For Batman it was No Man’s Land, the epic event that reshaped an entire city and completely redefined the character for the new millennium. For Superman, it’s Endgame!
The Earth goes black at the stroke of midnight, New Year’s Eve 1999, and when the lights come back up, Metropolis is changed forever. At the heart of it is Lex Luthor, whose whose role throughout Metropolis’s history is revealed in shocking detail for the first time. As Metropolis is seized and transformed, Superman and the JLA prepare to fight back, but even they may not be able to undo what has been done!
The reinvention of Superman, begun in Superman: No Limits, continues, guided by some of the comic industry’s biggest names!
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It’s all change for the new millennium! On the stroke of midnight Metropolis is plunged into complete darkness. The city’s inhabitants are in for a huge shock when they discover every building has been changed. But Metropolis’ new futuristic look isn’t the only problem Superman will have to face…This volume collects issue 576 of The Adventures of Superman, issue 98 of Superman: The Man of Steel, issue 763 of Action Comics, issue 154 of Superman and issue 1 of Superman: Y2K. These stories are brought to life by a large group of critically acclaimed writers and artists that includes Jeph Loeb, Joe Kelly, Jackson Guice, Mark Millar, Ed McGuinness and many more. This collection also includes a comic cover gallery by various artists as well as a comic art cover by Ed McGuinness and Cam Smith.
New Year’s Eve is a cause for celebration when entering the new millennium. For Superman, changes are afoot. In Superman: Endgame the city of Metropolis is catapulted into absolute darkness at the turn of the century. People become scared and when power is restored no one (not even our hero) can quiet believe what they are seeing. Metropolis has been rebuilt into a futuristic city. The changes maybe irreversible. All evidence leads to the corrupt intelligence of Brainiac. The Man of Steel realizes that Lex Luthor may also be behind what’s going on. With a city transformed and under the control of two megalomaniacs, Superman as well as the Justice League battle Braniac. However, unbeknownst to them their foe has a few other surprises for Y2K apart from a changed Metropolis. Written/illustrated by some of the world’s most famous writers/artists and celebrating the turn of the century in style this is a collection of thrilling adventures that every fan of Man of Steel cannot afford to miss. Armageddon is approaching and only the combined efforts of Superman and the Justice League can stop it!
Jeph Loeb is a comic book writer and film/television scriptwriter. He has won many Eisner Awards including Best Limited Series for Batman: The Long Halloween. Other work in the comics industry has included series Batman: Hush, Daredevil, Wolverine, X-Force, Hulk, Spider-Man, Superman and Catwoman. Joe Kelly is a comic book writer best known for his work on Uncanny X-Men, Action Comics and JLA. Other notable credits include stints on Daredevil, Deadpool, Superman and Wolverine. Jackson Guice (also known as Butch Guice) is a comic book artist who has worked titles like New Mutants, The Flash, Doctor Strange, Action Comics and Iron Man. Mark Millar is a successful comic book writer who began his career in the UK working on titles 2000AD and Sonic the Comic. He now well known in the US for Ultimate X-Men, The Authority, Marvel Knights Spider-Man and Civil War. Ed McGuinness is a comic book artist who began his career working on Vampirella and Mr. Majestic. He is best known for illustrating comic series Superman, Thundercats, Deadpool and Superman/Batman. McGuinness’ other credits have included Incredible Hulk, Fighting American and Wolverine 96’.
“a book that shows how consistent the titles can be with the right creators and editors on board” – Tripwire
“Endgame is an enjoyable romp with an imaginative premise” – Dreamwatch
“Terrific writing and excellent graphics makes for some super (ho, ho) entertainment.”
– British Fantasy Society Newsletter
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