Cover: Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson

Action Comics #840

Aug 2006 · DC · 2.99 USD; 4.00 CAD

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“Up, Up, and Away! Finale The Adventures of Superman”

In "Up, Up, and Away! Finale The Adventures of Superman," Superman and Lex Luthor crash into the bay and make their way to a remote island, where Superman's powers vanish—leaving him vulnerable as Luthor attempts to fight back. When he awakens, the Coast Guard has taken Luthor, and with his powers returning, Superman returns to Lois, only to learn Luthor has escaped. With the help of Jimmy Olsen and the sunstone crystal he discovered, Superman activates a new Fortress of Solitude at the polar ice cap. Written by Geoff Johns and Kurt Busiek, with art by Pete Woods and colors by Brad Anderson, this pivotal issue sees Superman redefining his purpose in a world still healing from upheaval. The cover by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson captures the moment of transformation, as the Man of Steel rises once more.

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writer Geoff Johns · writer Kurt Busiek · artist, inker Pete Woods · colorist Brad Anderson · letterer Rob Leigh · cover Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson

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writer Geoff Johns

writer Kurt Busiek

artist, inker Pete Woods

colorist Brad Anderson

letterer Rob Leigh

cover pencils Terry Dodson

cover inks Rachel Dodson

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Superman and Luthor fall into the bay and swim to an island where Superman discovers his powers are gone. Luthor tries fighting but Superman knocks him unconscious, then blacks out. When he awakens, the Coast Guard has taken Luthor. His powers returning, Superman flies home to Lois. Dru-Zod's ship is recovered. Jimmy gives Superman the sunstone crystal he found, and Superman gives Jimmy a new signal watch. Superman learns Luthor has escaped from prison. Superman flies to the polar ice cap and activates the sunstone crystal. He throws it on the ice and it grows a new Fortress of Solitude.

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