Steel #1
1994
- Series
- Steel
- Issue
- 1
- Cover date
- Feb 28, 1994
- Story title
- Wrought Iron
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Steel #1 was published by DC Comics in February 1994, emerging directly from the aftermath of the iconic Death of Superman storyline. Following the hero's fall, a void was left in Metropolis that prompted the creation of four distinct characters, including John Henry Irons, a talented weapons engineer who donned a suit of high-tech armor to carry on Superman's legacy of justice and protection.
The character was created by writer Louise Simonson and artist Jon Bogdanove. Bogdanove’s design for Steel focused on a blend of industrial utility and heroic aesthetics, notably incorporating a visual homage to the comic book legend John Henry through the use of a signature hammer. The series was well-received by readers of the era, who appreciated the grounding of the character in themes of social responsibility and his unique status as a legacy hero within the DC Universe.
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