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Superman #700

DC · Series began 2006 · August 2010

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Dates

Cover date: August 2010
On sale: June 23, 2010
In stores: June 23, 2010
Pages: 60

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Editions and covers (5)

Copies of #700 are not all the same book. Here is how to tell each one apart.

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Barcode 76194120003370011
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75th Anniversary Cover

Barcode 76194120003370021
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75th Anniversary Black and White Cover

Barcode 76194120003370031
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Newsstand edition

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A UPC barcode in the cover's corner box.

Barcode 72527430675670
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Variant CoverMetron
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Creators

pencils: Gary Frank, Bernard Chang, Dan Jurgens, Eddy Barrows, Pier Nicola Gallo, David Finch, Pete Woods, Amy Reeder, Jamal Igle, Mauro Cascioliinks: Gary Frank, Bernard Chang, Norm Rapmund, J. P. Mayer, Joe Weems, Pier Nicola Gallo, Richard Friend, Pete Woods, Mauro Casciolicolors: Brad Anderson, Blond, Pete Pantazis, Rod Reis, Guy Major, Peter Steigerwald, Mauro Cascioliscript: James Robinson, Dan Jurgens, J. Michael Straczynski, Jeff Lemire, Sterling Gates, Paul Cornell, Adam Schlagmanletters: John J. Hill, Rob Leigh

Stories

The Comeback · 16 pages
Lois interrupts an operation by the Prankster and the Parasite, but is rescued by Superman. After they finish the job of rounding up the crooks and filing the story, they finally get to reunite after being apart for so long.
Geometry · 16 pages
Superman hears about gunrunners in Gotham City. Dick Grayson has major geometry homework, but goes to train in the Batcave first, and then gets distracted by reports that the gunrunners are on the move. He sneaks out to confront them, but needs to be rescued by Superman (from both the gunrunners and the homework).
Grounded Prologue: The Slap Heard 'Round the World · 10 pages
Superman gives a question-and-answer session after testifying before congressional committees. A woman approaches, slaps him, and says that while he was off-planet, he was unable to help people like her husband, who died of a brain tumor that Superman could have easily fixed. In the days that follow, Superman ponders this, talking with Batman and Flash, and remembering back to wisdom from his foster father. He makes a decision, and starts walking.
Breaking Up Is (Not) Hard to Do · 4 pages
The writers give a look ahead at the rest of the "Superbooks", with preview art.

Publisher’s description

DC Comics proudly presents the 700th issue of SUPERMAN, a 56-page extravaganza, full of tales celebrating the Man of Steel's past, present and future! First up is a story by the man who actually killed Superman, Dan Jurgens! Then James Robinson brings his epic run on the title to a close with a touching story that brings Superman back to Earth after his time on New Krypton. Finally, we preview the new creative team on SUPERMAN as J. Michael Straczynski & Eddy Barrows provide a story that sets the stage for an exciting and all-new direction for the Man of Steel! (Seriously! Wait till you read it!)

Characters

Clark KentSuperman

Reprinted in

Superman: War of the Supermen (2011), Superman: Grounded (2011), Superman: Grounded (2012), Superman: War of the Supermen (2012), Superman Annual (2013)