Why it's Hot:
- Cover art by Rafa Sandoval
- Premiere issue of an ongoing series in the Absolute Universe, a dimension built on Darkseid energy
- Introduction of Agent Lois Lane
- Introduction of Jor-El, Lara-El, Krypto
- 1st appearance of Sol, Kal-El's A.I. cape
- Introduction of Lazarus Corp and the Peacemakers
- Introduction of Brainiac, cameo appearance
- Introduction of the Bottled Cities, possible cameo appearance of Kandor
- Absolute Superman #1 preceded by an Absolute Superman/Absolute Wonder Woman black and white ashcan preview
Synopsis:
This reality has no Fortress of Solitude, no home planet, and no loving adoptive parents to guide him. Stripped of his traditional foundation, a lone, battle-hardened Kal-El must defend a dark and dangerous new world in this explosive launch of the Absolute Universe!