Action Comics #872

In "New Krypton, Part Seven: Brainiac Lives," Superman faces a tense standoff as Zor-El and Alura lead a faction of Kandorians who’ve imprisoned his foes in the Phantom Zone. With the Kandorians probing Brainiac’s consciousness to reclaim captured cities, Superman must navigate shifting loyalties as remnants of Zod’s forces encounter Metallo and Reactron—both of whom surrender without a fight. Meanwhile, Lex Luthor pushes the limits of his experiment, proving he can wield at least a fragment of Brainiac’s power. Written by Geoff Johns and illustrated by Pete Woods, with colors by Brad Anderson and letters by Steve Wands, the issue’s cover by Gary Frank captures the escalating stakes.