About this Collection
This volume collects the second half of the sprawling 2001 'Our Worlds at War' crossover event, which saw Superman and Earth's heroes unite against the cosmic threat of the being known as Imperiex. Featuring chapters from Superman, Action Comics, Adventures of Superman, and related titles, it continues the story of a devastated Earth fighting for survival. Written by Jeph Loeb, Joe Casey, and others, with art by Ed McGuinness, Mike Wieringo, and more, this trade paperback includes issues such as Superman #172-173, Action Comics #783, and Adventures of Superman #597, among others.
In "Her Mother's Daughter," Superman faces an escalating threat as the mysterious Strange Visitor—revealed to be the cosmic guardian Kismet—makes a desperate stand to empower him against the unstoppable Imperiex. Written by Jeph Loeb and brought to life with dynamic art by Ed McGuinness and Bill Sienkiewicz, this pivotal issue sees the tide of battle shift in unexpected ways when Warworld, under Brainiac 13’s control, absorbs the residual energy from Imperiex’s destruction. The cover by Mike Wieringo and José Marzán Jr. captures the moment’s intensity, while Tanya and Richard Horie’s colors and Richard Starkings’ lettering heighten the stakes.
Contains 11 stories
Her Mother's Daughter
22 pp · Superhero
HippolytaWonder Girl [Cassie Sandsmark]Superman [Clark Kent]Wonder Woman [Diana]Cheetah [Sebastian Ballesteros]Silver Swan [Vanessa Kapatelis]CirceImperiexAdam StrangeMaximaMongalMassacreGrayvenStarfireAquaman [Arthur Curry]Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]Green Lantern [Kyle Rayner]Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]The Flash [Wally West]DarkseidJuliaImperiex probesPhillipusLois Lane (voice only)
The Red Badge of Courage
22 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Wonder Woman [Diana]Green Lantern [Kyle Rayner]Strange Visitor [Sharon Vance]President Lex LuthorWill Magnus [Veridium]The Atom [Ray Palmer]General Frank RockDarkseidImperiexEmil HamiltonLois LaneBlackhawksAmanda Waller (voice only)Brainiac 13Kismet
Kissing on the Apokolips
22 pp · Superhero
Young Justice [SecretL'il LoboEmpressCissie King-JonesImpulseWonder Girl [Cassie Sandsmark]Superboy [Kon-El]Robin [Tim Drake]]Black Racer
Our Worlds at War: Escalation
23 pp · Superhero
ParademonsDarkseidLex LuthorLois LaneGrayvenDarkseidSuperman [Clark Kent]Lena LuthorRobin [Tim Drake]Secret
Split Decision
22 pp · Superhero
Young Justice [ImpulseSuperboyWonder Girl [Cassie Sandsmark]Cissie King-JonesSecretRobin [Tim Drake]EmpressL'il Lobo]Granny GoodnessParademonsDarkseidBlack RacerSteel [John Henry Irons]
War Letters
22 pp · Superhero
Superboy [Kon-El]Guardian [Jim Harper]KryptoHuman BombJLA [Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]Green Lantern [Kyle Rayner]Plastic Man [Eel O' Brian]Wonder Woman [Diana]The Flash [Wally West]]Black RacerSteel [John Henry Irons]Young Justice [Robin [Tim Drake]ImpulseWonder Girl [Cassie Sandsmark]Cissie Jones-King]Superman
Total Abandon
22 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]MaximaMassacreGeneral ZodPresident Lex LuthorFaoraKancerWonder Woman [Diana]Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]Captain Atom [Nathaniel Adam]Lena LuthorBrainiac 13Steel [John Henry Irons]
Amazons Attack!
22 pp · Superhero
Moirae [ClothoLachesisAtropos]AnankeSupermanWonder WomanImperiexDarkseidGreen Lantern [Kyle Rayner]Lex LuthorGeneral RockDoc Magnus [Veridium]ParademonsBrainiac 13MaximaMassacreCaptain Marvel [Billy Batson]Captain Atom [Nathaniel Adam]Steel [John Henry Irons]StarfireTroiaPhillipusArtemisIphtimeAnayaSteve TrevorEtta CandyRavenTempestEuboeaMyrhhaFuryPenelope
Trial by Fire
22 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lex LuthorLena LuthorDarkseidWonder Woman [Diana]Steel [John Henry Irons]Brainiac 13RavenTempest [Garth]General ZodJimmy OlsenFaoraImperiexGreen Lantern [Kyle Rayner]Captain Atom [Nathaniel Adam]Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]Jonathan KentJor-ElTroiaMartian Manhunter
Finale
38 pp · Superhero
JLA [Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Wonder Woman [Diana]Aquaman [Arthur Curry] (projection)The Flash [Wally West]The Atom [Ray Palmer]Green Lantern [Kyle Rayner]Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]]Red Tornado [John Smith]Titans [ArsenalTempest [Garth]TroiaNightwing [Dick Grayson]]JSA [Green Lantern [Alan Scott]The Flash [Jay Garrick]Wildcat [Ted Grant]Sand [Sandy Hawkins]Wonder Woman [Hippolyta] (portrait)]Amanda WallerPresident Lex LuthorMongalBillyYoung Justice [SecretEmpressCissie Jones-KingSuperboy [Kon-El]Wonder Girl [Cassie Sandsmark]Robin [Tim Drake]]Lois LaneElla LaneLucy Lane-TroupeRon Troupe
