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Superman Commission, 1988
One part Joe Shuster. One part Alex Toth. One part Jack Kirby.
All parts Steve Rude.
And I can’t (or won’t) get flowery about a classic Superman image — from the era when “The Dude” first started working with mainstream publishers. (World’s Finest)
Simply a classic. Period.
See you next week with our continuing summer tribute to the Man of Steel.
Incredible Hulk vs. Superman, July 1999
Steve Rude delivers a terrific action page of Superman vs. Hulk, as we continue to pay tribute to Hulk vs. heroes in other universes this week.
Superman vs. Hulk seems quite a bit more logical than Batman vs. Hulk. Theoretically, Superman would ultimately win, but at least he would be winded.
And come to think of it, Golden Age Superman, as originally conceived by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, might still win, but it would be pretty close to a draw.
Early Silver Age Superman, who could move planets around, not so much.
Rude, who worships at the alter of Jack Kirby, and shows reverence for Shuster’s Superman as well, is the perfect artist to illustrate this pairing.
And Granny’s expression in the middle panel? Nothing like a bit of offbeat humor to lighten the mood of a titanic fight, albeit very briefly.
Rude is perfect for that, as well.
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