Superman #166
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Fathers," Superman confronts a mysterious signal from a Kryptonian ship on the Kent farm, leading him and Professor Hamilton to use a device to translate ancient transmissions directly into his mind. Through this revelation, Superman learns the "true" story of Krypton's final days from his father, Jor-El, setting him on a course to follow the signal through the Phantom Zone. With Lois determined to join him, the journey begins — a personal quest that redefines his connection to his lost world. Written by Jeph Loeb and illustrated by Ed McGuinness, with cover art by Ed McGuinness and Cam Smith.
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A ship from Krypton brings to the Kent farm a rod giving off a faint signal much like readings Prof. Hamilton has been getting from within the Phantom Zone. The professor and John Henry Irons strap Superman into a device to translate the signals from the isobar directly into Superman's mind. In this way, Superman learns the "true" story of Krypton's last days from his father Jor-El. Superman makes plan to follow the signal back through the Phantom Zone to Jor-El's Krypton, and Lois insists on going with him.
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