CATALOG RECORD
Superman: House of Brainiac Special #1
Dates
- Cover date
- June 2024
- On sale
- April 30, 2024
- In stores
- April 30, 2024
- Pages
- 52
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Editions and covers (2)
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Story arc: House of Brainiac
This is part 5 of 13. Reading order by cover month and on-sale date; arc records can be incomplete.
Creators
Stories
- Chapter One: Secrets of Czarnia · 10 pages
Brainiac reveals that in the past he visited Czarnia to study the Czarnians ability to regenerate and overcome injury and death.
- Chapter Two: Campaign Headquarters · 20 pages
As Perry runs for mayor of Metropolis, he trails in the polls to his opponent who is campaigning on a promise to rid Metropolis of its alien residents. Bibbo and Perry reflect on the way people of Metropolis used to come together to support each other.
- Chapter Three: Signal · 10 pages
Amanda Waller makes a deal with Brainiac to rid the world of super-powered heroes.
Publisher’s description
BRAINIAC'S SECRET HISTORY WITH LOBO IS REVEALED! An essential issue in the Action Comics/Superman crossover as Brainiac's secret history with Lobo and Czarnia is revealed! How did Brainiac create a Bottled City of Czarnia? Who steps up to protect Metropolis after Brainiac's army leaves it in ruins? Will Lois Lane confront Perry White about his own secrets as he runs for mayor of Metropolis? And how is Amanda Waller involved in all of this? All these questions are answered in this crucial issue that connects to DC's Superman-Sized event! Meanwhile, Bibbo steps up! With the heroes gone and a city in need of some champions, our favorite bartender organizes the community to save their beloved home.
Reprinted in
Superman: House of Brainiac (2024)