Action Comics #5
In "Rocket Song," Grant Morrison and Andy Kubert deliver a poignant, character-driven journey through Superman’s origins, told from the unique perspective of the ship that carried him to Earth. As it recounts Jor-El and Lara’s final moments, Kal-El’s voyage through space, his arrival and adoption by the Kents, and the moment Superman uncovers the ship, a mysterious theft sets the stage for deeper questions. The story is brought to life with Andy Kubert’s dynamic interior art and Joe Prado’s striking cover.
In "Rocket Song," Superman confronts the emotional weight of his origins when he uncovers the ship that carried him to Earth, tracing the final moments of his parents, Jor-El and Lara, through a preserved record. The story follows the journey of baby Kal-El through space, his arrival and adoption by the Kents, and the quiet mystery that unfolds when a vital part of the ship is stolen.
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Reprinted in Superman #4 (2012), Superman #1 (2012), Superman - Action Comics #1 (2012), Superman - Action Comics #1 (2013), Superman: World Against Superman #[nn] (2019)
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