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Issue: Superman: World without a Superman #[nn]
Publication Date: July 1993
 
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Issues: #[nn] of 1 Issue
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Variant: unnamed
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Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [bullet]View Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics
On Sale Date: 05/20/1993
Volume: none
Pages: 244
ISBN: 1563891182
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $9.95 CAD
$7.50 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 19 (11 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Bob Kahan (Editor, Collected Edition); Mike Carlin (Editor, Original Series); Jennifer Frank (Assistant Editor, Original Series)
Disclose Notes: Title on cover: World without a Superman.

Fourth printing available October 9, 2013 (per comiclist.com).

Publication design by Brian Pearce.

Indexed from a first printing.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock:  
Binding: squarebound; trade paperback
Publishing Format: collected edition
Format Notes:  
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Tom Grummett
Inker(s): Doug Hazlewood
Colorist(s): Reuben Rude
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Supergirl [Matrix]; Lex Luthor; Lois Lane; Robin [Tim Drake]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Martha Kent; Martian Manhunter [as Bloodwynd]; Jonathan Kent; Guy Gardner; Jimmy Olsen; Wonder Woman
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Publication Data

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Jon Bogdanove
Inker(s): Dennis Janke
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Justice League America [Animal Man; Ice [Tora Olafsdotter]; Martian Manhunter [as Bloodwynd]; Elongated Man]; Red Star
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On the inside front cover. Illustrated with the left half of the splash page from "Funeral Day" from Superman: The Man of Steel (DC, 1991 series) #20.
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World Without a Superman

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Dan Jurgens (layouts); Brett Breeding (finishes)
Inker(s): Brett Breeding
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman (statue)
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Title page illustrated with a detail from "Metropolis Mailbag II" from Superman (DC, 1987 series) #76.
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[untitled]

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Buffer page with "quote" from Lois Lane on the death of Superman.
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Death of a Legend

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Ordway
Penciller(s): Tom Grummett
Inker(s): Doug Hazlewood
Colorist(s): Glenn Whitmore
Letterer(s): Albert DeGuzman
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman (corpse); Lois Lane; Justice League America [Martian Manhunter [as Bloodwynd]; Ice [Tora Olafsdotter]]; Guardian [Jim Harper]; Supergirl [Matrix]; Jimmy Olsen; Cat Grant; Jose Delgado; Adam Morgan; Steve Lombard; Jonathan Kent; Martha Kent; Paul Westfield; Murph; Professor Emil Hamilton; Bibbo Bibbowski; Perry White; Ron Troupe; Whit; Captain Maggie Sawyer; Dan Turpin; Dubbilex; Officer Champley; Doomsday (corpse); Lex Luthor
Synopsis: Guardian, Professor Emil Hamilton, and others try to bring Superman back to life.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAdventures of Superman #498 [1st Printing, Direct Sales] published January 1993
was Death of a Legend [Funeral for a Friend, Part 1] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 22
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Re-Actions

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Roger Stern
Penciller(s): Jackson Guice
Inker(s): Denis Rodier
Colorist(s): Glenn Whitmore
Letterer(s): Bill Oakley
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman (camera footage); Supergirl [Matrix]; Guardian [Jim Harper]; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Perry White; Allie; Jonathan Kent; Martha Kent; Lana Lang; Scott Harris; Captain Maggie Sawyer; Dan Turpin; Paul Westfield; Team Luthor; Mayor Frank Berkowitz; Bibbo Bibbowski; Clovis; Diasy; Doctor Jorge Sanchez; High-Pockets; Lamarr; Lex Luthor; Doomsday (camera footage); Toyman [Winslow Schott] (cameo); Parasite [Rudy Jones] (cameo); Danny; George
Synopsis: Paul Westfield attempts to confiscate Superman and Doomsday's bodies on behalf of Cadmus, but the Metropolis S.C.U. and Lex Luthor won't let that happen. The world continues to mourn Superman's death.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #685 [1st Printing] published January 1993
was Re-Actions [Funeral for a Friend, Part 2] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 22
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Vanishing Point

