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    <body><![CDATA[I absolutely loved this book! Roger Stern is an accomplished writer and his talent really shines through as he delicately handles this important work. This book has often been called the &quot;definitive&quot; Superman novel. The character development gives you a realistic sense of the passions, the...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/28613036">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[This novelization of the biggest-selling comic storyline in history was well-written, with some extra things added in.  Stern does a great job of really making you feel like you were there on the day that Superman died.  You really feel the pain felt by his parents, friends, coworkers, and lover.<br/>...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/18704873">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[This book adapted the entire death and return of Superman storyline into a novel form.  ]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[ Superman mati!! yup, di novel ini diceritain kalo ternyata si man of steel itu juga punya kelemahan dan akhirnya bisa mati oleh satu tokoh bernama doomsday. dunia dc jadi kacau balau sepeninggal supes, banyak penjahat yang muncul lagi dan lahirnya beberapa tokoh yang mengklaim superman baru. <br/>...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4312408">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[This book was actually written really well.  I am a big fan of Superman and I enjoyed this book.  It explains a lot about what happens in the comics around the time Superman dies and comes back to life.  It was a good book.  ]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[If I wasn't enough of a sucker when I bought all the comics, I made up for it with this book. It's a good confidence builder too, especially when you're 11 years old. One could easily read all 400 pages in an hour or so.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[It's Superman.  C'mon.  Do you remember when Superman died then came back as four different Supermen?  I dont remember all the details, but man I wish I still had those comics.  This book is freakin timeless...]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[This novel rewriting of the famous Death of Superman story arc is amazing.  Not often would I recommend a novel over the original comic telling, but this is one case in which I do.  Love this book!]]></body>
    
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