Stuart Immonen's Superman #1

Hey, I actually scanned this one myself!

Adventures of Superman #520 (DC)

From 1994.

Immonen works as: penciller

Inked by: Jose Marzan

Writer: Karl Kesel

Story:

Superman spends Christmas Eve thwarting one hundred thieves, starting with Loophole, who possesses technology that allows him to pass through solid matter, although he haplessly ends up stuck in it more often than not.  Other low-key villains include the Untouchables, who are similar to Loophole (but less pathetic).  Captain Boomerang and the Royal Flush Gang are the only noteworthy inclusions.  Clark manages to snag Lois a special gift as a thank-you for his efforts.

Notes:

• This is Immonen's third-ever issue working on Superman, following two try-outs within the pages of Superman itself.
• This is the first in a large selection I was able to acquire recently (in association with the "Binge-worthy" comics featured in Quarter Bin, as reflected in the Final Night links below) after having enjoyed most of Immonen's Superman in its original run, the loss of which was one of the worst in the 2012 purge.
• Is this in the midst of the long hair era?  Yes it is.
• Other creators listed in the solicitations at the end of the letters column (Kryptograms) are: David Michelinie and Butch Guice (Action Comics), Louise Simonson (with a special guest penciller rather than regular collaborator Jon Bogdanove in Man of Steel), and Dan Jurgens and Joe Rubenstein (Superman).
• Next issue, which is not in the collection I currently have, features Thorn and the Riot Grrrls.
• The previous artist in the series was Barry Kitson.
• Kesel was previously associated with Tom Grummett in the pages of Adventures, including the "Reign of the Supermen" era where they created Superboy, whom they followed into the pages of the spin-off and served as the signature creative team for much of the series.
• Immomen's art in the issue doesn't feature any standout Superman images.  He's still getting into the flow of things.
• It's a fun issue, though certainly a soft start to Immonen's era.

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