The following contains spoilers for Action Comics #1046, on sale now from DC.
DC's Action Comics #1046 equips Superman with a major power upgrade as he continues his battle on Warworld.
Action Comics #1046 comes from writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson, artist Fico Ossio, colorist Lee Loughridge and letterer Dave Sharpe. In the issue, Superman remains powerless on Warworld but is still fighting to free the planet's inhabitants from Mongul's cruel reign. After saving Kryl-Ux's life when fighting the monstrous Byla, Superman encounters the Fire of Olgrun, who appears to him in the form of a human child. The two banter for a while before they cross paths with a god-like figure who calls himself the "shade" of Olgrun. Superman and the figure battle one another, as the figure doesn't think Superman is worthy of being an heir of Olgrun.
The figure makes a move to destroy the Fire of Olgrun, causing Superman to intervene and save the child's life. The child then reveals it can control the figure and this was a test to see whether or not Superman truly is worthy of the fire. Having passed with flying colors, the child declares the Man of Steel a "worthy soulbearer of Olgrun." Transforming itself into a small sword for Superman to wield, the child tells Superman, "His fire is yours now. Take it into your flesh, and you will be stronger than ever you were. A GOD in form and purpose. But guard it against those who would take it from you...And against the madness that took its master."
Now ready for his final battle against Mongul, Superman carries on only to once again find himself starring face-to-face with Kryl-Ux. Kryl-Ux curiously tells Superman to hand over the fire, only for Mongul to emerge out of the shadows. "Give me the Fire of Olgrun," Mongul tells him. "...Or I will kill these grubs before your eyes."
Superman is Headed Home
Superman's journey on Warworld reaches its end on Aug. 30 with Superman Warworld Apocalypse #1. Following the climactic ending, Superman will return back to Earth to reunite with Lois Lane, Jon Kent and the rest of the DC Universe A six-part "Kal-El Returns" crossover will play out his return in the pages of Action Comics #1047-49 and Superman: Son of Kal-El #17-19, both of which lead up to the landmark 1050th issue of Action Comics.
Action Comics #1046 features cover art by Lucio Parrillo and variant cover art by Lee Bermejo and Stanley "Artgerm" Lau. The issue is on sale now from DC.
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