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.
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The space-located black spheres have all moved together. Luthor is going up there to gain their power, when Larfleeze interrupts. He reveals that Glomulus has the last Earth-located sphere, and he wants to know how to use their power, threatening Luthor and his people. Luthor shows he doesn't care about that by shooting Finch dead. They fight, until Luthor is able to push Larfleeze into the sphere he got from Joker. After gaining the sphere Glomulus had, Luthor and RoboLois launch into space. Larfleeze comes out of another sphere, saying what’s in there he doesn't want (for the first time).
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