About this Collection
This volume continues the 2011 series following the adventures of the new Nightwing and Flamebird, Van-Zee and Ak-Var, as they protect the streets of Metropolis while hiding their Kryptonian identities. Collecting issues from the series, it delves deeper into their struggle against threats both alien and human, all while navigating the legacy of their famous predecessors.
In "Divine Spark, Part 1," Superman: Nightwing and Flamebird #2 delivers a tense, character-driven chapter as Nightwing and Flamebird race to stop sleeper agents while grappling with Thara’s growing instability and her deepening feelings for Chris. The story unfolds across Iraq, Toronto, and S.T.A.R. Labs, where Perry White follows a trail left by the missing Jimmy Olsen and Dr. Hoshi and Thara bring Chris to Dr. Pillings—unaware of the truth about his identity. Written by Greg Rucka and Eric Trautmann, with striking visuals by Pere Pérez and Javier Mena, and a cover by Cafu, this 2011 issue blends personal stakes with high-stakes action in a quietly escalating mystery.
Contains 11 stories
Divine Spark, Part 1
22 pp · Superhero
Nightwing [Chris Kent]Flamebird [Thara Ak-Var]Jax-Ur (also as Dr. Pillings)BrimstoneLois LanePerry WhiteIsabel GlennRon Troupe (cameo)Kimiyo Hoshi [Doctor Light]Doomsday (photo)Green Lantern [Hal Jordan] (photo)Flash (photo)Wonder Woman (photo)Martian Manhunter (photo)Batman (photo)Tor-An (hologram)Nadira Va-Dim (hologram)Az-Rel (hologram)Quex-Ul (hologram)Car-Vex (hologram)GazziWazirKellieJerome
Divine Spark, Part 2
22 pp · Superhero
Nightwing [Chris Kent]Flamebird [Thara Ak-Var]Jax-Ur (also as Dr. Pillings)Kimiyo Hoshi [Doctor Light]Lois LanePerry WhiteRon Troupe (cameo)Steve LombardGeneral Sam LaneS.T.A.R. Labs
Divine Spark, Part 3
22 pp · Superhero
Nightwing [Chris Kent]Flamebird [Thara Ak-Var]Jax-Ur (also as Dr. Pillings)Kimiyo Hoshi [Doctor Light]Mon-ElThe Guardian [Jim Harper clone]Science Police [Romundi [Car-Vex]others]Lois LaneGeneral Sam LaneLieutenant HollisterSquad K [Sergeant Cloud [Knight Alpha]Knight Sevenothers]S.T.A.R. Labs
Man of Valor, Part Three
10 pp · Superhero
Mon-ElNightwing [Chris Kent]Flamebird [Thara Ak-Var]The Guardian [Jim Harper clone]General Sam LaneScience Police [Romundi [Car-Vex]]
Divine Spark, Part 4
22 pp · Superhero
Nightwing [Chris Kent]Flamebird [Thara Ak-Var]Rao (flashback)The Flamebird (flashback)Vohc (flashback)The Nightwing (flashback)Jax-UrGazzi (cameo, death)Wazir (cameo, death)Kellie (cameo, death)Jerome (cameo, death)
Truth to Power
22 pp · Superhero
Nightwing [Chris Kent]Flamebird [Thara Ak-Var]Lois LaneJax-UrRaoVohcJohn Raymond [The Web] (cameo)Sgt. Cayce (cameo)
Truth to Power, Part 2
22 pp · Superhero
Nightwing [Chris Kent]Flamebird [Thara Ak-Var]Jax-UrRaoJustice Society of America [Green Lantern [Alan Scott]Flash [Jay Garrick]Mr. Terrific [Michael Holt]Doctor Fate [Kent V. Nelson]]The NightwingWonder Woman [Diana]Lois LaneVohcMartha Kent (cameo)Krypto (cameo)General Sam Lane (cameo)
Truth to Power, Finale
22 pp · Superhero
Nightwing [Chris Kent]Flamebird [Thara Ak-Var]Lois LanePerry WhiteRon TroupeVohcRaoJustice Society of America [Green Lantern [Alan Scott]Flash [Jay Garrick]Mr. Terrific [Michael Holt]Doctor Fate [Kent V. Nelson]]The NightwingThe FlamebirdWonder Woman [Diana]Jax-UrLex Luthor (cameo)
Awake, Part 1
10 pp · Superhero
Car-Vex [Romundi]General Sam LaneJax-UrQuex-UlSgt. CloudLois Lane (in photo)Lucy Lane (in photo)Dominators
Awake, Part 2
10 pp · Superhero
Car-Vex [Romundi]General Sam LaneJax-UrQuex-UlGeneral ZodUrsaNon
Awake, Part 3
10 pp · Superhero
Car-Vex [Romundi]General Sam LaneGeneral ZodNadiraAz-Rel
