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Cover: Carlos Pacheco & Jesús Merino

Superman: Camelot Falls #2

Apr 2008 · DC · 19.99 USD; 23.99 CAD
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This second volume of Superman: Camelot Falls continues the storyline by writer Kurt Busiek, collecting issues that delve into Superman's struggle with a dire prophecy about a future catastrophe tied to his actions. The story pits the Man of Steel against new and familiar threats, including the villainous Arion, as Clark Kent grapples with the weight of his heroic responsibilities and the potential consequences of his choices.

In "The Weight of the World," Kurt Busiek and Carlos Pacheco deliver a powerful chapter of Superman: Camelot Falls, where Arion of Atlantis confronts the man who impersonated him—Bill Knightly—uncovering a shocking truth about his own demise in the present age. Meanwhile, Superman grapples with a sudden invasion of young New Gods in Metropolis, a moment of quiet with Lana and Lois, and a solitary vigil on the moon that leads to an unexpected act of compassion. The story builds with emotional gravity, culminating in a tense meeting between Superman and Arion, where duty and belief collide. Cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesús Merino.

Contains 5 stories
The Weight of the World
22 pp · Superhero
Subjekt-17Toyman (future, cameo)Arion [of Atlantis] (flashback)Sirocco (intro in present day)Chris Kent (cameo)Young Gods (intro, cameo)

In the quiet of Tibet, Subjekt-17 recovers while the weight of past visions presses on him. Superman, haunted by Arion’s warnings and the echoes of a fractured future, turns to Zatanna in search of answers—only to find Sirocco, a man whose name he didn’t mean to speak, standing in the shadows, claiming he’s already destroyed Khyber. Back in Metropolis, the arrival of a new generation of Young Gods stirs unease, as the past and future collide in ways no one sees coming.

The Big Picture
22 pp · Superhero
Arion [Bill Knightly]Arion [of Atlantis]Dawn (cameo)Witchfire (cameo)Bork (cameo)Young Gods [including EsakZamma GirlAzarOtakFastbakVarak]Mordru (flashback, cameo)Baby Chemos (intro, cameo)Esperanza Luisa Sanchez (cameo)

In "The Big Picture," Arion of Atlantis confronts Bill Knightly, the man who’s been impersonating him, uncovering a truth about his own death in the present age. Meanwhile, Superman faces a surge of Young Gods in Metropolis, grappling with their presence even as Lightray urges him to step back. After a quiet moment on the moon and a fleeting encounter with a little girl, Superman and Arion meet — and when Arion attacks, it’s clear their paths are about to collide in ways neither expected.

Countermeasures
22 pp · Superhero
ArionPrankster's gang [ElisabetaSaskiaMarjorie]Ron Troupe (cameo)Squad K [including Colonel Perseus T. HazardAndersCageJonesStenecAsherman] (intro)Young Gods [including TurrekSarka]Pranksterbot

In "Countermeasures," Superman finds himself under Arion’s control, turning him against his allies—including a panicked Jimmy Olsen—before reclaiming his mind through sheer belief in himself. Now hunted by the federal Squad K and mocked by Prankster’s gang, Superman must prove he’s free while Arion plots his next move, targeting the Young Gods.

Tide and Torrent
22 pp · Superhero
Arion [of Atlantis]Subjekt-17Dr. Sliney (cameo)Gerald (cameo)Arion [Bill Knightly]

In "Tide and Torrent," Superman confronts a crisis of loyalty when Arion [of Atlantis] triggers a series of escalating disasters, forcing him to choose between stopping the chaos and answering Subjekt-17’s demand for allegiance. As the city trembles under the weight of rising tides and hidden agendas, Superman must navigate a storm of moral stakes, where even the most heroic intentions may not be enough to prevent catastrophe.

The Fall
22 pp · Superhero
Arion [of Atlantis]Arion [Bill Knightly]Young Gods [TurrekSarka]Lana LangBette (cameo)Squad K [including Colonel Perseus T. Hazard]Chris Kent [Lor-Zod] (cameo)KhyberGhostwolves (future)

In "The Fall," Superman faces a dire threat as Arion, wielding the kidnapped Young Gods as part of a transformed army, pushes the boundaries of magic and war. With the Phantom Stranger’s gift of a shield against mystical attacks, he confronts Arion in a battle that reshapes the timeline, forcing a desperate retreat through time and leaving a disguised Arion behind. Meanwhile, Lana Lang’s use of Scancams turns the tide for Lexcorp, and Khyber rises once more, a ghost of his past life.

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Full credits

artist, inker Jesús Merino
colorist Alex Sinclair
letterer Comicraft
cover pencils Carlos Pacheco
cover inks Jesús Merino

Reprints

↩ Reprints Superman #662 (2007), Superman #663 (2007), Superman #664 (2007), Superman #667 (2007), Superman Annual #13 (2008)

Reprinted in Superman: Camelot Falls #2 (2009)

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