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Cover: Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson

Superman #653

Aug 2006 · DC · 2.99 USD; 4.00 CAD
“Up, Up, and Away! Chapter Seven Up in the Sky”

Luthor tries using the Kryptonian Sunstone battle cruiser to destroy Metropolis. But Superman says the city is under his protection. A battle begins, with Superman trying to distract Luthor while other heroes arrive. Luthor realizes this and shields the city from attacks from outside. Superman burns out the control center. Luthor engages Kryptonite weapons, and Superman falls. Jimmy shields Superman briefly, getting burned. Superman has one desperate rip through the ship, grabbing Luthor and the Sunstone. That disables the ship, but drains Superman's powers and they start to fall over the bay.

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writer Kurt Busiek · writer Geoff Johns · artist Pete Woods · inker Pete Woods · colorist Brad Anderson · letterer Nick J. Napolitano · cover Terry DodsonRachel Dodson

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artist Pete Woods
colorist Brad Anderson
cover pencils Terry Dodson
cover inks Rachel Dodson

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Luthor tries using the Kryptonian Sunstone battle cruiser to destroy Metropolis. But Superman says the city is under his protection. A battle begins, with Superman trying to distract Luthor while other heroes arrive. Luthor realizes this and shields the city from attacks from outside. Superman burns out the control center. Luthor engages Kryptonite weapons, and Superman falls. Jimmy shields Superman briefly, getting burned. Superman has one desperate rip through the ship, grabbing Luthor and the Sunstone. That disables the ship, but drains Superman's powers and they start to fall over the bay.

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