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| Title = Action Comics Annual
  
| Title = Action Comics Annual
 
| Image = Action Comics Annual 10.jpg
  
| Image = Action Comics Annual 10.jpg
 
| Volume = 1
  
| Volume = 1
 
| Issue = 10
  
| Issue = 10
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| Year = 2007
  
| Year = 2007
 
| Event = Superman: Last Son
  
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| Quotation = Death by Kryptonite. I'll do it with irony. Then I will save the world from all its ailments. And humanity will embrace its true altruistic inspiration. Lex Luthor.
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| Quotation = Death by [[Kryptonite]]. I'll do it with irony. Then I will save the world from all its ailments. And humanity will embrace its true altruistic inspiration. Lex Luthor.
 
| Speaker = [[Alexander Luthor (New Earth)|Lex Luthor]]
  
| Speaker = [[Alexander Luthor (New Earth)|Lex Luthor]]
   
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| Synopsis1 = [[Lex Luthor]] explores the jungle until he finds a large green Kryptonite rock. He reflects upon the various ways that he has found to kill Superman.
  
| Synopsis1 = [[Lex Luthor]] explores the jungle until he finds a large green Kryptonite rock. He reflects upon the various ways that he has found to kill Superman.
   
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| Synopsis2 = An alien crash-lands in the town of [[Smallville]] and finds young [[Superman|Clark Kent]]. Kent is astonished when he hears the alien speaking Kryptonian. Suddenly, the older boy begins speaking English and speaks the words, "Son of Jor-El". He has no memory of his true name or heritage, but Clark thinks that he might be a lost brother. He takes him back to the farmhouse and introduces him to Jonathan and Martha. The alien boy sees a wall calendar indicating that he arrived on a Monday, and decides to call himself [[Mon-El]].
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| Synopsis2 = An alien crash-lands in the town of [[Smallville]] and finds young [[Superman|Clark Kent]]. Kent is astonished when he hears the alien speaking Kryptonian. Suddenly, the older boy begins speaking English and speaks the words, "Son of Jor-El". He has no memory of his true name or heritage, but Clark thinks that he might be a lost brother. He takes him back to the farmhouse and introduces him to Jonathan and Martha. The alien boy sees a wall calendar indicating that he arrived on a Monday, and decides to call himself [[Lar Gand (Earth-Prime)|Mon-El]].
   
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In the hopes of jarring his memory, Clark and Mon-El decide to expose him to a small amount of Kryptonite. Clark keeps a sample in a lead-lined box in the barn. However, when Mon-El begins acting deathly ill, they find that it is not the Kryptonite that is hurting him, but rather, its lead container. The exposure to lead jars Mon-El's memory, and he remembers that he is really Lar Gand of the planet Daxam. Lead is fatal to all Daxamites.
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In the hopes of jarring his memory, Clark and Mon-El decide to expose him to a small amount of Kryptonite. Clark keeps a sample in a lead-lined box in the barn. However, when Mon-El begins acting deathly ill, they find that it is not the Kryptonite that is hurting him, but rather, its lead container. The exposure to lead jars Mon-El's memory, and he remembers that he is really Lar Gand of the planet Daxam. Lead is fatal to all Daxamites.
   
 
Unable to cure the dying boy, Clark decides that the only safe refuge for Mon-El is the Phantom Zone. As time does not pass in the Phantom Zone, Mon-El will be safe until a cure can be discovered.
  
Unable to cure the dying boy, Clark decides that the only safe refuge for Mon-El is the Phantom Zone. As time does not pass in the Phantom Zone, Mon-El will be safe until a cure can be discovered.
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| Synopsis3 = [[Thanagarians|Thanagarian]] warships investigate disturbances in a nearby space sector and find several [[Bizarro]]s flying outward from their cube-shaped home world saying, "Hello". The ruins of several Thanagarian ships float about around them.
  
| Synopsis3 = [[Thanagarians|Thanagarian]] warships investigate disturbances in a nearby space sector and find several [[Bizarro]]s flying outward from their cube-shaped home world saying, "Hello". The ruins of several Thanagarian ships float about around them.
   
