Superman: Our Worlds at War - The Complete Edition #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Of Course, You Know, This Means...Warworld!", Superman faces an escalating cosmic threat as the mysterious guardian Kismet makes a final, desperate stand to empower him against the planet-sized menace Imperiex. With the battle's energy unexpectedly siphoned by Warworld—now under Brainiac 13’s control—the stage is set for a shocking turn in the war for Earth’s survival. Written by Jeph Loeb and brought to life with dynamic art by Ed McGuinness and Bill Sienkiewicz, this pivotal chapter of Superman: Our Worlds at War - The Complete Edition delivers high-stakes action and bold visual storytelling, with cover art by Ed McGuinness and Cam Smith.
Superman races to investigate the sudden reappearance of Pluto—only to uncover a chilling truth: it’s not a planet, but the long-lost Warworld, reawakened and poised for conquest. Meanwhile, Lena Luthor arrives at her father’s side with a cryptic message from Brainiac 13, setting the stage for a clash that could reshape the fate of Earth.
Lois Lane stumbles upon a dangerous secret when she learns her father, Secretary of Defense Maj. Sam Lane, has assembled a new Suicide Squad—just as Manchester Black puts an experimental team through its paces against Superman. With Plasmus, Chemo, Shrapnel, and Amanda Waller all drawn into the volatile mix, Lois must confront the line between duty and family when the mission turns deadly.
In "Metropolitan Rapture," Superman races to uncover why the people of Metropolis are vanishing in their sleep, only to find the city’s fate tied to a larger scheme orchestrated by Darkseid and his Apokoliptian forces. With Lois, Jimmy, Maggie, and even unexpected allies like Maxima and Starfire caught in the web, Superman must protect the innocent while facing threats that stretch beyond Earth’s borders.
In "The End of the Beginning," Superman faces off against General Zod of Pokolistan, who cryptically references the fate of another Zod—this one from a pocket universe—before the confrontation is shattered by an explosion in Kansas. With the fate of Earth hanging in the balance, the heroes of the Justice League must rally as forces beyond their understanding begin to converge.
In "Down and Out in Kansas," Supergirl [Linda Danvers] finds herself in rural Kansas, briefly reconnecting with the Kents, when a sudden explosion shatters the quiet. As she works to restore order, an unexpected shift in loyalty sees Buzz stepping in to shield young Linda Petrullo from a violent gang, defying his usual demeanor.
In "A Date Which Will Live in Infamy," Superman leads the JLA into orbit as Imperiex's devastating assault reaches Earth, forcing the team to split their focus—just as Wonder Woman is struck down and Atlantis comes under siege. With Aquaman missing and the planet's defenses crumbling, the heroes must hold the line across the globe, each facing their own battle in the shadow of an overwhelming threat.
In "The Doomsday Protocol," Superman is drawn into a high-stakes gambit as President Lex Luthor unleashes Doomsday through the Suicide Squad's Doomsday Protocol, hoping to stop the looming threat of Imperiex. With Imperiex's arrival, the planet faces annihilation—his power incinerates Doomsday and turns his full force on Superman, testing the hero’s limits like never before.
In "Chest Deep in Heroes' Blood," Superman stands at the edge of a cosmic reckoning, facing the Black Racer in a desperate bid to save John Henry Irons. With Darkseid’s twisted battlesuit—forged from an Imperiex probe and Apokaliptian tech—tempting him with power, Superman must choose between survival and the cost of becoming something he’s sworn to protect against.
In "Thousand Yard Stare," Superman faces the overwhelming threat of the Imperiex Probes, a battle made heavier by the loss of Major Sam Lane and Hippolyta. As the weight of war presses in, he must confront the unthinkable: aligning with President Lex Luthor to stand against an enemy that threatens all of creation.
In a desperate bid to save Earth, the mysterious Strange Visitor—revealed to be the guardian Kismet—gives her life to empower Superman in the final battle against Imperiex. As the energy meant for Apokolips is instead drawn into Warworld, now under Brainiac 13’s control, the fate of the universe hangs in the balance.
In the wake of Darkseid’s fury, Parademons descend on the White House, escalating the war between worlds. Superman, now on Apokolips, faces the tyrant in battle—only to discover a shocking alliance: both he and Darkseid must unite against a far greater threat in Brainiac 13.
In "Split Decision," Impulse, Cissie King-Jones, Superboy, and Wonder Girl [Cassie Sandsmark] race through the brutal landscapes of Apokolips on a desperate mission to find Steel, their nerves fraying with every step. When one of Bart’s scouts is destroyed, the shock sends Impulse reeling—forcing the team to confront not just the planet’s horrors, but the fragile limits of their own resolve.
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 records capture Krypto’s mysterious encounter with another hollower, weaving together threads of sacrifice, loss, and the quiet courage of those fighting beyond the front lines.
In "Total Abandon," Superman leads a desperate charge into the heart of Warworld as Earth's heroes clash with Zod, Faora, and the relentless Massacre. With Luthor's fate hanging in the balance and the fate of the planet uncertain, Superman makes a bold move—racing toward the sun in a final, daring bid to turn the tide.
In "Amazons Attack!", the Amazonian warriors make a desperate stand to protect Earth, using their island as a shield against Brainiac 13’s advance. With Wonder Woman leading a coalition of heroes—including Troia, Tempest, and Superman—amidst escalating chaos, the fate of the universe hinges on a daring plan to send their enemies back to the dawn of time.
In "Finale," the Justice League, Titans, Justice Society, and a host of heroes and loved ones gather in quiet reflection, honoring those who gave everything. As memories of sacrifice and unity linger, the story captures the bittersweet moment when the fight ends and life begins again—each character finding their way forward, carrying the past with them.
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