Superman: Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? The Deluxe Edition (2020 Edition) #[nn]

Feb 2021 · DC · 29.99 USD; 39.99 CAD

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“Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? [Part 1]”

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This deluxe hardcover collects the classic 1986 story 'Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?' by Alan Moore and Curt Swan, which served as a capstone to the Silver Age Superman continuity. The volume also includes the backup tales 'The Jungle Line' and 'Luthor's Gift,' along with a wealth of behind-the-scenes material, sketches, and commentary on the end of an era for the Man of Steel.

In "Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? [Part 1]," Alan Moore crafts a poignant, mythic farewell to Superman, set during a quiet evening when Lois Lane recounts a pivotal moment from the hero’s past. With Curt Swan’s iconic art and the legendary inks of Murphy Anderson and Kurt Schaffenberger, the story unfolds as Superman faces a devastating assault from Brainiac, the Kryptonite Man, and the Legion of Super-Villains—only to uncover a truth that forces him to confront Mr. Mxyzptlk in a moment that changes everything. The cover, also by Swan and Anderson, captures the weight of that final, unforgettable choice.

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writer Alan Moore · artist Curt Swan · inker Kurt Schaffenberger · inker Murphy Anderson · colorist Gene D'Angelo · colorist Tom McCraw · letterer Todd Klein · cover Curt Swan, Murphy Anderson

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Full credits

writer Alan Moore

artist Curt Swan

inker Kurt Schaffenberger

inker Murphy Anderson

colorist Gene D'Angelo

colorist Tom McCraw

letterer Todd Klein

cover pencils Curt Swan

cover inks Murphy Anderson

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Lois continues to relate how when Superman was holed up in the Fortress with his closest friends, being attacked by Brainiac (having taken over Luthor's body), the Kryptonite Man, and the Legion of Super-Villains, he realized who the mastermind behind it all was, and called on Mr. Mxyzptlk to show himself. Just as Superman sent Mxyzptlk into the Phantom Zone, Mxy fled to his own dimension, tearing himself apart. Having taken a life, Superman exposed himself to gold kryptonite and retired. The interview over, Lois, her husband Jordy, and their infant son Jonathan settle in for a quiet evening.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).

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