Back Issue Banter #11: The Man Of Steel (1986)

In 1986, DC Comics did something pretty radical for that time. -- they rebooted Superman.  In the wake of the landmark mini-series Crisis On Infinite Earths, DC was relaunching its universe and they went back to the hero that started it all for them. This time, fan favorite writer and artist John Byrne was lured from Marvel Comics to redefine  DC's flagship hero for a new generation. And Byrne wasted no time putting his stamp on the classic hero. We will examine The Man Of Steel issues #1 - 6, the mini-series that served as the launching pad, and talk about Byrne's reimagining of Superman and his supporting cast.  Some of the changes were considered very different, and yet, somehow, Superman remained Superman.  But with a fresh injection of creativity that allowed readers a new jumping on point that paved the way for a very successful new direction for the character and his monthly books going forward. Hosted by Brad Page and Chris Karam.