Superman #173

In "Our Worlds At War: Casualties of War: The Red Badge of Courage," Superman faces an impossible choice as the reality-warping Kismet makes a final, desperate stand to empower him against the overwhelming threat of Imperiex. With the battle's aftermath spiraling beyond control, the energy meant for Apokolips is instead seized by Warworld—now under the sinister influence of Brainiac 13—setting the stage for a new kind of war. Written by Jeph Loeb and brought to life by Ed McGuinness and Bill Sienkiewicz, this pivotal issue blends emotional weight with high-stakes action, all rendered in bold visuals by McGuinness and Smith on the cover.