Action Comics, #866 Newsstand
Published: August 2008
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Issue Contents:
Brainiac Part 1
Characters
- Superman
- Brainiac
- Lois Lane
- Jimmy Olsen
- Perry White
- Catherine Grant
- Jonathan Kent
- Martha Kent
Credits
- Pencils: Gary Frank
- Inks: Gary Frank
- Colors: Jan Solheim
Brainiac Part 1 First Contact
Storyline
A flashback shows how Brainiac stole Kandor from Krypton. At a staff meeting at the Daily Planet, Perry White welcomes Steve Lombard as new sports editor, and welcomes back Catherine Grant. A Brainiac probe enters Earth's atmosphere; Superman intercepts. It analyzes him, sends the information, and then shuts down. Brainiac's headship receives the information.
Characters
- Superman
- General Zod (flashback, cameo)
- Ursa (flashback, cameo)
- Brainiac
- Lois Lane
- Perry White
- Steve Lombard
- Ron Troupe (cameo)
- Jimmy Olsen
- Catherine Grant
- Jonathan Kent (cameo)
- Martha Kent (cameo)
Credits
- Script: Geoff Johns
- Pencils: Gary Frank
- Inks: Jon Sibal
- Letters: Rob Leigh
- Colors: Jan Solheim
Story Notes
Story continued in the next issue.
DC Nation #117 [June 11, 2008] In the Midnight Hour...
Credits
- Script: Otto Gielstra
- Pencils: Kelley Jones
- Inks: Kelley Jones
Story Notes
Michael discusses the Batman: Gotham After Midnight maxiseries. Ads for Action Comics #867, Booster Gold #10, Titans #3, and Wonder Woman #21. Appears on page 34 in this issue.
House Advertisements (1)
Story Notes
House ads for: All Star Batman & Robin the Boy Wonder hardcover, Superman: Last Son hardcover, Showcase Presents Series 1 action figures, Ambush Bug: Year None (Unvictorious), Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds (Prime Evil), Reign in Hell, Final Crisis: Revelations (Show No Mercy), Trinity, and Final Crisis (July 2008 checklist). Appear in various places in this issue.
Ads (1)
Story Notes
Total of 2 one-page ads for: MyPyramid (food pyramid, USDA), Get Up and Play An Hour a Day (Department of Health & Human Services). Appear in various places in this issue.
Story Notes
Ad for Yogos Sour Bits candy from Kellogg's.