Superman: The Man of Steel Solitude in issue #100 (May 2000). From 1992 to 1997, DC published six issues of "Superman: The Man of Steel Annual". The stories tied into the crossover or themes that were featured in DC's annuals that year. These were: In December 1995, a special "Superman: The Man of Steel Gallery" #1 was published. It features 22 pin-ups drawn by several artists. The title, "Superman: The Man of Steel", would be used again for a series of trade paperbacks collecting the early adventures of the post-Crisis Superman. The first volume collects and retitles "The Man of Steel" limited series. Superman: The
Steel (1997 film) Steel (1997 film) Steel is a 1997 American superhero film based on the DC Comics character of the same name. The film stars Shaquille O'Neal as John Henry Irons and his alter-ego Steel, Annabeth Gish as his wheelchair-using partner Susan Sparks, and Judd Nelson as their rival Nathaniel Burke. The plot centers on an accident caused by Burke which leaves Sparks paralyzed. The accident results in Irons quitting his job. Burke begins mass-producing weapons and selling them to criminals. In order to stop Burke, Irons and Sparks create a suit of armor that leads Irons to become the superhero Steel.