Superman: Last Stand of New Krypton #1
In "Prologue, Part One: The Future Is Prologue," Superman's legacy hangs in the balance as New Krypton erupts into chaos. With Supergirl and Mon-El battling Brainiac’s relentless probe bots, Superboy and the Legion struggle to break free from custody—only for a shocking connection with Tellus to redirect Mon-El’s path. As tensions rise and family bonds are tested, Supergirl races to save her mother, Alura, only to find her held by Superboy, leading to a tense confrontation that reshapes their mission. Written by Sterling Gates and illustrated by Jamal Igle, with inks by Marc Deering and Jon Sibal, colors by Steve Buccellato, Javier Mena, and Tom Chu, and letters by Jared K. Fletcher, this pivotal issue features a striking cover by Andy Kubert.
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While Supergirl and Mon-El fight Brainiac's probe bots on the streets of New Krypton, Superboy and the Legion fight to escape custody. When Tellus connects with Mon-El and apprises him of the situation, Mon heads off to help Superman, while Supergirl stays behind. When Supergirl hears her mother in distress, she speeds over to find Alura in the clutches of Superboy. But once she has dispatched Superboy and convinced her mother that he and the Legionnaires are not terrorists, Alura sends them all off to the fight with Brainiac.
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