Superman: Codename: Patriot #[nn]
In "The Death of Jimmy Olsen," Superman and Supergirl pursue the fugitive Ral-Dar to Earth, where a web of secrets begins to unravel. With Lois Lane reporting Chris’s return and Mon-El leading the way to Science Police headquarters, tensions rise as old allies and new threats collide. The story unfolds across Metropolis and its hidden tunnels, where Nightwing and Flamebird confront deception, and a shocking revelation about Nadira and Az-Rel changes everything. Written by Greg Rucka and James Robinson, with art by Julian Lopez and inks by BIT, and a cover by Aaron Lopresti, this 2011 issue delivers a gripping, character-driven mystery that redefines alliances and stakes.
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Ral-Dar flees to Earth, followed by Superman and Supergirl. Mon-El takes Superman and Supergirl to Science Police headquarters to discuss things with the Guardian. Lois bursts in and informs Superman that Chris is back. Meanwhile, Ral-Dar has escaped to the Project where he is known as Patriot. Elsewhere, Flamebird reveals to Nightwing jealousy over an autograph-seeker. Nightwing responds with a kiss and they resume their search for Nadira and Az-Rel. In the tunnels of Metropolis they are suddenly weakened. Mirabi appears and reveals she had disguised Metallo and Reactron as Nadira and Az-Rel.
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