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Creation & Design

Doomsday was created by writer Dan Jurgens and first appeared in 'Superman: The Man of Steel' #17. He was designed as a formidable foe for Superman, embodying the concept of an unstoppable force.

Early Years

Doomsday's early appearances were marked by his role as a destructive force, culminating in the iconic 'Death of Superman' storyline where he battles Superman to the death.

Character Development

Over the years, Doomsday has evolved from a mindless brute to a more complex character, often used to explore themes of destruction, rebirth, and the consequences of power.

Cultural Reception

Doomsday has been received as one of Superman's most iconic villains, often cited for his role in the 'Death of Superman' storyline, which had a significant impact on comic book storytelling.

Character Details

Real Name:
Doomsday
First Appearance:
Superman: The Man of Steel #17
Aliases:
The Ultimate Enemy, The Beast, The Destroyer
Species:
Genetic Experiment
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Monster Society, The Legion of Doom
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Regeneration, Adaptation, Invulnerability
Weight:
800lbs
Height:
8' 0"
Eye Color:
red
Hair Color:
none

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Superman: The Man of Steel #17
DC ⋅ 1992
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Superman: The Man of Steel #17
 
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1st cameo appearance of Doomsday, his gloved fist punching a metal door with a caption that reads '...Doomsday Is Coming!'

Doomsday is an ancient Kryptonian monster, bio-engineered to adapt to his environment and opponent

Superman #73
DC ⋅ 1992
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Superman #73
 
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2nd cameo appearance of Doomsday, bones now protruding from the ripped glove of a fist that continues to punch a steel door with a caption that reads '...Doomsday Is Coming!'

Adventures of Superman #496
DC ⋅ 1992
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Adventures of Superman #496
 
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3rd cameo appearance of Doomsday, a panel shows the opposite site of the door as the bone-spiked fist pierces through the steel with a caption that reads '...Doomsday Is Coming!'

Action Comics #683
DC ⋅ 1992
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Action Comics #683
 
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4th cameo appearance of Doomsday, the mysterious fist succeeds in punching a hole through the steel door with a caption that reads '...Doomsday Is Here!'

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

2ND PRINT 9.8 sold for $800 [No Previous Data]

Superman: The Man of Steel #18
DC ⋅ 1992
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Superman: The Man of Steel #18
 
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1st full appearance of Doomsday, mostly obscured by a containment suit with one arm bound behind his back as he wreaks havoc across the countryside

Justice League America #69
DC ⋅ 1992
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Justice League America #69
 
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Battle of Doomsday vs the Justice League: Booster Gold, Blue Beetle, Guy Gardner, Maxima, Fire, Ice, Bloodwynd

Doomsday vs the Justice League

Superman #74
DC ⋅ 1992
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Superman #74
 
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First battle of Superman versus Doomsday

A short scuffle gives the first partial view of what Doomsday looks like beneath the damaged suit

Adventures of Superman #497
DC ⋅ 1992
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Second battle of Doomsday versus Superman

If this issue were being scored the same as a boxing match, Superman would have won the round

Throughout this issue, the action occurs in four panels on every page

Action Comics #684
DC ⋅ 1992
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Doomsday reaches the city limits of Metropolis

Every page of this issue has exactly three panels except the first page

Superman: The Man of Steel #19
DC ⋅ 1993
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Superman: The Man of Steel #19
 
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Doomsday is fully revealed in this issue after most of the suit has been destroyed

Throughout this issue, the action occurs in two panels on every page

The lone 9.9 sold for $1,600 in February 2024.

Superman #75
DC ⋅ 1993
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Superman #75
 
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Death of Superman

Death of Doomsday

Every page of this issue is a full or double-splash page

Six-million issues sold

Incredible Hulk #413
Marvel ⋅ 1994
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Incredible Hulk #413
 
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Hulk battles holographic enemies in a virtual environment, one of which is unmistakably DC's Doomsday, recognizable by his arm and the word 'Doom-' uttered before Hulk knocks him out

Superman / Doomsday: Hunter / Prey #2
DC ⋅ 1994
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Superman / Doomsday: Hunter / Prey #2
 
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Origin of Doomsday

Batman: The Devastator #1
DC ⋅ 2018
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Batman: The Devastator #1
 
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One-shot origin story featuring Batman/Doomsday hybrid

Dark Nights: Metal Tie-In

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