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.
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Superman gives a question-and-answer session after testifying before congressional committees. A woman approaches, slaps him, and says that while he was off-planet, he was unable to help people like her husband, who died of a brain tumor that Superman could have easily fixed. In the days that follow, Superman ponders this, talking with Batman and Flash, and remembering back to wisdom from his foster father. He makes a decision, and starts walking.
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