Superman: The Return of Superman

Following the shocking death of the Man of Steel, four powerful impostors each claim the mantle of Superman. This 1993 one-shot from Titan serves as a pivotal prologue, bringing together the creative team of writer Louise Simonson and artist Jon Bogdanove to set the stage for the hero's inevitable comeback. It's an essential chapter in the epic "Reign of the Supermen" saga, defining the mystery that gripped comics in the 1990s.