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| Synopsis4 = In the final days of Krypton, [[Jor-El]] stands in judgment against three criminals accused of treason; General Zod, Ursa and Non. A leading member of the Kryptonian Science Council harshly criticizes Jor-El's leniency, and he cannot understand why these three have not been sentenced to death. Jor-El reflects upon the events that brought him to his current situation.
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| Synopsis4 = In the final days of Krypton, [[Jor-El]] stands in judgment against three criminals accused of treason; General Zod, Ursa and Non. A leading member of the Kryptonian Science Council harshly criticizes Jor-El's leniency, and he cannot understand why these three have not been sentenced to death. Jor-El reflects upon the events that brought him to his current situation.
   
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It was only a short time ago that Non was one of Krypton's greatest scientific minds, and a mentor to Jor-El. Together, they discovered that Krypton only had ninety days before it would explode. The Kryptonian Science Council refused to listen to such sensationalized analysis and accused them of committing acts of heresy. They sent the military defense officers under the command of General Zod to arrest them. The council let them off with light sentences and warned them against speaking further of Krypton's alleged destruction. Non however, became more active and began holding public forums, warning people of the planet's imminent demise. [[General Zod]] and his mate, {{a|[[Ursa]]}}, discovered that Jor-El and [[Non (New Earth)|Non]]'s research was true. They defected from the Kryptonian Defense Council and joined Non's cause. The Science Council captured Non and lobotomized him, turning him into a mute, brute savage. This cowardly and brazen act was the last straw for General Zod. He embarked upon an ambitious campaign to take control of Krypton, if only to save it from itself. He pleaded with Jor-El to join his cause, but Jor-El refuse. Eventually, Zod and his follwers (along with Non) were captured. The Science Council wanted to sentence them to death, but Jor-El convinced them to instead exile the insurrectionists into an alternate dimension known as the Phantom Zone.
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It was only a short time ago that Non was one of Krypton's greatest scientific minds, and a mentor to Jor-El. Together, they discovered that Krypton only had ninety days before it would explode. The Kryptonian Science Council refused to listen to such sensationalized analysis and accused them of committing acts of heresy. They sent the military defense officers under the command of General Zod to arrest them. The council let them off with light sentences and warned them against speaking further of Krypton's alleged destruction. Non however, became more active and began holding public forums, warning people of the planet's imminent demise. [[General Zod]] and his mate, [[Ursa]], discovered that Jor-El and [[Non (New Earth)|Non]]'s research was true. They defected from the Kryptonian Defense Council and joined Non's cause. The Science Council captured Non and lobotomized him, turning him into a mute, brute savage. This cowardly and brazen act was the last straw for General Zod. He embarked upon an ambitious campaign to take control of Krypton, if only to save it from itself. He pleaded with Jor-El to join his cause, but Jor-El refuse. Eventually, Zod and his followers (along with Non) were captured. The Science Council wanted to sentence them to death, but Jor-El convinced them to instead exile the insurrectionists into an alternate dimension known as the Phantom Zone.
   
 
At the moment of sentence, Jor-El's reverie is broken when the criminals break free of their bonds and attack their jailers. They kill five members of the Kryptonian Science Council before they are finally brought down. With a heavy heart, Jor-El activates the Phantom Zone Projector, sending Zod, Ursa and Non away from Krypton for all time.
  
At the moment of sentence, Jor-El's reverie is broken when the criminals break free of their bonds and attack their jailers. They kill five members of the Kryptonian Science Council before they are finally brought down. With a heavy heart, Jor-El activates the Phantom Zone Projector, sending Zod, Ursa and Non away from Krypton for all time.
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| Synopsis5 = This chapter is a two-page spread showcasing various Superman adversaries.
  
| Synopsis5 = This chapter is a two-page spread showcasing various Superman adversaries.
   
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| Synopsis6 = Lex Luthor gathers together several samples of Kryptonite. He has acquired green Kryptonite, red Kryptonite, blue Kryptonite and yellow Kryptonite. He forges them into a special matrix which he infuses into the heart of Metallo.
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| Synopsis6 = [[Alexander Luthor (New Earth)|Lex Luthor]] gathers together several samples of [[Kryptonite]]. He has acquired [[Green Kryptonite]], [[Red Kryptonite]], [[Blue Kryptonite]] and [[Gold Kryptonite]]. He forges them into a special matrix which he infuses into the heart of [[John Corben (New Earth)|Metallo]].
   
