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The 15 Greatest Superman Comic Storylines, Ranked

With so many Superman comics, all kinds of amazing stories have been told — revealing Superman's greatest qualities along the way.

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Who Would Be The Best "Superman" If Clark Kent Died Permanently?

The Death of Superman explored Superman's rightful successor after Clark Kent's demise, but who should really wear the Man of Steel's cape?

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10 Reasons Death/Return Of Superman Is The Man Of Steel's Best Event

30 years ago, DC shocked the world when they killed off Superman. Today, that epic saga that concluded with his return still hasn't been topped.

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10 Mistakes That Still Haunt The Superman Comics

DC Comics has sometimes hurt Superman's presence in the comics, with everything from redesigns to reboots like the New 52.

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10 Best Superman Comics On DC Universe Infinite Right Now

DC Universe Infinite houses some of the greatest Superman comics, from John Byrne's classic Man of Steel series to the Warworld Saga epic.

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10 Comics We Don't Want To Inspire Superman: Legacy

With the upcoming Superman: Legacy film announced, writers and directors should avoid using certain DC comics as inspiration for the plot.

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Deadpool Once Had His Own 'Death of Superman' Story

Marvel's Deadpool once had his very own version of DC's iconic "Death of Superman" story and made many nods to the Man of Steel's greatest sacrifice.

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10 Most Tragic Justice League Sacrifices

Some Justice Leaguers have made unbelievable sacrifices, including the ultimate one, to make the DC universe a better place and protect others.

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10 Famous Heroes Who Died In DC Comics (And How They Came Back)

Even the most famous DC heroes have died at least once, though most eventually return to life, with their resurrections as varied as their deaths.

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Death of Superman 30th Anniversary Trailer Spotlights a New Villain

DC unveils a trailer for an anniversary one-shot revisiting "The Death of Superman" with alternate perspectives and a new villain: Doombreaker.

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DC's Death of Superman Anniversary Special Reveals a Different Side of John Henry's Steel

Steel returns to his working-class roots in a special story by Louise Simonson and Jon Bogdanove for the upcoming Death of Superman anniversary.

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The Death of Superman Crashed the Comic Industry - Will History Repeat Itself?

The Death of Superman blew up. But, while Superman soared, the rest of the comic book industry fell. Will its 30th anniversary trigger another crash?

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10 Best DC Comics With The Worst Villains

Villains sometimes carry a story, but for some DC comics, a poor villain works well for the story being told.

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10 Times DC's Dark Multiverse Went Too Far

DC's dark multiverse is known for boundary-pushing stories, but sometimes they've gone too far.

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Original Death of Superman Artwork Sells for Over Half a Million at Auction

"The Death of Superman" is one of the hero's most iconic stories, and some of its original artwork from Jon Bogdanove just sold for a pretty penny.

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The 10 Best Things About DC Comics From The 1990s

While DC made its share of mistakes in the '90s, it also created some amazing comics that are the best of the decade.

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DC's 10 Most Influential Modern Story Arcs

DC's most influential stories are some of the best in comics, transforming an industry that is sometimes resistant to change.

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Where Was Wonder Woman During the Death of Superman?

Although she made an appearance at the funeral of the Man of Steel, Wonder Woman was not present during the Death of Superman event.

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Superman: 5 Ways The DCEU Should Adapt All-Star Superman (& 5 They Shouldn't)

While there are pros to the DCEU adapting All-Star Superman, that doesn't mean there aren't reasons against it.

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Superman: 5 Ways Why The Death Of Superman Aged Well (& 5 Ways It Did Not)

The Death of Superman started a trend in comics and taught us that no heroes are safe from being killed. But that doesn't mean the story is timeless.

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