Superman: The Dark Side #3
In the climactic third chapter of *Superman: The Dark Side*, Superman faces the full weight of Darkseid’s tyranny as Lightray makes a final, heroic sacrifice to empower him. With Earth and Apokolips scarred by war, the aftermath unfolds as both worlds begin the slow, uncertain path toward healing. Written by John Francis Moore and Kieron Dwyer, with art by Dwyer and cover by Dwyer and Hilary Barta, this 1998 issue delivers a powerful, emotionally resonant conclusion to a story that redefined Superman’s limits.
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Lightray sacrifices himself to give Superman the power to defeat Darkseid, and the two worlds Earth and Apokolips, slowly recover from the abuse of Darkseid and his minions.
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