Superman Giant #1
In "Power Play," Geoff Johns and Gary Frank kick off a thrilling chapter with a haunting flashback to when Brainiac first stole Kandor from Krypton. At the Daily Planet, new sports editor Steve Lombard joins the team as Perry White welcomes back Catherine Grant, just as a mysterious Brainiac probe breaches Earth’s atmosphere—only to be intercepted by Superman, who finds the device analyzing him before going silent. The cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams captures the moment with striking intensity.
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A flashback shows how Brainiac stole Kandor from Krypton. At a staff meeting at the Daily Planet, Perry White welcomes Steve Lombard as new sports editor, and welcomes back Catherine Grant. A Brainiac probe enters Earth's atmosphere; Superman intercepts. It analyzes him, sends the information, and then shuts down. Brainiac's headship receives the information.
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