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Action Comics #1049

Jan 2023 · DC · 4.99 USD
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“Kal-El Returns Chapter Five: The Fight Ahead”

In "Kal-El Returns Chapter Five: The Fight Ahead," Superman faces off against Orion, Kalibak, and Desaad in a high-stakes clash over Osul-Ra, who now wields the Fire of Olgrun. With the New Gods' threat neutralized, Superman sends Warworld on a mission to return displaced refugees to their homeworlds, while Lex Luthor pushes Metallo into a dangerous alliance. Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and illustrated by Mike Perkins, with colors by Lee Loughridge and letters by Dave Sharpe, the issue's dynamic art and escalating tension are perfectly captured in a cover by Steve Beach.

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writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson · artist, inker Mike Perkins · colorist Lee Loughridge · letterer Dave Sharpe · cover Steve Beach

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artist, inker Mike Perkins
letterer Dave Sharpe
cover pencils, inks Steve Beach

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Superman battles Orion, Kalibak, and Desaad, who are after Osul-Ra who now possesses the Fire of Olgrun. After the battle with the New Gods, Superman sends Warworld off on a journey to return the refugees to their homeworlds. Meanwhile, Lex Luthor blackmails Metallo into helping him.

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