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The Man of Steel#6
Cover: John Byrne

The Man of Steel #6

Dec 1986 · DC · 0.75 USD; 1.00 CAD; 0.40 GBP
“The Haunting”

In "The Haunting," Superman returns to Smallville only to find his origin shrouded in mystery—the ship that brought him to Earth is gone. As he confronts the echoes of his past, a hidden program unlocks the full scope of Krypton’s legacy within his mind, while the consequences of his choices begin to reshape his future. Written and illustrated by John Byrne, with cover art by Byrne, this pivotal issue deepens Superman’s journey with quiet intensity and emotional weight.

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writer, artist John Byrne · inker Dick Giordano · colorist Tom Ziuko · letterer John Costanza · cover John Byrne

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Cast · 11 characters

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writer, artist John Byrne
colorist Tom Ziuko
letterer John Costanza
cover pencils, inks John Byrne

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On a trip home to Smallville, Superman discovers the spaceship that brought him to Earth is missing. But at the same time he triggers a computer program that reveals to him his Kryptonian heritage and places all of Krypton's knowledge in his mind. He also discovers what revealing his powers to Lana years ago did to her and decides he wants to actively pursue a life with Lois.

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