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Cover: John Romita Jr. & Klaus Janson

Action Comics #1028

Feb 2021 · DC · 3.99 USD
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“Micro Hopes”

In "Micro Hopes," Jimmy Olsen's unexpected rise to ownership of the Daily Planet sends shockwaves through the newsroom, leaving Perry, Lois, and Clark reeling—especially as the F.B.I. investigation into Marisol Leone’s past finally concludes. Meanwhile, Conner’s journey takes a profound turn when Mister Terrific and the Atom confirm his origins lie beyond this Earth, leading Superman to guide him to Smallville for a new beginning with Jonathan, Martha, and Krypto. The issue also quietly reveals Jon’s heartfelt farewell to his parents before returning to the Legion, carrying a quiet weight of longing. Written by Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated with emotional precision by John Romita Jr., with inks by Klaus Janson, colors by Brad Anderson, and letters by Dave Sharpe, the cover by Romita Jr. and Janson captures the moment with quiet gravity.

writer Brian Michael Bendis · artist John Romita Jr. · inker Klaus Janson · colorist Brad Anderson · letterer Dave Sharpe · cover John Romita Jr., Klaus Janson

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colorist Brad Anderson
letterer Dave Sharpe
cover pencils John Romita Jr.
cover inks Klaus Janson

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Jimmy Olsen has used his fortune to become the new owner of the Daily Planet, ending the F.B.I. investigation into Marisol Leone's ownership, but the news comes as a shock to Perry, Lois, Clark, and the Daily Planet staff. Mister Terrific and the Atom's analysis of Conner's DNA proves that he is from another Earth, which leave Conner feeling lost, until Superman brings him to Smallville to live with Jonathan, Martha, and Krypto. As Jon prepares to return to the Legion in the future, he reveals his feelings for Saturn Girl to his parents.

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