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Cover: Michael Allred

Superman: Space Age #[nn]

Jul 2023 · DC · 29.99 USD; 39.99 CAD
“Space Age Book One”

In *Superman: Space Age Book One*, Mark Russell and Michael Allred craft a vivid alternate 1960s where Clark Kent grapples with his place in a world on the brink. As Cold War tensions flare and President John F. Kennedy’s assassination shakes the nation, Clark encounters Pariah, a mysterious figure who warns of Earth’s impending doom in two decades. With Bruce Wayne and Lex Luthor pushing conflicting visions for America’s future, and Luthor manipulating events to fuel conflict, Clark must confront what it means to be a hero in uncertain times. The story unfolds with Michael Allred’s distinctive art and Laura Allred’s bold colors, all under the dynamic cover by Michael Allred.

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writer Mark Russell · artist, inker Michael Allred · colorist Laura Allred · letterer Dave Sharpe · cover Michael Allred

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artist, inker Michael Allred
colorist Laura Allred
letterer Dave Sharpe
cover pencils, inks Michael Allred

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On an alternate Earth, Clark Kent comes of age during the 1960's and struggles to determine what role he should play in the world. After the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, and with tensions increasing with the Soviet Union, General Sam Lane hears differing defense contract proposals from Bruce Wayne and Lex Luthor on how America should proceed to ensure the future. Meanwhile, Clark meets a man name Pariah, who claims that Earth is doomed and will end in about 20 years. Luthor takes steps to accelerate war with the Soviet Union which will benefit him in the long run.

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