Superman: The Coming of Atlas #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "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.
In the quiet expanse of space, Superman and Green Lantern share a rare moment of calm, playing fetch with Krypto. But their peace is shattered when a colossal creature attacks Metropolis, prompting the Science Police—Travis DuBarry, Adam McCafferty, Carol Dash, Jake Grimaldi, and Clare Madison—to intervene. Their efforts falter until a mysterious new meta-human named Atlas arrives, determined to meet Superman, leaving the Science Police scrambling to contain both the threat and the enigma.
In "null," Lois and Jimmy witness the clash between Atlas and Superman, a battle that triggers a haunting flashback to ancient times when Atlas was caught in a temporal rift during a war. Now in the present, he’s been manipulated by a mysterious general who uses him to study Superman, while fragmented memories of Chagra and Hyssa hint at a deeper past. As the fight reignites, the line between enemy and pawn blurs.
In "null," Superman awakens to find Krypto locked in combat with the enigmatic Atlas, while a mysterious watcher prepares a weapon tied to the satellite that felled Supergirl. As the battle rages and Krypto begins to tire, Superman returns with a temporary boost from a spell crafted by Zachary Zatara, delivering a decisive blow that ends the fight. The story captures a pivotal moment where loyalty, power, and unexpected heroism collide.
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↩ Reprints 1st Issue Special #1 (1975), Superman #677 (2008), Superman #677 (2008), Superman #678 (2008), Superman #679 (2008), Superman #680 (2008)
Reprinted in Superman: The Coming of Atlas #[nn] (2009)
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