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1. How does The Death of Superman begin? What statement does the beginning make?

The Death of Superman begins with a gloved hand hitting a steel door and making dents in the door, until it breaks. This is depicting the creature that will come to be known as Doomsday. By breaking through the door, it is announcing Doomsday's arrival.

2. What is the first animal that Doomsday kills? Why is it disturbing?

Doomsday encounters a small yellow bird that he crushes in his hand. Besides being evil, the action is followed by Doomsday's laugh, which demonstrates his sick desire to needlessly kill and destroy.

3. How is Superman introduced in Chapter 1?

Superman is introduced as he is flying high over the streets of Metropolis, on his way to the Daily Planet. He is posed with his fist in the air, which is the opposite position that Doomsday was drawn in on the previous page of the novel.

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