Superman: The Man of Steel #50
In "Split Personality [The Trial of Superman, Part 1 of 12]," Superman is abruptly taken from a fight with the Parasite by the alien Brute and brought before an intergalactic Tribunal on a shocking charge: the death of one billion Kryptonians. Written by Louise Simonson and illustrated by Jon Bogdanove, with inks by Dennis Janke, colors by Glenn Whitmore, and letters by Ken Lopez, this pivotal issue sets the stage for a cosmic trial that challenges Superman’s identity and legacy. The cover by Bogdanove and Janke captures the moment of confrontation with striking intensity.
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Superman is snatched from a battle with the Parasite by the alien Brute and placed under arrest. While Superman tricks his captor into letting him recharge his energies in the rays of a yellow sun, Alpha Centurion continues the fight with the Parasite on Earth. In space, Superman is recaptured by Brute and brought before the Tribunal and charged with the death of one billion Kryptonians.
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