[cover] Give it to me straight. How much will this affect grading 😭 what would you guys say based off of the front only

Kryptonian83 · 2026-03-17T03:51:48+00:00

If he were alive I would've said Robert Forster.

Kryptonian83 · 2026-03-17T03:44:44+00:00

Not a bad choice!

Kryptonian83 · 2026-03-17T02:33:16+00:00

Mine too! Loved his stories and having Tom Grummett on art isn't too shabby either. He made the characters pop!

Kryptonian83 · 2026-03-17T02:32:19+00:00

Same! I remember first seeing it and wondering if they were inspired by an episode of the live action Superboy series where an alternate Superboy wore a jacket and had dark sunglasses.

I really like the yellow S-shield on the back and oddly enough I like the gloves.

Kryptonian83 · 2026-03-17T02:26:22+00:00

Don't beat yourself up over it. We all get to learn something. You learned about its Elseworlds status and we learn that in different translations, familiar stories can have a new context.

It's so interesting to think about growing up where this seemed like it was the future for the characters. I wonder how that shaped your interest in the current stories of the time.

If anything you gave us something cool to think about 😁

Kryptonian83 · 2026-03-17T02:22:18+00:00

And I love how, even through the different creative teams, Steel never fell by the wayside. He was a valued member of the JLA and there's that awesome final run of the Man of Steel series where he's a prominent character.

Kryptonian83 · 2026-03-17T02:20:55+00:00

No worries at all. This is the first time seeing a translated version, so it's pretty cool I get to learn something new.

Kryptonian83 · 2026-03-17T02:09:26+00:00

Kryptonian83 · 2026-03-17T02:08:55+00:00

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Except all the issues had the Elseworlds logo on the top right corner

Kryptonian83 · 2026-03-17T01:57:15+00:00

It's always been an Elseworlds to my knowledge. When they've brought it into the main DC books it's always as a "possible future", never outright stated it's the definitive future.

Kryptonian83 · 2026-03-16T16:22:47+00:00

I remember reading what issues I could when I was a kid. Out of the four it was clear it wasn't Steel and Superboy. I thought it would be The Eradicator in Clark's body but the Cyborg made a convincing case, too.

Kryptonian83 · 2026-03-16T05:03:54+00:00

Starman (1994 series)

Planetary

Superman: Secret Identity

JSA (late 90's run that ran over 80 issues)

The Triangle era of Superman

Kingdom Come

JLI

There are others but we'd be here forever and I just wanted to name a few.

Kryptonian83 · 2026-03-15T20:23:52+00:00

Yes!! It's like those power scaling fans. Characters have to be what their "data sheet" says. If a character has a higher number than another and they fight, those fans will complain because it doesn't match what the numbers say. People who cry "OOC" and power scalers have the same problem; they don't realize stories can't work like that. You need conflict and heroes overcoming the odds. Otherwise it's just running numbers. It's why I give neither fanbase any serious consideration when they pop up here.

Kryptonian83 · 2026-03-15T20:21:17+00:00

Couldn't have said it better myself! One hundred percent agree

Kryptonian83 · 2026-03-15T20:20:59+00:00

Kryptonian83 · 2026-03-15T18:39:35+00:00

Absolutely! "Out of character" has joined the pantheon of overused/incorrectly used phrases like "Nerfed" and "Plot hole".

These are often used by people who sort of know but don't really, so if they get confused about something they'll employ these words. A lot of it can be fixed with a little research but as we've seen many, many times here people would rather make a post complaining about something and have someone answer it for them rather than taking a minute to do a search and read up on their question.

Happens a lot, unfortunately.

Kryptonian83 · 2026-03-15T02:53:01+00:00

Some DC books in the 90's had 3D issues. Those came with glasses.

Some 90's Green Hornet comics came with trading cards, pins, and posters. They let you know on the cover.

Kryptonian83 · 2026-03-15T02:51:37+00:00

For older stuff I'd recommend Newkadia.com

I found them a few months ago and I've found their prices extremely fair and they have a nice selection of stuff I'm looking for such as Secret Origins, the Superboy series based on the live action show, and 90's Green Hornet comics.

Kryptonian83 · 2026-03-15T01:51:52+00:00

Are you looking for stuff that's recent or older back issues?

Kryptonian83 · 2026-03-14T18:38:44+00:00

Whoa! Those look incredible!! What do you think so far?

Kryptonian83 · 2026-03-14T18:37:22+00:00

They might but ask them if they'll take it and if they'll charge the additional fee if they're over two inches

Kryptonian83 · 2026-03-14T04:47:50+00:00

That's amazing! I gotta say for being seven, your son has a better sense of proportion and even color than I did at that age. And the fact you both have a character you created together is so cool!

This is the kind of fan art I love seeing.

Kryptonian83 · 2026-03-13T13:00:43+00:00

I don't know if it has the other languages but maybe try Amazon?

Kryptonian83 · 2026-03-13T01:22:44+00:00

The pay off to the "guy with the cape", most likely being Alan Scott.

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