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Superman year one issue 3 page 18

Artists: John Romita Jr (Penciller) , Danny Miki (Inker) , Frank Miller (Writer)

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Title:	Superman year one issue 3 page 18
Artist:	John Romita Jr (Penciller)
Artist:	Danny Miki (Inker)
Artist:	Frank Miller (Writer)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
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Added to Site:	1/16/2026
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This original art page from Superman: Year One by Frank Miller and John Romita Jr. captures a key transitional moment, not only in the story itself but also in the ongoing creative dialogue between two artists who have already left a lasting mark on modern superhero comics.
The parallel with Daredevil: The Man Without Fear comes naturally. Just as they did with Matt Murdock, Miller and Romita Jr. choose to tell an origin story not through big spectacle, but through quiet buildup, everyday moments, and the tension that comes before the legend is born. The pacing is restrained, moving from wide establishing shots to more intimate frames, while Romita Jr.�s strong, clean, classic linework gives weight and realism even to the most ordinary scenes. It�s the same approach that turned Hell�s Kitchen into a living presence in Man Without Fear�here, Metropolis plays that same role.
The page opens with the first appearance of Metropolis, shown as a towering, almost overwhelming city of steel and glass, a modern cathedral built for greatness and conflict. From there, the reader is guided into the Daily Planet, one of the most iconic symbols in Superman mythology, rising with its globe as a beacon of truth, journalism, and public influence.
At the emotional center of the page is a young Clark Kent, still far from becoming Superman. Seated quietly, absorbed in the newspapers, he feels small, human, almost invisible. The headlines he�s reading mention Batman for the very first time, a powerful narrative touch: while Superman has yet to reveal himself to the world, the shadow of the Dark Knight is already there, hinted at as an urban legend, a rumor, a warning. Miller plays with light and darkness, beginnings and omens, weaving the fates of the DC Universe�s two central figures together from the very start.
All in all, Superman: Year One shows its true strength here. Like Daredevil: The Man Without Fear, this is a story meant to become a classic, redefining Superman�s origins with maturity and purpose, and reminding us that every legend begins with a moment of quiet humanity.

Large art 16 1/2� x 21�

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