Superman Adventures #3

In "Distant Thunder," Superman faces a chilling return from the past as Brainiac reemerges, demanding the Kryptonian orb that holds the accumulated wisdom of a lost world. With the fate of Krypton’s legacy hanging in the balance, Superman must decide whether to protect the knowledge or destroy it—forcing Brainiac into an unexpected surrender. Written by Scott McCloud and brought to life by Rick Burchett’s dynamic art, Terry Austin’s inks, Marie Severin’s colors, and Lois Buhalis’s lettering, this 1997 issue delivers a tense, emotionally charged confrontation. The cover by Rick Burchett and Terry Austin captures the gravity of the moment, a 1.75 USD (2.50 CAD) story of legacy, loss, and the weight of memory.