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Dan Jurgens
Penciller(s): Dan Jurgens (layouts); Trevor Scott (finishes)
Inker(s): Trevor Scott
Colorist(s): Glenn Whitmore
Letterer(s): John Costanza
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Waverider
Character(s): Linear Men [Hunter; Liri Lee; Matthew Ryder; Waverider [Matthew Ryder]]; Superman (flashback); Lois Lane (flashback); Jimmy Olsen (flashback); Doomsday (flashback)
Synopsis: Waverider visits the time of Superman's death, and must decide whether to save him or let him die.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Legacy of Superman #1 [Direct] published March 1993
was Vanishing Point [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
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Funeral Day

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Louise Simonson
Penciller(s): Jon Bogdanove
Inker(s): Dennis Janke
Colorist(s): Glenn Whitmore
Letterer(s): Bill Oakley
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Supergirl [Matrix]; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Jonathan Kent; Martha Kent; Perry White; Allie; Dan; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Tim Drake]; Justice League America [Martian Manhunter [as Bloodwynd]; Booster Gold; Fire [Beatriz DaCosta]; Guy Gardner; Ice [Tora Olafsdotter]; Maxima]; Guardian [Jim Harper]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Wonder Woman; Elongated Man; Wildcat [Ted Grant]; Power Girl; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Black Canary [Dinah Lance]; Flash [Jay Garrick]; Obsidian [Todd Rice]; Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]; Aquaman; Flash [Wally West]; Dr. Mid-Nite [Charles McNider]; Green Lantern [Kilowog]; New Titans [Nightwing [Dick Grayson]; Phantasm; Red Star; Starfire [Koriand'r]; Wildebeest]; Geo-Force; Doctor Fate; Dr. Light [Kimiyo Hoshi]; Forever People [Beautiful Dreamer; Big Bear; Mark Moonrider; Serifan; Vykin the Black]; Oberon; Big Barda; Mr. Miracle [Scott Free]; Dubbilex; Metamorpho; Lightray; Orion; Metal Men [Gold; Iron; Lead; Mercury; Platinum; Tin]; Team Titans [Killowat; Mirage; Redwing]; Mara; Bashir; Lobo; Kramdyn; Keith Robert Parks; Myra; Tiger (cat); Teddy Johnson; Jerry Johnson; Professor Emil Hamilton; Mildred Krantz; Underworlders; Charlie; Bibbo Bibbowski; High-Pockets; Lamarr; Mayor Frank Berkowitz; President Bill Clinton; Hillary Clinton; Mr. Hastings; Lex Luthor
Synopsis: The City of Metropolis has a funeral for Superman. Lois finally works up the nerve to call Jonathan and Martha.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Man of Steel #20 [Direct] published February 1993
was Funeral Day [Funeral for a Friend, Part 3] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 22
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Metropolis Mailbag II

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Dan Jurgens
Penciller(s): Dan Jurgens (layouts); Brett Breeding (finishes)
Inker(s): Brett Breeding
Colorist(s): Glenn Whitmore
Letterer(s): John Costanza
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Wonder Woman; Guy Gardner; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Robin [Tim Drake]; Nightwing [Dick Grayson]; Flash [Wally West]; Power Girl; Aquaman; Maxima; Power Girl; Dr. Light [Kimiyo Hoshi]; Elongated Man; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Bibbo Bibbowski; Martha Kent; Jonathan Kent; Lana Lang; Paul Westfield; Mitch Anderson; Claire Anderson; Becky Anderson; Roger Anderson
Synopsis: Various heroes help out people's needs on Christmas Eve. Paul Westfield steals Superman's corpse from his tomb.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #76 [Direct] published February 1993
was Metropolis Mailbag II [Funeral for a Friend, Part 4] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 22
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Grave Obsession

