Original published interior artwork from Superman Annual #3, page 52.
This beautifully composed storytelling page captures one of the quieter, more emotional moments in the story. The sequence features a reflective close-up of Clark Kent/Superman, followed by a dramatic final panel of Wayne Manor under a moonlit sky, creating a memorable ending to the scene.
Highlights include:
- Published DC Comics original art
- Features Superman / Clark Kent
- Large emotional close-up of Superman
- Atmospheric full-width panel of Wayne Manor, a landmark synonymous with Batman
- Original hand-lettered dialogue and production markings
- Editorial blue pencil notes and publication notations preserved on the board
- One-of-a-kind original artwork used in the production of the comic
Original comic art offers something no printed comic can—the actual board handled by the creative team during production. Editorial notes, blue-line production markings, and paste-up instructions provide a fascinating glimpse into how DC Comics produced its books before the digital era.
Whether you’re a Superman collector, Batman fan, or original art enthusiast, this page combines two of DC’s most iconic worlds in a single published piece.
Medium: Original ink on DC Comics Bristol Board
Title: Superman Annual #3
Page: 52
Publisher: DC Comics
Condition: Excellent published-art condition with normal editorial markings and handling consistent with production use.
Inker: Terry Austin. This page is inked by Terry Austin, one of the most celebrated inkers in comic book history. Austin’s work over John Byrne on Uncanny X-Men helped define the look of Marvel Comics in the late 1970s and early 1980s, and original DC pages personally inked by Austin are much less common than his Marvel work, making them especially appealing to original art collectors.
