Superman: The Man of Steel #123 – 2002 delivers yet another intense entry in DC Comics’ sweeping “Ending Battle” crossover—an emotionally charged saga that sees Superman and those closest to him pushed to their absolute limits. With danger growing and the moral weight of heroism intensifying, this issue pulls no punches as it thrusts Clark Kent deeper into one of the most personal crises of his life.

Written by Mark Schultz, with pencils by Yvel Guichet and inks from Mark Propst, this chapter continues to explore the psychological and physical toll taken on Superman as the attacks against him become increasingly targeted and cruel. The villains behind this campaign are no longer satisfied with merely harming him—they're dismantling his personal world piece by piece, with deadly precision.

In The Man of Steel #123, readers witness Superman confronting the growing threat to his dual identity. As public suspicion grows and his enemies close in, Clark faces not only superpowered threats but the unraveling of his carefully maintained private life. Schultz's writing taps into Superman's inner conflict—between hope and despair, restraint and fury. It’s a tense, introspective story that highlights the cost of compassion in a world that now sees Superman’s humanity as a vulnerability.

Yvel Guichet delivers artwork that captures both explosive action and emotional gravity. His character work is particularly strong, giving expressive depth to every scene. With Mark Propst’s rich inking, each page carries a weighty tone that mirrors the seriousness of the story, reinforcing the life-or-death stakes of the Ending Battle arc.

As the Superman: The Man of Steel series approaches its conclusion, issue #123 continues to build the momentum toward the arc’s devastating climax. For collectors and fans of more emotionally grounded Superman tales, this issue is a standout—a compelling piece of a larger, deeply human story about legacy, vulnerability, and the real cost of being Earth’s greatest hero.

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Whether you’re completing the Ending Battle crossover or curating your Superman back issue run, this powerful instalment offers serious storytelling, visual punch, and a collector-grade condition—everything fans have come to expect from our trusted comic shop.