Superman '78 #3
In "Brainiac Chapter Three," Superman makes a desperate choice to save Earth, surrendering himself to the alien conqueror. Taken to the Bottle City of Kandor, he’s stunned to find his parents, Jor-El and Lara, alive and preserved—though their reunion comes with unsettling questions. Written by Robert Venditti and illustrated by Wilfredo Torres, with Jordie Bellaire’s vivid colors and Dave Lanphear’s sharp lettering, the issue deepens the mystery of Brainiac’s true intentions. The cover by Amy Reeder captures the moment’s gravity with haunting precision.
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Superman agrees to surrender himself to Brainiac in exchange for Brainiac sparing the people of Earth. While Lois mourns his loss, Brainiac takes Superman away and places him in the bottle city of Kandor, where he is surprised to be reunited with Jor-El and Lara.
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