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Superman: The Coming of Atlas #[nn]
In "Chapter One: Atlas the Great!", Superman awakens to find Krypto locked in combat with the enigmatic Atlas, a figure whose strength defies explanation. With the help of Zachary Zatara, Superman harnesses a brief magical incantation to bolster his own power, returning just in time to finally subdue Atlas and crown Krypto the true victor. Written by James Robinson and brought to life by Renato Guedes with inks by Jose W. Magalhaes, colors by Hi-Fi, and letters by John J. Hill, this pivotal issue features a striking cover by Alex Ross.
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Superman awakens and sees Krypto battling Atlas. The mysterious man watching is ordered to blast Krypto with the ray from the satellite that downed Supergirl, but it's ineffective. Atlas proclaims Krypto as "magical," which causes Superman to limp away from the battle, promising Krypto he'll be back. Superman finds Zachary Zatara in Metropolis and gets him to construct a brief spell that will give Superman extra power. Back at the fight, Krypto is finally tiring, but Superman arrives and pounds Atlas beneath the ground, defeating him. Superman proclaims Krypto as the hero in this battle.
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