About this Collection
This collection kicks off the 2010 series focusing on Mon-El, the Daxamite hero who steps in as Superman's replacement during the 'World of New Krypton' era. It gathers the early issues of his solo adventures, where he struggles to fill the Man of Steel's boots while dealing with his own vulnerability to lead and the pressures of Metropolis.
In "Who Is Clark Kent's Big Brother?", Superman takes a bold step forward when he frees Mon-El from the Phantom Zone—only to find the alien on the brink of death from lead poisoning. With a mysterious vial marked "Mon-El Drink me" and a Legion symbol in hand, Superman must decide how far he’s willing to go to save a friend. As he prepares to leave Earth for New Krypton, he entrusts Mon-El, Steel, the Guardian, and Jimmy Olsen with protecting Metropolis, while a quiet reckoning begins for the Guardian, who recalls a past encounter with Tellus. Written by James Robinson and illustrated by Javier Pina, with colors by Hi-Fi and letters by John J. Hill, this 2010 issue captures a pivotal moment in Superman’s journey, all wrapped in a cover by Andrew Robinson.
Contains 12 stories
Who Is Clark Kent's Big Brother?
14 pp · Superhero
Clark KentMon-El [Lar Gand] (intro, origin)Lana Lang (cameo)Mr. Lang (cameo)Mrs. Lang (cameo)Ben Hubbard (photo, cameo)Pete Ross (cameo)Jonathan KentMartha Kent
The Mind of Rudy Jones
22 pp · Superhero
SupermanParasite [Rudy Jones]Mon-ElScience PoliceThe Guardian [Jim Harper clone]AluraKryptoniansFlash [Jay Garrick] (cameo)Nightwing [Chris Kent] (cameo)Flamebird [Thara Ak-Var] (cameo)General Zod (cameo)Ursa (cameo)Non (cameo)
Suspicion!
18 pp · Superhero
SupermanGeneral ZodNonUrsaAluraGeneral Sam LaneLex LuthorJimmy OlsenSteve LombardLois LaneNightwing [Chris Kent] (cameo)Flamebird [Thara Ak-Var] (cameo)Mon-ElKryptonians
Origins & Omens
6 pp · Superhero
The Guardian [Jim Harper clone]Scar of OaScience Police [MarkhamPollockWilcox]The Guardian [Jim Harper] (flashback, cameo)Gwendoline HarperTellus (cameo)Nightwing [Chris Kent] (cameo)Flamebird [Thara Ak-Var] (cameo)
The Long Goodbye
18 pp · Superhero
SupermanMon-ElLois LaneChris Kent [Lor-Zod] (photo)The Guardian [Jim Harper clone] (cameo)Tellus (cameo, flashback)Riot (cameo, flashback)Atomic Skull (cameo, flashback)Martha KentJonathan Kent (cameo, flashback)Krypto (cameo)Steel (cameo)Control [RachelChameleon Boy] (cameo)Jimmy Olsen (cameo)
Origins & Omens
6 pp · Superhero
Mon-ElScar of OaMartha KentSandraKrypto (cameo)Clark Kent (flashback, cameo)Atlas (cameo)Billi Harper (cameo)Ion [Sodam Yat] (cameo)The Guardian [Jim Harper clone] (cameo)Daxam
Yesterday and Tomorrow
22 pp · Superhero
Superman (flashback)Mon-ElBibbo BibbowskiAtlasSteel [John Henry Irons]Jimmy OlsenThe Guardian [Jim Harper clone]Control [RachelChameleon Boy]Science Police [Garrison (cameo)Billi Harper (intro)]RampageGeneral Sam Lane (cameo)
Power and Weakness
22 pp · Superhero
The Guardian [Jim Harper clone]Mon-ElScience Police [Wilcox [Princess ProjectraSensor Girl]FosterSandersonRomundi [Car-Vex]Billi Harper]ShrapnelParasiteGeneral Sam LaneBlakeThe UntouchablesBlack LightningThe Prankster (cameo)John Henry Irons [Steel]AtlasJimmy OlsenZachary ZataraTellus (cameo)
The Fall and Rise of Jonathan Kent
22 pp · Superhero
Mon-ElThe Guardian [Jim Harper clone]Squad K [Percy Hazardothers]Kimiyo Hoshi [Doctor Light]Mitch [Matter-Eater Lad]Science Police [Wilcox [Princess ProjectraSensor Girl]others]TellusCodename: AssassinEddy (cameo)Ron (cameo)General Sam Lane (cameo)Static (on monitor)The Hangman (on monitor)The Shield (on monitor)Inferno (on monitor)Magog (on monitor)The Web (on monitor)Icon (on monitor)Iron Butterfly (on monitor)
The Tourist
22 pp · Superhero
Mon-ElThe Guardian [Jim Harper clone]Morgan EdgeTellus [Ganglios]John Henry Irons [Steel]AtlasPranksterGeneral Sam LaneCodename: AssassinLivewire (cameo)Gentleman Ghost (cameo)Zuggernaut (cameo)Billi Harper (cameo)Rocket Reds (cameo)Ivana [Rocket Red] (cameo)Class War [BeaumontSunny Jim] (intro, cameo)Big Don Drummond (intro, cameo)La Sangre (intro, cameo)Will Von Hammer (intro, cameo)Freedom Beast (cameo)Congorilla (cameo)Rising Sun (cameo)Doctor Light [Kimiyo Hoshi]Robo-Octo-Ape (intro, cameo)Iman [Diego Irigoyen] (cameo)Chupacabras (cameo)King Billy (intro, cameo)Blockbuster [unknown female] (intro, cameo)Ironworks
The Setup
22 pp · Superhero
John Henry Irons [Steel]AtlasThe Guardian [Jim Harper clone]Science Police [ChathamWilcox [Princess ProjectraSensor Girl]Romundi [Car-Vex]Jonathan Kent [Mon-El]Billi Harper]Carnivora (flashback, cameo)Zachary ZataraMark MerlinParasiteDoctor Light [Kimiyo Hoshi]Gwendoline HarperIon [Sodam Yat]TellusIronworks
The Guardian
1 pp · Superhero
The Guardian [Jim Harper (clone)]WilcoxRomundiThe Guardian [Jim Harper] (inset)Codename: Assassin (inset)Gwendolyn (inset)Billi Harper [Jamie Harper] (inset)
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