Superman #223

In "Stones," Superman journeys to his Amazon Fortress to discuss Supergirl’s decision to join Donna Troy in space, a moment of quiet reflection that quickly gives way to tension. When Talia visits Lucia in her Peruvian prison and hands her the Blackrock, the imprisoned woman escapes, drawing the attention of both Superman and Supergirl. Though Supergirl defeats her, the confrontation ends in a sudden explosion—leaving her vanished. The issue’s true stakes deepen as we learn Luthor orchestrated Talia’s actions, setting a dangerous chain in motion. Written by Mark Verheiden and illustrated by Ed Benes with contributions from Ivan Reis, Mariah Benes, and a team of inkers, the story unfolds with a sharp, grounded intensity, all rendered in striking visuals by Ed Benes and Mariah Benes on the cover.