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: John Henry Irons, an armored hero inspired by Superman.
The original Superman is eventually revived via a Kryptonian "regeneration matrix" in the Fortress of Solitude. He returns—initially weakened and sporting long hair and a black "recovery suit"—to join forces with the true heroes among the four replacements. Together, they defeat the Cyborg Superman and the alien warlord Mongul, who had destroyed Coast City during the chaos. The Death and Return of Superman Omnibus - Amazon.com
: A cold, energy-blasting vigilante.
: After Superman’s body disappears from its tomb, four new figures emerge, each claiming or suspected to be Superman:
: A half-machine "hero" who is eventually revealed as a villainous Hank Henshaw. Resurrection and Return The Death and Return of Superman
: A mindless, unstoppable engine of destruction named Doomsday lands on Earth and tears across the United States. Superman is the only hero powerful enough to face him, leading to a brutal final showdown in Metropolis. In Superman (vol. 2) #75 , both combatants deliver fatal blows; Doomsday is defeated, and Superman dies in the arms of Lois Lane.
: This arc explores the immediate aftermath and grief felt by the DC Universe. It depicts Superman’s burial and the struggles of his allies to fill the void he left behind. : John Henry Irons, an armored hero inspired by Superman
: A teenage clone created by Project Cadmus.