Superman #423 p.7
Artists: Curt Swan (Penciller) , George Perez (Inker) , Todd Klein (Letterer)
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DescriptionWhen I recorded a podcast with M L about "Whatever Happened To The Man of Tomorrow?", I never imagined I would stumble into a page from this 2-part epic written by Alan Moore in a million years. A seminal comic, from all-time greats!Superman #423 is not technically a 'Spinner Rack' book for me. I sneak it into my Spinner Rack for various reasons. It's a favorite story (while Adventures of Superman Annual #3 is my favorite single-issue of Superman, this two-part 'Imaginary Story' is my favorite multi-part story). Also, as another podcasting buddy likes to say, by transitive property, it holds the same nostalgia as a Spinner Rack book for me. I used to have this pretzel tin that contained a plethora of Superman and Action Comics covers. The original was used to hold toy accessories and eventually was missing the lid and became rusty enough that it had to get thrown out. However, I later tracked down a nice replacement for display purposes. I used to stare at all the covers and wonder what each of the stories was about. This was when I was really young and before I knew of the existence of Comic Book Stores and Back Issues. The covers for this two-part story were one of the many featured on the tin that I would always wonder about. So when I got a little older, it was one of the first set of Superman back issues I would track down. This page specifically comes between the death of Bizarro and the Prankster and Toyman 'unmasking' Superman. I know it's not the flashiest page or that the hero is technically not in costume (though Superman does appear on the page in action figure form), but Clark and Lana at what would be Clark's final moment at WGBS tv studio is still memorable to me. I have always loved the Perez inks over the Swan pencils on Superman #423 and Moore throws in a meta-reference to the Kenner Super Powers action figures of the day. Aside from Power Record Read-A-Long books, Super Friends and the Kenner Super Powers line really made a strong impact that turned me into the lifelong DC fan that I am today. I couldn't be more elated with this pick-up. Thanks to Anthony and Rich! Social/Sharing |
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Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor 
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 4/18/2025
Congrats Derek! This is sooooooo beautiful!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 4/18/2025
As a huge fan of Moore's Swamp Thing at the time, I jumped on ANYTHING Moore did, in anticipation of seeing what level of writing greatness he might apply to other characters. I grew up loving Superman because of my exposure to the Super Friends series and then the first Superman movie. But when I got into comics in 1982, I could immediately see, by digging through the Superman and Action back issues at my shop, that DC didn't have a clue how to handle the character. Almost 45 years of history up until then and they still hadn't come up with a single character who could reasonably make readers think they stood a chance against him. So all they did was go back to the well with Lex Luthor, again and again, and then in between Luthor appearances put him up against loser characters that made absolutely no sense.
Because of that, I refused to buy his comics. Until Superman #423 and Action #583 came along. Although I had zero interest in reading Superman comics, I loved Curt Swan's perfectly Silver Age aesthetic. I also loved Pérez's modern day aesthetic, and to see his tight inks over Swans pencils was such a magical combination for me. I was so enthralled by it, that I pored over ever panel of every page, slowly examining and studying it, because I knew that this might be the last time I'd ever see this artistic combination again. While like most fans in their teenage years I usually flipped past the non-costumed pages faster then the ones with costumes on them, I didn't do that with this book. I loved staring at all the beautifully rendered detail and marveled at how it was still obviously Swan's pencils underneath the inks, on EVERY page, even the ones with Clark on them rather than Superman. This is an EXQUISITE and incredibly memorable page, Derek. You should be very proud to own it, and I know you are. Thanks as always for the trips down memory lane into your childhood!
Steven Dilworth
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 4/18/2025
I have GOT to get one of those action figures. That leaves the karate chop action in the dust!
Never read this book, but Perez's ink on the great Swan's pencils is shockingly good!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 4/18/2025
When I squeezed the thighs of my Superman action figures they made squeaky noises too. But no death beams. Classic story leading into Crisis so Moore could break all sorts of traditions and rules knowing it'll get wiped out.
Simon M.
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 4/18/2025
Derek! I'm beyond jealous of you for snagging this page. When is a Clark Kent page a great page? Answered perfectly.
Miki Annamanthadoo
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 4/18/2025
Class artistic combo from a classic story! Congrats!
M L
Member Since 2015
2 - Posted on 4/18/2025
Superman Day with a cherry on top! Your fantastic write-up and Ruben's further exposition leave no more to be said. Beautiful art, inspired writing - now in the perfect collection. Congrats!
R Berman
Member Since 2018
2 - Posted on 4/18/2025
Swan inked by Perez is so unusual, the best of the Silver and the Bronze An alloy!
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 4/18/2025
What a gem of a page from a classic of it's era. Swan/Perez, Moore, Superman action figure, Clark and Lana...great stuff! congrats man
Mark V
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 4/18/2025
A memorable page from a classic Superman story. What more could you want?
Shannon Weathers
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/15/2025
Incredible acquisition. Wonderful page from a classic story.
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