From: Montague_Kevin@Tandem.com (Kevvy Kev)
Subject: Pre-Review of "Death" of Superman
Organization: In Effect Enterprises
Date: Sat, 5 Sep 1992 23:21:31 GMT

At the outset: I dont see how they can get but so much mileage outta this 
stunt.  Too many future stories are predicated on contrary facts.  One case in 
point: when Supes met the Legion, one of them says/thinks something to the 
effect that I wish I could talk to him. . .no-one ever found out exactly how 
he died. . .he just kind of faded away/disappeared into the mists. . . This is
a liberal paraphrase, but its clear that a well-defined event such as the one 
DC is setting up contradicts glimpses weve seen.

Diamond Previews has several interviews, and the San Jose Mercury News ran an 
article today, on the Doomsday story running through the Superman titles (and
a couple others, incidentally).  Some interesting stuff:

The media seems to be a bit confused.  The Merc article, transplanted from 
New York Newsday, says Lois Lane, too, will be a victim.  This is not 
supported  by any other advance publicity, and in fact is contradicted in the 
Previews interviews.  
Also in the article: One possibility is that Clark Kent may buy the farm 
permanently but that a new and possibly even more powerful Superman will be 
re-introduced.  And there will be an immediate set of three clanging sounds, 
as I drop the titles (Man of Steel fell victim a while ago.  Bleaghh).

DC Comics spokeswoman Martha Thomases was pretty closemouthed, and says that 
theres a press release coming.

Mike Carlin: We dont really know what death means to a Kryptonian. . .Never 
say we wouldnt kill Superman, never say we wouldnt bring him back.
Hello?  Didnt a whole planetful of Kryptonians die, a while back?  Didnt 
Supergirl die?  Didnt three more die, in the pocket-universe (I know. I know.)
Bleahggghhh.  Mike, you wouldnt kill Superman, unless it was part of a stunt 
to regain some market shares from the indies, who are kicking your ass 
incidentally.  Never say we wouldnt bring him back?  Of course you will.  
Carlin apparently has also told people that theyre considering suspending 
publication after this storyline.  The writers profess ignorance; Im going to 
assume that hes just throwing that out to try and lend the stunt some 
legitimacy.

If you can, read the interviews; if for no other reason than theyre often 
really funny.  Louise! tends! to! talk! like! a! sixties-seventies! comic book!
Stern and Jurgens are a bit more controlled, and come off as a bit more 
intelligent.
Dan Jurgens, on why you should read this story: 
In a time. . .when The Product has gotten increasingly shallow. . .it will 
be a very interesting three months.  I know we have a good story to tell, and 
well tell it well, so youll get your moneys worth, and thats why people 
should be reading comics!
Roger Stern:
I think it will deal pretty effectively with how the world, and certain 
individuals, will deal with the passing of someone whos both a friend and a 
celebrity.  Also, dont miss this storyline becasue the Superman titles and 
characters will never be the same again!
Louise Simonson:
Its dramatic and intense, and it may be collectible!

Bleaghhh.

Kevvy Kev
Once Superman is dead, no one will see him.  This is not a cheap trick.
  -Dan Jurgens