Action Comics #788

In "Jikei Ketsuki: Mercy, Love and Blood Part Two," Superman faces a harrowing test of conviction as he confronts the deadly duo of Gunshin and Byakko, whose violent clash threatens to spiral out of control. Written by Joe Kelly and illustrated by Pascual Ferry, with inks by Scott Hanna, Mark Morales, and Keith Champagne, and colors by Moose Baumann, the issue sees Superman grappling with the moral weight of stopping bloodshed—without becoming a part of it—while the enigmatic Sakki exploits rage as a weapon. The cover, by Pascual Ferry and Cam Smith, captures the intensity of the moment.