Superman: Action Comics #5
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects issues #1028-1032 of the 2016 relaunch of Action Comics, continuing the storyline where Superman and his son Jon Kent face new threats while dealing with the legacy of the House of El. The story sees the Man of Steel confronting a mysterious enemy tied to his family's past, as writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist John Romita Jr. explore themes of heritage and heroism.
In "The House of Kent Part One," Superman and Conner grapple with the mystery of Conner’s place in reality as Jon and Brainiac 5 arrive from the future. With Perry White facing fallout after the Daily Planet exposes Ms. Leone’s criminal ties, the heroes gather at the Hall of Justice to confront a theory that reality itself has been rebooted—leaving Conner as a remnant of an earlier timeline. When Superman brings him back to the Kent farm, Jonathan and Martha Kent suddenly remember raising him, deepening the mystery. Written by Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated by John Romita Jr., with inks by Danny Miki, colors by Brad Anderson, and letters by Dave Sharpe, this pivotal issue features a cover by John Romita Jr. and Klaus Janson.
In "The House of Kent Part One," Superman and Conner Kent grapple with the mystery of Conner’s fractured reality, while Jon Kent and Brainiac 5 arrive from the future with urgent questions. As the heroes gather at the Hall of Justice to piece together the truth, the Kent family farm becomes a focal point—where Jonathan and Martha Kent suddenly remember raising Conner, even though their memories don’t align with the present timeline.
In "The House of Kent Part Two," Superman, Jon Kent, and Conner Kent race to protect Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen when Red Cloud launches a dangerous assault. With tensions rising and Marisol Leone plotting her next move, the Kent family and their allies prepare to confront a threat that reaches deep into the heart of Metropolis—before the final reckoning.
In "The House of Kent Part Three," Superman, Jon Kent, and Conner Kent race to uncover the truth behind Marisol Leone and the Invisible Mafia, while Cameron Chase orchestrates an FBI raid on the Daily Planet to seize its records. With tensions rising, Red Cloud makes a dangerous move—targeting one of Superman’s closest allies.
In "The House of Kent Part Four," Superman, Supergirl, both Superboys, and Brainiac 5 race to find Marisol Leone and Red Cloud, unaware that Doctor Glory has unleashed a deadly Parasite from another dimension—one capable of ending Superman’s life. As secrets unravel, the truth about Marisol’s origins surfaces: she comes from a world beyond their own.
In "The House of Kent Part Five," Superman, Supergirl, and both Superboys join forces with Brainiac 5 to confront a terrifying Parasite from another Earth—one whose power threatens to end them all. Meanwhile, at the Daily Planet, Marisol Leone’s sudden accusations against Lois Lane ignite a crisis, forcing Cameron Chase and the FBI to take drastic action.
In the aftermath of a cosmic threat, Superman, Supergirl, and both Superboys stand together against Red Cloud, their alliance tested as the final confrontation looms. Meanwhile, chaos erupts at the Daily Planet when Lois Lane is arrested during an FBI investigation led by Cameron Chase, leaving her colleagues — including Jimmy Olsen and Perry White — scrambling to uncover the truth.
In "Micro Hopes," Jimmy Olsen’s unexpected rise as the new owner of the Daily Planet sends shockwaves through the newsroom, leaving Perry White, Lois Lane, and Clark Kent reeling. With Conner Kent grappling with the revelation that his DNA ties him to another Earth, Superman guides him to Smallville to reconnect with Jonathan, Martha, and Krypto—while Jon Kent, on the brink of returning to the Legion, shares a quiet, heartfelt moment with his parents about his feelings for Saturn Girl.
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