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Issue: Superman vs. Brainiac #[nn]
Publication Date: January 2008
 
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Publisher: FlagDC
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Indicia Publisher: DC Comics
On Sale Date: 11/05/2008
Volume: none
Pages: 196
ISBN: 9781401219406
UPC/EAN: 978140121940651999
Price: $22.99 CAD
$19.99 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 17 (12 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Bob Joy (editor collected edition)
Disclose Notes: There is no printed credit for color reconstruction; colors credits listed are for original printings.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: cardstock cover
Binding: softcover
Publishing Format: collected edition
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Carlos Pacheco
Inker(s): Carlos Pacheco
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman; Brainiac
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Pages: 1
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Superman vs. Brainiac

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): George Perez (layouts); Kerry Gammill
Inker(s): Brett Breeding
Colorist(s): Glenn Whitmore
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman; Brainiac
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Title page. Illustration taken from "Man and Machine" from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #649 (January 1990).
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Contents

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
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The Super-Duel in Space

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Otto Binder
Penciller(s): Al Plastino
Inker(s): Al Plastino
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Jack Schiff (original managing editor); Mort Weisinger (original assistant editor); George Kashdan (original assistant editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman (brief origin); Lois Lane; Brainiac (villain, intro); Professor Kimda; Superboy (flashback); Jonathan Kent (flashback); Martha Kent (flashback); Superboy (flashback)
Synopsis: While on an experimental rocket, Clark and Lois encounter the alien Brainiac, who plans to shrink and bottle the great cities of Earth and then use them to repopulate his planet. Superman gets inside Brainiac’s ship when the villain snatches Metropolis and there finds a bottle with the Kryptonian city of Kandor. He enters the bottle and with the help of a scientist there restores the cities of Earth while Brainiac lies in suspended animation for his trip home. Because there is not enough power to restore Kandor, Superman places the city in his Fortress, as Brainiac rockets away empty-handed.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #242 published July 1958
was The Super-Duel in Space [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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Lana Lang, Superwoman!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Mort Weisinger (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Lois Lane
Character(s): Lois Lane [as Super-Lois]; Lana Lang [as Super-Lana]; Superman [also appears as Clark Kent]; Brainiac; Perry White; Jimmy Olsen
Synopsis: Superman uses a blood transfusion to give both Lois and Lana super powers, but refuses to tell them why. But after they are drawn to an old mill, and survive its explosion, Superman reveals that he gave them powers a part of a bargain with Brainiac to keep the alien from destroying Earth.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #17 published May 1960
was Lana Lang, Superwoman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 9
Disclose Notes: Inks credited to George Klein in item.
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The Team of Luthor and Brainiac! Part 1: The Deadly Duo!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Edmond Hamilton
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): George Klein
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Mort Weisinger (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Lex Luthor (villain); Brainiac (origin, flashback, villain); Brainiac II (ancestor of Brainiac 5, introduction, origin, flashback); Superman (flashback); Var-Don
Synopsis: Lex Luthor escapes prison and discovers the existence of Brainiac.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #167 published February 1964
was The Team of Luthor and Brainiac! Part I: The Deadly Duo! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 9
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Part II: The Downfall of Superman!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Edmond Hamilton
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): George Klein
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Mort Weisinger (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Lex Luthor (villain); Brainiac (villain); Jax-Ur; Professor Vakox; Phantom Zone inmates; Tharla; Lexorians (guest stars); Superman [Kal-El]; Lexor
Synopsis: Lex Luthor releases Brainiac from prison, re-programs him, and teams with him to shrink Superman.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #167 published February 1964
was [The Team of Luthor and Brainiac!] Part II: The Downfall of Superman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 9
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Part III: The Hour of Kandor's Vengeance!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Edmond Hamilton
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): George Klein
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Mort Weisinger (Original Editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Lex Luthor (villain); Brainiac (villain); Superman [Kal-El]; Superman Emergency Squad; Lexor; Tharla
Synopsis: With the help of the Kandorians, Superman turns the tables on Luthor and Brainiac.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #167 published February 1964
was [The Team of Luthor and Brainiac!] Part III: The Hour of Kandor's Vengeance! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 8.67
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Krypton Dies Again!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Cary Bates
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): Frank Chiaramonte
Colorist(s): Gene D'Angelo
Letterer(s): Ben Oda
Editor(s): Julius Schwartz (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman; Lois Lane; Perry White; Jimmy Olsen; