Dates
- Cover date
- August 2006
- On sale
- June 14, 2006
- In stores
- June 14, 2006
- Pages
- 36
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Editions and covers (2)
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- Newsstand edition
Newsstand
A UPC barcode in the cover's corner box.
Barcode 07098930675208
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Story arc: Up, Up and Away
This is part 5 of 5. Reading order by cover month and on-sale date; arc records can be incomplete.
Creators
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.
Publisher’s description
Luthor's ultimate gambit becomes clear, as he uses his Kryptonian technology in an attempt to destroy Superman once and for all! And, while the battle between Luthor's war machine and Superman rages on, the secret of Superman's return may finally be revealed! Concluded in ACTION COMICS #840.
Characters
Reprinted in
Superman: Up, Up and Away (2006), Superman by Kurt Busiek (2024)