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Cover: Stuart Immonen & José Marzán Jr.

Superman: They Saved Luthor's Brain! #[nn]

Apr 2000 · DC · 14.95 USD; 23.50 CAD
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This 2000 DC collection reprints the three-issue Elseworlds miniseries that imagines a bizarre twist on Lex Luthor's fate. After his body is destroyed, Luthor's brain is preserved and transplanted into a new, unexpected host, leading to a darkly comedic and sci-fi-infused tale. The story features Superman confronting a radically altered version of his greatest foe, with art by Steve Carrón and a script by Joe Kelly.

In "The Secret Revealed!", Lex Luthor pushes his obsession to new extremes, deploying psychological manipulation and high-stakes surveillance to uncover the truth behind Clark Kent’s identity. With Ma and Pa Kent drugged and Lana Lang subjected to intense interrogation, Luthor’s relentless pursuit leads to a chilling calculation—only to reject the evidence as illogical, erasing the data and firing Amanda McCoy in a move that underscores his refusal to accept the truth. Written by John Byrne and illustrated by John Byrne, with inks by Terry Austin and Keith Williams, colors by Tom Ziuko, and letters by John Costanza, this 2000 issue features a cover by Stuart Immonen and José Marzán Jr.

Contains 13 stories
The Secret Revealed!
22 pp · Superhero
SupermanJonathan KentMartha KentLana LangAmanda McCoyMs. DunlopMs. PooleMr. HappersenDr. KelleyLex LuthorMetalloMr. JennerMr. Breen

In "The Secret Revealed!", Lex Luthor pushes his obsession to new extremes, targeting Clark Kent’s closest allies to uncover the truth behind Superman’s identity. With Clark’s parents, Lana Lang, and even Amanda McCoy drawn into his web of manipulation, the line between loyalty and coercion blurs—leaving Superman’s secret hanging in the balance.

Games People Play
1 pp · Superhero
Lex LuthorDr. Gretchen Kelley
The Power That Failed!
1 pp · Superhero
Lex LuthorDr. Gretchen Kelley
Certain Death
20 pp · Superhero
SupermanLois LaneFrankieDaleyDeath (dream)Nick BuxtonKeith TimmonsJimmy OlsenPerry WhiteAllieLex LuthorDr. Gretchen KelleySydney Happersen (dream)

In "Certain Death," Lex Luthor faces the end of his life as his illness worsens, while Superman and Lois Lane are drawn into a crisis at the Bakerline Brewery. As Luthor attempts a record-breaking flight, his plane crashes in the Andes—leaving Superman to confront the grim aftermath. The news of Luthor’s death sends shockwaves through Metropolis, but strange dreams and lingering questions begin to surface, blurring the line between fate and deception.

The Ghost of Luthor
21 pp · Superhero
SupermanLois LaneMayor Frank BerkowitzJonathan KentPerry WhiteCat GrantMaggie SawyerGeneral NelsonJack Ryder [Creeper] (cameo)Suzie Jamie DonatelloEvelyn BishopJerryRobbinsRenaldoAaron PrestonMaxieMajor BurtonCaptain LanningNick BuxtonLex Luthor (dream)Gretchen KelleySyndey Happersen

Superman grapples with the persistent rumors swirling around Lex Luthor’s supposed return, even after his death, as the media and public obsession with the villain’s legacy grows louder. With Lois Lane digging into the story and strange whispers echoing through Metropolis, Superman must confront the lingering shadow of Luthor—not just as a memory, but as something far more unsettling.

Skullduggery
1.33 pp · Superhero
Lex Luthor IIGretchen KelleySydney Happersen
Untitled Superhero story
0.67 pp · Superhero
Missing in Action
2 pp · Superhero
Lex Luthor IIGretchen KelleySydney Happersen

In "Missing in Action," a newly arrived Lex Luthor II steps in to help during a citywide blackout, but his sudden appearance raises questions—especially when the real Lex Luthor’s brain is still missing. As Gretchen Kelley and Sydney Happersen find themselves caught in the mystery, the line between hero and impostor blurs on a Metropolis gripped by confusion.

All This... And Lex Luthor II!
22 pp · Superhero
SupermanLois LaneProfessor Emil HamiltonCaptain Maggie SawyerTeam LuthorJeb FriedmanMr. LingPerry WhiteGeorge MarkhamLex LuthorTime-BombSydney Happersen
Friends in Need
3 pp · Superhero
Lex Luthor IIGeorge MarkhamHellgrammite

In "Friends in Need," Lex Luthor II finds himself caught between old enemies and unexpected allies when George Markham hires Hellgrammite to eliminate him. With tensions rising and danger lurking in every shadow, the line between foe and friend blurs as secrets from the past come to light.

Man of the Hour
22 pp · Superhero
SupermanLois LaneCat GrantWonder Woman [Diana] (cameo)Captain Marvel [Billy Batson] (cameo)Flash [Wally West] (cameo)ArabelaHusqueJimmy OlsenMildred KrantzGeoffrey StinsonDr. Roberta BernsteinDr. James BinderSupergirl [Matrix]Dr. Gretchen KelleyLex Luthor IISydney HappersenHellgrammiteGeorge Markham

When Hellgrammite strikes at the new Lex Luthor, Superman steps in to protect him—though the real threat may not be the villain, but the secrets buried in a long-lost spaceship. Inside, a shocking discovery awaits: Supergirl, presumed lost, now lies in stasis, while the rest of Metropolis grapples with the fallout of a legacy reborn.

...In Love and War!
20 pp · Superhero
SupermanSupergirl [Matrix]Lois LaneCat GrantJimmy OlsenAllieLex Luthor (from the Pocket Universe, flashback)Lex Luthor IIGeneral Zod (from the Pocket Universe, flashback)Quex-Ul (from the Pocket Universe, flashback)Zaora (from the Pocket Universe, flashback)

In a story that blends heart and heroics, Superman returns to Earth only to find Supergirl living under Lex Luthor’s roof—his presence a quiet storm in a relationship already charged with history. As tensions simmer between old allies and new alliances, Lois Lane, Cat Grant, and Jimmy Olsen watch closely, while echoes of the Pocket Universe’s fallen tyrants—Zod, Quex-Ul, and Zaora—loom in memory.

Talking Heads
17 pp · Superhero
SupermanSupergirl [Matrixalso as Ms. Nakamura]Maggie SawyerDan TurpinTeam LuthorLex LuthorDabney Donovan (clone)Dabney DonovanMetalloSydney HappersenDr. Teng (flashback)Dr. Gretchen Kelley (flashback)

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Full credits

writer, artist John Byrne
colorist Tom Ziuko
letterer John Costanza
cover pencils Stuart Immonen

Reprints

↩ Reprints Superman #2 (1987), Action Comics #600 (1988), Superman #19 (1988), Action Comics #660 (1990), Action Comics #668 (1991), Action Comics #670 (1991), Action Comics #671 (1991), Action Comics #672 (1991), Action Comics #673 (1992), Action Comics #676 (1992), Action Comics #677 (1992), Action Comics #678 (1992)

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