Superman: Our Worlds at War #2
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects the second half of the sprawling 2001 'Our Worlds at War' crossover event, which saw Superman and Earth's heroes unite against the cosmic threat of the being known as Imperiex. Featuring chapters from Superman, Action Comics, Adventures of Superman, and related titles, it continues the story of a devastated Earth fighting for survival. Written by Jeph Loeb, Joe Casey, and others, with art by Ed McGuinness, Mike Wieringo, and more, this trade paperback includes issues such as Superman #172-173, Action Comics #783, and Adventures of Superman #597, among others.
In "Her Mother's Daughter," Superman faces an escalating threat as the mysterious Strange Visitor—revealed to be the cosmic guardian Kismet—makes a desperate stand to empower him against the unstoppable Imperiex. Written by Jeph Loeb and brought to life with dynamic art by Ed McGuinness and Bill Sienkiewicz, this pivotal issue sees the tide of battle shift in unexpected ways when Warworld, under Brainiac 13’s control, absorbs the residual energy from Imperiex’s destruction. The cover by Mike Wieringo and José Marzán Jr. captures the moment’s intensity, while Tanya and Richard Horie’s colors and Richard Starkings’ lettering heighten the stakes.
In "The Red Badge of Courage," Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, and the rest of the Justice League face an existential threat as Kismet — the mysterious Strange Visitor — makes a final, desperate stand to empower Superman against the colossal Imperiex. With the fate of reality hanging in the balance, the explosion of Imperiex’s destruction is hijacked by Warworld, now under Brainiac 13’s control, setting the stage for a new, unforeseen crisis.
In the wake of a shattered truce, Darkseid unleashes Parademons on Earth’s White House, escalating the war between worlds. Superman, now on Apokolips, faces the tyrant in a brutal clash—only to discover a chilling truth: Darkseid and he share a far greater threat in Brainiac 13.
In "Split Decision," Impulse, Cissie King-Jones, Superboy, and Wonder Girl [Cassie Sandsmark] push deep into the war-torn landscape of Apokolips on a desperate mission to find Steel, their nerves fraying as the planet's brutality closes in. When one of Bart's scouts is destroyed in a flash of violence, the shock sends Impulse reeling—forcing the team to confront not just the enemy, but the cost of their choices.
In "War Letters," Superboy pens a heartfelt account of his mission to Apokolips, while Guardian shares a poignant message with the mother of a fallen D-Company member, recounting their desperate journey to deliver the Human Bomb to a world-hollowing Imperiex construct. Meanwhile, Superman’s computer logs a mysterious encounter between Krypto and another hollower, weaving together threads of loss, duty, and the quiet courage of those who fight beyond the battlefield.
In "Total Abandon," Superman, Maxima, and a coalition of heroes including Wonder Woman, Captain Marvel, and Captain Atom push the battle to Warworld, where General Zod and Faora hold sway. With Luthor's daughter Lena confronting her father on Earth, the heroes face a desperate stand—until Superman makes a bold move toward the sun, seeking a way to turn the tide.
In "Amazons Attack!", the Amazonian warriors take a bold stand to protect Earth, using their island as a shield against Brainiac 13’s relentless advance. With Wonder Woman leading the charge, and allies like Troia, Tempest, and Superman joining forces, the fate of the universe hangs in the balance as they open a Boom Tube to confront the ancient threat—before time itself unravels.
In "Finale," the echoes of battle fade as the Justice League, Titans, Justice Society, and their allies gather in quiet moments of remembrance—Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the rest honoring those who fell, from the fallen to the forgotten. Amid the quiet, Lois, Lucy, and Ella Lane find strength in each other, while young heroes like Superboy and Robin carry forward the legacy, and even President Lex Luthor faces the weight of what was lost.
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↩ Reprints Wonder Woman #172 (2001), Action Comics #782 (2001), Adventures of Superman #595 (2001), Impulse #77 (2001), Superboy #91 (2001), Superman #173 (2001), Superman: The Man of Steel #117 (2001), Wonder Woman #173 (2001), World's Finest: Our Worlds at War #1 (2001), Young Justice #36 (2001)
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