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"The Day the Cheering Stopped!": In the wake of Creation, a material object was formed that, over the ages, took the shape of a sword with a stylized "S" symbol on its hilt, and became known throughout the universe as the Sword of Superman, ages before Superman ever ca

Quote1 I would only have destroyed you morally, Kryptonian... ...but now I will kill you! Quote2
King Kosmos

Superman Annual #10 is an issue of the series Superman Annual (Volume 1) with a cover date of November, 1984.

Synopsis for "The Day the Cheering Stopped!"

In the wake of Creation, a material object was formed that, over the ages, took the shape of a sword with a stylized "S" symbol on its hilt, and became known throughout the universe as the Sword of Superman, ages before Superman ever came to be.

Now, in 1984, King Kosmos has possessed the body of industrialist Oswald Mandias and is turning the world against Superman. The only thing that can help Superman triumph is the power of that sword.

Appearing in "The Day the Cheering Stopped!"

Featured Characters:

  • Superman (Flashback and main story)
    • Superbaby (Cameo) (Flashback only)
    • Superboy (Flashback only)

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Antagonists:

  • King Kosmos (Flashback and main story) (Final appearance)
  • Oswald Mandias' Henchmen

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Trivia

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  • In the Epilogue, the former and future Guardian Appa Ali Apsa tells the story of the Sword of Superman to the assembled dinner guests. he is called "Old Timer" and it is noted that he is a bit of a vagabond.
  • Jonathan Kent drew a sketch that became the Superman Symbol for Superboy.
  • Perry White said that he flew whirlybirds when he was in the Army.


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