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It was DOOMSDAY around the

world, both figuratively and liter-

ally.

A massive creature of un-

known origin resembling one that

SUPERMAN fought once before

appeared first in the Bahamas, sub-

sequently in Botswana and then

Mumbai, India, causing untold de-

struction.

Doctor Silas Stone, of S.T.A.R.

Labs, had been tracking the crea-

ture after its initial appearance in

the Bahamas.Photo by tomes Olsen

Artist Rendition by Ken Loshley

“The creature was generating a corrosive force field that produced rapid

biological decay in anything that came within its radius.”

Efforts by world governments to stop the creature were unsuccessful.

Members of the Justice League looked to halt the rampaging monster’s

path of destruction by confronting it. The Man of Steel, in a display of

brute force never before witnessed, eventually defeated the monster by

tearing it apart.

This final battle took place in the midwestern town of Smallville, where

a day before its citizens fell inexplicably into a coma. Experts theorize the

event was linked to the appearance of the behemoth. However, the destruc-

tion of Doomsday has not revived them. And as Superman recovers from

this epic struggle, everyone is wondering what effect this battle has had on

the Last Son of Krypton himself.

Watch exclusive video footage of

the destruction in the Bahamas.

“Doomsday” Origins

Recovery in the Northwestern

Indies

Newly appointed Senator Sam Lane

being considered for “cleanup” in

the U.S.

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OOMED!

Superman vs. Doomsday is here! For the first time since The New 52 began, we’re

ready to witness Superman coming across the biggest physical threat he has ever

faced! But what happens in this encounter is unlike anything you’ve ever seen.

In order to battle Doomsday, Superman is forced to use an incredible amount of

power. How does this change the Man of Steel, and how will it affect the waythe world sees him? And what of the physical changes that threaten to turn

Superman into something truly horrifying? Is the Doomsday battle only the

beginning of the story?

You can follow all the destruction starting this month in SUPERMAN:DOOMED #1 and continuing in SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN #8,

SUPERMAN #3 1 and ACTION COMICS #3 1 ! Then check in next month

as the story continues in “Enemy of the State” and we find out if Superman

is truly DOOMED!

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Planning MARK CHIARELLO VP - Art Direction & Design JOHN CUNNINGHAM VP - Marketing TERRI CUNNINGHAM VP - Editorial Administration LARRY GANEM VP - Talent Relations

& Services ALISON GILL Senior VP - Manufacturing & Operations HANK KANALZ Senior VP - Vertigo & Integrated Publishing JAY KOGAN VP - Business & Legal Affairs, Publishing

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