Tangent: Superman’s Reign (2008–2009 Limited Series) Publisher: DC Comics Publication Years: 2008–2009 Writer: Dan Jurgens Artists: Jamal Igle, Fernando Pasarin, and others Issues Included: #1, #2, #3, #4, #7, #8 (6 comics total) Condition: VF/NM (Very Fine to Near Mint)
This listing is for a 6-issue lot of Tangent: Superman’s Reign (2008 DC Comics) including issues #1–4 and #7–8, all in VF/NM condition.
About the Series:
The Tangent imprint, first introduced by Dan Jurgens in 1997, reimagined classic DC characters with entirely new origins and designs, creating a unique alternate universe.
Superman’s Reign revisits that universe over a decade later. In this 12-issue maxi-series, the Tangent Universe’s Superman has established himself as a global dictator, ruling with absolute power. Heroes from both the main DC Universe and the Tangent world clash in a high-stakes struggle to bring freedom back to Earth.
About These Issues:
#1–4 (2008): The opening arc — DC heroes encounter the Tangent Superman’s oppressive regime.
#7–8 (2008): Mid-series chapters pushing the rebellion forward as the multiversal stakes escalate.
Collector Highlights:
6-issue lot spanning both early and mid-run parts of the 12-issue maxi-series
Written by Dan Jurgens, creator of The Death of Superman storyline
Features characters from both the DCU and Tangent Universe
Great for fans of Elseworlds-style alternate takes and multiverse crossovers
Condition Notes:
All six issues in VF/NM range
Glossy covers, crisp interiors, tight staples
Bagged & boarded, stored in a smoke-free collection
This Tangent: Superman’s Reign lot is perfect for DC multiverse collectors, fans of Dan Jurgens, or those seeking key parts of the Tangent Universe saga.
Each issue’s value has been verified through the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide (VFM) for collector confidence.
