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Superman #690

Sep 2009 · DC · 2.99 USD
“The Setup”

John Henry Irons suits up as Steel and fights Atlas, but eventually loses. The Guardian gives various jobs to the Science Police. Zachary Zatara is talking with a stagehand when the Parasite tries to ambush him, but the stagehand turns the tables and reveals himself as Mark Merlin. Dr. Light's kids have a playdate with the Guardian's daughter Gwendoline, while their parents talk. Sodam Yat is stopped from seeing Mon-El by Tellus, who tells him that evil would win out if they meet now. Yat believes him, but wants some Daxam knowledge crystals passed on to Mon-El, which Tellus agrees to do.

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writer James Robinson · artist Pere Pérez · inker Pere Pérez · colorist David Curiel · letterer John J. Hill · cover Andrew RobinsonAndrew Robinson

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colorist David Curiel
letterer John J. Hill
cover pencils Andrew Robinson
cover inks Andrew Robinson

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John Henry Irons suits up as Steel and fights Atlas, but eventually loses. The Guardian gives various jobs to the Science Police. Zachary Zatara is talking with a stagehand when the Parasite tries to ambush him, but the stagehand turns the tables and reveals himself as Mark Merlin. Dr. Light's kids have a playdate with the Guardian's daughter Gwendoline, while their parents talk. Sodam Yat is stopped from seeing Mon-El by Tellus, who tells him that evil would win out if they meet now. Yat believes him, but wants some Daxam knowledge crystals passed on to Mon-El, which Tellus agrees to do.

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