Superman: Camelot Falls #2
In "The Weight of the World," Kurt Busiek and Carlos Pacheco deliver a powerful chapter of Superman: Camelot Falls, where Arion of Atlantis confronts the man who impersonated him—Bill Knightly—uncovering a shocking truth about his own demise in the present age. Meanwhile, Superman grapples with a sudden invasion of young New Gods in Metropolis, a moment of quiet with Lana and Lois, and a solitary vigil on the moon that leads to an unexpected act of compassion. The story builds with emotional gravity, culminating in a tense meeting between Superman and Arion, where duty and belief collide. Cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesús Merino.
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Arion of Atlantis tracks down Bill Knightly, who has been pretending to be Arion. Arion learns from Knightly how he had died in the present age. Meanwhile, Superman finds Metropolis overrun by young New Gods. He rounds them up, as Lightray arrives. Lightray senses turmoil in Superman and urges him to take the night off. After talking with Lana and then Lois, Superman sits on the moon to think. On returning, he can't help but rescue a little girl. Lightray and most of the Young Gods leave, but two remain. Arion and Superman meet and Superman tells Arion that he won't quit, so Arion attacks him.
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