Cover: Rafa Sandoval

Absolute Superman #1

Jan 2025 · DC · 4.99 USD

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“Last Dust of Krypton, Part One: Down in the Dirt”

"Last Dust of Krypton, Part One: Down in the Dirt" kicks off Absolute Superman #1 with a bold dual narrative: in ancient Krypton, Jor-El and Lara face rejection from the Science Guild despite uncovering a dire threat to their world, while on present-day Earth in Brazil, a mysterious figure steps in to help struggling mine workers. Written by Jason Aaron and brought to life by Rafa Sandoval’s striking art and Ulises Arreola’s vivid colors, this issue weaves a powerful, grounded tale of defiance and hope, with Sandoval also handling the cover.

writer Jason Aaron · artist, inker Rafa Sandoval · colorist Ulises Arreola · letterer Becca Carey · cover Rafa Sandoval

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Cast · 13 characters

Agent Lois Lane Darby Allin Dr. Britt Baker Jor-El Kal-El Krypto Lara-El Orange Cassidy Sting Superman Swerve Strickland "Timeless" Toni Storm Will Ospreay

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writer Jason Aaron

artist, inker Rafa Sandoval

colorist Ulises Arreola

letterer Becca Carey

cover pencils, inks Rafa Sandoval

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In the past, Jor-El and Lara have been prevented from joining the Science Guild, the highest caste of society on Krypton, and toil in lesser occupations. Jor-El discovers instability in Krypton's core which threatens the planet, but the Science Guild will not listen. On Earth in Brazil in the present, a mysterious stranger comes to the aid of oppressed mine workers.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).