 
| Editor1_1 = Nachie Castro
  
| Editor1_1 = Nachie Castro
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* {{a|[[Teth-Adam (New Earth)|Black Adam]]}} {{Flashback}}
  
* {{a|[[Teth-Adam (New Earth)|Black Adam]]}} {{Flashback}}
 
* {{a|[[Uxas (New Earth)|Darkseid]]}} {{Flashback}}
  
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* Unnamed jungle
  
* Unnamed jungle
 
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* {{a|[[Martha Clark (New Earth)|Martha Kent]]}}
  
* {{a|[[Martha Clark (New Earth)|Martha Kent]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Peter Ross (New Earth)|Pete Ross]]}}
  
* {{a|[[Peter Ross (New Earth)|Pete Ross]]}}
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* {{a|[[Bizarro (New Earth)|Bizarros]]}}
 
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* {{a|[[Lara Lor-Van (New Earth)|Lara]]}}
  
* {{a|[[Lara Lor-Van (New Earth)|Lara]]}}
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* {{a|[[Phantom Zoners]]}}
  
* {{a|[[Phantom Zoners]]}}
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:* {{a|[[Dru-Zod II (New Earth)|General Zod]]}}
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** {{a|[[Dru-Zod II (New Earth)|General Zod]]}}
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:* {{a|[[Non (New Earth)|Non]]}}
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** {{a|[[Ursa (New Earth)|Ursa]]}}
 
'''Other Characters:'''
  
'''Other Characters:'''
 
* {{a|[[Kryptonians]]}}
  
* {{a|[[Kryptonians]]}}
 
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* {{a|[[Phantom Zone]]}}
  
* {{a|[[Phantom Zone]]}}
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* {{a|[[Rao (New Earth)|Rao]]}}
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* {{a|[[Rao (Star)|Rao]]}}
 
'''Items:'''
  
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* {{a|[[Phantom Zone Projector]]}}
  
* {{a|[[Phantom Zone Projector]]}}
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* None
  
* None
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* {{a|[[Bizarro III (New Earth)|Bizarro III]]}}
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* {{a|[[Bizarro (New Earth)|Bizarro III]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Vril Dox I (New Earth)|Brainiac]]}}
  
* {{a|[[Vril Dox I (New Earth)|Brainiac]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Dru-Zod II (New Earth)|General Zod]]}}
  
* {{a|[[Dru-Zod II (New Earth)|General Zod]]}}
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* {{a|[[Lois Lane (New Earth)|Lois Lane]]}} {{Flashback}}
  
* {{a|[[Lois Lane (New Earth)|Lois Lane]]}} {{Flashback}}
 
* {{a|[[Perry White (New Earth)|Perry White]]}} {{Flashback}}
  
* {{a|[[Perry White (New Earth)|Perry White]]}} {{Flashback}}
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* {{a|[[Kal-El (New Earth)|Superman]]}} {{Flashback}}
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* {{a|[[John Corben (New Earth)|Metallo (John Corben)]]}}
  
* {{a|[[John Corben (New Earth)|Metallo (John Corben)]]}}
 
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**[[Alexander Luthor (New Earth)|Lex Luthor's]] laboratory
 
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* {{a|[[Blue Kryptonite]]}}
  
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* {{a|[[Green Kryptonite]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Red Kryptonite]]}}
  
* {{a|[[Red Kryptonite]]}}
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* This issue shipped on February 7th, [[2007]].
  
* This issue shipped on February 7th, [[2007]].
 
* This issue was released after [[action Comics Vol 1 845|''Action Comics'' #845]].
  
* This issue was released after [[action Comics Vol 1 845|''Action Comics'' #845]].
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* This issue includes a two-page spread revealing the interior layout of the Fortress of Solitude entitled "Secrets of the Fortress of Solitude". It includes cameo appearances by Superman and Krypto as well landmark items such as the bottled city of [[Kandor]], a [[Kryptonian Warsuit]], a [[Phantom Zone Projector]], [[Sunstone]] crystals and the [[Supermobile]].
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* This issue includes a two-page spread revealing the interior layout of the Fortress of Solitude entitled "Secrets of the Fortress of Solitude". It includes cameo appearances by Superman and Krypto, as well landmark items include [[Sunstone]] simulator, [[Jor-el]] and [[Lara]] statues, interplanetary Habitat, the bottled city of [[Kandor]], a [[Phantom Zone Projector]] and the portal, trophy room and museum, the key of original Fortress of Solitude, the Atomic Cauldron, Super-Weapons Room with [[Kryptonian Warsuit]] and the [[Supermobile]].
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* The story of [[Lar Gand (Earth-Prime)|Mon-El]] as presented in this issue follows the tradition of the original [[Pre-Crisis]] [[Lar Gand (Pre-Zero Hour)|Mon-El]]. This version of Mon-El chronologically appears next in [[Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes Vol 1 23|''Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes'' #23]].
  
