{"product_id":"superwoman-1-2016-cover-a-first-printing-2016-vf-nm","title":"Superwoman # 1 2016 Cover A First Printing 2016 VF\/NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuperwoman #1\u003c\/b\u003e (2016) is a highly memorable comic book launched as part of DC Comics' DC Rebirth initiative. Written and illustrated by Phil Jimenez, the issue is famous for its massive, unexpected plot twist regarding who actually becomes Superwoman after the death of the New 52 Superman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Core Plot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story kicks off in Metropolis following the death of Clark Kent, exploring how the city handles the loss of its primary protector:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Setup: The New 52 Lois Lane emerges with all of Superman’s powers. She was imbued with his Kryptonian solar energy during the explosion that killed him.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Secret Partner: Lois seeks out Lana Lang—Clark's childhood friend—to help her learn to control her powers. During their training, it is revealed that Lana also absorbed Superman's energy. Lois wields traditional Kryptonian powers, while Lana manifests red solar-energy abilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Crisis: The two team up to save a massive, armored battle cruiser called the Gestalt, built by Lex Luthor (who is trying to act as the new Superman using a tech suit).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Shock Ending: While investigating the attack on the ship, they encounter a villain named Ultra-Woman. In a massive twist that shocked readers, Lois Lane is attacked and seemingly disintegrated\/turned to stone by the end of the very first issue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Comic Book Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCreative Team: Written and penciled by Phil Jimenez, with inks by Matt Santorelli and colors by Jeremy Cox.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe True Legacy: The shocking death of Lois in issue #1 shifts the focus of the entire series. It establishes that the title Superwoman actually belongs to Lana Lang, who must reluctantly carry the heroic mantle alone while her powers slowly poison her.\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":48508452929636,"sku":"BT48","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_06_05_14_20_14_845.jpg?v=1780687282","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/superwoman-1-2016-cover-a-first-printing-2016-vf-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}