Darkness / Superman #2

In Darkness / Superman #2 (2005), a desperate twist unfolds when Metallo abducts Lois Lane, forcing Jackie to make a dangerous offer to Superman: eliminate Metallo and save Lois, in exchange for control over organized crime in Metropolis. Written by Ron Marz and illustrated by Tyler Kirkham, with inks by Matt Banning and colors by John Starr, the story pushes Superman’s moral boundaries in a high-stakes standoff. The cover, a striking collaboration by Marc Silvestri and Tyler Kirkham with inks by Matt Banning, captures the tension of a city teetering on the edge.