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Cover: Bryan Hitch

Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor #[nn]

Sep 2025 · DC · 29.99 USD; 39.99 CAD
“Book One”

In "Book One" of *Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor*, Mark Waid and Bryan Hitch deliver a poignant, character-driven story as Lex Luthor, facing his own mortality, makes a desperate plea to Superman for help—knowing full well the hero’s unwavering code will compel him to act. Clark reflects on their shared past in Smallville as Superman takes Luthor to Kandor in search of a cure, setting the stage for a powerful exploration of legacy, rivalry, and what it means to be human. The emotionally charged narrative is brought to life by Bryan Hitch’s dynamic art and David Baron’s evocative coloring, with a striking cover by Hitch.

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writer Mark Waid · artist Bryan Hitch · inker Kevin Nowlan · colorist David Baron · letterer Richard Starkings · letterer Tyler Smith of Comicraft · cover Bryan Hitch

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Full credits

writer Mark Waid
colorist David Baron
cover pencils, inks Bryan Hitch

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Lex Luthor reveals to Superman that he is dying and asks Superman for help, knowing that Superman's moral code won't allow him to turn his back on Luthor and that Superman will do everything in his power to save the life of his greatest enemy. Clark reflects on growing up with Luthor in Smallville. Superman brings Luthor to Kandor seeking a cure for Luthor's condition.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).