Superman: The Death of Clark Kent #[nn]

In a tense, high-stakes chapter of Superman: The Death of Clark Kent, Superman races to protect Clark’s colleagues—Charlie Kochman and Perry White—amid escalating threats, while Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen uncover a dangerous new development: Kenny Braverman, the Conduit, has escaped from Stryker’s. The story weaves between action and investigation, probing the fragile line between heroism and identity.

In a story that redefines the cost of heroism, Superman must confront a dangerous secret when Conduit, the man who knows his true identity, turns his attention to those closest to Clark Kent. With Jimmy Olsen taken and Lois Lane in peril, the pressure mounts as Clark races to protect his friends, his family, and the life he’s built—only to discover that the real target was never who he thought. The stakes rise when Conduit threatens the Kents, forcing Superman to make a choice that will change everything.

In "The Hit!", Superman returns to Metropolis to find Lois Lane’s apartment abandoned and destroyed, the city’s peace shattered by a wave of chaos. With the Kent family targeted by Neutron, Plasmus, and Warp, and Conduit pulling strings from the shadows, Clark Kent must race against time to protect those he loves—before the next blow lands.

In the aftermath of a violent clash between Superman and Metallo, Lois Lane seeks refuge with the Metropolis SCU, only to find herself caught in a sudden explosion alongside Dan Turpin. As the dust settles, the weight of the moment presses in—between the hero’s absence, the city’s danger, and the quiet strength of those who stand in the shadows, like Martha and Jonathan Kent, watching from afar.

When robot duplicates of Conduit harass Superman during a desperate search for the Kents, the hero reaches a breaking point—believing Jonathan and Martha are gone, he declares he can no longer be Superman. But as the dust settles from a devastating attack, something unexpected emerges from the wreckage.

In the wake of a devastating loss, Superman retreats to a lonely mountaintop, consumed by grief after believing Conduit has killed Lois, Martha, and Jonathan Kent. But when his parents unexpectedly find him, their presence reignites his resolve — and together, they begin rebuilding their lives under new identities, unaware that Lois still lives and is searching for them.

In the wake of Superman’s disappearance, a mysterious figure known as Shadowdragon strikes at Conduit’s base, leaving behind a digital trail in the wake of a new life being forged by Clark Kent. When an urgent crisis forces Superman’s return, Conduit seizes the moment—abducting him in a sudden, shocking twist that seems to send him back to the quiet fields of Smallville.

In "Home and the Hollow Heart!", Superman confronts Conduit on the resurrected football field of his youth, where the past and present collide. With the echoes of Smallville's memories swirling around him, Superman must face not just a powerful foe, but the painful weight of what he’s lost—and what he might still be able to save.

In "Finish Line!", Superman confronts the remnants of a twisted deception in a fake Smallville, dismantling Conduit’s hidden base before returning Kenny Braverman’s body to his grieving father. With the truth laid bare, he finds solace in reuniting with Jonathan and Martha Kent, facing the weight of loss and legacy in a moment both personal and profound.

In "Trading Places," Superman and Captain Marvel find themselves locked in a surreal clash, each seeing the other as a monstrous foe due to a mysterious force distorting reality. As the Kents journey toward Fawcett City, the heroes must confront their own identities—both literal and hallucinatory—while grappling with visions of Black Adam and Cyborg-Superman, all while trying to unravel the truth behind the barrier that keeps them apart.

In "Hard Decisions!", Superman grapples with the weight of his dual identity as Lois Lane urges him to embrace the life of Clark Kent, while Jonathan and Martha Kent offer quiet support. Meanwhile, Lex Luthor’s sudden transfer from S.T.A.R. Labs sets a new tension in motion.

In "Past, Present & Future!", Superman returns to Metropolis, still searching for Jimmy Olsen, only to find Lexcorp now under new leadership—though the man behind the throne is not who he seems. With memories of the past stirring and the city on edge, Superman must navigate shifting alliances, old ghosts, and the lingering presence of those who’ve been lost, all while the truth about Lex Luthor’s return begins to unravel.