Adventures of Superman #489

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DC ⋅ 1992
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Issue Details

Publisher

DC

Writer

Jerry Ordway

Inker

Jerry Ordway

Cover Artist

Jerry Ordway

Penciler

Tom Grummett

Cover Artist

Tom Grummett

Inker

Doug Hazlewood

Colorist

Glenn Whitmore

Colorist

Dennis Janke

Cover Artist

Dennis Janke

Letterer

Albert De Guzman

Published

April 1992

Synopsis

Once Metron determines what must be done with Brainiac, the heroes return to Earth for a surprise reception.Previously, Brainiac had unleashed his death radiation upon the heroes. But Guy and Maxima hatched a plan to defeat Braniac. They penetrated the central chamber to launch a psychic assault on him. Maxima was successful in lobotomizing Braniac after he was cut off from Warworld’s systems.Now, Metron wants to take Braniac to New Genesis to study him. His quest for knowledge will progress with Braniac as a weak sample. Orion brings the Overseer of Warworld. The Overseer tells that news of Braniac’s defeat has already spread among the populace. They bear no ill towards the heroes and terrans. Superman tells Overseer that Warworld must leave the solar system and return to its previous destination. Overseer promises to do so. Orion comes forward to put himself as the new ruler of Warworld. Lightray also wishes to remain alongside his friend. Maxima tries to coax Orion into letting her be his mate, but Orion has had enough of her. Guy Gardner takes the chance to impress Maxima and she accepts his proposal.The remaining members of the space unit of heroes are busy in rescuing the victims of Braniac’s attacks, when Orion broadcasts his position as ruler of Warworld. Superman requests Lightray to generate a boom tube. Lightray does so and the gathered heroes step into the portal.Back on Earth, Lex Luthor has organized a parade to honor the heroes for their sacrifices to save Earth. They aare being applauded when suddenly a boom tube opens and the remaining heroes come through. Lex Luthor hands over the podium to Superman. Superman begins with the incidents on Warworld, proceeding to the great teamwork exhibited by a reassembled Justice League. He adds the sacrifices made, ending with the mention of Draaga, who had made the greatest sacrifice for Earth, inspite not being one of Earth.On the asteroid, Supergirl and the Cellkeeper bury Draaga beside the Cleric. Cellkeeper...

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