Superman #75

Published in January 1993, Superman #75, famously known as The Death of Superman, was the culmination of a massive DC Comics editorial event. The creative team, led by writer and artist Dan Jurgens along with a collective of writers and illustrators working on the Superman titles, decided to kill the iconic character to explore the impact his absence would have on the world. The narrative focus was on a relentless, brutal battle between Superman and a mindless monster named Doomsday, ending with both combatants collapsing in front of the Daily Planet building.

The issue was noted for its unconventional design, featuring a black polybag cover with a blood-stained Superman emblem, which added to the sense of mystery and importance during its release. The art style utilized full-page spreads to emphasize the scale of the fight, culminating in a final sequence of silent panels that underscored the gravity of the hero's death. It became a cultural phenomenon, achieving record-breaking sales and dominating mainstream media headlines, as it tapped into the speculatory boom of the early 1990s comic book industry.