Action Comics (Volume 2) #52 is an issue of the series Action Comics (Volume 2) with a cover date of July, 2016. It was published on May 11, 2016.
Synopsis for "The Final Days of Superman, Part 6: The Great Pretender"
Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman continue tracking down the Energy Superman. On-flight, Superman briefly collapses and falls before Wonder Woman brings him to the Batwing so he can rest for a while.
The Energy Superman has flown to Metropolis to see Lois, who is understandably nervous. He says he never meant to scare anyone, but Lois replies anyone who wears the S must help people, not scare them. The Energy Superman only insists he was defending himself from those who wanted to lock him up forever and now, he came to Lois because she is the only one who makes him feel safe. Then, he offers to show her a secret.
Meanwhile on Salinas, California, Clark White and his son Jon are about to have dinner until the Energy Superman arrives at their home, having brought Lois with him. As confused as Clark is, he invites the Energy Superman to their table. The Energy Superman tells Lois that the Clark standing in front of them is a Superman as well, attacking him to prove his point. Clark defends himself and berates the energy being for attacking him on his home. Lois and Jon are forced to leave the house before it crumbles on them. As they watch the two Supermen fight, Jon comments on Lois' resemblance to his mother.
Up in the sky, Batman has already detected the Energy Superman's radiation, just as Superman's condition worsens. The Superhero Trinity arrives just in time to watch the two Supermen duke it out. As surprised the Prime Earth Superman is to see him, the New Earth Superman says there is no time to explain. The New Earth Lois has gotten home and is worried sick for her family. Fortunately, the New Earth Superman gathers his family and takes them to safety.
Meanwhile, the Superhero Trinity prepare to face the Energy Superman.
Appearing in "The Final Days of Superman, Part 6: The Great Pretender"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- "Superman" (Impersonates Superman (Clark Kent))
Other Characters:
- Goldie the Cat (First appearance; unnamed)
- Ranger
- Doctor Omen (Mentioned only)
- Justice League (Mentioned only)
- Kryptonians (Mentioned only)
- Super-Man Zero (Mentioned only)
Locations:
- Earth 0
- Pacific Ocean
- United States of America
- California
- Salinas
- White Farm (Destroyed)
- Salinas
- New York
- Metropolis
- Lois Lane's Apartment
- Daily Planet (Mentioned only)
- Stryker's Island Penitentiary (Mentioned only)
- Metropolis
- California
- China
- Loess Plateau
- Doctor Omen's Laboratory (Mentioned only)
- Loess Plateau
Items:
Vehicles:
Concepts:
Notes
- Final issue.
- Following this issue, Action Comics (Volume 1) resumes with Action Comics #957.
- This story takes place some time after the events of Superman: Lois and Clark #8.
- This is the sixth part of the The Final Days of Superman storyline.
- The story continues from Batman/Superman #32 and is continued in Superman/Wonder Woman #29.
- This issue is reprinted in Superman: The Final Days of Superman.
Trivia
- Batman mentions the unknown effects of the Lazarus Pits on Kryptonians which are eventually shown in Batman/Superman (Volume 2) #7-8.