Superman: The Return of Superman #[nn]

In "Steel," John Henry Irons—once known as Henry Johnson—grapples with guilt after learning his weapon design was used in a fatal shooting, prompting him to forge a suit of steel to protect the city and confront those who misuse violence. With Lois Lane by his side and a cast of allies and adversaries including Lex Luthor, the White Rabbit, and a mysterious new figure named Rosie Kurtz, he must navigate a web of betrayal and danger where justice isn't always clear.

When a new body emerges from the regeneration matrix at the Fortress, appearing as the long-lost Kal-El, the question of identity ignites a clash between Steel and the Last Son of Krypton—each claiming to be the true Superman. With Mongul’s fleet closing in and Earth’s fate hanging in the balance, the line between hero and impostor blurs in a battle that tests not just strength, but who truly deserves the mantle.

In "Lies & Revelations," the Last Son of Krypton—revealed to be the Eradicator—grapples with the truth of his origins within the Fortress of Solitude, while Kal-El, clad in the Kryptonian war suit, presses forward beneath the ocean toward Metropolis. As Cyborg Superman and Mongul escalate their conquest of Coast City, the fate of Earth hangs in the balance, with the Justice League America and their allies racing to respond.

In "Resurrections," Superman teams up with Superboy and Steel to confront the escalating threat of Mongul and the newly emerged Cyborg Superman, whose origins trace back to a tragic past involving Terri Henshaw, Jim Garrison, and Steven. As the battle unfolds, the story delves into the dark transformation that forged Cyborg Superman, revealing how his path crossed with Mongul’s in a tale of loss and vengeance.

In "Assault on Engine City," Superman, Steel, and Superboy launch a desperate strike against Cyborg Superman and Mongul as the fate of Metropolis hangs in the balance. With a deadly missile hurtling toward the city, Superboy faces an impossible challenge—stopping it alone, even as the battle rages around him.

In "Blast Off!", Superman and Steel join forces to stop Mongul and Cyborg Superman from destroying a powerful rocket engine, while Hal Jordan returns from space to witness the shocking aftermath of Coast City’s destruction. With Lois Lane on the ground and the Kents watching from afar, the fate of Earth hangs in the balance as old allies and new threats collide.

In "Back for Good," Superman—back from exile and reunited with his allies—teams with Steel, Supergirl, Superboy, and Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) in a high-stakes battle at Engine City to confront the dual threats of Cyborg Superman and Mongul. With the fate of Metropolis hanging in the balance, Clark Kent must reclaim his place as Earth’s protector, proving that even in absence, hope remains.