{"product_id":"superman-206-jim-lee-2004-vf-nm","title":"Superman # 206 Jim Lee 2004 VF\/NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuperman #206\u003c\/b\u003e (August 2004) is a prominent issue in the DC Comics modern era, continuing the highly praised, year-long \"For Tomorrow\" storyline. This 12-part saga was crafted by a star-studded creative team featuring writer Brian Azzarello, pencil artist Jim Lee, and inker Scott Williams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCore Plot \u0026amp; Synopsis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue comprises \"For Tomorrow, Part Three\". The overarching story focuses on a catastrophic event known as \"The Vanishing,\" where one million people—including Superman's wife, Lois Lane—mysteriously disappear from Earth without a trace. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn issue #206, a guilt-ridden Superman continues to struggle with his inability to solve these global disappearances. He seeks spiritual guidance by confiding in Father Daniel Leone, a priest dealing with a terminal illness. Through a series of flashbacks shared during this confession, the narrative takes Superman to a war-torn country in the Middle East. While caught in the middle of a brutal civil war, his world is flipped upside down when he confronts General Nox and a monstrous, cybernetically enhanced mercenary named Equus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Comic Information\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;\"\u003eRelease Date: June 23, 2004 (Cover date: August 2004)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eStory Arc: \"For Tomorrow\" (Part 3 of 12)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eMajor Debut: This issue features the official\u003cstrong\u003e first appearance of Equus\u003c\/strong\u003e, a powerful villain who becomes a recurring threat throughout the arc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCreative Team: Written by Brian Azzarello with breathtaking pencils by legendary artist Jim Lee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49260812632164,"sku":"BW41","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_09_20_12_11_39_387.jpg?v=1789924375","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/superman-206-jim-lee-2004-vf-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}