Action Comics Annual #3
In "Executive Action," Superman faces a startling vision of a future where he becomes president and leads the world toward peace—rallying heroes like Guy Gardner, who opposes his nonviolent approach, and ultimately claiming Hal Jordan’s ring after a clash. Written by Roger Stern and illustrated by Tom Grummett, with inks by Phil Rodier, Doug Hazlewood, Carlos Garzón, and Brad Vancata, this 1991 Annual explores a bold alternate path for the Man of Steel, grounded in a moment of profound choice. The cover by Dave Gibbons captures the weight of that moment with striking precision.
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Waverider touches Superman for a second time to see if he might possibly become Monarch. He witnesses a future in which Superman becomes president and begins to bring peace to the world. He even recruits fellow heroes to help in this quest with only Guy Gardner opposing him for not dealing with the enemies of the U.S. in a more aggressive manner. Superman beats Guy, taking his ring in the process and Hal allows him to keep and use it. After Waverider breaks contact, Superman flies off and saves Pa Kent's life from an accident that killed him early on in his possible future.
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