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Issue: Superman #712
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Title:
Variant: Direct Sales, Standard Cover
Rating: Rated T Teen
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [swirl]View Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics
On Sale Date: 06/22/2011
Volume: none
Pages: 44
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: 76194120003371211
Price: $2.99 USD
Indicia Frequency: Rated T Teen
Content Items: 8 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Matt Idelson; Nachie Castro (associate editor)
Disclose Notes: This issue went on sale two weeks after the solicited date and with new content. This issue was solicited to have the next part of the "Grounded" storyline, but DC announced via a press release on 2011-06-21 (the day before this issue shipped) that there would be a fill-in issue substituted for the solicited contents, saying that "DC Comics determined that the previously solicited story did not work within the 'Grounded' storyline."

"Printed by Quad/Graphics, Montreal, QC, Canada. 6/10/11."
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: glossy paper
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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Disclose Images1
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Carlos Pacheco (signed)
Jesus Merino (signed)
Dave Stewart (signed)
typeset
Subject Matter
superhero
Krypto the Superdog
Krypto
Reprinting
FlagBatman / Superman Sonderband #9 published May 2012
as Superman #712 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
This cover was originally solicited to be for Superman (DC, 2006 series) #659 (February 2007), but was pulled from that issue when the corresponding story (see story sequence) was pulled. The originally-solicited cover for this issue by John Cassaday has not been used (as of this writing).
Lost Boy

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Kurt Busiek
Rick Leonardi
Jon Sibal
Brad Anderson
Comicraft
Subject Matter
superhero
Krypto the Superdog
Krypto; Superboy [Conner Kent] (flashback); Superboy Prime (flashback); Beast Boy (cameo); Raven (cameo); Teen Titans [Wonder Girl [Cassie Sandsmark]; Robin [Tim Drake]; Kid Flash [Bart Allen]] (flashback); Jonathan Kent (flashback, cameo); Nightwing (flashback, cameo); Omacs (flashback, cameo); Martian Manhunter (flashback, cameo); The Ray [Ray Terrill] (flashback, cameo); Alexander Luthor Jr (cameo, flashback); Superman (flashback, cameo); Doghouse of Solitude
Set shortly after Superboy died in Infinite Crisis and Superman went missing, Krypto remembers back to his times with them (in particular, Superboy), retracing the steps of adventures they had together. He does not understand why he can't find them.
Reprinting
FlagBatman / Superman Sonderband #9 published May 2012
as Auf und davon [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
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This story was originally solicited to be in Superman (DC, 2006 series) #659 (February 2007), but was pulled from that issue at the last minute even though it was complete. It finally was published here four and a half years later.
Subway Famous Fans 2 of 4

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Bruno Redondo
Bruno Redondo
Tony Avina
?
Ben Abernathy
Subject Matter
sports, superhero
Justice League; Subway
Justice League of America [Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]]; Carl Edwards; Blake Griffin
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
"Cover" to the Subway advertisement section.
Slam Dunk

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Joshua Williamson
Bruno Redondo
Bruno Redondo
Tony Avina
Wes Abbott
Ben Abernathy
Subject Matter
sports, superhero
Justice League; Subway
Justice League of America [Aquaman [Arthur Curry]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Flash [Barry Allen]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]]; Carl Edwards; Blake Griffin; Gorilla Grodd (villain)
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
6
Advertising section.
Subway Freshbuzz.com

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Bruno Redondo
Bruno Redondo
Tony Avina
typeset
Ben Abernathy
Subject Matter
sports
Subway
Carl Edwards; Blake Griffin
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
Last page of advertising section.
Green Lantern Beware My Power! [June 22, 2011]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jim Fletcher
? (photos)
? (photos)
? (photos)
typeset
Subject Matter
DC Nation
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
Jim Fletcher talks about some of the toys that will be released by DC Direct for the Green Lantern movie. Appears on page 34 in this issue.
House Advertisements

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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?
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
6
House ads for: Green Lantern Movie Prequels, Flashpoint (2 pages with checklist), War of the Green Lanterns Aftermath, Green Lantern Secret Origin paperback, and DC Direct Green Lantern movie merchandise. Appear in various places in this issue.
Ads

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
6
Total of 6 one-page ads for: Green Lantern: Emerald Knights (DVD, WB), 25% Off All DC Comics & Back Issues (comics, Midtown Comics), Classic Heroes Classic Shoes with Superman (sneakers, Converse), Classic Heroes Classic Shoes with Flash (sneakers, Converse), got milk? with Green Lantern [Ryan Reynolds] (milk, America's Milk Processors), and Green Lantern Rise of the Manhunters (video game, WB Games). Appear in various places in this issue.

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