Action Comics #2
In "Superman in Chains," Superman’s escape from captivity sets off a chain of pivotal moments: a mysterious red-and-blue spaceship calls to him from the shadows of the facility, and as he departs, his path diverges in ways that will reshape the future. Rags Morales’ dynamic art, with its sharp inks and vivid color work by Brad Anderson, brings Grant Morrison’s high-stakes narrative to life, capturing the weight of a hero at a crossroads. The issue ends with John Corben’s choice and a cryptic call from Lex Luthor—leaving the reader with questions that echo beyond the final page.
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Superman escapes custody after General Lane and Lex Luthor perform a number of tests on him. While retrieving his cape on the way out of the complex, Superman spies a red and blue spaceship that calls to him, and which he promises to return for. In the aftermath, John Corben makes a decision about his future and Luthor makes a phone call to his mysterious ally.
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