12 Most Iconic Battles In Comics
3. Superman vs. Doomsday
From: Superman #75
More than 20 years after the fact, DC's Death of Superman storyline remains one of the most important moments in comic book history.
It is very rare for a comic book story to be headline news on an international outlet like CNN, but that's exactly what happened when Superman #75 was released in 1992. The comic was issued in a special collector's edition black polybag which also sported Superman's iconic S symbol dripping with blood. The hysteria surrounding this issue was at such a fever pitch, speculators hoarded copies in hopes that it would exponentially increase in value. When Superman was resurrected less than a year later, the bubble burst. Today most people can find copies of Superman #75 in the bargain bin of their local comic book shop.
As for the battle itself between Superman and Doomsday, the Dan Jurgens/Brett Breeding creative team managed to craft a dramatic, action-packed slugfest filled with dynamic splash pages. It ends on the memorable image of Superman's bloody and bruised body lying in the carnage while Lois Lane weeps. But make no mistake - it's the story surrounding the comic that makes Superman vs. Doomsday such a watershed moment for the industry.