Dates
- Cover date
- 2020 [January 2021]
- On sale
- November 3, 2020
- Pages
- 508
Editions and covers
Creators
Stories
- The Private Life of Clark Kent · 22 pages
Clark drops in on his folks in Smallville only to find they have invited Superboy to stop by for dinner.
- A Tale of Two Cities · 22 pages
Superman distracts himself from his problems with Lois by solving a case of apparent vandalism at a Smallville plant.
- All That Dwell in Dark Waters · 11 pages
Superman saves Pete and Lana from a Smallville lake and its water spirit, but that might not be the end of the story.
- In the Belly of the Beast · 11 pages
Dealing with the changes left behind by Brainiac 13, Superman and Steel come into possession of a tesseract.
- Quiet After the Storm · 21 pages
Back in Smallville, Clark gets relationship advice from his parents and Lana while he looks for the key to helping an elderly woman recover from an apartment fire.
- The Tender Trap · 22 pages
Having returned to his Metropolis routine, Superman is visited by Lana, which causes another fight with Lois. But before Clark can deal with that problem, the Parasite returns. With Wonder Woman's help, Superman stops the Parasite's rampage, but fails to apprehend him. Lois, none to happy to see another one of Superman's female friends in town, seemingly stomps out and right up to Lex Luthor.
- Getting Away from It All · 22 pages
Superman takes Lois to another planet in hopes of repairing their relationship. But there may be dangers there Superman didn't anticipate.
- Creation Story · 38 pages
Superman and Steel's restoration of the Fortress of Solitude is complicated by Luna and her Cybermoths, who retrieve the Cyborg Superman from the dimensional rift into which Superman had thrown him. The Kandorian Cerizah arrives in time to neutralize the villain so Superman can aid Steel in dealing with Luna and her minions before completing their goal of recreating the Fortress.
- A Clown Comes to Metropolis · 22 pages
Joker causes havoc in Metropolis in retaliation for Luthor's meddling in Gotham City as Superman's health and marriage continue to deteriorate.
- Superman's Enemy Lois Lane · 22 pages
When Superman finally confronts Lois about their crumbling marriage, she responds with a super-powered fistfight, which makes Superman realize he isn't dealing with Lois at all, but with the Parasite.
- Pranked! · 22 pages
Superman's search for Lois is interrupted by the return of the Prankster and the arrival of a new villain calling himself Adversary. But Superman's biggest problem might be his health, as he is beginning to turn green.
- All Fall Down · 22 pages
Superman turns to Dr. Irons for help, but refuses to stay under his medical care, insisting instead on continuing his search for Lois. He heads for Luthor's office, but in his weakened state he is tossed out and lands at the feet of a friend.
- D.O.A. · 22 pages
Despite differences in methods, and Superman's insistence that he actively help in the search, Superman and Batman successfully follow the trail to Lois.
- Critical Condition, Part One: Little Big Man · 22 pages
While Superman is under medical care, the Atom launches Supergirl, Superboy, and Steel on a fantastic voyage into Superman's body to destroy the kryptonite tumor identified as the cause of his illness. But very quickly, something goes very wrong and the micro-ship explodes.
- Critical Condition, Part Two of Four: Green Universe · 22 pages
While Superboy and Steel tackle the tumor, Supergirl taps into her ethereal powers to keep Superman alive, but finds her job is bigger than she thought. Elsewhere, La Encantadora -- on the run from Deathstroke -- turns to Lois for help.
- Critical Condition, Part Three of Four: Inside Superman · 22 pages
Dr. Irons enters Superman and finds Superboy in time to save him from the impostor posing as Steel. Supergirl and Superboy head off to tackle the multiple tumors, while John Henry looks for the man in his armor. Meanwhile, La Encantadora and Lois arrive with the information necessary to save Superman, but Deathstroke is right on their tails.
- Critical Condition, Part Four: Death's Door · 22 pages
While Superboy takes care of the nanobot causing the tumors, the rest of the heroes get Superman's heart started and save Lois' life.
- Detour · 22 pages
- Adversaries! · 22 pages
Lex Luthor announces his plans to run for President. But he is snatched up by the Adversary. Superman arrives and saves Lex, then battles the Adversary. The Prankster has a mystery visitor. Thorn attacks mobsters thinking of moving in on Metropolis. Why does the Prankster want to marry Rose Forrest?
- What He Didn't Do · 22 pages
- "O Captain, My Captain!" · 22 pages
Superman comes to the aid of the Marvel Family when an ancient frog goddess gets angry.