Superman #25
In "Mythological Part One," Superman's origins take on a cosmic scale as an alien race watches Kal-El’s journey from Krypton to Earth, shaping their own champion in his image—soldier Eisno Alkor, destined to become the Synmar Utopica. Meanwhile, back on Earth, Clark Kent reconnects with longtime friend Lana Lang, sharing stories of their lives and the paths they’ve taken. Written by Brian Michael Bendis and brought to life by Ivan Reis, Júlio Ferreira, and Alex Sinclair, this issue blends intimate character moments with a sweeping, otherworldly narrative, all wrapped in a striking cover by Ivan Reis and Joe Prado.
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An alien race observes Krypton's destruction and Kal-El's journey to Earth, and monitors his progress as he grows to adulthood and becomes Superman. They decide to develop their own champion, and draft soldier Eisno Alkor to become the Synmar Utopica. However, where their planet is attacked, he is not there to save them. Meanwhile on Earth, old friends Clark Kent and Lana Lang reunite and catch up on each other's lives.
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