Superman: The Black Ring #2
In "Young Lex Luthor in: A Father's Box," a young Lex Luthor takes a dangerous leap toward power, confronting the chaotic force of Larfleeze in a high-stakes clash above Earth. Written by Paul Cornell and illustrated by Pete Woods, with colors by Brad Anderson and letters by Rob Leigh, this pivotal issue sees Luthor’s ambition tested as he faces both alien threats and his own ruthless choices. The cover by David Finch captures the tension perfectly, as the fate of the Black Ring—and Luthor’s path—hangs in the balance.
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The space-located black spheres have all moved together. Luthor is going up there to gain their power, when Larfleeze interrupts. He reveals that Glomulus has the last Earth-located sphere, and he wants to know how to use their power, threatening Luthor and his people. Luthor shows he doesn't care about that by shooting Finch dead. They fight, until Luthor is able to push Larfleeze into the sphere he got from Joker. After gaining the sphere Glomulus had, Luthor and RoboLois launch into space. Larfleeze comes out of another sphere, saying what’s in there he doesn't want (for the first time).
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