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Superman for the Animals#1
Cover: Tom Grummett & Dick Giordano

Superman for the Animals #1

Jan 2000 · DC · 0.00 FREE
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“Dear Superman…”

In "Dear Superman…," Superman receives a heartfelt letter from 12-year-old Tommy Delaney, who’s struggling with a friend named Ballser whose cruelty toward animals has gone unchecked. Written by Mark Millar and Richard De Angelis, with art by Tom Grummett and inks by Dick Giordano, this poignant story unfolds through a quiet but powerful narrative that centers on courage, empathy, and the real-world impact of a hero’s kindness. The cover, penciled by Grummett and inked by Giordano, captures the emotional weight of the moment.

writer Mark Millar · writer Richard De Angelis · artist Tom Grummett · inker Dick Giordano · colorist Glenn Whitmore · colorist Digital Chameleon · letterer John Costanza · cover Tom Grummett, Dick Giordano

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letterer John Costanza
cover pencils Tom Grummett
cover inks Dick Giordano

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Superman reads a letter from 12-year-old Tommy Delaney, who is troubled by a friend named Ballser -- a violent bully who tortures and kills animals. Afraid to speak up, Tommy watches Ballser's cruelty escalate until Superman intervenes to save a cat. Inspired by Superman's humility and kindness, Tommy stands up to Ballser, and the truth comes out: Ballser has been killing animals for months. Tommy and his friends confess, Ballser gets help, and the others, driven by a newfound understanding of what it means to be a hero, strive to help by volunteering at a local animal shelter.

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