20 Essential Comic Issues You Must Read Before You Die
7. Superman #75
While the death and return of superheroes is seen as a cheap gimmick now, there was a time when it was genuinely shocking.
The Man of Steel often emerges from fights without a scratch so seeing him pummelled into a bloody pulp by Doomsday makes for a heart-wrenching sight. It also shows what makes the character so great, even when Superman can barely stand, he still keeps fighting until the world is safe.
Regardless of what came after it, the Death of Superman still makes for a hell of a last stand. It also played an important role in being the issue that finally gave comics exposure to the general public.