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Action Comics (2011)When Superman Learned to Fly; Last Day

byGrant MorrisonWriterSholly FischWriter+15 more
DC ComicsFeb 1, 2012USD $3.9944 pages
Key Issue12+SuperheroHorror
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In this issue, the present-day Superman teams up with different versions of the Legion of Super-Heroes to protect the younger, jeans-wearing Superman from a hidden kryptonite threat. The story includes a backup tale that connects directly to the main plot, blending time travel and mystery around a dangerous artifact implanted in Superman's mind.

Series
Action Comics (2011)
Issue Number
#6
Release Date
February 1, 2012
Cover Date
April 2012
Cover Price
USD $3.99
Page Count
44
Age Rating
12+

Series Details

Publisher
Type
Regular Series
Status
Ongoing
Run
2011 - 2016
Issues Count
57
Number
2

Key Issue

  • First full appearance of Xa-Du

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Creators

Grant Morrison

Grant Morrison

Writer

Sholly Fisch

Sholly Fisch

Writer

ChrisCross

ChrisCross

Artist

Andy Kubert

Andy Kubert

Penciller, Inker, Cover Artist

John Dell

John Dell

Inker

Brad Anderson

Brad Anderson

Colorist, Cover Artist, Cover Colorist

José Villarrubia

José Villarrubia

Colorist

Carlos M. Mangual

Carlos M. Mangual

Letterer

Pat Brosseau

Pat Brosseau

Letterer

Rags Morales

Rags Morales

Cover Artist

Matt Idelson

Matt Idelson

Editor

Wil Moss

Wil Moss

Editor

Characters

Cosmic Boy

Cosmic Boy

Rokk Krinn

Jonathan Kent

Jonathan Kent

Jonathan Joseph Kent

Lana Lang

Lana Lang

Lana Lang

Lightning Lad

Lightning Lad

Garth Ranzz

Martha Kent

Martha Kent

Martha Clark-Kent

Pete Ross

Pete Ross

Peter Ross

Saturn Girl

Saturn Girl

Imra Ardeen-Ranzz

Superman

Superman

Kal-El

Susie Tompkins

Susie Tompkins

Clay Ramsay

Clay Ramsay

Clay Ramsay

Erik Drekken

Erik Drekken

Erik Drekken

Vyndktvx

Vyndktvx

Teams

Kent Family

Kent Family

Legion of Super-Heroes

Legion of Super-Heroes

Anti-Superman Army

Anti-Superman Army

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