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Issue: Superman #4
Publication Date: April 2003
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Issues: #4 of 6 Issues
Title: Critical Condition
Variant: unnamed
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Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [bullet]View Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics
On Sale Date: 02/12/2003
Volume: 4
Pages: 196
ISBN: 1563899493
UPC/EAN: 76194123652000111978156389949251495
Price: $24.95 CAD
$14.95 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 14 (8 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: Though Tom Palmer, Jr. is credited on the item as assistant editor of the original series, he was not credited as such in those issues.
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Publication Type: Trade Paperback
Color: Color
Dimensions: Standard Modern Age U.S.
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Binding: Softcover
Publishing Format: Collected Edition
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Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman; The Atom [Ray Palmer]; Supergirl [Matrix; Linda Danvers]; Superboy [Kon-El]
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Pages: 1
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Superman: Critical Condition

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Frontispiece consisting of small Superman shield and title.
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Superman: Critical Condition

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman; The Atom [Ray Palmer]; Supergirl [Matrix; Linda Danvers]; Superboy [Kon-El]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Doublespread title page and publication data page. Title page uses same illustration as cover.
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Cast of Characters

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (Steel & La Encantadora)
Inker(s): ? (Steel & La Encantadora)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman; Lois Lane; Lex Luthor; Batman; Steel [John Henry Irons]; Superboy [Kon-El]; Supergirl [Matrix; Linda Danvers]; The Atom [Ray Palmer]; Deathstroke; La Encantadora
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Pages: 2
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Pranked!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Jimmy Olsen; Ron Troupe; Lucy Lane; Adversary [Cary Richards]; Prankster [Oswald Loomis]; Lex Luthor
Synopsis: Superman's search for Lois is interrupted by the return of the Prankster and the arrival of a new villain calling himself Adversary. But Superman's biggest problem might be his health, as he is beginning to turn green.
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From Content Item: FlagAdventures of Superman #579 [Direct Sales] published June 2000
was Pranked! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 22
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All Fall Down

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman; John Henry Irons; Natasha Irons; Kelex; Lex Luthor; Hope; Mercy; Batman; Boris
Synopsis: Superman turns to Dr. Irons for help, but refuses to stay under his medical care, insisting instead on continuing his search for Lois. He heads for Luthor's office, but in his weakened state he is tossed out and lands at the feet of a friend.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Man of Steel #101 [Direct Sales] published June 2000
was All Fall Down [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 22
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Metropolica

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Hope; Mercy; Lex Luthor; Jimmy Olsen; Bibbo Bibbowksi; Mr. Wilkins
Synopsis: On the orders of Lex Luthor, Hope and Mercy search Metropolis for Lois and maybe change their opinion of the value of personal connections.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman Metropolis Secret Files #1 [Direct Sales] published June 2000
was Metropolica [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 22
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D.O.A.

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman; Batman; Lois Lane; Mikalia "Mike" Shepard
Synopsis: Despite differences in methods, and Superman's insistence that he actively help in the search, Superman and Batman successfully follow the trail to Lois.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #766 [Direct Sales] published June 2000
was D.O.A. [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 22
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Critical Condition, Part One: Little Big Man

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Superboy [Kon-El]; Supergirl [Matrix; Linda Danvers]; Steel [John Henry Irons]; The Atom [Ray Palmer]; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Dr. Sarah Charles; Dr. Kitty Faulkner; Prof. Bridgette Crosby; Lex Luthor; Mercy; The Prankster [Oswald Loomis; as Steel]
Synopsis: While Superman is under medical care, the Atom launches Supergirl, Superboy, and Steel on a fantastic voyage into Superman's body to destroy the kryptonite tumor identified as the cause of his illness. But very quickly, something goes very wrong and the micro-ship explodes.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #158 [Direct Sales] published July 2000
was Critical Condition, Part One: Little Big Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 22
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Critical Condition, Part Two of Four: Green Universe

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Superboy [Kon-El]; Supergirl [Matrix; Linda Danvers]; Steel [John Henry Irons]; The Atom [Ray Palmer]; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Perry White; Dr. Sarah Charles; Dr. Kitty Faulkner; Deathstroke [Slade Wilson]; La Encantadora; The Prankster [Oswald Loomis; as Steel]; Jonathan Kent (cameo); Martha Kent (cameo); Pete Ross (cameo); Gen. Sam Lane (cameo); Lord Satanus (cameo); Jor-El (statue); Lara (statue)
Synopsis: While Superboy and Steel tackle the tumor, Supergirl taps into her ethereal powers to keep Superman alive, but finds her job is bigger than she thought. Elsewhere, La Encantadora -- on the run from Deathstroke -- turns to Lois for help.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAdventures of Superman #580 [Direct Sales] published July 2000
was Critical Condition, Part 2 of 4: Green Universe [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 22
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Critical Condition, Part Three of Four: Inside Superman

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman; Steel [John Henry Irons]; Natasha Irons; Supergirl [Matrix; Linda Danvers]; Superboy [Kon-El]; Lois Lane; Deathstroke; La Encantadora; The Atom [Ray Palmer]; The Prankster [Oswald Loomis; as Steel]; Dr. Sarah Charles; Dr. Kitty Faulkner; Prof. Bridgette Crosby
Synopsis: Dr. Irons enters Superman and finds Superboy in time to save him from the impostor posing as Steel. Supergirl and Superboy head off to tackle the multiple tumors, while John Henry looks for the man in his armor. Meanwhile, La Encantadora and Lois arrive with the information necessary to save Superman, but Deathstroke is right on their tails.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Man of Steel #102 [Direct Sales] published July 2000
was Inside Superman (Critical Condition Part Three of Four) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 22
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Critical Condition, Part Four: Death's Door

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Steel [John Henry Irons]; Superboy [Kon-El]; Supergirl [Matrix; Linda Danvers]; The Atom [Ray Palmer]; Dr. Sarah Charles; Dr. Kitty Faulkner; Prof. Bridgette Crosby; Jimmy Olsen; Deathstroke; La Encantadora; The Prankster [Oswald Loomis; as Steel]
Synopsis: While Superboy takes care of the nanobot causing the tumors, the rest of the heroes get Superman's heart started and save Lois' life.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #767 [Direct Sales] published July 2000
was Critical Condition, Part Four: Death's Door [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 22
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Cover Gallery

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman; The Prankster [Oswald Loomis; as Steel] (also as jack-in-the-box); Batman; Supergirl [Matrix; Linda Danvers]; Superboy [Kon-El]; Deathstroke; Steel [John Henry Irons]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Man of Steel #101 [Direct Sales] published June 2000
was Death by Kryptonite! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #766 [Direct Sales] published June 2000
was The Search for Lois Ends! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagAdventures of Superman #579 [Direct Sales] published June 2000
was The Search for Lois Begins! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #158 [Direct Sales] published July 2000
was Critical Condition, Part One of Four: Journey into the Kryptonian [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Man of Steel #102 [Direct Sales] published July 2000
was The Enemy Within! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #767 [Direct Sales] published July 2000
was Critical Condition, Part Four of Four: Deathstroke: Final Cut! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagAdventures of Superman #580 [Direct Sales] published July 2000
was Critical Condition Part Two of Four Bodily Harm! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: Does not include the cover from Superman Metropolis Secret Files (DC, 2000 series) #1.
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman; Supergirl [Matrix; Linda Danvers]; Superboy [Kon-El]; The Prankster [Oswald Loomis; as Steel]
First Line: Lois Lane...Missing!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On the back cover. Uses the two images from the front cover.

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