- "Does a day go by that some outlandish character does not appear in Metropolis seeking battle? And has the so-called Man of Steel ever declined to battle these goons? I reiterate, my fellow citizens: A safe Metropolis is a Superman-free Metropolis."
- ―Morgan Edge
| "He Only Laughs When I Hurt" | |
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| Superman | |
| Title: | "He Only Laughs When I Hurt" |
| Volume: | 2 |
| Number: | 16 |
| Cover price: | .75 |
| Cover date: | April, 1988 |
| Publisher: | DC Comics |
| Credits | |
| Ex. Ed: | Dick Giordano |
| Writers: | John Byrne |
| Pencilers: | John Byrne |
| Inkers: | Karl Kesel |
| Cover artists: | John Byrne |
| Cover inker: | John Byrne |
| Colorists: | Tom Ziuko |
| Letterers: | John Costanza |
| Editors: | Mike Carlin |
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| Next: | Superman #17 |
"He Only Laughs When I Hurt" is the title to the sixteenth issue of the second volume of the Superman ongoing comic book series published by DC Comics. The story was written and illustrated by John Byrne, who also rendered the cover art illustration for this issue. It was inked by Karl Kesel, colored by Tom Ziuko, and lettered by John Costanza. The story was edited by Mike Carlin. This issue shipped with an April, 1988 cover date and carries a cover price of .75 cents per copy.
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- Superman was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster. He first appeared in Action Comics #1 in June, 1938.
- This issue shipped to retailers on December 15th, 1987.
- This is the first appearance of the Post-Crisis version of Oswald Loomis, aka the Prankster.
- This is the first full appearance of Morgan Edge.
- Allie is an intern who works at the Daily Planet.
- Betsy is the secretary to Morgan Edge.
- Peter James Shoemaker is a homeless man that Jimmy Olsen gives food to on occasion.
- Billy is a train engineer. First and only known appearance to date.
- Tom is a train engineer. First and only known appearance to date.