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Issue: Superman: Ending Battle #[nn]
Publication Date: July 2009
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Issues: #[nn] of 1 Issue (2 Printings)
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Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [swirl]View Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics
On Sale Date: 05/20/2009
Volume: none
Pages: 196
ISBN: 9781401222598
UPC/EAN: 978140122259851499
Price: $16.99 CAD
$14.99 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 22 (8 stories, 1 cover)
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: cardstock cover
Binding: softcover
Publishing Format: collected edition
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Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Master Jailer; Mongul II
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Man of Steel #131 [Direct Sales] published December 2002
was Ending Battle, Part 7 of 8: Boiling Point! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: In addition to the main illustration, the cover has a strip of small illustrations taken from the stories reprinted in this volume across the top. The illustrations are from (in order) Adventures of Superman #608, Action Comics #796, Adventures of Superman #609, Adventures of Superman #609, Superman: The Man of Steel #130, Adventures of Superman #608, and Action Comics #796.
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Superman: Ending Battle

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Superman; Lois Lane; Manchester Black
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Frontispiece. The main image is from Action Comics #796; in addition there is a strip of smaller images from Action Comics #795, Action Comics #796, Action Comics #795, Action Comics #796, Action Comics #795, and Action Comics #795 (in order of left column, top tier, bottom tier).
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Superman: Ending Battle

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): various (see notes)
Inker(s): various (see notes)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Superman; Lois Lane; Bizarro; Martha Kent
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Title page. The main image from Superman: The Man of Steel #130; there is a strip of smaller illustrations from Action Comics #796 (extreme left), Adventures of Superman #608 (top), Action Comics #796 (bottom), Action Comics #796 (column), Adventures of Superman #609, Adventures of Superman #609, Superman: The Man of Steel #131 (top tier), Adventures of Superman #609, Adventures of Superman #608 (bottom tier), Adventures of Superman #608, and Action Comics #796.
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Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman; Lex Luthor; Neutron; Master Jailer
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #186 [Direct Sales] published November 2002
was Ending Battle, Part 1 of 8 [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Ending Battle, Part 1: Morning Twilight

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman; Pete Ross; Lana Lang; Master Jailer; Neutron, Lex Luthor
Synopsis: While Clark and Pete are catching up on old times, a pair of villains invades the White House looking to take Pete and Lana hostage. Once Superman gets a handle on the situation, Pete gets a phone call from Luthor in which he insinuates that he knows Clark’s double identity.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #186 [Direct Sales] published November 2002
was Ending Battle, Part 1: Morning Twilight [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 22
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Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman; Jonathan Kent; Martha Kent; Atomic Skull
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From Content Item: FlagAdventures of Superman #608 [Direct Sales] published November 2002
was Ending Battle, Part 2 of 8: The Achilles Agenda! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Ending Battle, Part 2: Dawn’s Early Light

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman; Calvin Kale; Martha Kent; Jonathan Kent; Superboy [Kon-El]; Atomic Skull; Walt Andrews; Riot; Harold Carver; Quakemaster; Hellgrammite; Professor Clowes; Firefist; Miss Dolenz; Ratcatcher; Dr. Davis; Bug-Eyed Bandit; Amanda Waller; Dr. Kimmel; Hi-Tech; Mrs. Christian; Jimmy Olsen; Gary; Tony; King Shark; Captain Carrot (on a cereal box); Pig Iron (on a cereal box); Fastback (on a cereal box); Atom (comic book)
Synopsis: Superman has to stop a rash of two-bit villains from killing everyday people connected to Clark Kent, but when he stops King Shark from offing Jimmy Olsen, Superman learns that the villains are being directed by a voice in their heads. This revelation is interrupted by news that smoke is pouring out of the Daily Planet building.
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From Content Item: FlagAdventures of Superman #608 [Direct Sales] published November 2002
was Ending Battle, Part 2: Dawn's Early Light [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 22
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Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman; Evil Star; Terra-Man; Rock
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Man of Steel #130 [Direct Sales] published November 2002
was Ending Battle, Part 3 of 8: All Fall Down! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Ending Battle, Part 3: In the Dark of the Noon Day Sun

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman; Lois Lane; Evil Star; Perry White; Ron Troupe; Natasha Irons; Rock; S.T.R.I.P.E. [Pat Dugan]; Terra-Man; Steel; Dan Turpin; Dr. Killgrave; Jimmy Olsen; Bibbo; Jonathan Kent (cameo); Martha Kent (cameo)
Synopsis: After Evil Star, Rock, and Terra-Man attack some of Clark’s close friends, Superman gathers them all into Steelworks for safety and heads out to confront the person he believes sent the villains.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Man of Steel #130 [Direct Sales] published November 2002
was Ending Battle, Part 3: In the Dark of the Noon Day Sun [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 22
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Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman; The Elite [Coldcast; Hat; Menagerie]; Lex Luthor
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #795 [Direct Sales] published November 2002
was Ending Battle, Part 4 of 8: The Return of The Elite... 'Nuff Dead! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Ending Battle, Part 4: The Thirteenth Hour

