Action Comics #1

Jun 2001 · Panini Deutschland · 8.95 DEM; 4.56 EUR DE; 68 ATS; 4.76 EUR AT; 9 CHF

📊 ~182,748 copies sold its debut month

🌐 German edition · synopsis shown in English

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In this landmark 2001 issue, Alan Moore and Christian Heiß deliver a poignant, character-driven tale as Lois Lane recounts a pivotal moment in Superman’s history—when the Man of Steel, besieged by Brainiac (in Luthor’s body), the Kryptonite Man, and the Legion of Super-Villains, uncovers the true architect behind the assault. Curt Swan’s iconic art, refined by Murphy Anderson’s inks and vibrant colors by Gene D’Angelo and Tom McCraw, brings emotional weight to a story where Superman’s greatest victory comes at a terrible cost, forcing him to confront the consequences of his actions. The cover by Swan and Anderson captures the tension of that fateful moment, while the quiet final scene with Lois, Jordy, and baby Jonathan offers a tender contrast to the chaos within.

Contains 2 stories

Untitled Superhero story

23 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark Kent]Lois Lane ElliotTim CraneJonathan ElliotJimmy OlsenBizarroLana LangPete Ross (deceased)PranksterToyman [Winslow Schott]Lex LuthorBrainiacMetalloPerry WhiteAlice WhiteKryptoKryptonite ManLegion of Super-Heroes [SupergirlCosmic BoySaturn GirlBrainiac 5Lightning LadInvisible Kid [Lyle Norg]]Perry WhiteAlice White

In "null," Lois Lane Elliot recounts the turbulent final days of Superman’s presence on Earth to Tim Crane, marking the 10th anniversary of his disappearance. As Bizarro turned violent, the Toyman and the Prankster exposed Superman’s identity, and a wave of Metallo attacks targeted the Daily Planet, forcing Superman to shelter his closest allies at the Fortress of Solitude. When Brainiac possessed Lex Luthor and summoned the Kryptonite Man, the Legion of Super-Heroes arrived with Supergirl—and a mysterious statuette.

Untitled Superhero story

24 pp · Superhero

Superman [Jordan Elliotalso as Nightwing (in photo)]Lois Lane ElliotTim CraneLana LangJimmy Olsen [also as Elastic Ladalso as Flamebird (in photo)]Perry WhiteAlice WhiteKryptoBrainiacLex LuthorKryptonite ManLegion of Super-Villains [Cosmic KingLightning LordSaturn Queen]Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]VartoxSuperwoman [Kristin Wells]Robin [Jason Todd]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Martian ManhunterGreen Arrow [Oliver Queen]Hawkman [Katar Hol]Mr. MxyzptlkJonathan Elliot

In "null," Superman faces a surreal assault at the Fortress of Solitude, besieged by Brainiac (in Luthor’s body), the Kryptonite Man, and the Legion of Super-Villains—only to uncover a hidden architect behind the chaos. As he summons Mr. Mxyzptlk to confront the truth, the mischievous being’s desperate escape fractures him across dimensions, leaving Superman to grapple with the cost of his victory. The story closes with Lois, her husband Jordy, and their young son Jonathan finding quiet peace in the aftermath.