Superman: The Trial of Superman #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis 1997 DC collection brings together the storyline that put Superman on trial for the murder of the Eradicator, a being who had previously masqueraded as the Man of Steel. The arc explores the legal and moral consequences of a hero's actions, with Superman forced to defend himself in a courtroom while grappling with questions of identity and justice. It collects issues from the Superman family of titles during that period.
In "Split Personality," Superman is abruptly seized mid-battle with the Parasite by the alien Brute and hauled before a mysterious Tribunal in space, accused of the unthinkable: the death of one billion Kryptonians. As Superman struggles to maintain his composure and find a way to prove his innocence, Alpha Centurion fights on Earth against the Parasite, while the Man of Steel grapples with a chilling trial that forces him to confront the weight of his origins. Written by Louise Simonson and illustrated by Jon Bogdanove, with inks by Dennis Janke and colors by Glenn Whitmore, this pivotal 1997 issue features a striking cover by Dan Jurgens and Josef Rubinstein.
In the wake of a brutal clash with the Parasite, Superman is seized by the alien Brute and dragged into space, where he faces a terrifying tribunal accusing him of a crime that echoes across galaxies. As Earth’s heroes scramble to respond, Superman must outwit his captors and confront a trial that questions not just his actions, but the very nature of his legacy.
In the second chapter of Superman’s trial, the Man of Steel faces judgment from the enigmatic Tribunal—Prime, Pollux, and Ternion—while imprisoned alongside other condemned souls. Back on Earth, Lois Lane turns to Alpha Centurion for answers, determined to uncover the truth behind Superman’s mysterious charges, even as the shadow of his ancestor’s legacy looms large.
In "Jail Break!", Superman pulls off a daring escape from a high-security prison with three other inmates, leaving behind a trail of chaos and confusion. As Alpha Centurion rallies the Superman Rescue Squad to track him down, tensions rise among the team—including Jimmy Olsen, Cat Grant, and Lois Lane—while the mystery of why Superman broke out deepens.
In "Wanted," Superman and the fugitives Leeya and Mope find themselves hunted by the Tribunal’s enforcer Freelance—only to turn the tables when they persuade him to defect. As the Superman Rescue Squad splits from Alpha Centurion, Superboy’s growing suspicion that the cyborg is hiding a dangerous secret adds tension to an already volatile mission.
In "Bottled Up!", Superman turns to the enigmatic Tolos for help with Mope, unaware of Tolos’s dangerous intentions toward his body, while the Superman Rescue Squad is ambushed and taken captive by the Cyborg. With tensions rising and old alliances tested, the fate of the team hangs in the balance.
In "Different Demons," Superman takes Mope to the very planet where he first crossed the line into crime, confronting the past that now defines his trial. Meanwhile, Superboy clashes with Alpha Centurion, convinced the alien is the true Cyborg—though the truth is far more complicated than either of them knows.
In "Fighting Back," Superman and Mope press forward on a dangerous trail to uncover who manipulated Mope into criminal acts, while on the Tribunal World, Cyborg vows to hunt Superman down—his resolve hardening as the stakes rise.
In "H'tros City!", Superman and Mope are thrust into a deadly alien vessel designed to annihilate organic life, where they must survive the ship’s relentless defenses and uncover the truth behind its sinister purpose. With the Cyborg [Hank Henshaw] as the enigmatic force guiding the ship, their escape becomes a race against time—only to be delivered back to the Tribunal World by an unexpected hand.
In "Crime and Punishment," Superman faces a chilling trial before the enigmatic Tribunal—Prime, Ternion, and Pollux—after being captured by the mysterious Alpha Centurion. With the help of allies like Supergirl, Superboy, and Steel, Superman fights to prove his worth, but even as he defeats the Cyborg and turns him over to the Tribunal, the verdict remains unyielding: execution.
In "No Escape!", Superman faces a dire trial on Tribunal World, where Tribunal Prime seizes control of Cyborg's body to capture him and carry out an execution. Just as all seems lost, Mope steps forward to take Superman's place, forcing the Tribunal to confront a choice no one expected.
In "Justice!", Superman faces his final reckoning on Tribunal World, where he and Mope stand trial before the enigmatic Tribunal—Prime, Pollux, and Ternion—amidst a storm of moral reckoning and cosmic judgment. With allies like Steel, Cyborg, Superboy, and Supergirl at his side, and even the Eradicator and Alpha Centurion watching from the shadows, Superman must confront the weight of his choices as the Tribunal delivers its ultimate verdict.
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