Superman: The Man of Steel #8
In "Checkmate!", Superman and Wonder Woman are pulled from a quiet moment together when Hermes summons Diana to Olympus—only for Superman to arrive moments later, separated from her. With the gods' realm seized by Darkseid and the New God manipulating them into conflict, the two heroes must confront the chaos of a world that refuses to stay destroyed. Written by John Byrne and illustrated by Byrne and George Pérez, with cover art by Byrne and Ordway, this 2014 issue blends myth and mayhem in a battle where even the gods' home can’t stay fallen.
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Hermes summons Wonder Woman to Olympus from her romantic meeting with Superman, and the Man of Steel follows, but they arrive in different locations. After Hermes explains to Diana that Olympus has been taken over by Darkseid, the New God toys with the heroes, making them battle, as he discusses with Desaad his plans. When Superman and Wonder Woman find Darkseid and point out that he has conquered nothing as the Olympians abandoned their home, Darkseid sets off explosives throughout Olympus and leaves. But Olympus immediately regenerates and Wonder Woman and Superman return home as friends.
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