Cover: Andrew Robinson & Cafu

Action Comics #879

Sep 2009 · DC · 3.99 USD

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“The Sleepers Part 5”

In "The Sleepers Part 5," Nightwing, Flamebird, Nadira Va-Dim, and Az-Rel face off against the relentless Codename: Assassin and his army of creatures in a high-stakes battle that pushes each of them to their limits. As secrets unravel and ancient powers stir, the survivors must regroup while a mysterious figure in the shadows watches closely. Written by Greg Rucka and illustrated by Diego Olmos with dynamic inks by BIT and vivid colors by Rod Reis, this pivotal issue builds tension with layered threats and unexpected turns—while Andrew Robinson and Cafu deliver a striking cover that captures the moment's intensity.

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writer Greg Rucka · artist, inker Diego Olmos · inker BIT · colorist Rod Reis · letterer Rob Leigh · cover Andrew Robinson, Cafu

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Full credits

writer Greg Rucka

artist, inker Diego Olmos

inker BIT

colorist Rod Reis

letterer Rob Leigh

cover pencils, inks Andrew Robinson

cover pencils, inks Cafu

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Codename: Assassin and his army of creatures fight Nightwing, Flamebird, Nadira Va-Dim, and Az-Rel. The latter two flee, and Nightwing also escapes, but Flamebird is captured. Codename: Assassin digs into her mind, but that releases the power of the ancient Flamebird from her. Nightwing catches up with Nadira and Az-Rel; they fight, but the fight endangers civilians, so Nightwing stops to help them as the others flee. Flamebird catches up, saving the remaining people. Lois visits her father's grave, as Mon-El stops by at Lois' request. They analyze the body, discovering it is not Sam Lane's body. Codename: Assassin reports in to General Lane on what happened; Mirabi disappears, reappearing a while later with Nadira and Az-Rel captured.

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