Cover: Carlos Pacheco & Jesús Merino

Superman Annual #13

Jan 2008 · DC · 3.99 USD; 4.75 CAD

📊 ~42,819 copies sold its debut month

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In "The Fall," Superman confronts a dire threat as he battles Arion, who has turned the Young Gods into weapons for his transformed army. With guidance from the enigmatic Phantom Stranger and a mysterious gift—a shield capable of deflecting magic—Superman faces the challenge head-on, uncovering a twist that leaves one Arion behind, disguised as the real one. Written by Kurt Busiek and brought to life by Carlos Pacheco and Jesús Merino, this 2008 Annual blends cosmic stakes with intimate character moments, all rendered in striking detail. The cover, penciled by Pacheco and inked by Merino, captures the moment’s gravity with haunting precision.

Contains 2 stories

The Fall

22 pp · Superhero

Arion [Bill Knightly]Young Gods [TurrekSarka]Lana LangBette (cameo)Squad K [including Colonel Perseus T. Hazard]Prankster (balloon)KhyberGhostwolves (future)

In "The Fall," Superman confronts Arion, who has seized the Young Gods Turrek and Sarka to fuel a twisted army, while grappling with visions of a dire future. With the Phantom Stranger’s gift—a shield that repels magic—Superman fights back, unraveling Arion’s power and forcing a retreat through time, leaving behind a doppelgänger to carry on the deception. Meanwhile, Lana Lang’s use of Scancams begins to shift the tide at Lexcorp, and Khyber stirs once more, reborn after his earlier defeat.

The Best Day

14 pp · Superhero

In "The Best Day," Superman takes his family on a rare trip to another world for a Kryptonian feast picnic, blending alien tradition with heartfelt family moments. Supergirl shares stories of Krypton with Chris, while the Kents reflect on the day they found baby Kal-El, weaving memory and wonder into a single, luminous afternoon.