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Superman 123 DPS by Ron Frenz, 1997 -- 1st Superman Blue in costume!

Artists: Ron Frenz (Penciller) ,  Joe Rubinstein (Inker)

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Superman 123 DPS by Ron Frenz, 1997 -- 1st Superman Blue in costume! Comic Art
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Title: Superman 123 DPS by Ron Frenz, 1997 -- 1st Superman Blue in costume!
Artist: Ron Frenz (Penciller)
Artist: Joe Rubinstein (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Double Page Splash
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 1,670
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Comments: 11
Added to Site: 1/22/2018
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Superman Reborn!!

Okay, I'll admit, you first see Superman Blue in his new costume (containment suit) three pages before this DPS, but this is the first (HUGE) image of him in all his glory, flying high and proud as his parents wave him off, and it's the image I remember the most from when I first read this issue in 1997.

In the aftermath of the "Death and Return" story, Superman's powers went through a series of changes, at one point rampaging out of control as he absorbed too much solar energy. But things really went haywire when he became a being of 100% energy who was slightly out of phase with our reality plane. Thus was born Superman Blue (and later Superman Red).

In this particular issue, Superman finds himself in battle with Scorn, but not in control of his new powers. Emil Hamilton and Dr. Kitty Faulkner are unable to develop a containment suit for the former Man of Steel until the Contessa delivers the necessary material, courtesy of her husband, Lex Luthor. Scorn is revealed to be a misunderstood, gentle soul, and Superman finds the new costume to be an effective first step in managing his mysterious new abilities.

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Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan 
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 1/22/2018

Historic! Well done sir! very nice indeed. Big Congrats.

Vito L 
Member Since 2012

1 - Posted on 1/22/2018

Wow! Cool looking double page splash. Congrats!

Ruben DaCollector 
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 1/22/2018

A lovely piece, Paul, and that now makes 3 consecutive positive comments from Canadian collectors. We rock!

F M 
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 1/23/2018

Fantastic double splash

Matt McAllister 
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 1/23/2018

Nice pick up bud. Very dynamic piece

Marc W 
Member Since 2014

1 - Posted on 1/23/2018

Iconic DPS! Biggest congrats!

Gal Schwartz 
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 1/24/2018

Probably my favorite Superman art Ron Frenz has ever done. Looks good in your amazing collection !

P T 
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 1/24/2018

Wow! So Awesome.

Fred's CAF Gallery 
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 1/29/2018

Best of the Best! :-)

S Riz 
Member Since 2014

1 - Posted on 9/9/2020

Fred's CAF Gallery wrote:

Best of the Best! :-)

I think Fred said it best.  Showstopper!

j sly 
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 6/15/2021

Awesome reveal DPS! Never read this but gonna pick it up. Congrats!

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