{"product_id":"superman-204-jim-lee-2004-vf-nm","title":"Superman # 204 Jim Lee 2004 VF\/NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuperman #204\u003c\/b\u003e (June 2004) is a landmark milestone in DC Comics history, serving as Part 1 of the iconic 12-issue \"For Tomorrow\" story arc. The issue is highly celebrated for bringing together the superstar creative pairing of writer Brian Azzarello and legendary artist Jim Lee fresh off his blockbuster run on Batman: Hush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCore Plot \u0026amp; Synopsis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue introduces a moody, deeply psychological, and introspective era for the Man of Steel, shifting away from standard superhero action to examine the burden of a godlike protector:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Vanishing: One year prior to this issue, a catastrophic cosmic anomaly known as \"The Vanishing\" occurred, causing one million people to simultaneously disappear from the face of the Earth without a trace. Among the missing is Superman's wife, Lois Lane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Confession: Paralyzed by profound grief and overwhelming guilt for failing to protect the planet while he was temporarily off-world assisting Green Lantern Kyle Rayner, Superman seeks spiritual guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eFather Leone: The core of the issue features a prolonged, heavy dialogue inside a Metropolis church between Superman and Father Daniel Leone (making his first appearance). As the dying priest grapples with a cancer diagnosis, the two exchange deep philosophical thoughts on faith, power, and what it means to lose control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: Brian Azzarello\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePenciler \u0026amp; Cover Artist: Jim Lee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eInker: Scott Williams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eColorist: Alex Sinclair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50632959787108,"sku":"BY416","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_09_27_15_29_03_522.jpg?v=1790541031","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/superman-204-jim-lee-2004-vf-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}