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Superman: The Dark Side #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis 1999 prestige-format one-shot from DC Comics presents an Elseworlds tale exploring a grim alternate reality where Superman's rocket lands not in Kansas, but in the Soviet Union. Raised under the banner of communism, Kal-El becomes a weapon of the state, forcing a confrontation with his adopted homeland's ideals and his own humanity. The story is written by John Francis Moore with painted artwork by Kieron Dwyer and colorist Jason Wright.
In Superman: The Dark Side #nn, a pivotal moment unfolds as Lightray makes a final, selfless stand to empower Superman in his battle against Darkseid. Written by John Francis Moore and Kieron Dwyer, with art by Kieron Dwyer and cover by Kieron Dwyer and Karl Kesel, this 1999 issue captures the quiet aftermath of cosmic conflict as Earth and Apokolips begin to heal from the scars left by Darkseid’s reign.
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Lightray sacrifices himself to give Superman the power to defeat Darkseid, and the two worlds Earth and Apokolips, slowly recover from the abuse of Darkseid and his minions.
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