   
 
* "The Criminals of Krypton" is an interlude to the "Last Son" storyline that begins in [[Action Comics Vol 1 844|''Action Comics'' #844]] and continues in following issues of that title.
  
* "The Criminals of Krypton" is an interlude to the "Last Son" storyline that begins in [[Action Comics Vol 1 844|''Action Comics'' #844]] and continues in following issues of that title.
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* Stylistically, this issue is reminiscent of the double-sized specials commonly published during the [[Silver Age]] era.
  
* Stylistically, this issue is reminiscent of the double-sized specials commonly published during the [[Silver Age]] era.
 
* The title of the first story in this issue resembles that of "[[Many Deaths of the Batman|The Many Deaths of the Batman]]", a three-issue story arc that ran through the [[Batman Vol 1|Batman]] title.
  
* The title of the first story in this issue resembles that of "[[Many Deaths of the Batman|The Many Deaths of the Batman]]", a three-issue story arc that ran through the [[Batman Vol 1|Batman]] title.
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* "Who is Clark Kent's Big Brother?" is reprinted in Superman: Mon-El Vol. 1
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* [http://www.dcindexes.com/database/character-details.php?storycharid=1 Superman article at Mike's Amazing World of DC Comics]
  
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* [http://www.toonopedia.com/superman.htm Superman article at Don Markstein's Toonopedia]
  
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* [http://www.dcuguide.com/profile.php?name=supermansa Superman article at the Unofficial Guide to the DC Universe]
  
 
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"The Many Deaths of Superman": Lex Luthor explores the jungle until he finds a large green Kryptonite rock. He reflects upon the various ways that he has found to kill Superman.

Quote1 Death by Kryptonite. I'll do it with irony. Then I will save the world from all its ailments. And humanity will embrace its true altruistic inspiration. Lex Luthor. Quote2
— Lex Luthor

Action Comics Annual #10 is an issue of the series Action Comics Annual (Volume 1) with a cover date of March, 2007.

Synopsis for "The Many Deaths of Superman"

Lex Luthor explores the jungle until he finds a large green Kryptonite rock. He reflects upon the various ways that he has found to kill Superman.

Appearing in "The Many Deaths of Superman"

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Antagonists:

Other Characters:

  • None

Locations:

  • Unnamed jungle

Items:

Vehicles:

  • None


Synopsis for "Who is Clark Kent's Big Brother?"

An alien crash-lands in the town of Smallville and finds young Clark Kent. Kent is astonished when he hears the alien speaking Kryptonian. Suddenly, the older boy begins speaking English and speaks the words, "Son of Jor-El". He has no memory of his true name or heritage, but Clark thinks that he might be a lost brother. He takes him back to the farmhouse and introduces him to Jonathan and Martha. The alien boy sees a wall calendar indicating that he arrived on a Monday, and decides to call himself Mon-El.

In the hopes of jarring his memory, Clark and Mon-El decide to expose him to a small amount of Kryptonite. Clark keeps a sample in a lead-lined box in the barn. However, when Mon-El begins acting deathly ill, they find that it is not the Kryptonite that is hurting him, but rather, its lead container. The exposure to lead jars Mon-El's memory, and he remembers that he is really Lar Gand of the planet Daxam. Lead is fatal to all Daxamites.

Unable to cure the dying boy, Clark decides that the only safe refuge for Mon-El is the Phantom Zone. As time does not pass in the Phantom Zone, Mon-El will be safe until a cure can be discovered.

Appearing in "Who is Clark Kent's Big Brother?"

Featured Characters:

Supporting Characters:

Antagonists:

  • None

Other Characters:

Locations:

Items:

Vehicles:

  • None

Synopsis for "Mystery Under the Blue Sun"

Thanagarian warships investigate disturbances in a nearby space sector and find several Bizarros flying outward from their cube-shaped home world saying, "Hello". The ruins of several Thanagarian ships float about around them.

