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Action Comics #1040

Apr 2022 · DC · 4.99 USD
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“The Warworld Saga Part 5”

In "The Warworld Saga Part 5," Superman endures life as a slave on the brutal Warworld, where his quiet defiance begins to stir hope among the oppressed. As he watches over two young Phaelosians, their fate becomes entangled with Mongul’s cruelty, while a desperate message from Midnighter forces Superman to seek a different path than violence. Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and illustrated by Riccardo Federici, with colors by Lee Loughridge and letters by Dave Sharpe, this issue brings a tense, emotionally charged chapter to the saga, all framed by Daniel Sampere’s striking cover.

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writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson · artist, inker Riccardo Federici · colorist Lee Loughridge · letterer Dave Sharpe · cover Daniel Sampere

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artist, inker Riccardo Federici
letterer Dave Sharpe
cover pencils, inks Daniel Sampere

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Superman continues to fight as a slave on Warworld, hoping to inspire the others who live under Mongul's rule. Superman takes an interest in two young Phaelosians, but that attention makes them a target for Mongul. Later, Superman gets word that Midnighter is planning an attack against Mongul that will cost innocent lives, and works with Kryl-Ux to find an alternative.

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