Action Comics #848

(May 2007)

Redemption part one If You Believe, a Man Can Fly (Table of Contents)

Superman / comic story / 22 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Fabian Nicieza

Pencils:

Allan Goldman

Inks:

Ron Randall

Colors:

Marta Martinez

Letters:

Jared K. Fletcher

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero

Characters:

Superman; Supernova (photo); Perry White; Lois Lane; Redemption (intro); Mr. Dale (cameo); Mrs. Dale (cameo); Pete Ross (cameo, flashback); Reverend Matthew Hightower; Jimmy Olsen (cameo); Nyasir (country); Valley Falls, Colorado

Synopsis:

There is a group of missionaries in Nyasir. The government there opposes them, but the locals want them there. Government troops threaten them, so their protector, a superhuman named Redemption, appears and defends them. When the troops open fire, Redemption blasts them, accidentally killing all the troops. Superman gets wind of this, and is able to track Redemption's trail back to Colorado. He finds a man praying with his folks, regretting that he couldn't control the power, which comes from beliefs in him. Superman changes to Clark, and then goes to the local church, meeting Rev. Hightower. They talk, and Hightower says he sent Redemption to protect the missionaries, but is also not pleased with the final result. Later, Hightower and Jared (Redemption's civilian name) discuss the situation, and what could happen next time. Meantime, back in Nyasir, more government troops track down the missionaries, and slaughter them. Superman hears news reports of problems there, and rushes there, as does Redemption, too late to immediately help. Redemption confronts the troops, but Superman disarms them, and confronts Redemption.

Reprints:

• in Superman: Redemption (DC, 2008 series) #[nn] ([January] 2008)

Indexer Notes

Story continues in next issue.

DC Nation: #58 [April 25, 2007] Marshall Rogers January 22, 1950 - March 25, 2007 (Table of Contents)

DC Nation / promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

Dan Didio?

Pencils:

Marshall Rogers; ?

Inks:

Terry Austin; ?

Colors:

? (Illo)

Letters:

?

Indexer Notes

Mini-tribute to the late artist Marshall Rogers. Ads for Action Comics #849, Amazons Attack #1, Blue Beetle #14, and Green Lantern #19. Appears on page 34 in this issue.

[House Advertisements] (Table of Contents)

promo (ad from the publisher) / 7.5 pages (report information)

Indexer Notes

House ads for: Green Lantern: Rebirth HC (1/2 page), JLA Classified #37, 52thecomic.com, Justice Series 6 action figures, Countdown (Look to the Skies!), Amazons Attack, Frank Miller graphic novels (Ronin, Batman Year One, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again), and Batman Black and White Statue. Appear in various places in the issue.

[Ads] (Table of Contents)

advertisement / 4.5 pages (report information)

Indexer Notes

Total of 4 one-page and 1 half-page ads for: Spider-Man 2.1 (DVD, Columbia Pictures), abovetheinfluence (Partnership for a Drug-Free America, 2 different ads, full and 1/2 page), Dreamblade Chrysotic Plague (miniatures game, Wizards of the Coast), and got milk? with Vince Carter (milk). Appear in various places in the issue.