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Superman: Back in Action #[nn]

Mar 2007 · DC · 14.99 USD; 19.99 CAD
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This 2007 collection reprints the storyline that brought Superman back to the main DC Universe following the events of Infinite Crisis and the 'One Year Later' jump. Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza, with art by Pete Woods and others, the volume shows the Man of Steel re-establishing himself in Metropolis while dealing with new threats and old allies. It collects issues of the Superman titles from the post-Infinite Crisis era, focusing on his return to action after a year-long absence.

In "Back In Action," Superman faces a new threat when the Auctioneer, intrigued by the presence of Kryptonians on Earth, shifts his focus from stealing houses of worship to capturing all metahumans—including Superman, Supergirl, and a mysterious third Kryptonian. With Nightwing and Firestorm racing to uncover the truth, Superman and a group of powerless heroes must break free from a hidden prison aboard a massive spacecraft, all while navigating internal conflict and a deadly time-sensitive mission to disable the ship’s power-dampening core. Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza, with art by Pete Woods and a striking cover by Dave Gibbons, this 2007 DC tale blends high-stakes action with the quiet tension of a team forced to rely on each other in the dark.

Contains 6 stories
Back In Action
22 pp · Superhero
SupermanCarapaxFirestorm [Jason Rusch]Lorraine ReillyEchnis-TaoLois LaneJimmy OlsenPerry WhiteNightwingMajor AndrewsGeneral HastingsKid DevilRobin [Tim Drake]Wonder Girl [Cassie Sandsmark]CyborgRavagera pacifier robotan aquisitioner robotThe Auctioneer (intro)
Back In Action Part 2 Action & Reaction
22 pp · Superhero
SupermanThe AuctioneerKid DevilRobin [Tim Drake]Wonder Girl [Cassie Sandsmark]CyborgRavagerFlash [Bart Allen]Wonder WomanBatman (cameo)Mr. Terrific [Michael Holt]Catwoman (cameo)Blue Beetle [Jaime Reyes] (cameo)Knockout (cameo)Catman (cameo)Hourman [Rick Tyler] (cameo)Stargirl (cameo)NightwingFirestorm [Jason Rusch]Blue JaySkyrocketVeteranLivewireAquaman [Arthur Curry]Packaging Unit Tau-Tau 7Meg Tempest (cameo)Lois Lane (cameo)Jimmy Olsen (cameo)General HastingsSabrina McCaffey

In "Back In Action Part 2: Action & Reaction," Superman finds himself trapped aboard a mysterious space vessel with a host of other metahumans, including Nightwing, Firestorm, Livewire, and Aquaman, after the Auctioneer shifts his scheme from stealing houses of worship to capturing every powered individual on Earth. With Mr. Terrific tracking the disappearances and the team divided on how to proceed, Superman must make a desperate leap into a volatile power core—just as the others race to find a way to disable the damping field that’s locking them in.

Back In Action Part 3 All-Out Action
22 pp · Superhero
Superman. Characters: SupermanNightwingFirestorm [Jason Rusch]Blue JaySkyrocketVeteranLivewireAquaman [Arthur Curry]the AuctioneerMr. Terrific [Michael Holt]Amalak (intocameo)Green Lantern [Hal Jordan] (cameo)Halo (cameo)Striker Z (cameo)Plastic Man (cameo)Robin [Tim Drake] (cameo)Vixen (cameo)Phantom Lady [Stormy Knight] (cameo)Crimson Avenger II (cameo)OpsLois Lane (cameo)

In "Back In Action Part 3 All-Out Action," Superman faces his greatest test yet when he plunges into the heart of a high-tech trading ship’s power core, trusting his allies to disable the damping field in just seven seconds. With the fate of Earth hanging in the balance, the heroes battle chaos as Livewire unleashes a wave of metahumans, forcing Superman to turn the tide through a bold gamble—threatening to expose the Auctioneer’s entire database unless he surrenders control. As the dust settles and the world watches, Superman reemerges over Metropolis, his return met with thunderous acclaim, but the arrival of a mysterious ship from beyond the stars hints that the real battle has only just begun.

Sun-Stroke!
23 pp · Superhero
Metal Men [GoldTinPlatinumLeadMercuryIron]SupermanChemo (villain)S.T.A.R. LabsDr. Jenet KlyburnHawkman [Katar Hol] (flashback)Hawkwoman [Shayera Thal] (as Hawkgirl, flashback)I.Q. (villain)
The Ice Slaves of Killer Frost!
17 pp · Superhero
SupermanFirestorm [Ronnie Raymond]Killer Frost (villain)S.T.A.R. LabsProfessor KnudsonMartin SteinCliff Carmichael (cameo)Doreen Day (cameo)

In "The Ice Slaves of Killer Frost!", Superman finds himself caught in a frozen trap when Killer Frost escapes from S.T.A.R. Labs, unleashing her chilling powers across the city. With Firestorm re-forming to counter the icy threat, the two heroes must work together—while Professor Knudson and Martin Stein race to contain the chaos. As the battle escalates, Superman extends an unexpected invitation to Firestorm, setting the stage for a new alliance.

The Man Who Was the World!
17 pp · Superhero
SupermanDeadmanRama KushnaAbraham Gold (flashback)Jack Gold (flashback)Caprice (flashback)S.T.A.R. LabsDr. Jenet KlyburnAlex AtleyCarol AtleyDennisMr. Genarian (villain)Lois Lane (cameo)

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Full credits

artist, inker Pete Woods
colorist Brad Anderson
cover pencils, inks Dave Gibbons

Reprints

↩ Reprints DC Comics Presents #4 (1978), DC Comics Presents #17 (1980), DC Comics Presents #24 (1980), Action Comics #841 (2006), Action Comics #842 (2006), Action Comics #843 (2006)

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