Superman: Mon-El #[nn]
In "Who Is Clark Kent's Big Brother?", Superman takes a bold step forward when he frees Mon-El from the Phantom Zone—only to find the alien on the brink of death from lead poisoning. With a mysterious vial marked "Mon-El Drink me" and a Legion symbol in hand, Superman must decide how far he’s willing to go to save a friend. As he prepares to leave Earth for New Krypton, he entrusts Mon-El, Steel, the Guardian, and Jimmy Olsen with protecting Metropolis, while a quiet reckoning begins for the Guardian, who recalls a past encounter with Tellus. Written by James Robinson and illustrated by Javier Pina, with colors by Hi-Fi and letters by John J. Hill, this 2010 issue captures a pivotal moment in Superman’s journey, all wrapped in a cover by Andrew Robinson.
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Superman releases Mon-El from the Phantom Zone as it is being destroyed, but Mon-El is still dying from lead poisoning. Superman spots a vial with a Legion symbol on it that says "Mon-El Drink me" in his lab. He gives it to Mon-El, who recovers. Elsewhere, the Guardian recalls meeting Tellus and decides to do something about it. Superman tells his foster mother and Lois that he has decided to leave Earth temporarily for New Krypton, to help the people there and to keep an eye on Zod. Before he goes, he arranges for Mon-El, Steel, the Guardian, and Jimmy Olsen to handle things while he's gone.
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