Appearing in "Mystery Under the Blue Sun"

Featured Characters:

Supporting Characters:

  • None

Antagonists:

Other Characters:

  • None

Locations:

Items:

  • None

Vehicles:

Synopsis for "The Criminals of Krypton"

In the final days of Krypton, Jor-El stands in judgment against three criminals accused of treason; General Zod, Ursa and Non. A leading member of the Kryptonian Science Council harshly criticizes Jor-El's leniency, and he cannot understand why these three have not been sentenced to death. Jor-El reflects upon the events that brought him to his current situation.

It was only a short time ago that Non was one of Krypton's greatest scientific minds, and a mentor to Jor-El. Together, they discovered that Krypton only had ninety days before it would explode. The Kryptonian Science Council refused to listen to such sensationalized analysis and accused them of committing acts of heresy. They sent the military defense officers under the command of General Zod to arrest them. The council let them off with light sentences and warned them against speaking further of Krypton's alleged destruction. Non however, became more active and began holding public forums, warning people of the planet's imminent demise. General Zod and his mate, Ursa, discovered that Jor-El and Non's research was true. They defected from the Kryptonian Defense Council and joined Non's cause. The Science Council captured Non and lobotomized him, turning him into a mute, brute savage. This cowardly and brazen act was the last straw for General Zod. He embarked upon an ambitious campaign to take control of Krypton, if only to save it from itself. He pleaded with Jor-El to join his cause, but Jor-El refuse. Eventually, Zod and his followers (along with Non) were captured. The Science Council wanted to sentence them to death, but Jor-El convinced them to instead exile the insurrectionists into an alternate dimension known as the Phantom Zone.

At the moment of sentence, Jor-El's reverie is broken when the criminals break free of their bonds and attack their jailers. They kill five members of the Kryptonian Science Council before they are finally brought down. With a heavy heart, Jor-El activates the Phantom Zone Projector, sending Zod, Ursa and Non away from Krypton for all time.

Appearing in "The Criminals of Krypton"

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Antagonists:

Other Characters:

Locations:

Items:

Vehicles:

Synopsis for "Superman's Top 10 Most Wanted"

This chapter is a two-page spread showcasing various Superman adversaries.

Appearing in "Superman's Top 10 Most Wanted"

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  • None

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  • None

Antagonists:

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  • None

Locations:

Items:

  • None

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  • None

Synopsis for "The Deadliest Forms of Kryptonite"

Lex Luthor gathers together several samples of Kryptonite. He has acquired Green Kryptonite, Red Kryptonite, Blue Kryptonite and Gold Kryptonite. He forges them into a special matrix which he infuses into the heart of Metallo.

Appearing in "The Deadliest Forms of Kryptonite"

Featured Characters:

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Antagonists:

Other Characters:

  • None

Locations:

Items:

Vehicles:

  • None

Notes

  • This issue shipped on February 7th, 2007.
  • This issue was released after Action Comics #845.
  • This issue includes a two-page spread revealing the interior layout of the Fortress of Solitude entitled "Secrets of the Fortress of Solitude". It includes cameo appearances by Superman and Krypto, as well landmark items include Sunstone simulator, Jor-el and Lara statues, interplanetary Habitat, the bottled city of Kandor, a Phantom Zone Projector and the portal, trophy room and museum, the key of original Fortress of Solitude, the Atomic Cauldron, Super-Weapons Room with Kryptonian Warsuit and the Supermobile.
  • "The Criminals of Krypton" is an interlude to the "Last Son" storyline that begins in Action Comics #844 and continues in following issues of that title.

Trivia

  • This issue is the first Annual edition for the series since 1997.
  • This issue foreshadows the coming of the Superman Revenge Squad.
  • Stylistically, this issue is reminiscent of the double-sized specials commonly published during the Silver Age era.
  • The title of the first story in this issue resembles that of "The Many Deaths of the Batman", a three-issue story arc that ran through the Batman title.
  • "Who is Clark Kent's Big Brother?" is reprinted in Superman: Mon-El Vol. 1
  • "The Criminals of Krypton" is reprinted in Superman: New Krypton Vol. 3


See Also

Recommended Reading

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