Superman: New Krypton #2

In "Invasive Surgery," Superman grapples with the fallout of his Kryptonian allies' violent actions as his mother, Martha Kent, stands by his side during a quiet visit to Jonathan Kent’s grave—only for Bizarro to appear, unsettling the moment. With the Science Police turning deadly and the President of the United States under pressure, Supergirl leads a covert assault on enemies across the globe, while secrets from Alura and Zor-El begin to unravel. As Jim Harper seeks a new role and Atlas prepares his next move, Superman must confront the cost of loyalty when even his closest family may not be who they seem.

In "Brainiac Lives," Superman faces a chilling revelation when Zor-El and Alura reveal that Kandorian forces have imprisoned his enemies in the Phantom Zone—only to find themselves trapped inside Brainiac’s vast, alien mind. With Zod’s remnants still active on Earth and Lex Luthor probing Brainiac’s consciousness for control, the Kryptonians must navigate a labyrinth of captured cities and fractured memories to uncover the truth before the machine’s power is weaponized.

In "Hard Times!", Superman finds himself at the center of a storm as a coalition of Earth's mightiest heroes confronts him on Kandor, demanding justice for Kryptonian casualties. With Alura defiant and Supergirl torn between loyalty and conscience, tensions erupt into open conflict—until the arrival of magic’s might shifts the tide in unexpected ways.

In "Birth of a Nation," the fate of Kandor hangs in the balance as the city breaks free from the Arctic and ascends into space, forming a new world in orbit opposite Earth. With Superman returning to Smallville to reconnect with his family and Supergirl settling into her new home under Alura’s guidance, tensions simmer beneath the surface as Zod, Ursa, and Non gather to discuss the future of New Krypton.