Future State: Superman #[nn]

In a Metropolis sealed off by an unbreakable glass barrier, the Manhattan Guardian struggles to keep the panicked citizens calm. When Jimmy Olsen vanishes, the Guardian must confront Honest Mary, a figure whose unsettling brand of truth may be behind the city's isolation—before the truth itself becomes the greatest threat.

In a future where Superman has vanished, fans gather in Smallville to honor his legacy, their memories painting a thousand possible fates. Meanwhile, a powerless Clark Kent endures captivity on Warworld, a prisoner of Mongul, as the world wonders what became of the Man of Steel.

In "The Many Deaths of Superman," Clark Kent’s legacy echoes beyond his absence as Sadie reflects on the quiet, profound influence he’s had on her life in Smallville—while back on Warworld, Superman endures Mongul’s brutal arena, fighting not just for survival, but for the memory of who he’s always been.

In a future where the United Planets calls Earth home, Lois Lane presents a bold petition: Lex Luthor’s planet, Lexor, seeks membership. Superman argues for inclusion despite Luthor’s history of building a robotic army to plunder other worlds—and his vow of revenge. The fate of a new alliance hangs in the balance.

In a future where Lexor has joined the United Planets, Lois Lane confronts the enigmatic Lex over newly discovered crystals on Lexor’s territory—assets that could shift the balance of power. As political tensions rise, Lex’s true intentions begin to surface, setting the stage for a high-stakes clash with Superman.

In "Superman vs. Imperious Lex Future State Part 3," Superman and Lois arrive on the fractured planet Lexor, where the collapse of the United Planets has left its people in turmoil. As Lexor's ruler struggles to hold power, a desperate attempt to revive the Replicants backfires, unleashing chaos that forces Superman into battle—while Lexor sees a chance to turn the tide against his greatest enemy.

In the far future, the last remnants of the House of El fight to hold their ground against the Red King—a figure whose dark connection to their bloodline threatens to unravel everything they've fought to preserve.