Superman: Ending Battle #[nn]

In "Ending Battle, Part 1: Morning Twilight," Superman reunites with old friends Pete Ross and Lana Lang during a quiet moment—only to be pulled into a high-stakes crisis when Master Jailer and Neutron storm the White House, targeting Pete and Lana. As Superman moves to intervene, a chilling phone call from Lex Luthor cuts through the chaos, hinting at a dangerous truth about Clark’s secret identity.

In "Ending Battle, Part 2: Dawn’s Early Light," Superman races to protect the people tied to Clark Kent’s life as a wave of minor villains—among them King Shark, Ratcatcher, and Firefist—turns deadly. When he stops King Shark from killing Jimmy Olsen, a chilling clue emerges: the villains are being manipulated by a voice in their heads. Just as Superman begins to unravel the mystery, news breaks that smoke is rising from the Daily Planet, throwing the city into chaos.

In the heart of a city under siege, Superman rallies his closest allies—Lois Lane, Perry White, Ron Troupe, Natasha Irons, and others—at Steelworks, seeking refuge from a coordinated assault by Evil Star, Rock, and Terra-Man. With tensions rising and trust fraying, Superman sets out to uncover the mastermind behind the attack, knowing the truth could shake the foundation of everything he’s fought to protect.

In "Ending Battle, Part 4: The Thirteenth Hour," Superman faces off against Lex Luthor, convinced he’s behind the attacks on those close to Clark Kent—only for Luthor to admit he knows Superman’s secret identity while denying any involvement. As the Elite arrive to kill Luthor, Superman must defend him, only to realize too late that the true mastermind is Manchester Black, forcing him to confront Cyborg in a battle that may decide everything.

In "Ending Battle, Part 6: Rush Hour," Superman pushes through a tide of villains—Metallo, Silver Banshee, Mongul II, and others—racing to stop Manchester Black before he strikes. Meanwhile, Lois Lane, unaware of the danger closing in, returns to her apartment only to confront the man she’s been trying to evade.

In the final chapter of the "Ending Battle" arc, Superman confronts Manchester Black in a showdown that tests his unwavering principles. With Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and the memory of his parents watching, the battle pushes Superman to his limits—forcing him to resist a temptation that could change everything.