Superman: Nightwing and Flamebird #1

In "The Sleepers, Part One," Nightwing and Flamebird confront David Carter—revealed to be the Kryptonian Tor-An—amid a escalating conflict that pulls in Lois Lane, General Sam Lane, and a web of hidden agents. As the duo races to secure Tor-An at the Fortress of Solitude, they unveil their true identities as Thora Ak-Var and an aged Chris Kent, while Ursa closes in with deadly intent.

In "The Sleepers, Part Two," Nightwing and Flamebird face off against Ursa in the heart of Superman's fortress, where her rage and betrayal push the fight to a brutal edge. With Flamebird wounded and the fortress collapsing around them, Nightwing must choose between vengeance and the principles he’s sworn to uphold—leading to a tense escape to Metropolis and a reunion with his adopted mother, Lois Lane.

In the aftermath of the fortress collapse, Nightwing and Flamebird race to Metropolis, where Lois Lane and Doctor Hoshi work to heal Flamebird’s injuries. As General Lane closes in on Flamebird’s location, Nightwing returns to the ruins to confront Ursa—only to discover the body of Tor-An, slain by her hand. With the fortress under siege and a new threat emerging from a distant bank robbery, the fragile alliance between heroes begins to fray.

In "The Sleepers, Part Four," Nightwing and Flamebird race to stop Nadira and Az-Rel’s escalating rampage across New Mexico, while Thara Ak-Var recovers in the Kent apartment and shares uneasy moments with Lois Lane. As mysterious forces gather secrets—like a hidden blood sample and a shocking revelation about David Carter’s true identity—Chris Kent and Thara suit up after seeing the chaos unfold on screen, ready to face the threat head-on, joined by an unexpected ally and a swarm of otherworldly creatures.

In "The Sleepers, Part Five," Nightwing and Flamebird face off against Codename: Assassin and his army, leading to Flamebird’s capture and a dangerous mind probe that awakens the ancient Flamebird within her. As Nightwing pursues Nadira Va-Dim and Az-Rel, the battle threatens innocent lives, forcing him to let them escape—just as Flamebird returns to the fight. Meanwhile, Lois Lane visits her father’s grave, where Mon-El reveals the body isn’t there, and Mirabai closes in on Nadira and Az-Rel, while Codename: Assassin reports to General Sam Lane.

In the shadow of Kandor’s fall, Thara Ak-Var—raised by Zor-El and Alura after her parents’ death—finds her fate entwined with Chris Kent, a young man lost in the Phantom Zone. When a desperate attempt to reach Superman fractures reality, a painful bond forms between them, drawing Thara into the Zone to save him. With Non’s unexpected mercy, their journey back to Kandor begins, setting the stage for a legacy forged in fire and shadow.