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Black Superman comes to 'Action Comics'
Published Monday, Feb 13 2012, 10:17 GMT | By Hugh Armitage | 5 comments
DC Comics has unveiled the New 52's black Superman.
A preview of Action Comics #9 on The Source has revealed the character.
The main story features a tale of the alternate reality Superman, who must fight another evil alternate version called Superdoom.
The issue of Grant Morrison's comic will be illustrated by guest artist Gene Ha.
Cully Hamner (The Shade) is also working on a backup story featuring the alternate Superman.
A black Superman, who was also the President of the United States, appeared in the last issue of Morrison's Final Crisis.
It has not been confirmed whether this is the same character.
Action Comics #9 will be released in May.
> 'Action Comics' backups for Steel, Ma and Pa Kent detailed by DC
> 'Action Comics' drawn by Andy Kubert
A preview of Action Comics #9 on The Source has revealed the character.
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The main story features a tale of the alternate reality Superman, who must fight another evil alternate version called Superdoom.
The issue of Grant Morrison's comic will be illustrated by guest artist Gene Ha.
Cully Hamner (The Shade) is also working on a backup story featuring the alternate Superman.
A black Superman, who was also the President of the United States, appeared in the last issue of Morrison's Final Crisis.
It has not been confirmed whether this is the same character.
Action Comics #9 will be released in May.
> 'Action Comics' backups for Steel, Ma and Pa Kent detailed by DC
> 'Action Comics' drawn by Andy Kubert
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