Superman: Dark Knight Over Metropolis #[nn]

Dec 2013 · DC · 14.99 USD; 17.99 CAD

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About this Collection

This 2013 DC collection brings together a trio of Superman stories from the late 1980s and early 1990s, including the title tale 'Dark Knight Over Metropolis' from Action Comics Annual #2, where Batman and Superman clash over the Joker's deadly schemes. Also featured are 'The Ghost of Superman' from Superman #50 and 'The Price' from Adventures of Superman #480, each showcasing the Man of Steel in classic, high-stakes adventures.

In "Skeeter," Dan Jurgens crafts a gripping tale of four astronauts whose lives are upended when their ship is struck by mysterious radiation, granting them powers that don’t bring unity—just chaos. As their transformation strains their bonds, Superman and Lois Lane share a quiet, charged moment that hints at deeper currents beneath the surface. The story unfolds with sharp pacing and emotional weight, illustrated with precision by Jurgens and enhanced by Dick Giordano’s inks and Glenn Whitmore’s colors. Arthur Adams’ striking cover captures the tension perfectly, setting the tone for a story where power doesn’t equal control.

Contains 6 stories

Skeeter

39 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Batman [Bruce Waynealso as Mr. Smith]Ms. Carson (dies)ClovisCommissioner James GordonDonnieSkeeter [Elly Mae Skaggs] (a vampire, villain, dies)Mr. Skaggs (a vampire, villain, deceased)Mrs. Skaggs (a vampire, villain, deceased)

The Limits of Power!

22 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Hank HenshawTerri HenshawSteve (dies)Jim Garrison (dies)Lois LaneLucy LanePerry WhiteAlice WhiteCat GrantJose DelgadoAdam MorganIntergang [Ugly MannheimMorgan Edge] (villains)

In "The Limits of Power!", four astronauts grapple with newfound abilities after a cosmic accident, but their powers bring more peril than promise. As tensions rise and old ties strain under the weight of their transformation, Superman and Lois face a moment of connection amidst the chaos—while the fate of those closest to them hangs in the balance.

Love & Death

22 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Lois LaneWhitAllieCat GrantJose DelgadoMary PowersAidaMatt Stockton (flashback)Amanda McCoyIntergang [Ugly MannheimSkagGellespie] (villains)Leilani (villain)Lex Luthor (villain, flashback)

Dark Knight Over Metropolis, Part One

23 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Slam BradleyJose DelgadoCat GrantAdam MorganProfessor Emil HamiltonAmanda McCoy (cameo flashback)Inspector Bill HendersonJenniferMorton CaputoAlfred PennyworthLois LaneLex Luthor (villain)Blindspot (villain, first appearance)Intergang [Morgan EdgeUgly MannheimGillespie] (villains)Chiller (villain)Shockwave (villain)

In the shadow of Metropolis, Batman tracks a mysterious green ring to a homeless man, pulling him into a city teetering on the edge. With Intergang targeting Cat Grant and Lex Luthor’s schemes unfolding, Superman and Batman must confront a new threat—Blindspot—before chaos consumes the city.

Dark Knight Over Metropolis, Part Two

23 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Gangbuster [Jose Delgado]Cat GrantInspector Bill HendersonSteve LombardAlfred PennyworthLois LaneAmanda McCoy (deceased)MartinLex Luthor (villain)Intergang (villain)Morgan Edge (villain)Chiller (villain)Shockwave (villain)

Dark Knight Over Metropolis, Part Three

23 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Gangbuster [Jose Delgado]Cat GrantAmanda McCoy (flashback)Alfred PennyworthIntergang [Ugly MannheimGillespie] (villains)Chiller (villain)Shockwave (villain)Dr. Moon (villain)