Superman - Action Comics #4
In "Hybrid, Part 1," Superman wakes to find his body has rejected the alien virus that once infected him—only for the virus to take on a life of its own, manifesting as a violent, self-replicating entity. As Superman and Shay Veritas battle the emerging threat, the virus spreads through Metropolis, turning ordinary citizens into something new and dangerous. With Lex Luthor watching from the shadows, the city teeters on the edge of chaos. Written by Andy Diggle and Tony S. Daniel, with art by Tony S. Daniel and Batt, and a cover by Tony S. Daniel and Batt, this 2015 issue marks a pivotal moment in Superman’s ongoing struggle against forces that blur the line between man and machine.
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Superman wakes up to learn the virus that attacked his hand was rejected by his body. But the virus creates its own body and attacks. Superman and Shay Veritas defeat the Hybrid, but others in Metropolis are infected and also transform. Lex Luthor observes his work and gloats.
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