{"product_id":"superman-the-man-of-steel-20-1993-nm","title":"Superman: The Man of Steel # 20 1993 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuperman: The Man of Steel #20\u003c\/b\u003e, published by DC Comics in February 1993, is a crucial chapter in the iconic aftermath of The Death of Superman storylines. Written by Louise Simonson with art by Jon Bogdanove, this issue serves as \"Funeral for a Friend\" Part 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Details \u0026amp; Plot Summary\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 Main Story: Following Superman's fatal battle with Doomsday, this issue covers his actual, formal superhero funeral. It features a massive gathering of DC's most prominent heroes coming together to pay tribute, including Batman, Robin, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Flash, Green Lantern, and Supergirl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Smallville Funeral: While the world mourns the superhero in Metropolis, Jonathan and Martha Kent—unable to claim their son's public body—hold a deeply emotional, symbolic private burial for Clark Kent back in Smallville.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eHistorical Significance: This era immediately preceded the introduction of John Henry Irons (who took on the moniker \"Steel\" later in 1993 during the Reign of the Supermen storyline).\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: Louise Simonson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePenciler: Jon Bogdanove\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eInkers: Dennis Janke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCover Artist: Dick Giordano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49231025340516,"sku":"BW214","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_09_19_19_35_28_245.jpg?v=1789864650","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/superman-the-man-of-steel-20-1993-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}