Superman: The Trial of Superman #[nn]
In "Split Personality," Superman is abruptly seized mid-battle with the Parasite by the alien Brute and hauled before a mysterious Tribunal in space, accused of the unthinkable: the death of one billion Kryptonians. As Superman struggles to maintain his composure and find a way to prove his innocence, Alpha Centurion fights on Earth against the Parasite, while the Man of Steel grapples with a chilling trial that forces him to confront the weight of his origins. Written by Louise Simonson and illustrated by Jon Bogdanove, with inks by Dennis Janke and colors by Glenn Whitmore, this pivotal 1997 issue features a striking cover by Dan Jurgens and Josef Rubinstein.
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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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