It’s the third Monday in May!
I don’t know who created this but the art is by Greg Smallwood.
Today is Miracle Monday, a holiday that occurs the third Monday in May, and was invented by writer Elliot S! Maggin in his 1981 novel of the same name.
How to celebrate? Well, read the novel! Or do anything Superman! Like check out this 13 COVERS gallery featuring two versions of the book’s cover; an annual showcasing time traveler Kristin Wells, who was introduced in the novel; and a bunch from 1981.
Rad!
Rich Buckler pencils, Dick Giordano inks
Ross Andru pencils, Giordano inks
Gil Kane
Andru and Giordano
Andru and Giordano
Buckler and Giordano
Andru and Giordano. Doesn’t that look like the kaiju from the new Superman movie?
Andru and Giordano
Andru and Giordano
Andru and Giordano
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May 19, 2025
I still have that original paperback of “Miracle Monday.” It’s a riff on Maggin’s “The Miracle Of Thirsty Thursday” from Superman 293 which appeared (my gosh!) fifty years ago! I actually like the comics story a lot better!
May 19, 2025
2 books does not a series make. Was there a plan for more? I wish there had been. And, that cover calling to the year 2020. Oooh the future. Happy MM everyone!
May 19, 2025
La Supermujer eso es nuevo para mí
May 19, 2025
That second Miracle Monday cover is pretty tame.
May 20, 2025
So much to unpack here. This was the era of Superman where I had “forgiven” him for being infinitely powerful. I guess I was finally old enough to appreciate the art, plotting, and scripting and enjoy the ride. Previously, I didn’t want Superman comics at all because I felt like there was no challenge for him.
Damn good comics:
Superman 2020
Kristen Wells
Action Plus with Air Wave, Atom, Aquaman
Whatever Happened To _____ ?
Andru, Giordano, Buckler
Even Neutron!