Action Comics #898

In "The Black Ring Part Nine," the mystery of the enigmatic black spheres reaches a fever pitch as Luthor races toward their source in space, only to be confronted by the unpredictable Larfleeze. With Glomulus holding the final Earth-bound sphere, the two clash in a high-stakes battle that ends with Luthor claiming the power—and launching into the void with RoboLois. The issue closes with Larfleeze emerging from another sphere, his tone darker than ever: he’s found something he doesn’t want. Written by Paul Cornell and illustrated by Pete Woods, with colors by Brad Anderson and letters by Rob Leigh, the cover by David Finch and Ryan Winn captures the tension in a single, striking image.