Superman: The Many Worlds of Krypton #[nn]

Jor-El's Golden Folly In a bold defiance of Kryptonian convention, Jor-El pushes the limits of science with his anti-gravity experiments—until astronaut Lara Lor-Van stows away on his test rocket, sending them both hurtling to the surface of Krypton’s moon, Wegthor. Now stranded and facing the moon’s treacherous terrain, Jor-El must rely on his wits, his knowledge, and an unexpected ally to survive, even as the weight of his ambition threatens to crush them both.

In "The Doomsayer!", Superman recounts a haunting tale from Krypton’s past: a scientist named Dr. Mo-De, desperate to warn his people of an impending catastrophe, found his cries ignored by the citizens of Surrus—so captivated by the hypnotic beauty of their musical flowers that they refused to see the danger.

In the depths of Krypton’s Scarlet Jungle, scientist Mal-Va’s time experiment goes awry when his assistant, Zol-Mar, hijacks the device with dreams of glory in the past—only to be flung into a timeline he never intended. Now stranded in a forgotten era, Zol-Mar must survive the consequences of his ambition, while the echoes of his betrayal ripple through the present.

In "All in the Mind!", Kryptonian archaeologists Min-Tor and Jan-Ar uncover a mysterious globe that reveals the forgotten war between Erkol and Xan—and the strange legacy of a generation born with telekinesis and unusual traits. As the children of Erkol, exiled for their differences, grapple with their past and the threat of a new doomsday weapon, they face a choice that will shape their future.

In a moment of cosmic reflection, Green Lantern Tomar-Re confronts the weight of his past as the Guardians of the Universe offer a surprising perspective on Krypton’s fall. Though the planet’s destruction was once seen as a failure, they now suggest it was the necessary path that led to the rise of Superman—the universe’s greatest champion.

Clark Kent shares a tale with Jon Ross on a quiet Christmas, recounting how, in ancient Krypton, the rebel Bel-Der sought to free his people from the rule of the tyrant Al-Nei. When a mysterious stranger named Jo-Mon arrived, preaching peace, his words stirred hope—even as Al-Nei silenced him, leaving behind a legacy that would change Krypton forever.

In a Krypton where identity is manufactured, Nyra chooses a clone as her son Kan-Z’s bride—only for the act to ignite a blood feud that will scar the planet for a millennium. As Van-L, Ran-L, and Vara grapple with the echoes of that ancient violence, the past begins to unravel in ways no one could have foreseen.