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Superman Red Superman Blue (1997 1998)(joshua13)h33t

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Superman Red Superman Blue


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Superman began to develop energy-based abilities after troubles he believed stemmed from a natural evolution of his "classic" powers. His condition was unstable and eventually forced him to adopt a blue and white containment suit. He also gained the ability to turn his powers "off," though this left him as vulnerable as a normal human.
Eventually, Superman split into two beings who represented different aspects of his personality, though each believed himself to be the original. After an encounter with the planet-threatening Millennium Giants, the Supermen merged and Superman returned to his normal powers and classic costume. The explanation is vague; Superman felt he was "rewarded" for saving the world, although he claimed in a JLA storyline that he returned to normal when his electromagnetic energy dispersed.

In 1997, the Superman titles began a year-long storyline. Beginning in February, Superman began experiencing problems with his powers -- a conventional plot element. This time, however, his new electrical powers had to be contained in a suit -- in other words, a new uniform -- and they would not go away: Superman #123 introduced the new Superman of electrical powers and a blue outfit.
Superman continued in his blue outfit until the end of 1997, when the special issue Superman Red / Superman Blue saw him split into two beings: Superman Red and Superman Blue -- a reference to the classic pre-Crisis imaginary story of the same name. After a few months of stories, March and April 1998 saw the two Supermen united and restored to his classic outfit in the special issue entitled Superman Forever. The storyline had largely proven a flop among critics and fans, and Superman Forever promised with its title -- as well as its fantastic Alex Ross cover -- the restoration of Superman to greatness.


These are the primary issues needed for this story line. Seen the above site or the inclosed The Continuity Pages Superman Blue Era (1997-1998).pdf for reading order.

Action Comics #732-744
Adventures of Superman #545-557
Sovereign Seven #024
Superman v2 #122-135
Superman Forever #001
Superman Red / Superman Blue #001
Superman: The Man of Steel #067-079
Superman: The Man of Tomorrow #009-010


The following other Superman related books were published during this period and have at least some appearances of the altered Superman, but none I believe have anything to do with the main plot line.
Action Comics Annual #009
Adventures of Superman Annual #009
Mr. Mxyzptlk (Villains) #001
Superman v2 Annual #009
Superman: The Man of Steel Annual #006:
Superboy v3 #038-050
Superboy v3 Annual #004
Steel #038-050:
Supergirl v3 #007-018
Supergirl v3 Annual #002

Also included
Superman v1 162-Superman Red Superman Blue (1963)
This is unrelated but a great Silver Age imaginary story

Cover of Action 838

Cover of Superman Red Superman Blue

Cover of Superman Forever

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