Action Comics 252 Superman Day Special Edition #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn Action Comics 252: "The Menace of Metallo!", a near-fatal accident transforms criminal John Corben into a robotic threat powered by uranium—only to have his scheme unravel when he impersonates Superman after being shot, mistaking Lois Lane’s belief in his heroism for a golden opportunity. With Al Plastino’s dynamic art and Curt Swan’s iconic cover, this 2026 special edition delivers a gripping tale of deception and flawed power, where a stolen kryptonite sample proves far more dangerous than Corben ever imagined.
In "The Menace of Metallo!" from Action Comics 252 Superman Day Special Edition (2026), a near-fatal car crash leaves criminal John Corben reborn as a cyborg powered by uranium—only to stumble into a dangerous game of deception when he takes a bullet meant for Lois Lane. Posing as Superman to fuel his new form, Corben’s scheme begins to unravel when he turns to kryptonite for power, unaware the fake rock he’s stolen will be his undoing.
In a rare moment of quiet, Superman intercepts a falling rocket and uncovers a long-lost relative: Supergirl, the last survivor of Argo City. She shares the truth of her origins—how her father sent her to Earth before Krypton’s end and how her people faced a deadly threat from kryptonite poisoning. With care and purpose, Superman helps her begin a new life in Midvale Orphanage, where she can learn to find her place on Earth.
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