Superman: The Man of Steel #16

Name: Superman: The Man of Steel #16
Brand: DC

Oct 1992 · DC · 1.25 USD; 1.50 CAD; 0.60 GBP

“[Crisis at Hand, Part 1 of 2]: Hard Knocks”

In "Crisis at Hand, Part 1 of 2," Superman confronts a difficult situation when he intervenes in a domestic dispute with a neighbor, only to learn his help isn't welcome—a moment that prompts him to reflect on a similar case from his earlier days. Written by Louise Simonson and illustrated by Jon Bogdanove with inks by Dennis Janke, this poignant issue explores the limits of heroism with quiet intensity. The cover by Bogdanove and Janke captures the weight of the moment in stark, expressive detail.

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writer Louise Simonson · artist Jon Bogdanove · artist, inker Dennis Janke · colorist Glenn Whitmore · letterer Bill Oakley · cover Jon Bogdanove, Dennis Janke

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Full credits

writer Louise Simonson

artist Jon Bogdanove

artist, inker Dennis Janke

colorist Glenn Whitmore

letterer Bill Oakley

cover pencils Jon Bogdanove

cover inks Dennis Janke

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Superman gets involved in a domestic abuse situation with his neighbor, only to be told his help isn't wanted. Superman reflects on another domestic abuse case he was involved in earlier in his career.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).