Superman #4

When the regeneration matrix at the Fortress of Solitude births a new body that claims to be the real Kal-El, the arrival sparks a clash between Steel and the Last Son of Krypton, each vying to prove they are the one true Superman. With Mongul’s fleet drawing near and Earth’s fate hanging in the balance, the question isn’t just who’s the hero—but who truly deserves the mantle.

When a rule-breaking cop is left for dead and later transformed by the Bloodlines aliens into a mood-shifting, super-strong beast, his struggle for control becomes a clash with the Last Son of Krypton. As suspicion and tension rise, the two must set aside their differences to face a greater threat—while Maggie Sawyer watches, and Lex Luthor and Supergirl keep a close eye from the shadows.

In "Lies & Revelations," Kal-El pushes ever closer to Metropolis in the Kryptonian war suit, while the Last Son of Krypton—revealed to be the Eradicator—uncovers the truth of his own creation at the Fortress. As Cyborg Superman and Mongul tighten their grip on Coast City, the fragile alliances of Justice League America begin to strain under the weight of deception and mounting threats.

In "Resurrections," Superman teams up with Superboy and Steel to confront the escalating threat of Mongul and the newly emerged Cyborg Superman, tracing the latter’s origins through flashbacks that reveal his transformation and alliance with the warlord. The story weaves together past and present, exploring how a fallen hero became a weapon of conquest and what it means to rise again—both literally and in spirit.

In "Assault on Engine City!", Superman, Steel, and Superboy launch a daring strike against the combined threat of Cyborg Superman and Mongul, who've seized control of a high-tech fortress. With Metropolis in peril and a deadly missile inbound, Superboy must rise to the challenge alone—facing an impossible mission with no backup.

In "Blood Relations!", Superboy, still recovering in the hospital, is pulled into a mystery when Maggie Sawyer enlists his help to track down the Bloodlines aliens—creatures hiding in plain sight, building a cult to lure in food. As D.C. Force and her Uncle Harry arrive in town, their legacy as a family of heroes begins to unfold, setting the stage for a transformation that will change everything when D.C. is bitten during the confrontation.

In "Blast Off!", Superman and Steel join forces to stop Mongul and Cyborg Superman from unleashing catastrophic destruction tied to a powerful rocket engine, while Hal Jordan returns from space to witness the shocking aftermath of Coast City's fall. With Lois Lane watching from the edge of the chaos and the Kent family's legacy echoing in the background, the fate of Earth hangs in the balance.

In "Death City," Hal Jordan storms into Engine City with fury in his eyes, zeroing in on Mongul in a brutal, no-holds-barred clash. With the battlefield erupting around them, Superman and the others must navigate the chaos as old enemies rise and new threats loom—each forced to confront what it means to fight for a world already on the brink.

In the aftermath of the battle at Engine City, Superman—back in his rightful place—rises with the help of Steel, Supergirl, Superboy, the Eradicator, and Green Lantern, as the forces of Cyborg Superman and Mongul are finally brought down. With the dust settling, the city begins to heal, but the cost of victory lingers in the quiet moments between heroes.

In "Reign of the Superman!", Superman’s return ignites hope across Metropolis, but the real challenge lies in bringing Clark Kent back from the dead. With Lois Lane and their allies—Krypto, Superboy, and a surprising lead from Bibbo’s dog—racing against time, the truth behind Clark’s resurrection begins to unravel. As secrets surface and old enemies resurface, the city braces for a new kind of hero, and the line between savior and threat grows dangerously thin.

In the ashes of Coast City, Superman and the JLA gather to honor the fallen, only to confront lingering alien remnants in the ruins of Engine City. As tensions rise and secrets surface, Supergirl intervenes to save Lex Luthor from a discovery that could reshape the future. Amid the wreckage and the weight of memory, a new chapter begins—Clark Kent takes up residence in Jimmy Olsen’s apartment, marking a quiet shift in the lives of those who remain.