that the lobotomy he gave Manchester was actually the equivalent of a concussion whose effects are temporary. Superman explains that he created the illusion that he had crossed the line into brutal vigilantism to illustrate the danger and pointlessness of hatred and vengeance to the public. An enraged Manchester threatens retribution, telling Superman that he is living in a dream. Superman responds that dreams are what motivate people to transform themselves, and vows that he will never stop fighting until his dream of a world of dignity, honor and justice becomes a reality. Collected editions The story was originally republished in a number of trade paperbacks: Justice League Elite, Volume 1 (collects: Action Comics #775, JLA #100, JLA Secret Files 2004, and Justice League Elite #1–4, 208 pages, 2005, Titan , DC ) Superman: The Greatest Stories Ever Told, Volume 1 (includes Action Comics #775, 192 pages, Titan, 2006 DC, 2004 ) Reception The issue was #47 in the Diamond Comic Distributors sales list, with an estimated sales figure of 37,076. The issue was called "the single best issue of a comic book written in the year 2001", was voted the #1 in the Top Ten Comics of the Decade, #21 in the list of "Top 100 Comics of the last 30 years" and named the "Greatest Superman Story of All Time" by Wizard Magazine. It was also placed at #4 in the "Top 10 Overrated Comic Books" by Comics Bulletin. In other media The story was adapted into the 2012 DC Animated film, Superman vs. The Elite. The season four episode of Supergirl is titled "What's So Funny About Truth, Justice & the American Way?". This episode is not an exact adaptation of the comic book storyline but is the first episode of the titular character dealing with The Elite. Notes References Action Comics #775 at the Grand Comics Database External links Thomas, Brandon (June 1, 2001). Action Comics #775. Comics Bulletin. Lemon, Craig (January 30, 2001). Action Comics #775. Comics Bulletin. Newman, Nick (March 2001). "Mild Mannered Reviews – Regular Superman Comics: Action Comics #775". Superman Homepage. Comics by Joe Kelly (comics writer) Single issue storylines of comic book series DC Comics adapted into films