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Superman #653

DC · Series began 2006 · August 2006

Dates

Cover date
August 2006
On sale
June 14, 2006
Pages
36

Editions and covers (2)

Copies of #653 are not all the same book. Here is how to tell each one apart.

  • Direct Sales

    Barcode 76194120003365311

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  • Newsstand edition

    Newsstand

    A UPC barcode in the cover's corner box.

    Barcode 07098930675208

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Creators

pencils: Terry Dodson, Pete Woodsinks: Rachel Dodson, Pete Woodscolors: Alex Sinclair, Brad Andersonscript: Kurt Busiek, Geoff Johns, Dan DiDioletters: Nick Napolitano

Stories

  • Up, Up, and Away! Chapter Seven Up in the Sky · 22 pages

    Luthor tries using the Kryptonian Sunstone battle cruiser to destroy Metropolis. But Superman says the city is under his protection. A battle begins, with Superman trying to distract Luthor while other heroes arrive. Luthor realizes this and shields the city from attacks from outside. Superman burns out the control center. Luthor engages Kryptonite weapons, and Superman falls. Jimmy shields Superman briefly, getting burned. Superman has one desperate rip through the ship, grabbing Luthor and the Sunstone. That disables the ship, but drains Superman's powers and they start to fall over the bay.

Characters

Clark KentSupermanLois LaneHal JordanGreen LanternOliver QueenGreen ArrowTim DrakeJimmy OlsenBilly BatsonVictor StoneCyborgRobinLex LuthorCaptain MarvelJay GarrickThe FlashAlan ScottCassie SandsmarkWonder GirlCourtney WhitmoreStargirlJason RuschLorraine ReillyGeneral ZodFirestormJosef Schuman

Reprinted in

Superman: Up, Up and Away (2006), Superman by Kurt Busiek (2024)

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