Superman: Action Comics #3

In the absence of Superman, the Invisible Mafia escalates its grip on Metropolis, pushing crime into the open. When Robinson Goode investigates a lead, he meets Rose Forrest, a vigilante known as Thorn, who’s been fighting back against the rising tide of chaos—just as the Daily Planet’s reporters, including Lois Lane and Perry White, scramble to keep up with the unfolding crisis.

In a tense moment at the Daily Planet, Ms. Leone refuses a proposition from Lex Luthor, setting off a chain of events that brings Red Cloud—Robinson Goode—into the spotlight. As she grapples with her unstable powers, her encounter with the Leviathan leader and a shocking attack on her by Leviathan agents forces Superman to step in, while behind the scenes, secrets about Thorn’s past and the mysterious Red Cloud’s origins begin to surface.

In a story that redefines the heart of Metropolis journalism, Marisol Leone steps into the spotlight as the new Daily Planet owner, setting off a chain of revelations that pull Superman into a shadowy web of corporate espionage and secret experiments at S.T.A.R. Labs. As Thorn confronts the Invisible Mafia, her clash with Red Cloud—empowered by Lex Luthor—unravels a deeper conspiracy that threatens the city’s balance, forcing Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and the rest of the Planet’s team to uncover the truth before it’s too late.

In "New Voices," Naomi McDuffie arrives in Metropolis seeking guidance from Superman as she grapples with her emerging abilities. With Superman's help, she's brought to the Hall of Justice, where Ray Palmer and Batman assist in understanding her powers—only for the situation to shift when Red Cloud attacks Thorn, unleashing her own enhanced abilities in a clash that forces Superman to step in.

In "Coming of Age," Trish Q explores the aftermath of a citywide crisis as Metropolis residents recount the moment Superman faltered—until Naomi McDuffie stepped in. With echoes of hope and heroism woven through the streets, the story captures a defining moment where courage isn’t just in the cape, but in the choices of those watching.