Spoilers onward forSuperman ' 78 # 1 !

While foiling a handbag - snatching attempt , Supermanreveals a fresh use for his heating plant vision . In a preview forSuperman ’ 78 # 1 , on sale August 24 in print and digital , readers get wind that the Man of Steel is still find new and clever ways to use his power .

Superman ’ 78continues the story beganby Richard Donnerin his landmarkSupermanfilm , starring Christopher Reeve , Margot Kidder and Gene Hackman . Many consider it the blueprint for modern superhero films , and Christopher Reeve ’s sincere depicting of the Man of Steel remains unequivocal . Three sequels followed ; the last two are widely reviled by fandom , but the first rest a classic . DC Comics has had great success with similar claim , such as‘Batman 66,Wonder Woman ’ 77,and the recently releasedBatman ' 89 ,   and now Superman arrest the similar treatment . Just as those books copied the graphic symbol designs and aesthetics from those turning point shows and movie , Superman ’ 78lovingly play the feel of the first film   and even include atribute to Donner , who passed away before this twelvemonth . The first issue is written by Robert Venditti , with art by Wilfredo Torres , colors by Jordie Bellaire , and letters by Dave Lanphear .

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In the preview , Lois and Clark are catch a quick breakfast of live dog before report to work . While Lois place her ordering , a thief nobble the bag of a woman nearby . Lois is oblivious , but thanks to his super - hearing , Clark notices . Unfortunately , he can not change into Superman and Salmon Portland Chase after the handbag - snatcher — it is mid - first light and hundreds of people are shuffling through the streets . However , unfazed , Clark lowers his spectacles and nails the thief ’s shoes with a small burst of heat vision , stir up the soles of his shoes up . The stealer feel a nearby pool and stomps his foot in it , cooling it down , and give   the constabulary enough fourth dimension to apprehend him . Take a look at the preview Page below :

Part of the appeal of the Richard Donner motion picture is watching Superman employ his powers in unique manner , be it overtake a bullet think for Lois or flying around super - fast and traveling back through time . In this instance , Superman needed to be discrete , as there was no way for him to transfer his outfit without giving himself away . But thanks to Superman ’s quick thinking , he was able-bodied to nail the shepherd’s crook with justenough rut visionto slow him down , and not suffer him in any major way , and neither Lois nor the other citizens of Metropolis were any the wiser . The scene recalled the appeal that ran throughoutSuperman .

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Supermanhas a fantastic cortege of big businessman , and he is forever finding novel and new agency to practice them , and referee can see one such means inSuperman ’ 78 # 1 .

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Superman 78 #1 Cover, featuring Superman, Luthor, Lois and Brainiac

Superman 78 Cover featuring Superman holding a shard of the Fortress of Solitude

Lois Lane and Clark Kent get a hot dog, and a lady’s purse is snatched

Superman uses his heat vision to foil a purse snatching attempt

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