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Warning : control spoilers for Part Two of " A World Without Clark Kent , " appearing inAction Comics # 1045 !
AfterSuperman’sdeath , Steelstepped up to fill his shoes , and now DC has reminded fans why he was the Man of Steel ’s most underrated replacement . In Part Two of “ A World Without Clark Kent , ” tend as a backup feature inAction Comics # 1045,Steel , in his civilian guise of John Henry Irons , builds a grotesque gimmick that could potentially turn the tide in Superman ’s quest to liberate Warworld from Mongul ’s clutches . The way out is on sale now in photographic print and digital .
In 1992 ’s landmarkDeath of Supermanstoryline , the Man of Steel perished in battle , giving his life to save up Metropolis from the rampaging brute Doomsday . In its follow - up storylineThe Reign of the Supermen , four individuals , each arrogate to be Superman , arrive in Metropolis . One of these replacements was John Henry Irons , a former weapon system locomotive engineer now survive off the grid as a construction worker . save by Supermana few days before he cash in one’s chips , Irons construct an armored , metallic suit inspire by Superman . After the actual Superman returned to the land of the living , Irons took the name Steel , and has been a unswerving ally of Superman since . Recently , Superman acquire it upon himself to end the menace of Mongul and Warworld once and for all . This quest has taken Superman away from the yellow sun , plume him of his king and leave him vulnerable – but Steel may have the root . The story is write by Phillip Kennedy Johnson , illustrated by David Lapham , emblazon by Trish Mulvihill and letter by Dave Sharpe .
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WhileSuperman is on Warworld , Steel toils in his laboratory , working on the “ Genesis Reactor , ” which can supercharge Kryptonians , more so than a yellow sun . There is only one catch – it works too well , and can mutate Kryptonian cells . brand and his niece Natasha hit on a solution : filter the Genesis Reactor through the Star - Forges which hold Warworld together . This energy will in twist give Superman and his Phaelosian allies the persuasiveness they call for to terminate Mongul ’s reign once and for all . Unfortunately , Conduit , a nonaged Superman scoundrel from years ago , steals the Reactor ’s power source , the Genesis Fragment , and Steel observe himself pressed back into service to hold on him .
Once again , Steel has depict why he was the most underrated ofClark’sReign of the Supermenreplacements . Of the Man of Steel ’s four transposition , Steel was the only one without powers , parlaying his knowledge of engineering and mechanic into creating a mellow - tech lawsuit of armor that greatly level off the playing battlefield for him . After Superman ’s return , Steel stepped aside gracefully , continuing to apply his vast scientific noesis to aid Superman . Now , in the hour of Superman ’s dandy need , Steel is coming to his help once again , building a gadget that will give Superman a huge advantage over Mongul . Superman once saved John Henry Irons ’ life , and now he is about to come back the favor .
Beyond his genius - level intellect , Steel has inspired othersthe means Superman inspired him – his niece Natasha has embarked on a heroic career of her own , regularly assist her uncle . Steelhas distinguish himself as one of Superman ’s biggest allies , creating a gimmick that will carry through the Man of Steel ’s life , reminding reader why he was the most underratedSupermanreplacement .
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Action Comics # 1045is available now from DC Comics .
