DC Comics Presents Annual # 2 First Appearance of Superwoman 1983 VF+

DC Comics Presents Annual #2 1983 aka Superman Annual #2 is a highly notable Bronze Age key issue. The comic is famous for featuring the first comic book appearance and origin story of Kristin Wells as Superwoman.

The Core Plot

The story, titled "The Superwoman of Metropolis!", is written by Elliot S. Maggin with art by Keith Pollard:

• The Mystery: In the year 2862, history professor Kristin Wells teaches a class about a mysterious 20th-century superheroine known as Superwoman, whose secret identity was lost to history.
• The Time Travel: To solve the historical mystery, Wells utilizes 29th-century time-travel technology to travel back to 1983 Metropolis.
• The Meeting: Upon arriving, she goes undercover as a typist for Lois Lane at the Daily Planet. Superman quickly recognizes her because he had actually crossed paths with her once before in his own past.
• Becoming a Hero: When an alien threat endangers the city, Kristin uses future technology to mimic Kryptonian superpowers, officially stepping into the role of Superwoman to fight alongside the Man of Steel.

Key Comic Book Details

• Creative Team: Written by Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Keith Pollard, and featuring a classic cover illustrated by Gil Kane.
• Character History: Kristin Wells originally debuted in Maggin's 1981 prose novel Superman: Miracle Monday, but this 1983 annual was her official transition into the mainstream DC comic book continuity as a costumed hero.