Superman Forever #1

Jun 1998 · DC · 4.95 USD; 6.95 CAD

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In "Superman Forever," a newly returned Superman—reunited with his original powers and classic suit—rises once more to protect Metropolis, mirroring his legendary origin as he confronts a threat rooted in his own past. When Lex Luthor’s daughter is taken, Superman follows a trail through the Toyman and Intergang, uncovering Bizarro’s twisted plan to raise Lena on another world, echoing the Kents’ own journey. With a powerhouse creative team led by writers Karl Kesel, Dan Jurgens, Stuart Immonen, and Louise Simonson, and striking art by Dan Jurgens, Tom Grummett, and others, the issue blends emotional resonance with high-stakes action. The cover by Alex Ross captures the moment with timeless grandeur.

Contains 5 stories

Superman Forever

78 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark Kent]Jor-ElLaraJonathan KentMartha KentDoomsday (cameo)Martian Manhunter (cameo)Green Lantern [Kyle Rayner] (cameo)Superman-Blue (cameo)Superman-Red (cameo)KismetSupergirlSuperboySteelLois LaneJimmy OlsenPerry WhiteLex LuthorSimone DeNiegeLena LuthorMaggie SawyerDan TurpinCommissioner HendersonDr. CordovaContessa Erica del la PortenzaCat GrantToymanRock (cameo)Riot (cameo)Mr. Mxyzptlk (cameo)The Bizarro Superman (cameo)Parasite (cameo)Metallo (cameo)Maxima (cameo)Atomic Skull (cameo)The Cyborg (cameo)Brainiac (cameo)Loophole (cameo)GuardianDubbilexMisaBibboBoss MoxieRough HouseNooseMachine GunnTorcherRon TroupeLucy LaneDmitri YeshovScorn [Ceritak]Ashbury ArmstrongCerimulProf. Emil HamiltonDirk ArmstrongMayor SackettDabney Donovan

In a story that echoes his legendary beginning, Superman returns to Earth after fending off the Millennium Giants, only to be found once more by the Kents—his powers restored, his classic suit reclaimed. When Lex Luthor learns his daughter Lena has been taken, Superman follows the trail through Intergang and the Toyman, uncovering a shocking twist: Bizarro has kidnapped Lena, seeking to raise her in another world just as Superman’s parents once did. With help from allies old and new, Superman races to stop a plan rooted in twisted legacy—before the truth behind the kidnapping reshapes everything he thought he knew.

Epilogue 1

2 pp · Superhero

KismetSupermanJimmy Olsen

Epilogue 2

2 pp · Superhero

Superman

Epilogue 3

2 pp · Superhero

KismetJimmy OlsenSuperman

Epilogue 4

2 pp · Superhero

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