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Cover: Gary Frank

Superman #700

Aug 2010 · DC · 4.99 USD
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In "The Comeback," Superman faces a powerful moment of reckoning after testifying before Congress, when a grieving woman confronts him for failing to save her husband—something she believes he could have done. Written by J. Michael Straczynski and illustrated by Eddy Barrows, with inks by J. P. Mayer, colors by Rod Reis, and letters by John J. Hill, this pivotal issue captures Superman at a crossroads, reflecting on his role and purpose. Cover by Gary Frank, the story follows his quiet resolve as he begins to walk toward a new path, guided by memories and the wisdom of his past.

Contains 3 stories
The Comeback
16 pp · Superhero
SupermanParasiteLois LanePrankster (cameo)

In "The Comeback," Superman answers a distress call from Lois Lane, who’s stumbled into a scheme orchestrated by the Prankster and the Parasite. With the city safe and the villains contained, the two share a quiet moment—finally together again after time apart, the weight of their separation easing in the space between them.

Geometry
16 pp · Superhero
SupermanRobin [Dick Grayson]Bruce WayneAlfred PennyworthCommissioner James GordonJimmy Olsen (cameo)

In "Geometry," Superman answers a call about gunrunners in Gotham City, where Dick Grayson is juggling a mountain of homework and a sudden mission. While training in the Batcave, the distraction of a high-stakes lead pulls him into a dangerous chase—only to find that even the most precise calculations can't prepare him for a rescue that requires more than just math.

Grounded Prologue: The Slap Heard 'Round the World
10 pp · Superhero
SupermanBatman [Dick Grayson]Flash [Barry Allen]Jonathan Kent (flashback, cameo)Richard (photo)

In the wake of a tense congressional hearing, Superman faces a shocking moment when a woman confronts him with a slap and a painful truth: while he was away, her husband died—someone he could have saved. Haunted by her words, he retreats into quiet reflection, sharing his doubts with Batman and Flash, and recalling wisdom from his late foster father, Jonathan Kent. As he grapples with the weight of his power and responsibility, Superman makes a quiet choice—and begins to walk.

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CGC 9.8 · 61 in census $56*
CGC 9.6 · 19 in census $30*
CGC 9.4 · 5 in census $30*
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $30*
CGC 9.0 · 3 in census $30*
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CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $30*
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Full credits

colorist Rod Reis
letterer John J. Hill
cover pencils, inks Gary Frank

Reprints

↩ Reprints Action Comics #890 (2010)

Reprinted in Superman: War of the Supermen #[nn] (2011), Superman: Grounded #1 (2011), Superman: War of the Supermen #[nn] (2012), Superman: Grounded #1 (2012), Superman Annual #2014 (2013), Lois Lane: A Celebration of 75 Years #[nn] (2014)

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