The Next #4
In "Just Killing Time Part Four: When Elephants Dance," Superman faces off against the Iron Ring’s enigmatic emissary Sion in a desperate bid to protect the Next. As Metron’s warning echoes, the fugitive duo of the Next and Monikka struggle to evade a mysterious anomaly—only to be cornered by Sion, now triumphant over Superman. Written by Tad Williams and illustrated by Dietrich Smith, with inks by Walden Wong, colors by Chris Chuckry, and letters by Travis Lanham, this 2006 DC issue delivers high-stakes tension and cosmic dread, all wrapped in a cover by Smith and Wong.
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Superman confronts the Iron Ring's emissary Sion to prevent him from capturing the Next. They fight, while Metron warns of even worse problems. The Next and Monikka try to escape, but get stopped by the anomaly. Sion, having defeated Superman, tracks them down.
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