Cover: Kano & Marlo Alquiza

Action Comics #781

Sep 2001 · DC · 2.25 USD; 3.75 CAD

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“Thousand Yard Stare”

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.

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writer Joe Kelly · artist Kano · inker Marlo Alquiza · colorist Rob Schwager · letterer Comicraft · cover Kano, Marlo Alquiza

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Full credits

writer Joe Kelly

artist Kano

inker Marlo Alquiza

colorist Rob Schwager

letterer Comicraft

cover pencils Kano

cover inks Marlo Alquiza

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Superman fights the Imperiex probes, but the deaths of Major Sam Lane and Hippolyta convince Superman that he will have to join forces with President Luthor to stop Imperiex.

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