Superman #700
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.
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.
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.
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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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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