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Ordway
Penciller(s): Tom Grummett
Inker(s): Doug Hazlewood
Colorist(s): Glenn Whitmore
Letterer(s): Albert DeGuzman
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman (corpse); Supergirl [Matrix]; Gangbuster; Jonathan Kent; Martha Kent; Lois Lane; Elroy (cat); Inspector Bill Henderson; Dan Turpin; Rusty; Captain Maggie Sawyer; Ramirez Cane; Bibbo Bibbowski; Underworlders; Lex Luthor; Clawster; Bog; Mick; Hammer
Synopsis: Lex Luthor and Dan Turpin both find out about the break-in to Superman's tomb. Supergirl and Turpin investigate the tunnels below the tomb, and end up battling the Underworlders.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAdventures of Superman #499 [Direct] published February 1993
was Grave Obsession [Funeral for a Friend, Part 5] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 22
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Who's Buried in Superman's Tomb?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Roger Stern
Penciller(s): Jackson Guice
Inker(s): Denis Rodier
Colorist(s): Glenn Whitmore
Letterer(s): Bill Oakley
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Supergirl [Matrix]; Guardian [Jim Harper]; Lois Lane; Lana Lang; Jonathan Kent; Martha Kent; Captain Maggie Sawyer; Dan Turpin; Inspector Bill Henderson; Dubbilex; Paul Westfield; Scrapper [Patrick MacGuire]; Tommy [Thomas Thompkins]; Big Words [Anthony Rodriguez]; Dr. Walter Johnson; Jorge Lopez; Dr. Carl Packard; Lex Luthor; Sydney Happersen; Gretchen Kelley (flashback)
Synopsis: Supergirl and the Metropolis S.C.U. continue to search the tunnels for Superman's coffin. Guardian confronts Director Westfield about stealing Superman's corpse, and agrees to let Cadmus continue its attempts to clone Superman.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #686 [Direct] published February 1993
was Who's Buried in Superman's Tomb? [Funeral for a Friend, Part 6] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 22
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The Guardians of Metropolis!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Karl Kesel
Penciller(s): Walter Simonson
Inker(s): Walter Simonson
Colorist(s): Glenn Whitmore
Letterer(s): John Workman
Subject Matter
Feature(s): The Guardian
Character(s): Superman (corpse); Guardian [Jim Harper]; Auron [Jim Harper] (clone); Newsboy Legion [Big Words [Anthony Rodrigues] (clone); Flip [Walter Johnson] (clone); Gabby [John Gabrielli] (clone); Scrapper [Patrick MacGuire] (clone); Tommy [Thomas Thompkins] (clone)]; Dubbilex; Dr. Thomas Thompkins; Dr. Walter Johnson; Paul Westfield; Dr. Packard
Synopsis: Cadmus discovers Superman's D.N.A. code, but a new Jim Harper clone, Auron, overides his programming and destroys the only physical copy of the data.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Legacy of Superman #1 [Direct] published March 1993
was The Guardians of Metropolis! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 11
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Jon Bogdanove
Inker(s): Dennis Janke
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Martha Kent; Jonathan Kent
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Buffer page illustrated with a detail from "Ghosts" from Superman: The Man of Steel (DC, 1991 series) #21.
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Ghosts

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Louise Simonson
Penciller(s): Jon Bogdanove
Inker(s): Dennis Janke
Colorist(s): Glenn Whitmore
Letterer(s): Bill Oakley
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman (flashback; dream); Lois Lane; Martha Kent; Jonathan Kent; Guardian [Jim Harper]; Newsboy Legion [Big Words [Anthony Rodrigues] (clone); Flip [Walter Johnson] (clone); Gabby [John Gabrielli] (clone); Scrapper [Patrick MacGuire] (clone); Tommy [Thomas Thompkins] (clone)]; Dubbilex; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Alfred Pennyworth; Charlie Dawson; Underworlders [Grub; Neep; Teletype; Bubble-Up; Stretch; Sponge; Hot House]; Ed; Captain Maggie Sawyer; Superman Cult
Synopsis: Lois, with the help of the Newsboy Legion and the Underworlders, breaks into Cadmus to search for Superman's body. Jonathan has a heart attack.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Man of Steel #21 [Direct] published March 1993
was Ghosts [Funeral for a Friend, Part 7] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 22
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The End

