Superman: Nightwing and Flamebird #1
In "The Sleepers, Part One," Superman’s world fractures as Ursa emerges from a ruined fortress, clutching the lifeless body of Tor-An, while Nightwing and Flamebird arrive in Metropolis with urgent news. Written by Greg Rucka and illustrated by Sidney Teles, with inks by Sandro Ribeiro and colors by Rod Reis, this issue unfolds with quiet dread as Lois Lane seeks help from Doctor Hoshi to heal Flamebird—only for General Lane to detect the energy surge and identify Flamebird as Thara. Cover by Andrew Robinson captures the tension, setting the stage for a story where ancient Kryptonian secrets and fractured identities collide.
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Ursa digs out from the collapsed fortress and finds the imprisoned Tor-An. Meanwhile, Nightwing brings Flamebird to Lois in Metropolis. To treat Flamebird, Lois summons Doctor Hoshi, who uses her Doctor Light powers to help heal her. General Lane detects the outburst and locates Flamebird, identifying her as Thara. After Nightwing catches Lois up, he returns to the fortress to confront Ursa. There he finds a dead Tor-An, who Ursa admits killing. After Ursa leaves, Nightwing also leaves but is targeted by missiles from General Lane. ELsewhere, a bank is being robbed by a Kryptonian couple.
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