Superman: Day of Doom

In this 2003 DC miniseries, writer and artist Dan Jurgens brings Superman face-to-face with the cosmic-level threat of Doomsday in a story that explores the lasting psychological impact of their brutal first encounter. Rather than a simple rematch, the four-issue arc delves into the Man of Steel’s trauma and resolve, offering a character-driven take on a classic villain. Jurgens, a defining voice on the character during the 1990s, crafts a taut, introspective adventure that matters for its focus on consequence rather than spectacle.