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Issue: Superman #696
Publication Date: March 2010
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Issues: #696 of 65 Issues (147 Printings)
Title:
Variant: Direct Sales
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [swirl]View Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics
On Sale Date: 01/27/2010
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: 76194120003369611
Price: $2.99 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 6 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Matt Idelson; Wil Moss (assistant editor)
Disclose Notes: This issue is Red Shield Continuity #25. "Printed by World Color Press, Inc, Montreal, QC, Canada. 01/20/10." This issue features "World Against [S-shield]" promotion on the cover.
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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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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover join with Action Comics #885
 
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Cafu (signed)
Inker(s): Cafu (signed)
Colorist(s): Santiago Arcas
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Mon-El
Character(s): Mon-El; Flamebird [Thara Ak-Var]
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman: Mon-El - Man of Valor #[nn] published December 2010
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: The art for this cover connects with the art for the cover of Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #885.
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Man of Valor Part Three

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): James Robinson
Penciller(s): Bernard Chang
Inker(s): Bernard Chang
Colorist(s): Blond
Letterer(s): John J. Hill
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Guardian; Mon-El
Character(s): Mon-El; Nightwing [Chris Kent]; Flamebird [Thara Ak-Var]; The Guardian [Jim Harper clone]; General Sam Lane; Science Police [Romundi [Car-Vex]; Control [Chameleon Boy] (cameo); others]; Lois Lane; Dr. Calomar (flashback)
Synopsis: Science Police headquarters has been bombed. Mon-El, Nightwing, and Flamebird help others out of the wreckage, and Nightwing and Flamebird are encouraged to flee (with Mon-El's help) before General Lane can capture them. Control is also found in the wreckage, but it seems she's been hiding a secret that is now revealed.
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman: Mon-El - Man of Valor #[nn] published December 2010
as Man of Valor Part Three [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 21
Disclose Notes: Story continued from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #885, and continues in the next issue.
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Go Behind the Scenes of the First Wave

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Brian Azzarello
Penciller(s): Rags Morales
Inker(s): Rags Morales
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, superhero
Feature(s): First Wave
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Doc Savage [Clark Savage, Jr.]; Monk; Ham; Long Tom; Renny; Johnny; The Avenger [Richard Henry Benson]; Spirit [Denny Colt]; Black Canary [Dinah Drake]; Rima; Anton Colossi; Ferrios
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From Content Item: FlagBatman / Doc Savage Special #1 [Direct Sales, Standard Cover] published January 2010
was Go Behind the Scenes of the First Wave [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]missing The Blackhawks page
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: Previews the upcoming series on sale in March.
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Hey DC Nation, Do We have Big News For You! [January 27, 2010

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Nation
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: A promo for "Smallville - Absolute Justice" TV show, featuring the Justice Society and written by Geoff Johns. Appears on page 34 in this issue.
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House Advertisements

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: House ads for: Blackest Night (Checklist Part 3), and Green Lantern: Secret Origin softcover. Appear in various places in this issue.
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Ads

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Total of 4 one-page ads for: Soul Eater (DVD, Funimation.com), The Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art (art training), FreeRealms (online game, Sony Online Entertainment), and Glory of Heracles (video game, Nintendo). Appear in various places in this issue.

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