Supermen of America #1

"Fire from Heaven" kicks off Supermen of America #1 (1999) with a jarring moment: a peace rally in Metropolis descends into chaos when a street gang member assassinates the main singer. In the wake of the tragedy and Superman’s absence, Lex Luthor steps in to form the Supermen of America—a diverse team of young heroes and allies, both powered and ordinary, tasked with confronting Metropolis’ deepening social crises. Written by Stuart Immonen and illustrated by a rotating lineup of standout artists including Norm Breyfogle, Sean Phillips, and Humberto Ramos, the issue’s dynamic visuals are anchored by Dave Gibbons’ striking cover.