From Comic Book to Screen: Tracing the Impact of ‘The Death of Superman’ Across Decades of Adaptations
In 1992, the comic book world was rocked by an unprecedented event in DC Comics’ history: the death of its flagship hero, Superman, in the storyline “The Death of Superman.” This saga, penned by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding, featured Superman in a catastrophic battle with the monstrous antagonist Doomsday, ultimately leading to the superhero’s demise in Superman #75. The release of this pivotal issue saw fans crowding comic book stores, some hoping its rarity …