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman; Lex Luthor; The Elite [Coldcast; Hat; Menagerie [Pamela]]; Cyborg [Hank Henshaw]; Lena Luthor (statue); Lois Lane (statue)
Synopsis: Superman confronts Luthor, thinking that he is behind the attacks on the people close to Clark Kent. Though Luthor admits that he knows Superman is Clark Kent, he denies having sent the villains. In the middle of their conversation, the Elite arrive intending to kill Luthor. While putting an end to that threat, Superman realizes that the real puppet master is Manchester Black and he heads off to confront him, but has to face the Cyborg first.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #795 [Direct Sales] published November 2002
was Ending Battle, Part 4: The Thirteenth Hour [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 22
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Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #187 [Direct Sales] published December 2002
was Ending Battle, Part 5 of 8: Welcome to Metropolis Penitentiary [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Ending Battle, Part 5: After School Special

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman; Master Jailer; Prankster; Bizarro; Neutron; Terra-Man; Mr. Mxyzptlk; The Puzzler; Metallo
Synopsis: Superman fights a legion of villains to enter Metropolis, which the Master Jailer has turned into the largest prison on Earth.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #187 [Direct Sales] published December 2002
was Ending Battle, Part 5: After School Special [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 22
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Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAdventures of Superman #609 [Direct Sales] published December 2002
was Ending Battle, Part 6 of 8: Cornered! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Superman; Manchester Black
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Filler page, using the same strip of smaller images from Action Comics #795, Action Comics #796, Action Comics #795, Action Comics #796, Action Comics #795, and Action Comics #795 (in order of left column, top tier, bottom tier) as the frontispiece.
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Ending Battle, Part 6: Rush Hour

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman; Metallo; Master Jailer; Atomic Skull (flashback); Lex Luthor (flashback); Calvin Kale; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Bizarro; Mongul II; Silver Banshee; Manchester Black
Synopsis: Superman must fight an army of supervillains standing in the way of his finding Manchester Black. Meanwhile, Lois sneaks out of Steelworks and back to her apartment, but finds herself face-to-face with Manchester Black.
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From Content Item: FlagAdventures of Superman #609 [Direct Sales] published December 2002
was Ending Battle, Part 6: Rush Hour [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 22
Disclose Notes: There is a black filler page inserted into the story to make the second 2-page spread appear properly.
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Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Mongul II; Master Jailer
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Man of Steel #131 [Direct Sales] published December 2002
was Ending Battle, Part 7 of 8: Boiling Point! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Ending Battle, Part 7: Nightfall

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman; Bizarro; Mongul II; Silver Banshee; Master Jailer; Manchester Black; Lois Lane; Sam Lane (mental image); Steel; Natasha Irons; Pat Dugan
Synopsis: While Superman deals with Bizarro, Mongul, and Silver Banshee, Manchester Black tortures Lois.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Man of Steel #131 [Direct Sales] published December 2002
was Ending Battle, Part 7: Nightfall [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 22
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Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman; Lois Lane
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #796 [Direct Sales] published December 2002
was Ending Battle, Conclusion: The Death of Lois Lane! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: The cover is a variation of the cover to Death of Superman, The (DC, 1993 series) #[nn].
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Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Buffer page using the same strip of smaller images from Action Comics #795, Action Comics #796, Action Comics #795, Action Comics #796, Action Comics #795, and Action Comics #795 (in order of left column, top tier, bottom tier) as the frontispiece.
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Ending Battle, Part 8 of 8: The Last Supervillain

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman; Lois Lane; Manchester Black; Lex Luthor; Jimmy Olsen (cameo); Perry White (cameo); Martha Kent (cameo); Jonathan Kent (cameo)
Synopsis: Superman finally finds Manchester Black, who tries to get Superman to cross the line he has always sworn never to cross. But when Superman refuses, Black abandons his plot and removes the knowledge of Superman’s double identity from Lex Luthor’s mind.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #796 [Direct Sales] published December 2002
was Ending Battle, Part 8 of 8: The Last Supervillain [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 22
Disclose Notes: Superman goes back to wearing his traditional red and yellow shield with this story. The story has a black page inserted so the second 2-page spread appears properly.
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman; Bizarro; Mongul II; Master Jailer; Silver Banshee (arm only)
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: The main image is from Adventures of Superman #609; in addition to the main illustration, the cover has the same strip of small illustrations taken from (in order) Adventures of Superman #608, Action Comics #796, Adventures of Superman #609, Adventures of Superman #609, Superman: The Man of Steel #130, Adventures of Superman #608, and Action Comics #796 as the front cover

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