Superman Confidential #4
In "Kryptonite Book Four," Superman faces a brutal assault by Luthor's thugs while Gallo wrestles with the volatile power of a kryptonite meteor. As the danger escalates, Superman's strength wanes—until Gallo suppresses the meteor's influence, giving him a chance to fight back. With Jimmy Olsen’s help, he’s suddenly aided by an unexpected ally: Clark Kent. Written by Darwyn Cooke and illustrated with sharp, moody precision by Tim Sale, with colors by Dave Stewart and lettering by Richard Starkings, this 2007 issue delivers a tense, character-driven twist in Superman’s battle against his greatest vulnerability. The cover, by Tim Sale, captures the moment with stark intensity.
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Superman takes a beating at the hands of Luthor's thugs while Gallo exposes himself to his kryptonite meteor. But when Gallo shuts it up again, Superman recovers, and with the aid of Jimmy Olsen gets help from...Clark Kent?
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