{"product_id":"superman-208-cover-a-first-printing-jim-lee-2004-nm","title":"Superman # 208 Cover A First Printing Jim Lee 2004 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuperman #208\u003c\/b\u003e, published in 2004, is the fifth part of the acclaimed 12-issue story arc titled \"For Tomorrow.\" This era of Superman was defined by the high-profile creative team of writer Brian Azzarello and artist Jim Lee, with inks by Scott Williams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Plot Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this issue, the Man of Steel continues to grapple with the aftermath of \"The Vanishing\"—a mysterious event where millions of people, including Lois Lane, suddenly disappeared from Earth.\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;\"\u003eConflict with the JLA: Superman faces growing tension and \"flak\" from his allies in the Justice League of America (JLA), specifically Batman and Wonder Woman, over his handling of a mysterious device related to the disappearances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAquaman's Request: The story features a significant interaction with Aquaman, who calls Superman to deal with a massive aquatic monster threatening Metropolis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eConfession to Father Leone: Much of the narrative is framed through Superman's ongoing conversations with Father Daniel Leone, a priest to whom he confides his struggles and the events of the past year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNotable Features\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;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst Appearance: This issue marks the first character appearance of Halcyon.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtistic Style: The issue is widely recognized for Jim Lee's iconic, muscular, and detailed rendering of the DC universe heroes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePublication: It was originally released on August 25, 2004, and carries a cover date of October 2004.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48217296633956,"sku":"BS53","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_04_28_11_57_05_886.jpg?v=1777395494","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/superman-208-cover-a-first-printing-jim-lee-2004-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}