Cover: Dan Jurgens & Kevin Nowlan

Action Comics #831

Nov 2005 · DC · 2.50 USD; 3.50 CAD

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“Black & Blue”

In "Black & Blue," Superman finds himself locked in a brutal clash with Black Adam as the Secret Society escalates its plans, while Lois and Lana uncover crucial intel from a Pentagon general. With Cheetah rallying Bizarro and Zoom to the cause, Superman must navigate betrayal and desperation—especially when Lois breaks through to him mid-battle with a vital warning. Written by Gail Simone and illustrated by John Byrne, this pivotal issue marks a turning point in the war of wills, with Dan Jurgens and Kevin Nowlan’s cover capturing the intensity of the moment.

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writer Gail Simone · artist John Byrne · inker Nelson DeCastro · colorist Guy Major · letterer Pat Brosseau · cover Dan Jurgens, Kevin Nowlan

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Full credits

writer Gail Simone

artist John Byrne

inker Nelson DeCastro

colorist Guy Major

letterer Pat Brosseau

cover pencils Dan Jurgens

cover inks Kevin Nowlan

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Luthor has Cheetah recruit Bizarro and Zoom for the Secret Society. Superman and Black Adam fight. Lois and Lana get details about what is known about the Society from a Pentagon general. Lois gets word of the Society to Superman in the middle of the battle. Superman attempts one last KO punch, but Adam turns his back to Superman, causing Superman to stop the fight. Dr. Psycho attempts to blackmail his way to freedom. Superman agrees, and Psycho releases everyone from his control. Superman threatens that he's watching the Society now that he knows about it, and Adam takes Psycho back.

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