Superman #81 end SPLASH by Dan Jurgens, 1993 -- "Reign of The Supermen" -- ft. Black Suit Superman, Steel & Superboy
Artists: Dan Jurgens (Penciller) , Brett Breeding (Inker)
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Superman 81 splash colorized
Superman 81 splash framed
Superman 82 DPS
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DescriptionThe Death of Superman is still one of my all-time favorite comics stories. I remember reading each comic off the rack and being captivated by every phase of epic tale.One of my very first original art pieces was the DPS from Superman #82 where Superman appears for the first time since his "death" in his traditional red and blue costume. It's still the pride of my collection. (I included a pic as an additional image.) When I saw this one at auction, I thought Oh Man, that would make a GREAT companion piece to that DPS! A huge image of Superman in his Black/Recovery Suit, needing rocket boots because of his missing powers, flying alongside two of the four "Reign" Supermen, with all that mystery surrounding him (Is he REALLY back?), drawn by the all-time great Superman artistic team Jurgens and Breeding. Well, anyway, I got it !!! And it came framed, so it went right up on the wall (see additional pic). And now I'm so excited to share it with you all. Thanks so much for looking! Social/Sharing |
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Anton Alexander Schmidt
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 9/26/2021
An Amazing piece for your Super collection. Congratulations!!
M L 
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 9/26/2021
What a fantastic example! Really brings back the memories. Congrats!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
2 - Posted on 9/26/2021
OMG! I didn't expect this one to have gone to you! And the most beautiful part is that you got it for $6,000 less than the consignor paid for it just 6 months earlier, much to his chagrin, I'm sure. But just another hard lesson learned about how bad of an idea it is to consign to auction art that was already sold publicly at auction only months earlier. Nice surprise and a great get for you, man, congratulations & well done!
Mel C. and B. Carter
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 9/26/2021
Great splash! And a WB Store frame always feels like an added nostalgia bonus.
Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 9/26/2021
Iconic piece from a trancendent story...great pick-up Paul!
Vik V
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 9/26/2021
What a super splash page! Kind of wierd Rambo haircut, but that black costume and full figure Superman makes it special. Congrats, Paul
Wolvie Fan
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 9/26/2021
Tremendous takedown! When this came up on Heritage, I could not wait to see who would be the lucky one to win this beauty. CONGRATS!
P A
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 9/27/2021
This is one of those rare historic pieces that also has a truly spectacular image that stands out on it own. A magnificent piece of Superman history and art! Huge congrats!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 9/27/2021
Important piece of Superman history that was the culmination of multiple storylines across the DC imprint with the return of all returns!
Gal Schwartz
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 9/27/2021
Paul, you have some of the all-time greatest Superman artwork and this is no different - Jurgens and Breeding at their best !
Marc W
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 9/27/2021
For me this is pure Nostalgia, thanks for sharing this Killer-Splash, Paul!
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 9/27/2021
a rare piece of art from my all time favorite Superman storyline. just a brilliant pick up! Congrats.
John Espinoza
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 9/27/2021
What a great example of Superman from this era of "Reign!"
James S
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 9/27/2021
I always wondered what makes it up on your wall as a "framed" piece! So much to chose from. This is awesome and makes perfect sense!
Harry M
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 9/27/2021
Never read the death of Superman, Superman is just not my thing. But I like a nice splash and this is certainly one of them. Even with the black suited Superman front and center, Steel and Superboy still get good placement. Seems like the perfect end to a comic and an enticement to buy the next issue. Congrats.
Christopher Daley
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 9/27/2021
Few pages exemplify the high points of early 90s Superman like a splash like this. Just iconic and gorgeous.
Thanks for sharing.
J H
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 9/27/2021
A nostalgia laser blast to the heart of my brain! The Death of Superman was a personal favorite of mine, too. I drew the reposed Supes under the flag for my dad as soon as I finished that issue. And I remember this splash image well, too. I loved the black suit design, and the Steel and Superboy designs, too. And I soaked up all the tied-in and crossover issues, with all these new Supermen. I was heavy into DC with those storylines. Gorgeous work by Jurgens and Breeding. Man, what a great duo. Very nice score. Big congrats!
Steve Lipsky
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 9/28/2021
Holy crap, Paul, this is me being soooo jealous! This iconic page from the Death of Superman is the definition of "Holy Grail!" Breathtaking image of the return of the one and only Superman with his supposed replacements following in his wake! Love the black costume, love the determination on Supes face, love all of it! Congrats to you, sir!!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 9/28/2021
Great splash, Paul! This was a fun look for Supes, all black with the semi long locks. This was my son's costume for his second Halloween as he was sporting that same kind of hair :) Definitely a powerful shot of Kal-El here, and it absolutely looks nice next to the DPS where he's in the classic red and blue. And with longer hair :) Congrats!
Matt McAllister
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 9/28/2021
I am so glad you were able to snag this. Especially since I know you got it for less than the eBay auction. It's a huge score only trumped by your 82 double splash that you own.
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 9/29/2021
I love seeing a piece of art far enough from my focus that I am not looking for or thinking about for my collection, that gives me pause and think maybe I should look for one of these. Congratulations Paul, this is so good! Thanks for sharing!
Noah H
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 10/2/2021
I was wondering who got this, especially after seeing it on eBay. Glad it went to a real collector! Amazing page!
David Askani’Son
Member Since 2012
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 10/17/2021
Straight up BADASS!!! Congrats on winning this piece Mentor!!
chad larsson
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 1/31/2022
wow. This is insane. Had not seen this splash before in your collection. Congrats.
David Matheny
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 6/19/2022
What a crazy cool deal to get a splash from one of your favorite books and also mine. This is one of those larger then life pieces and I am happy for you. Congrats
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
Posted on 6/20/2022
David Matheny wrote:
What a crazy cool deal to get a splash from one of your favorite books and also mine. This is one of those larger then life pieces and I am happy for you. Congrats
Thank you so much for this comment, and also for the other ones you have been leaving on my gallery pieces! 😀
Hobby Halbert
Member Since 2022
1 - Posted on 7/3/2022
What a beautiful splash. I love those dark inks
Carl’s Collection
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 5/7/2024
Just so incredibly epic and I love that you have this as a companion to the DPS from Superman 82! Wonderfully complimentary pieces!
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
Posted on 5/7/2024
Carl’s Collection wrote:
Just so incredibly epic and I love that you have this as a companion to the DPS from Superman 82! Wonderfully complimentary pieces!
Thanks for the comment, Carl! Yeah, the Superman 82 DPS was one of my very first pieces, and to be able to pair it with this splash years later made me SO happy.
Some Collector
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 5/17/2024
Fantastic doesn't event begin to describe this!
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