Superman: The Man of Steel #62
In "To Build a Fire," Superman faces a terrifying crisis as the sun vanishes, draining his powers even as he fights to keep Metropolis from plunging into darkness. With help from Kelex at the Fortress, a haunting glimpse of Jor-El’s final moments offers a glimmer of hope—though the path forward remains uncertain. Written by Louise Simonson and brought to life by Jon Bogdanove’s striking art, this pivotal issue explores Superman’s resilience when even his greatest strength is gone.
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With the sun extinguished, Superman is losing his powers but still manages to restore electric power to Metropolis. At the Fortress, Kelex shows Professor Hamilton holograms of Jor-El up to the destruction of Krypton, which gives him an idea about the current situation.
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