Superman #5
In "The Why," Superman faces a rare moral crossroads when he interrupts Lex Luthor’s political comeback in Smallville, only to find himself defending Luthor—of all people—from Aquaman’s fury. Jeph Loeb’s sharp storytelling and Ed McGuinness’s dynamic art bring a tense, introspective edge to a moment that redefines Superman’s role in the public eye. Tony Harris’s striking cover captures the storm brewing beneath the surface.
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Superman, as Clark, crashes Luthor's announcement in Smallville of his running mate, former Senator Pete Ross. Later, as everyone tries to figure out what this means for the presidential race, Superman finds himself in the awkward position of defending Luthor from the King of Atlantis, Aquaman.
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