Superman #2/1978

In the depths of space, a mysterious asteroid holds a secret that shocks the Justice League: Superman learns he has a long-lost twin brother, Kor-El, whose existence is confirmed by the enigmatic Ram Drood. As Batman grapples with a cryptic kryptonite tablet and the League confronts the strange signal from the asteroid, the truth of Kor-El’s origins begins to unravel—leaving even the mightiest heroes questioning what lies ahead.

In the second part of this gripping tale, Superman, Batman, and Ram Drood race toward a Kryptonite asteroid, desperate to free Kor-El from its deadly grip—only to face repeated failure. As the stakes rise, Superman makes a final, selfless choice that costs him his life, leaving the world vulnerable to a shocking turn of events. Meanwhile, Ram Drood works a miracle, reviving Superman’s body—but what does this mean for the future, and what will become of the man who now claims to be his brother?

In a tense twist of fate, Superman faces off against his presumed twin brother Kor-El, only to be defeated when Ram Drood’s treatment proves fleeting. Accused and sentenced to execution, he escapes with a clever ruse and the aid of the Atom, fleeing to the isolated Festung der Einsamkeit with Batman.