From his blue uniform to his flowing red cape to the s shield on his chest, superman is one of the most immediately recognizable and beloved dc super heroes of all time. He then brainwashes supergirl and the alien warrior draaga before capturing metron and setting off for earth. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. It features very nice artwork by bob mcleod, dan jurgens, tom grummett and jon bogdanove whose exaggerated pencils may or.
Welcome to the panic in the sky past reading order. What was brainiacs final weapon in panic in the sky. Okay, lets discuss something that has been on the minds of the fans that have seen panic in the. Brainiac is supermans seconddeadliest archenemy after lex luthor, and also a frequent enemy of the justice league brainiac is typically depicted as an extraterrestrial cyborg or android. Superman gathers a coalition of superheroes and launches a preemptive strike at warworld before it can arrive on earth. Panic in the sky a great byrnewolfman era brainiac story. With the help of superpowered friends like wonder woman, the flash, green lantern and many more, superman must lead the. Originally published in single magazine form as action comics 674675, superman the man of steel 910, superman 6566 and adventures of superman 488489title page verso. The series ran on a monthly schedule until april of 2006. The epic panic in the sky story arc, chronicled in eight parts, was a crossover event which was published in the four superman titles then ongoing the scheduling worked out so that there was always a new superman comic out each week.
The return of superman these three trades are the primary reason many of the senior staff joined and work for this site, an epic superman story about his death and resurrection. Panic in the sky boasts a pretty meaty selection of comic book talent behind it, although they are rarely ever given time to show their writing chops to full extent. World without a superman funeral for a friend story. What started out as someones answer for a company wide crossover panic turned into a selfcontained at least as far as the superman titles were concerned story of superman leading an army of heroes in a preemptive attack against the invading forces of.
Panic in the sky reading order comic book reading orders. Superman panic in the sky tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic books. Brainiac is typically depicted as an extraterrestrial cyborg or android. While not every movie has to be endoftheworld kind of stuff, you cant go back to. Top 10 superman comic book stories of all time duration. The film opens to a child reading a comic book about the daily planet, the largest newspaper in the city of metropolis. To add panic in the sky to my favorite adventures section, i made the decision to recreate the episode in comic book format. Panic in the sky boasts a pretty meaty selection of comic book talent behind it.
Cameos by maxima, guy gardner, lightray, orion, wonder woman, deathstroke, captain marvel, blue beetle, supergirl. Panic in the sky last edited by deactivated5dedcc2c9d37c on 061718 07. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with. Discover a new adventure with the dc comics graphic novel collection. Dc comics the adventures of superman panic in the sky apr. Panic in the sky was a superman crossover event where brainiac took control of warworld and tried to conquer earth.
These comics, at least until the 70s, can be tough to read as the plots rely on staggering amounts of. Panic in the sky new edition nook brainiac returns to invade earth with his ultimate weapon, warworld, a planetsized satellite built for destruction. The movie is a 1978 superhero film directed by richard donner and based on the dc comics character of the same name. Superman put together the heroes of earth to stop brainiac. Once metron determines what must be done with brainiac, the heroes return to earth and a surprise reception in hail the conquering heroes. This is a reading order for all dc comics that are deemed important or are just enjoyable comics to read. The impact causes the asteroid to now only orbit earth. Panic in the sky, uber genius brainiac takes over warworld and begins piloting the massive planetsized satellite towards earth on a mission of annihilation.
The epic panic in the sky story arc, chronicled in eight parts, was a crossover event which was published in the four superman titles and panic in the sky covers maximas conversion to good guy status and also paves the way for superman and maxima joining the new justice league, in the postgiffendematteis era. The new adventures of superman was a remake of panic. Panic in the sky last edited by adammk1 on 061718 07. He is responsible for shrinking and stealing kandor, the capital city of. Adventures of superman panic in the sky tv episode 1953. This was designed to set superman up for his new role as the new leader of justice league america which was writtendrawn by superman writerartist dan jurgens. Panic in the sky, uber genius brainiac takes over warworld. With the arrival of the new 52 in 2011, dc comics put a close to over two decades worth of continuity. Panic in the sky jurgens, dan, ordway, jerry, stern, roger, mike carlin. In this new edition of dc classic, brainiac invades the earth with his ultimate weaponwarworld. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. An international coproduction between the united kingdom, switzerland, panama and the united states, the film stars an ensemble cast featuring marlon brando, gene hackman, christopher reeve, jeff east, margot kidder, glenn ford, phyllis.
Will upcoming justice league and man of steel movies. Panic in the sky, final strike issue number 66 april 1992. It will have a few minor defects and will generally appear to be in slightly used but not roughly used condition. As the child reads, the shot dissolves to the real daily planet and up into the sky. Panic in the sky part tpb, justice leaguesociety, superman. The year began in grand style with an alien invasion epic called panic in the sky. With the help of wonder woman, the flash, green lantern and more, superman must defend his adopted home. Z are still lost and suffering from amnesia on the mysterious dinosaur island. Brainiac is a fictional supervillain appearing in american comic books published by dc comics, usually as an adversary of superman. This reading order contains all the necessary comic book issues to enjoy the panic in the sky event. Panic in the sky is a fun 90s romp from dan jurgens that essentially sets the stage for a lot of the early 90s era superman comic book storylines including death. Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive the man of steel fights a neverending battle for truth, justice, and the american way. Plus, a comic book story arc from 1992 and an episode of the justice league animated series are both titled panic in the sky as an homage to this episode. The title is borrowed from a 1950s television episode in the adventures of superman series.
Panic in the sky book features when uber genius brainiac takes over warworld and begins piloting the planetsized satellite. This crossover between superman titles differs from a horribly mistreated main villain, and a large cast of. Telekinesis brainiac is a fictional supervillain appearing in american comic books published by dc comics, usually as an adversary of superman. The adventures of superman s 2 e 12 panic in the sky. Superman reading order postcrisis comics back issues. Panic in the sky, final strike issue number 66 april 1992 jurgens. Brainiac is supermans seconddeadliest archenemy after lex luthor, and also a frequent enemy of the justice league. While metropolis in plunged into a blackout, superman and mr. December 22nd, 20 welcome to our complete postcrisis superman reading order.
Superman 1987 comic book by dc 228 issues, 289 covers jan 1987 to apr 2006. Cast main cast george reeves as superman clark kent noel neill as lois lane jack larson as jimmy olsen john hamilton as perry white guest starring robert shayne as insp. Superman panic in the sky tp new ed discount comic book. This comic issue is a part of the panic in the sky. Superman panic in the sky tpb 1993 dc 1st edition comic. Having been driven off by superman, the coluan has returned armed with something much more threatening than his psychic powers war world, the massive manmade structure that had been liberated from. Panic in the sky is a fun 90s romp from dan jurgens that essentially sets the stage for a lot of the early 90s era superman comic book storylines including death of superman.