

📊 ~37,690 copies sold its debut month

🌐 German edition · synopsis shown in English

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In "Feiner Sand," Superman faces a high-stakes threat when a satellite armed with a superlaser attacks Metropolis, forcing the Man of Steel to act with precision and speed. Meanwhile, Clark Kent watches helplessly as the integrity of the Daily Planet’s journalistic identity begins to erode under the pressure of sensationalism. Written by Louise Simonson and Frank Neubauer, with art by Jon Bogdanove and inks by Dennis Janke, this 1999 issue captures the tension between heroism and the crumbling foundations of truth in the public eye. The cover, by Paul Ryan with inks by Brett Breeding, reflects the story’s sharp, urgent tone.

Contains 2 stories

Feiner Sand

22 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Rock [Micah Flint] (villain)Lois LaneLex Luthor (villain)Contessa Erica Alexandra del PortenzaDirk ArmstrongDan TurpinJimmy OlsenMxyzptlk (villain, Rückblick)Buford Knox (cameo)Frannie (cameo)Allie (cameo)Miss Fayne (Lex Luthors Verteidigerin)

Der Schild

22 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Lois LaneProfessor HamiltonPresident Bill ClintonBibbo BibbowskiJimmy OlsenPerry WhiteSimoneRajivRon Tourpe

In "Der Schild," Superman faces a high-stakes satellite laser attack, testing his limits as Earth's protector—yet even his heroics can't stop the Daily Planet from spiraling into sensationalism. As Clark Kent grapples with the fallout, the newsroom buzzes with tension, caught between truth and tabloid chaos.