Cover: Ian Churchill

Action Comics #824

Apr 2005 · DC · 2.50 USD; 3.85 CAD

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“Old Man, New World”

In "Old Man, New World," Superman faces a chilling new threat when Preus, a mysterious figure with a dangerous agenda, captures both the Martian Manhunter and Jimmy Olsen. With the city under siege and his allies in peril, Superman must confront Preus’s relentless defenses—and uncover the hidden truth behind the armor that grants him unnatural strength. Written by J. D. Finn and brought to life by Ivan Reis’s dynamic art, this gripping tale blends high-stakes action with psychological depth, all capped by Ian Churchill’s striking cover.

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writer J. D. Finn · artist Ivan Reis · colorist Guy Major · letterer Comicraft · inker Marc Campos · cover Ian Churchill

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Full credits

writer J. D. Finn

artist Ivan Reis

colorist Guy Major

letterer Comicraft

inker Marc Campos

cover pencils, inks Ian Churchill

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Preus has captured both the Martian Manhunter and Jimmy Olsen, and uses Jimmy's watch to signal Superman. He is attacked by missiles, then by a suicide bomber, and by a mob of Preus' followers. Finally, Preus himself attacks. Superman manages to free Jimmy and the Martian Manhunter, and then tries to use Kryptonite on Preus with no success. The Martian Manhunter senses that something in Preus' armor is helping him, so Superman pulls it off, weakening Preus to the edge of death. Superman takes him to Metropolis to try to get to S.T.A.R. Labs to save his life, but is confronted by Gog.

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