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Superman: Nightwing and Flamebird #2

Dec 2011 · DC · 17.99 USD; 19.99 CAD
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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

In "Divine Spark, Part 1," Nightwing and Flamebird race to uncover a conspiracy tied to a series of mysterious abductions in Iraq, while grappling with personal tensions that threaten to unravel their partnership. As they investigate a growing web of sleeper agents and confront the enigmatic Jax-Ur—posing as Dr. Pillings—Thara Ak-Var's deepening feelings for Chris Kent trigger a dangerous new attack, forcing them to seek help from Kimiyo Hoshi and S.T.A.R. Labs. With Lois Lane and Perry White piecing together clues in Toronto and the wider superhero community watching from afar, the line between ally and enemy blurs in this high-stakes chapter of Superman: Nightwing and Flamebird.

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

In "Divine Spark, Part 2," Nightwing [Chris Kent] endures agonizing treatment from Dr. Pillings—revealed to be the cunning Jax-Ur—while Flamebird [Thara Ak-Var] grapples with the truth of his identity and her own role in the crisis. As the stakes rise, a desperate alliance forms when Dr. Pillings calls upon Kimiyo Hoshi [Doctor Light] to help restore Chris, even as Lois Lane faces a storm of suspicion and arrest over her investigation. With Perry White's support and the weight of secrets unraveling, the team races against time to untangle a mystery that could change everything.

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

In "Divine Spark, Part 3," Nightwing and Flamebird face a tense standoff as Mon-El, the Guardian, and the Science Police close in, forcing them to surrender. With the stakes rising, secrets unravel—Romundi reveals her true identity as Car-Vex—while a hidden bomb sets the stage for chaos. As Lois Lane is summoned and General Lane arrives with Squad K, the fragile truce shatters, leading to a desperate escape and a detonation that changes everything.

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]]

In the aftermath of a devastating explosion at Science Police headquarters, Mon-El, Nightwing, and Flamebird race to rescue survivors, but the danger isn’t over—General Lane’s forces close in. With the Guardian watching from the shadows and the Science Police leader Romundi [Car-Vex] in disarray, Nightwing and Flamebird must decide whether to run or stand their ground, aided by Mon-El’s unwavering resolve.

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)

In "Divine Spark, Part 4," Chris Kent, as Nightwing, delves into the ancient Sunstone known as The Book of Rao, uncovering the legendary past of Rao, Vohc, and the original Flamebird and Nightwing. That night, a mysterious invitation from Jax-Ur draws Flamebird into a perilous trap, testing their courage and the bonds forged across time.

Truth to Power
22 pp · Superhero
Nightwing [Chris Kent]Flamebird [Thara Ak-Var]Lois LaneJax-UrRaoVohcJohn Raymond [The Web] (cameo)Sgt. Cayce (cameo)

In "Truth to Power," Nightwing and Flamebird face off against Jax-Ur and the awakened Rao construct as it wreaks havoc in Iraq, while Lois Lane races to the scene. Just as she arrives, Vohc traps Nightwing in the Void of Shadows, testing Flamebird’s resolve—until Lois steps forward with a plan that refuses to let hope fade.

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)

In "Truth to Power, Part 2," Nightwing [Chris Kent] and Flamebird [Thara Ak-Var] face an escalating crisis as Jax-Ur and the entity Vohc unleash a devastating threat tied to Rao’s ancient construct. With the Justice Society of America, Wonder Woman, and even Lois Lane caught in the crossfire, the fate of Earth hangs in the balance when nuclear weapons are triggered—until Nightwing, drawn from the Phantom Zone, merges with the spectral Nightwing to deliver a final, desperate defense.

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)

In "Truth to Power, Finale," Nightwing [Chris Kent] and Flamebird [Thara Ak-Var] lead a daring assault on the Rao construct, racing against time as the combined forces of the Nightwing and Flamebird entities converge within its heart. With the Justice Society of America holding off Jax-Ur and Vohc, and Wonder Woman pressing the fight, the fate of the construct hangs in the balance—until the final blow is struck.

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

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Full credits

writer Greg Rucka
artist, inker Pere Pérez
colorist Javier Mena
letterer Rob Leigh
cover pencils, inks Cafu

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