Check Out This Exclusive First Look at Gary Frank and Brad Anderson's Superman Reborn Variant Covers
02/10/2017 12:00 pm EST
DC has provided ComicBook.com with an exclusive first look at fan-favorite artists Gary Frank and Brad Anderson's covers for "Superman Reborn," next month's mini-event taking place across two issues of Superman and Action Comics.
Like the cover to April's Action Comics #977, as revealed by ComicBook.com last month, Frank's comics draw pretty heavily from the character's history -- including a look at the Hank Henshaw version of the Cyborg Superman, not seen since Rebirth but teased in recent issues of Action Comics.
The four covers -- for Superman #18-19 and Action Comics #975-976 -- are horizontally-connected variants, and there's a mysterious character in part 3 who is apparently such a game-changer that he has been blacked out and won't be revealed, according to DC, until the book's publication date.
Certainly the fact that Mr. Oz is playing such a key role in the Superman titles right now, it seems plausible that this mysterious figure could turn out to be an unmasked version of that character.
It's also worth noting that the Man of Steel's look evolves throughout these four covers, from his shirt-rip, to his Rebirth costume, to a throwback look at the New 52 Superman costume (here's how we think that might play in), to the recently-revealed new look for the Man of Steel.
You can check out the full image in the attached image gallery, and the solicitation text for the story below.
SUPERMAN #18
Written by PETER J. TOMASI and PATRICK GLEASON—Art and cover by PATRICK GLEASON and MICK GRAY —Variant cover by GARY FRANK
"SUPERMAN REBORN" part one! In DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH #1, the enigmatic Mr. Oz told this Superman, "You and your family are not what you believe you are. And neither was the fallen Superman." Now, in the first Rebirth crossover between SUPERMAN and ACTION COMICS, the shocking truth behind Oz's words is revealed. It begins with one of Oz's prisoners escaping, and ends in a tragic moment for Lois and Superman.
* The covers by Patrick Gleason and Mick Gray and the variant covers by Gary Frank for SUPERMAN #18-19 and ACTION COMICS #975-976 will connect to form a single image.
On sale MARCH 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
ACTION COMICS #975
Written by DAN JURGENS—Backup story written by PAUL DINI—Art by DOUG MAHNKE and JAIME MENDOZA—Backup story art by IAN CHURCHILL—Cover by PATRICK GLEASON and MICK GRAY—Variant cover by GARY FRANK
"SUPERMAN REBORN" part two! Celebrating our 975th issue with a super-sized special as another layer of the Superman/Clark Kent mystery is exposed! And in a backup story written by Paul Dini with art by Ian Churchill, learn what it all means for the Son of Superman, who is the prize in a deadly game!
#975 on sale MARCH 8 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 • RATED T
SUPERMAN #19
Written by PETER J. TOMASI and PATRICK GLEASON Art and cover by PATRICK GLEASON and MICK GRAY—Variant cover by GARY FRANK
"SUPERMAN REBORN" part three! In the penultimate chapter of this tale the life of Superman's son hangs in the balance—and the Man of Steel faces the truth about his life!
On sale MARCH 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
ACTION COMICS #976
Written by DAN JURGENS—Art by DOUG MAHNKE and JAIME MENDOZA—Cover by PATRICK GLEASON and MICK GRAY—Variant cover by GARY FRANK
"SUPERMAN REBORN" finale! As this epic tale wraps up, Superman's life is drastically changed…and that's all we are saying for now—except that you won't want to miss it!
On sale MARCH 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
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