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Dan Jurgens
Penciller(s): Dan Jurgens (layouts); Brett Breeding (finishes)
Inker(s): Brett Breeding
Colorist(s): Glenn Whitmore
Letterer(s): John Costanza
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman (corpse); Jonathan Kent; Martha Kent; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Supergirl [Matrix]; Sasha Green (death); Wanda; The Hairies; Yango; Mr. Washington; Gene; Paul Westfield; Collin Thornton; Lex Luthor; Doomsday (photos)
Synopsis: Jonathan Kent has a heart attack and is worked on in the ER. Lois Lane, the Hairies, and Supergirl reclaim Superman's body from Cadmus. Lex Luthor kills Sasha.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #77 [Direct] published March 1993
was The End [Funeral for a Friend, Part 8] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 22
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Life After Death!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Ordway
Penciller(s): Tom Grummett
Inker(s): Doug Hazlewood
Colorist(s): Glenn Whitmore
Letterer(s): Albert DeGuzman
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman (as a spirit); Lois Lane; Jonathan Kent; Martha Kent; Gangbuster; Kismet; Harry Kent (hallucination); Cat Grant; Peter; Vincent Edge; Ty; Jimmy Olsen; Ron Troupe; High-Pockets; Cindy; Clarice Day; Inspector Bill Henderson; Cleric (demon); Blaze [Angela Blaze]; Prankster [Oswald Loomis]
Synopsis: After suffering a heart attack, Jonathan's spirit joins Clark's in the astral plane. Jonathan must get Clark to clear his head, or else he might end up in Blaze's domain forever.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAdventures of Superman #500 [Direct Sales] published June 1993
was Life After Death! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 38
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[untitled]

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Buffer page with "quote" from Jonathan Kent on the death of Superman.
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Publication Data Page

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Jon Bogdanove
Inker(s): Dennis Janke
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Wonder Woman; Wildcat [Ted Grant]; Power Girl; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Black Canary [Dinah Lance]; Flash [Jay Garrick]; Guy Gardner; Fire [Beatriz DaCosta]; Obsidian [Todd Rice]; Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]; Aquaman; Flash [Wally West]; Dr. Mid-Nite [Charles McNider]; Green Lantern [Kilowog]; Nightwing [Dick Grayson]; Geo-Force; Maxima; Doctor Fate; Dr. Light [Kimiyo Hoshi]; Forever People [Beautiful Dreamer; Big Bear; Mark Moonrider; Serifan; Vykin the Black]; Oberon; Big Barda; Mr. Miracle [Scott Free]; Lightray; Orion; Dubbilex; Killowat; Redwing; Mirage; Wildebeest; Metal Men [Gold; Iron; Lead; Mercury; Platinum; Tin]
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On the inside back cover. Illustrated with the right half of the splash from "Funeral Day" from Superman: The Man of Steel (DC, 1991 series) #20.
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Tom Grummett; Jackson Guice; Jon Bogdanove; Dan Jurgens
Inker(s): Doug Hazlewood; Jackson Guice; Dennis Janke; Brett Breeding
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman; Supergirl [Matrix]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Tim Drake]; Fire [Beatriz DaCosta]; Nightwing [Dick Grayson]; Aquaman; Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]; Wonder Woman; Flash [Wally West]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Bibbo Bibbowski; Guardian [Jim Harper]; Mr. Miracle [Scott Free]; Metamorpho; Agent Liberty; Guy Gardner; Maxima; Power Girl; Martian Manhunter [as Bloodwynd]; Dr. Light [Kimiyo Hoshi]; Crimson Fox; Jonathan Kent; Martha Kent; Jor-El; Blaze [Angela Blaze]; Kismet; Cleric
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #685 [1st Printing] published January 1993
was Funeral for a Friend/2: The All-New Metropolis Marvel! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagAdventures of Superman #498 [1st Printing, Direct Sales] published January 1993
was Funeral for a Friend/1 [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Man of Steel #20 [Direct] published February 1993
was Funeral for a Friend/3 [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagAdventures of Superman #499 [Direct] published February 1993
was Funeral for a Friend/5 [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #76 [Direct] published February 1993
was Funeral for a Friend/4 [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #686 [Direct] published February 1993
was Funeral for a Friend/6: Who's Buried in Superman's Tomb? [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #77 [Direct] published March 1993
was Funeral for a Friend/8: The End [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Man of Steel #21 [Direct] published March 1993
was Funeral for a Friend/7 [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagAdventures of Superman #500 [Direct Sales] published June 1993
was Back from the Dead?! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Small reproductions of the nine main covers from the issues featured in this volume. On the back cover.

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