Superman-Action Comics Vol. 9: Last Rites - Softcover

Tomasi, Peter J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1401274102 ISBN 13: 9781401274108

Publisher: DC Comics, 2017

Synopsis

The acclaimed creative duo of Greg Pak (BATMAN/SUPERMAN) and Aaron Kuder (GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS), plus fan-favorite scribe Peter J. Tomasi (SUPERMAN), usher in the Man of Steels final days in SUPERMAN: ACTION COMICS VOL. 9: LAST RITES.

Supermans downfall, impossible as it seems, has come at the hands of Vandal Savage. After eons of seeking a method to draw back to Earth the meteor that granted him immortality, Savage has discovered he can realize that goal by tapping into the Man of Steels super-abilities, and in turn the combined might of the Justice League.

With the Last Son of Krypton powerless to stop him, the immortal is primed to recall the comet that granted him eternal power. And as it nears Earth, it also awakens Savages genetic signature within members of the worlds unsuspecting populace. Literally growing mad with power, Savages progeny will stop at nothing to ensure their patriarch succeeds.Supermans salvationand Earthsmay lie in the one substance thats lethal to the Man of Steel. Should he use it and somehow defeat Savage, one thing will be certain: regardless of the outcome, Superman as the world knows him will be no more.Authors Greg Pak, Aaron Kuder and Peter J. Tomasi team up with help from all-star artists Paul Pelletier (AQUAMAN), Dale Eaglesham (SECRET SIX) and Scot Eaton (NEW 52: FUTURES END) for SUPERMAN: ACTION COMICS VOL. 9: LAST RITES! Collects issues #48-52.

Meet the Author

Peter J. Tomasi is a New York Times best-selling author known for his current work on SUPERMAN and previous projects BATMAN AND ROBIN, SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN, BATMAN - DETECTIVE COMICS, AND BATMAN ARKHAM KNIGHT, along with other commercially successful books, GREEN LANTERN COPRS, BRIGHTEST DAY, EMERALD WARRIORS, AND NIGHTWING. Over the course of his career with DC Comics - more than two decades of hit books - Peter served as a group editor ushering in new eras for BATMAN, GREEN LANTERN, AND JSA along with special projects like KI

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Superman is becoming increasingly desperate to regain his powers! The situation is dire, as he must rescue his fellow Justice Leaguers and save the lives of the soldiers facing Vandal Savage--the very force standing between him and the Fortress of Solitude. Even if he's able to reclaim his powers, will Superman be able to withstand his gravest challenge to date? From the critically acclaimed creative team of Peter J. Tomasi (BATMAN & ROBIN), Greg Pak (BATMAN/SUPERMAN) and Aaron Kuder comes SUPERMAN-ACTION COMICS VOL. 9. Now in paperback, this graphic novel collects issues #47-52.

About the Author

Peter J. Tomasi is a New York Times best-selling author known for his current work on SUPERMAN and previous projects BATMAN AND ROBIN, SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN, BATMAN - DETECTIVE COMICS, AND BATMAN ARKHAM KNIGHT, along with other commercially successful books, GREEN LANTERN COPRS, BRIGHTEST DAY, EMERALD WARRIORS, and NIGHTWING. Over the course of his career with DC Comics - more than two decades of hit books - Peter served as a group editor ushering in new eras for BATMAN, GREEN LANTERN, AND JSA along with special projects like KINGDOM COME. Peter also is the author of the creator owned books Light Brigade (Dark Horse) with artist Peter Snejbjerg, The Mighty (Dark Horse) with Keith Champagne and artists Peter Snejbjerg and Chris Samnee, and the critically acclaimed horror/drama series, House of Penance (Dark Horse) with artist Ian Bertram.

About this edition

• Publisher: DC Comics
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1401274102
• ISBN 13: 9781401274108
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 152