Superman: War of the Worlds
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Superman: War of the Worlds is a DC Comics Elseworlds published in 1999. Written by Roy Thomas with Michael Lark as the artist, Willie Schubert as the letterer and Noelle Giddings as the colorist.
The story is roughly an adaptation of the HG Wells novel The War of the Worlds, but is primarily based on the Superman mythos. Wells's story is transported from early 20th century Britain to 1938 Metropolis where the Martian invasion is met with a Golden Age Superman, who is not blessed with the full range of powers he has in modern times.
Characters
Most characters of the story are based on the cast from The War of the Worlds or DC Comics characters
Main characters
- Clark Kent: After crashing on earth and being adopted by Jonathan and Martha Kent, Clark was told that he should hide his powers. He was told that humanity would fear him, but when the time is right, he would use his powers for the good of mankind. As Superman, he battles the Martian invaders.
- Lois Lane: Lois is a reporter at the Daily Star.
- Dr. Lex Luthor: a brilliant American scientist with a full head of red hair.
- The Martians: invaders from the Red Planet bent on conquering Earth.
Supporting characters
- Perry White: Lead reporter of the Daily Star.
- George 'Chief' Taylor: Editor-in-Chief of the Daily Star, witnesses the tripod's attack on Metropolis and is killed by one.
- Jimmy Olsen: Red-haired employee of the Daily Star, he survives the Martians' attack on the Daily Star.
- Professor Ogilvy: The astronomer from HG Wells' book, he documents the explosions on Mars' surface and is a witness to the first sighting of the Martians.
