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Cover: Mike Wieringo & José Marzán Jr.

Superman: Our Worlds at War #2

Oct 2002 · DC · 19.95 USD; 32.95 CAD
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This 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.

Contains 11 stories
Her Mother's Daughter
22 pp · Superhero
HippolytaWonder Girl [Cassie Sandsmark]Superman [Clark Kent]Wonder Woman [Diana]Cheetah [Sebastian Ballesteros]Silver Swan [Vanessa Kapatelis]CirceImperiexAdam StrangeMaximaMongalMassacreGrayvenStarfireAquaman [Arthur Curry]Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]Green Lantern [Kyle Rayner]Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]The Flash [Wally West]DarkseidJuliaImperiex probesPhillipusLois Lane (voice only)
The Red Badge of Courage
22 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Wonder Woman [Diana]Green Lantern [Kyle Rayner]Strange Visitor [Sharon Vance]President Lex LuthorWill Magnus [Veridium]The Atom [Ray Palmer]General Frank RockDarkseidImperiexEmil HamiltonLois LaneBlackhawksAmanda Waller (voice only)Brainiac 13Kismet

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.

Kissing on the Apokolips
22 pp · Superhero
Young Justice [SecretL'il LoboEmpressCissie King-JonesImpulseWonder Girl [Cassie Sandsmark]Superboy [Kon-El]Robin [Tim Drake]]Black Racer
Our Worlds at War: Escalation
23 pp · Superhero
ParademonsDarkseidLex LuthorLois LaneGrayvenDarkseidSuperman [Clark Kent]Lena LuthorRobin [Tim Drake]Secret

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.

Split Decision
22 pp · Superhero
Young Justice [ImpulseSuperboyWonder Girl [Cassie Sandsmark]Cissie King-JonesSecretRobin [Tim Drake]EmpressL'il Lobo]Granny GoodnessParademonsDarkseidBlack RacerSteel [John Henry Irons]

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.

War Letters
22 pp · Superhero
Superboy [Kon-El]Guardian [Jim Harper]KryptoHuman BombJLA [Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]Green Lantern [Kyle Rayner]Plastic Man [Eel O' Brian]Wonder Woman [Diana]The Flash [Wally West]]Black RacerSteel [John Henry Irons]Young Justice [Robin [Tim Drake]ImpulseWonder Girl [Cassie Sandsmark]Cissie Jones-King]Superman

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.

Total Abandon
22 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]MaximaMassacreGeneral ZodPresident Lex LuthorFaoraKancerWonder Woman [Diana]Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]Captain Atom [Nathaniel Adam]Lena LuthorBrainiac 13Steel [John Henry Irons]

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.

Amazons Attack!
22 pp · Superhero
Moirae [ClothoLachesisAtropos]AnankeSupermanWonder WomanImperiexDarkseidGreen Lantern [Kyle Rayner]Lex LuthorGeneral RockDoc Magnus [Veridium]ParademonsBrainiac 13MaximaMassacreCaptain Marvel [Billy Batson]Captain Atom [Nathaniel Adam]Steel [John Henry Irons]StarfireTroiaPhillipusArtemisIphtimeAnayaSteve TrevorEtta CandyRavenTempestEuboeaMyrhhaFuryPenelope

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.

Trial by Fire
22 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lex LuthorLena LuthorDarkseidWonder Woman [Diana]Steel [John Henry Irons]Brainiac 13RavenTempest [Garth]General ZodJimmy OlsenFaoraImperiexGreen Lantern [Kyle Rayner]Captain Atom [Nathaniel Adam]Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]Jonathan KentJor-ElTroiaMartian Manhunter
Finale
38 pp · Superhero
JLA [Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Wonder Woman [Diana]Aquaman [Arthur Curry] (projection)The Flash [Wally West]The Atom [Ray Palmer]Green Lantern [Kyle Rayner]Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]]Red Tornado [John Smith]Titans [ArsenalTempest [Garth]TroiaNightwing [Dick Grayson]]JSA [Green Lantern [Alan Scott]The Flash [Jay Garrick]Wildcat [Ted Grant]Sand [Sandy Hawkins]Wonder Woman [Hippolyta] (portrait)]Amanda WallerPresident Lex LuthorMongalBillyYoung Justice [SecretEmpressCissie Jones-KingSuperboy [Kon-El]Wonder Girl [Cassie Sandsmark]Robin [Tim Drake]]Lois LaneElla LaneLucy Lane-TroupeRon Troupe

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.

The Alien Invasion
2 pp

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Full credits

writer Jeph Loeb
artist, inker Bill Sienkiewicz
inker Cam Smith
colorist Tanya Horie
colorist Richard Horie
cover pencils Mike Wieringo

Reprints

↩ 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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