Superman: Last Son of Krypton #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis 2013 hardcover collects the Superman: Last Son of Krypton storyline, originally published in Action Comics #844-846, #851, and the Superman: Last Son of Krypton one-shot. Written by Geoff Johns and Richard Donner with art by Adam Kubert, the story introduces a young Kryptonian boy who crash-lands on Earth, leading Superman to confront both the boy's mysterious origins and the return of General Zod. The volume also includes the related story 'Escape from Bizarro World' from Action Comics #855-857, featuring art by Eric Powell.
In "Last Son," Superman faces a chilling threat as the Revenge Squad battles Phantom Zone criminals overtaking Metropolis, with Zod demanding absolute obedience—starting with his own son, Chris. Written by Geoff Johns and Richard Donner, and brought to life by Adam Kubert’s dynamic art and Edgar Delgado’s vivid colors, this pivotal 2013 issue delivers intense action and emotional stakes, culminating in a sacrifice that reshapes Superman’s understanding of legacy. The cover by Adam Kubert captures the moment’s gravity, making it a must-have for fans of the Man of Steel’s darker, more personal arcs.
In "Last Son," Superman intercepts a mysterious ship crash and discovers a young boy with Kryptonian abilities, speaking the ancient language of his people. Taken to the Department of Metahuman Affairs under Sarge Steel’s watch, the boy vanishes overnight—prompting Superman to break into the Pentagon and rescue him before he’s handed over to unknown handlers. With help from Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, and Perry White, Superman seeks guidance from his adoptive parents, Jonathan and Martha Kent, as he grapples with what it means to raise another Kryptonian in a world that fears what it doesn’t understand.
In "Conclusion," Superman faces his greatest challenge yet as the Superman Revenge Squad—Bizarro, Metallo, and Parasite—join forces with the resurrected General Zod and his allies in a full-scale assault on Metropolis. With Zod holding his own son, Chris Kent, hostage and threatening to kill him unless the city surrenders, Superman must fight not only his former allies but also the weight of his own legacy. As Luthor manipulates a Phantom Zone ship from the shadows and Lois Lane makes a desperate move to save them all, the fate of Metropolis—and the soul of a hero—hangs in the balance.
In "Part Two" of *Superman: Last Son of Krypton*, Superman and Supergirl confront the lingering threat of the Brainiac Probe, uncovering unsettling truths about the villain’s true nature. As Superman prepares to pursue Brainiac to the distant planet Larroo, he faces a devastating act of cosmic destruction—only to be captured as the planet’s fate unfolds.
In "Part Three" of *Superman: Last Son of Krypton*, Superman awakens aboard Brainiac’s ship, still reeling from the alien’s probing and now facing the full threat of the real Brainiac, who has set his sights on Earth. As he battles through the ship’s defenses, encountering suspended captives and the bottled city of Kandor, Superman must confront the ancient villain’s chilling intent—while above, Supergirl searches for Clark at the Daily Planet, clashing with Cat Grant, and Lois Lane, Jonathan and Martha Kent, Steve Lombard, and Ron Troupe remain unaware of the escalating danger.
In "Part Four" of *Superman: Last Son of Krypton*, Metropolis faces an escalating threat as Brainiac's probes descend upon the city, forcing Supergirl and Lois Lane to confront the alien menace. Superman, locked in a brutal struggle with Brainiac aboard his ship, gains the upper hand—only for the tables to turn when Brainiac recovers and severs a vital connection to Kandor, where Supergirl’s parents, Zor-El and Alura, reveal the truth behind Krypton’s fall. As the ship prepares to unleash a devastating attack on the sun, the fate of Metropolis and its heroes hangs in the balance.
In the quiet aftermath of Jonathan Kent's funeral, Clark stands at the edge of a familiar field, haunted by the weight of loss and the fury of a father’s death. As memories of rage and revenge flicker through his mind, Lois gently reminds him that honoring Jonathan means carrying his memory forward—not letting it fuel violence.
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