Action Comics #781

In "Thousand Yard Stare," Superman faces the overwhelming threat of the Imperiex probes, confronting not just alien invaders but the crushing weight of loss after the deaths of Major Sam Lane and Hippolyta. With the fate of Earth hanging in the balance, he makes a startling decision: to ally with President Luthor in a desperate bid to stand against the coming annihilation. Written by Joe Kelly and illustrated by Kano, with inks by Marlo Alquiza, colors by Rob Schwager, and lettering by Comicraft, this pivotal 2001 issue features a cover by Kano and Marlo Alquiza.