Action Comics #1028

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.