Cover: Brad Walker & Robin Riggs

Action Comics #848

May 2007 · DC · 2.99 USD; 3.65 CAD

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“Redemption, Part One: If You Believe, a Man Can Fly”

In "Redemption, Part One: If You Believe, a Man Can Fly," Superman tracks a mysterious superhuman named Redemption from a remote African village to a small Colorado town, where the man’s powers—fueled by the faith of others—have spiraled beyond his control. Written by Fabian Nicieza and illustrated by Allan Goldman, with inks by Ron Randall and colors by Marta Martinez, this gripping issue explores the weight of belief and responsibility as Redemption’s actions in Nyasir lead to tragedy and force a confrontation between two very different heroes. The cover by Brad Walker and Robin Riggs captures the tension of a world where faith can be a weapon.

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writer Fabian Nicieza · artist Allan Goldman · inker Ron Randall · colorist Marta Martinez · letterer Jared K. Fletcher · cover Brad Walker, Robin Riggs

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Full credits

writer Fabian Nicieza

artist Allan Goldman

inker Ron Randall

colorist Marta Martinez

letterer Jared K. Fletcher

cover pencils Brad Walker

cover inks Robin Riggs

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There is a group of missionaries in Nyasir. The government there opposes them, but the locals want them there. Government troops threaten them, so their protector, a superhuman named Redemption, appears and defends them. When the troops open fire, Redemption blasts them, accidentally killing all the troops. Superman gets wind of this, and is able to track Redemption's trail back to Colorado. He finds a man praying with his folks, regretting that he couldn't control the power, which comes from beliefs in him. Superman changes to Clark, and then goes to the local church, meeting Rev. Hightower. They talk, and Hightower says he sent Redemption to protect the missionaries, but is also not pleased with the final result. Later, Hightower and Jared (Redemption's civilian name) discuss the situation, and what could happen next time. Meantime, back in Nyasir, more government troops track down the missionaries, and slaughter them. Superman hears news reports of problems there, and rushes there, as does Redemption, too late to immediately help. Redemption confronts the troops, but Superman disarms them, and confronts Redemption.

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