Superman Family Adventures #9
In *Superman Family Adventures* #9 (2013), the ever-clever Brainiac teams up with Lex Luthor in a scheme that backfires when they experiment with Periwinkle Kryptonite—turning Superman unexpectedly sentimental. With help from Lara, Superman uncovers the truth about his origins, leading to a twist that leaves Luthor scrambling when he shrinks Brainiac down, only to face the tiny alien’s fate in the hands of Kandor’s police. Written and illustrated by Art Baltazar, with cover art by Baltazar, this quirky, character-driven tale blends humor and heart in a way only he can deliver.
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Brainiac comes to Earth and teams up with Lex Luthor. They try to use Periwinkle Kryptonite, which makes Superman romantic, but it wears off quickly. Superman's mom Lara tells Brainiac that he was created by Jor-El, then jealous Luthor shrinks Brainiac down so he can be arrested by policemen from Kandor.
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