2010 Comic Book News Archives

June 25, 2010: Sterling Gates Recalls How Superman's Death Affected Him

Superman #75 DC Comics writer Sterling Gates told DC's "The Source" how "The Death of Superman" story during the 1990s affected him as a young reader, and turned him into a life-long Superman fan.

    I just remember how much it hurt.

    Superman was dead.

    I remember my dad explaining to me that these things happen, and nothing we say or do can stop them. I remember telling a kid in my Scout troop the news and watching tears well in his eyes. I remember wearing a black armband with a red s-shield on it to school. I remember being sad.

    Superman was dead. He'd saved us all.

    As fans of pop culture, we all have turning points - moments when passing knowledge blossoms into a full-blown, all-out fandom. "The Death of Superman" was my turning point with Superman. The Man of Steel's epic battle with Doomsday was captivating, and Superman's eventual sacrifice to save Metropolis secured his place in my heart as one of the DC Universe's greatest heroes. It was bittersweet to realize his greatness only after he was gone.

Read Sterling's complete thoughts on the occasion of the 700th issue of "Superman" at DC's "The Source" blog.



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