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| '''''Superman Og Fredsbomben''''' (Superman and the Peace Bomb) is a large prestige format 48-page graphic novel published by ] in 1990. |
'''''Superman Og Fredsbomben''''' (Superman and the Peace Bomb) is a large prestige format 48-page graphic novel published by ] in 1990. In celebration of ]'s 50th anniversary in 1988, DC Comics incentived overseas publishers to produce an original story with the Man of Steel. Only Danish editors from Interpresse attended the call, Danish comic book translator Niels Søndergaard wrote the plot featuring Superman visiting five capitals from the Scandivia (], ], ], ] and ]) in a cold war adventure that Superman need to devise a ] plan to control all Nuclear Bombs in Europe. | ||
| This is the first and only Superman graphic novel produced outside the USA with DC permission and agreement. It was never republished in USA.<ref>https://www.comics.org/issue/47256/</ref> | |||
| == Synopis == | == Synopis == | ||
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| A peace activist named Theodore travels to Scandinavia and Holland to promote a new invention called the Peace Monger, which turns radioactive material into lead. Lois Lane and Clark Kent are covering the tour and it turns out Theodore is actually a robot controlled by Lex Luthor. | A peace activist named Theodore travels to Scandinavia and Holland to promote a new invention called the Peace Monger, which turns radioactive material into lead. Lois Lane and Clark Kent are covering the tour and it turns out Theodore is actually a robot controlled by Lex Luthor. | ||
| The album is famous to address the destruction caused by Superman during his actions, for example Frogner Park in Oslo and the Sibelius Monument in Helsinki were demolished in a Superman fight. | |||
| While Teddy Kristiansen was given a free rein as long as he drew the S on Superman’s chest precisely, writer Niels Søndergaard clashed with DC over Clark Kent’s choice of changing room, toilets were choosen by the author because phone booths are open in Europa, it was logical choice, but DC complained. | |||
| The young danish ] provides the artwork in his first major work in comics, his stylish art is presented in a charming cartoony approach to go along with the funny tone by Niels Sondergaard. A narration is provided also, a clear influence from Frank Miller's work on ]. | |||
| This title was the first and only Superman graphic novel produced outside the USA with DC permission and agreement. | |||
| The album is famous to address the destruction caused by Superman during his Scandinavian sojourn: Frogner Park in Oslo and the Sibelius Monument in Helsinki were demolished in a Superman fight. DC estipulated that Superman would rebuild everything, so in the end Lois Lane says: ‘Superman is not here because he is rebuilding everything that was smashed.’<ref>http://www.comicartfans.com/galleryroom.asp?GSub=87835&Order=Date</ref> | |||
| == Foreign Versions == | == Foreign Versions == | ||
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| * Barcelona, Spain | * Barcelona, Spain | ||
| ** Superman y la Bomba de la Paz (Ediciones Zinco, 1991)<ref> |
** Superman y la Bomba de la Paz (Ediciones Zinco, 1991)<ref>https://www.comics.org/issue/578302/</ref> | ||
| * Bussum, Netherlands | * Bussum, Netherlands | ||
| ** Superman in Europa (Baldakijn Boeken, 1990) | ** Superman in Europa (Baldakijn Boeken, 1990)<ref>https://www.comics.org/issue/326155/</ref> | ||
| == Awards == | == Awards == | ||
| * Copenhagen, Denmark | * Copenhagen, Denmark | ||
| ** Ping Awards 1990 for Best Colored Album to Teddy Kristiansen. |
** Ping Awards 1990 for Best Colored Album to Teddy Kristiansen. | ||
| == References == | == References == | ||
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| Superman og Fredsbomben | |
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Interpresse under license of DC Comics |
| Publication date | 1990 |
| Main character(s) | Superman |
| Creative team | |
| Written by | Niels Søndergaard |
| Artist(s) | Teddy Kristiansen |
| Collected editions | |
| Superman og Fredsbomben | ISBN 87-456-0765-6 |
| Superman y la Bomba de la Paz | ISBN 978-84-86871-63-5 |
| Superman in Europa | ISBN 9789030506744 |
Superman Og Fredsbomben (Superman and the Peace Bomb) is a large prestige format 48-page graphic novel published by Interpresse in 1990. In celebration of Superman's 50th anniversary in 1988, DC Comics incentived overseas publishers to produce an original story with the Man of Steel. Only Danish editors from Interpresse attended the call, Danish comic book translator Niels Søndergaard wrote the plot featuring Superman visiting five capitals from the Scandivia (Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki and Amsterdam) in a cold war adventure that Superman need to devise a Lex Luthor plan to control all Nuclear Bombs in Europe.
This is the first and only Superman graphic novel produced outside the USA with DC permission and agreement. It was never republished in USA.
Synopis
A journalist, peace activist, Superman, robots, an arms dealer and the superpowers intelligence services are some of the main characters in the tangled game about peace bomb, which is said to neutralize all nuclear weapons.
A peace activist named Theodore travels to Scandinavia and Holland to promote a new invention called the Peace Monger, which turns radioactive material into lead. Lois Lane and Clark Kent are covering the tour and it turns out Theodore is actually a robot controlled by Lex Luthor.
The album is famous to address the destruction caused by Superman during his actions, for example Frogner Park in Oslo and the Sibelius Monument in Helsinki were demolished in a Superman fight.
The young danish Teddy Kristiansen provides the artwork in his first major work in comics, his stylish art is presented in a charming cartoony approach to go along with the funny tone by Niels Sondergaard. A narration is provided also, a clear influence from Frank Miller's work on Batman: The Dark Knight Returns.
This title was the first and only Superman graphic novel produced outside the USA with DC permission and agreement.
Foreign Versions
Althought it was never published in English, due its success this title was translated to spanish and dutch:
- Barcelona, Spain
- Superman y la Bomba de la Paz (Ediciones Zinco, 1991)
- Bussum, Netherlands
- Superman in Europa (Baldakijn Boeken, 1990)
Awards
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Ping Awards 1990 for Best Colored Album to Teddy Kristiansen.
References
- https://www.comics.org/issue/47256/
- https://www.comics.org/issue/578302/
- https://www.comics.org/issue/326155/
Works cited
- Superman og Fredsbomben at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)