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Superman #247 Page 1 "Must There Be a Superman"

Artists: Curt Swan (Penciller) , Murphy Anderson (Inker) , Elliot Maggin (Writer)

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Title:	Superman #247 Page 1 "Must There Be a Superman"
Artist:	Curt Swan (Penciller)
Artist:	Murphy Anderson (Inker)
Artist:	Elliot Maggin (Writer)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Title Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	1,099
Likes on CAF:	14 15
Comments:	13
Added to Site:	12/23/2022
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I still can't believe I own this page. "Must There Be a Superman" is considered one of the greatest Superman stories of all time. A philosophical look at the man of steel, questioning if his involvement with humanity actually hinders societal change.

The team responsible for it is a who's who of Superman creators. Swanderson considered the one of the best pencil and inker Superman duos, if not the best. It was also written by Elliot S Maggin and his very first Superman story of run which latest almost 15 years. All overseen by longtime Superman editor, Julie Schwartz. Also a little known fact the idea for the story was originally suggested by a friend of Maggin and future comic writer, Jeph Loeb.

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	Matthew P ( 18 ) Premium Gallery Owner
Joined:	June 2013
Last Login:	January 2026
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Country:	UNITED STATES
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Fred's CAF Gallery
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 12/23/2022

YES!!!

Nils E
Member Since 2014

1 - Posted on 12/23/2022

Super classic!

Duke Fleed
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 12/23/2022

Fabulous page! Congrats!

M L
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 12/23/2022

Super fantastic! Congrats!

West Stephan
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 12/23/2022

Classic splash and story!

Hobby Halbert
Member Since 2022

1 - Posted on 12/23/2022

Very nice full image of Superman

Daniel Evan
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 12/23/2022

Just Great. Love it.

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 12/24/2022

A wonderful era Splash by the masters of their craft! Superman answeing to the Guardians? He could wipe them out. He should be asking "Must there be little blue guys?"

Pellucidar Mikishawn
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 12/27/2022

wow

CJ Design
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 5/15/2023

Swan and Anderson Supes...say no more.

Andy Wurst
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 7/4/2024

Beautiful ! Congrats.

Lee P
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 5/17/2025

Monumental page and story. Congrats!

Steven Dilworth
Member Since 2012

1 - Posted on 5/31/2025

Totally classic DC comics of the time. Pick one of the biggest guns and have them accused of an unspecified crime against humanity on the cover and page one, then flashback to and rush forward to find out how the accusation is false and how they are exonerated!

Plus, it's a Swanderson!!

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