Superman - Action Comics #9
In "Savage Dawn Assault," Superman faces his most dangerous adversary yet as Vandal Savage harnesses the stolen powers of heroes—including Superman’s own—to pull a planet-shattering comet closer to Earth. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, Superman launches a desperate frontal assault, trusting his allies to strike from within. Written by Greg Pak and Aaron Kuder, with art by a rotating team of standout talents including Aaron Kuder, David Messina, and Javi Fernández, and brought to life by a vibrant color palette and dynamic inking, this 2017 Action Comics issue delivers a high-stakes clash of wills and power—where even the Fortress of Solitude may hold the key to salvation. The cover, by Aaron Kuder, captures the intensity of the moment in bold, striking detail.
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Vandal Savage is using Superman's stolen power, along with that of many other heroes, to draw the comet that originally changed him closer to the Earth as it passes by, to give him yet more power. Superman makes a frontal assault that lets his friends sneak in. Vandal Savage almost kills Superman, but the Fortress recognizes Superman and heals him, bringing him back to full power.
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