Action Comics #12

Name: Action Comics #12
Brand: DC

Oct 2012 · DC · 3.99 USD

“Return of the Forgotten”

In "Return of the Forgotten," Superman faces off against the enigmatic Captain Comet, who arrives with a mysterious intent to take Lois's niece Susie. As Comet's origins are revealed, Superman must protect Lois from a devastating attack, while a surprising twist from Clark Kent's past forces him to reconsider his identity. With Rags Morales' dynamic art and a bold cover by Morales, this 2012 issue blends emotional stakes with cosmic mystery.

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writer Grant Morrison · artist Rags Morales · artist, inker Cafu · artist Brad Walker · inker Rick Bryant · inker Bob McLeod · inker Andrew Hennessy · colorist Gabe Eltaeb · colorist Brad Anderson · letterer Steve Wands · cover Rags Morales

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Full credits

writer Grant Morrison

artist Rags Morales

artist, inker Cafu

artist Brad Walker

inker Rick Bryant

inker Bob McLeod

inker Andrew Hennessy

colorist Gabe Eltaeb

colorist Brad Anderson

letterer Steve Wands

cover pencils, inks Rags Morales

Full plot ⚠ may contain spoilers

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Superman battles Captain Comet, who has come to take Lois's niece Susie away. The origin of Captain Comet is retold. Superman uses his powers to save Lois from her injuries in Comet's initial attack. Batman convinces Superman to bring back Clark Kent. Clark's landlady reveals her true nature.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).