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Fan-favorite writer Marv Wolfman revisits the legendary character he helped define in the 1980s in this epic tale of the Man of Steel. A true 'lost tale,' this issue connects to CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS in an exciting and unique way! Rounding out this issue is a tale from the 1980s, also written by Wolfman.

The epic Retroactive event continues as the fan-favorite team of Louise Simonson and Jon Bogdanove return for a 'lost' adventure of The Man of Steel. As Lex Luthor is slowly losing his mind, he hatches a scheme that could increase his wealth and kill Superman—but will he destroy Metropolis in the process? Plus, don't miss a classic tale by the same team from the 1990s!

In a new adventure written by 1980s WW scribe Roy Thomas, Wonder Woman battles the sinister Silver Swan to protect her secret identity from being revealed. And don't miss a classic tale from that era, also written by Thomas!

Martin Pasko revisits the Metropolis of the 1970s, telling an epic lost tale as Mr. Mxyzptlk returns for another go at The Man of Steel. Will he succeed this time around? Plus: a classic tale originally published in the 1970s, also written by Martin Pasko!

The masterminds who brought you the Scarlet Speedster's adventures in the 1980s deliver a brand new adventure from that exciting era, along with a classic tale from that same decade.

Between their traditional Silver Age incarnation and the tongue-in-cheek Giffen/DeMatteis run, there was...JLA Detroit! Series scribe Gerry Conway revisits what may have been the most controversial lineup of DC's iconic team book ever. (Who can forget the breakdancing Vibe?) Then experience a classic tale reprinted from the 1980s!

Continuing with Titan's collection of Superman stories that redefined one of the most identifiable modern icons is volume three in the Superman: Man of Steel series. John Byrne's reinvention of the Superman mythos was considered highly controversial when it was first published in the 1980s - but he had little choice as he was attempting to rationalise continuity problems that had been produced over Superman's fifty years of life in various different media. Written by fan favourite scribes John Byrne (JLA, Batman) and Marv Wolfman (Batman, Crisis on Infinite Earths), with art by Byrne, Jerry Ordway (JLA) and a host of the best artists the 1980s had to offer Also featuring a new cover by Byrne

Comics legends Len Wein and Joe Staton bring their unique storytelling flair to John Stewart, the Green Lantern in this special issue, along with a 1980s reprint from the same team! Also reprints a tale from the emerald warrior from GREEN LANTERN #172!