Issue: #868
Last valuation update: 2026-10-21
"Brainiac" part 3 of 5! The frightening storyline that sets the stage for the SUPERMAN event of 2008 continues. Against everyone's advice, Superman has journeyed to the deepest reaches of space to initiate contact with an alien being he thought he knew: Brainiac. But after learning about the truth behind Brainiac's existence and his plans for Earth, Superman may regret his decision.
Creators: Dan DiDio, Brad Anderson, Rob Leigh, Gary Frank, Jon Sibal, Geoff Johns, Nachie Castro, Matt Idelson
Characters: Superman, Cat Grant, Lois Lane, Supergirl, Brainiac, Jonathan Kent, Martha Kent
Story arcs: Brainiac, New Krypton