Superman Vol 2 96

"Mindscape": Superman is confronted by a series of hallucinations:

"Mindscape"
Part of the "Dead Again!" event.
Cover
Superman Vol 2 #96
January, 1995
Executive Editor	Mike Carlin
Cover Artists	Dan Jurgens Brett Breeding
Mindscape
Writers	Dan Jurgens
Pencilers	Dan Jurgens
Inkers	Dick Giordano
Colorists	Glenn Whitmore
Letterers	John Costanza
Editors	Mike Carlin Chris Duffy
Previous Issue	Superman Vol 2 # 95
Next Issue	Superman Vol 2 # 97

Superman (Volume 2) #96 is an issue of the series Superman (Volume 2) with a cover date of January, 1995.

Synopsis for "Mindscape"

Superman is confronted by a series of hallucinations:

Pa Kent appears and tries to convince our Supes that Superman is dead, and he is not in fact Superman. Batman appears and--declaring himself a detective--informs Supes that Superman is dead, and that Supes himself is really just an out of work actor. Members of the public see Superman talking to what appears to be thin air (his hallucinations), and think that this Superman must be an imposter. Superman attempts to prove to everyone that he is himself by using his powers; they do not seem to work.

Pa Kent attacks Superman with a "heat ray" after denying that Superman came from another planet, claiming instead that all of Clark's powers came from him (Pa). A new costumed hero, Skyboy, appears, claiming to be Supes' partner--before he died. Superman tries to rescue skyboy from a trap, but in real life Metropolis, he is really destroying the city. An air strike is called for. Lois tries to reason with him. Superman thinks its the Silver Banshee. Other heroes appear in a confusing series of visions. Superman is confused. A scientist creates a neural neutralizer to help Superman regain his equanimity, and with a burst of self awareness, breaks free of the hallucinations. One of the superhero hallucinations is revealed to be...Brainiac!!!!!

Appearing in "Mindscape"

Featured Characters:

• Superman

Supporting Characters:

• Emil Hamilton
• Lois Lane
• Maggie Sawyer
• Guardian

Antagonists:

• Brainiac
• Silver Banshee (Hallucination)
• Cyborg Superman (Hallucination)
• Doomsday (Hallucination)

Other Characters:

• Pa Kent (Hallucination)
• Batman (Hallucination)
• Skyboy (Superman's teen partner) (Hallucination)
• Superboy (Hallucination)
• Steel (Hallucination)
• Eradicator (Hallucination)
• Ma Kent (Hallucination)

Locations:

• Metropolis

Items:

• Guardian's Shield
• Steel's Second Armor (Hallucination)

Vehicles:

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Notes

• Superman navigation number 1995/2.

Trivia

printed on low quality newsprint like paper. Ads include Clearsil, Sega CD and Game Boy NBA Jam, and Oreo themed for "The Pagemaster", a movie from the time. Superman's hair is mullet inspired.

See Also

• Cover gallery for the Superman series

Recommended Reading

• Superman Recommended Reading

• Superman Family Recommended Reading
  • Action Comics (Volume 1)
  • Adventure Comics (Volume 1)
  • DC Comics Presents (Volume 1)
  • Superboy (Volume 1)
  • Superboy (Volume 2)
  • Supergirl (Volume 1)
  • Supergirl (Volume 2)
  • Superman (Volume 1)
  • Superman Family (Volume 1)
  • Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane (Volume 1)
  • Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen (Volume 1)
  • World's Finest (Volume 1)

Links and References

Previous Superman: The Man of Steel #40: 1995/1

Superman 1995 Navigation

Next Adventures of Superman #519: 1995/3

Dead Again! Crossover Dead Again! is a 1994 Superman Family crossover event. This template will categorize articles that include it into the Category:Dead Again! crossover category. Issues Superman: The Man of Steel #38 • Superman (Volume 2) #94 • Adventures of Superman #517 • Action Comics #704 • Superman: The Man of Steel #39 • Superman (Volume 2) #95 • Adventures of Superman #518 • Action Comics #705 • Superman: The Man of Steel #40 • Superman (Volume 2) #96 • Adventures of Superman #519