Following the revelation of the identity of the villain responsible for the body in Superman's tomb, Metropolis comes under siege by swarming bizarre, unfathomable beasts.

ÒThe Darkness WithinÓ Annual crossover event continues. Eclipso makes his first move in Metropolis, trying to neutralize EarthÕs solar-oriented defenders: Superman, Starman and Rampage. But if they are defeated, will anything be able to stop Eclipso?

Babe's bloodthirst is consuming her as she becomes more and more of a threat to an amorous Jimmy Olsen.

The Fall of Metropolis' part 2, continued from ACTION COMICS (1938-2011) #700. Metropolis has fallen but Luthor isn't finished. Just in case anyone survived his first strike, Luthor plants several fail-safes to finish the job! Continued in SUPERMAN (1987-2006) #91.

Flashpoint, a flammable being from another dimension, is being tricked into committing arson--all while Superman struggles to return Professor Hamilton to Earth from Flashpoint's dimension.

The Death of Clark Kent' part 4, continued from ACTION COMICS (1938-2011) #710. Clark Kent is no more...and Superman is forced into hiding, as the threat to his loved ones increases. Continued in SUPERMAN (1987-2006) #101.

Deathtrap ups the ante against Superman and Mister Miracle with increasingly deadly snares, as the first evidence appears that someone with evil designs has learned the Man of Steel's true identity.