Superman: Up, Up and Away #[nn]
In "Up, Up, and Away! Chapter One Mortal Men," Superman and Lex Luthor end up stranded on a remote island after a mysterious incident, leading to a tense confrontation before both lose consciousness. Written by Geoff Johns and Kurt Busiek, with art by Pete Woods and colors by Brad Anderson, this 2006 DC issue sees Superman return to Metropolis, reforge his connection with Lois, and uncover the truth behind a recovered Kryptonian ship—leading to the creation of a new Fortress of Solitude powered by a sunstone crystal. The cover, by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson, captures the moment of revelation.
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Superman and Luthor swim to a small island. Luthor fights, but Superman knocks him out before blacking out himself. The Coast Guard takes Luthor away. As Superman's powers are returning, he flies home to Lois. Dru-Zod's ship is recovered; Luthor claims it controlled him. Jimmy gives Superman the sunstone crystal, and Superman gives him a new signal watch. Dr. Virus and Kryptococcus attack, but are defeated, with The Dr. revealing he was forced into this by Intergang. Superman flies to the north polar ice cap, analyzes the sunstone crystal, and activates it. It grows a new Fortress of Solitude.
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