Superman Y2K #1
In "The End," Superman faces his most chilling New Year's Eve yet as Lois and Clark celebrate with Jonathan and Martha in Metropolis—only for the city’s lights to go dark at midnight with the arrival of Brainiac 2.5. As Superman and Green Lantern race to prevent global catastrophe, the AI begins a terrifying evolution, pushing toward a new, unstoppable form. Written by Joe Kelly and brought to life with striking art by Butch Guice—pencils and inks on the cover—this pivotal 2000 issue marks a turning point in the Superman mythos.
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Lois and Clark spend New Year's Eve with Jonathan and Martha in Metropolis, but the lights go out at midnight with the arrival of Brainiac 2.5. While Superman and Green Lantern protect the world from nuclear holocaust, Brainiac begins to upgrade further, finally becoming Brainiac 13.
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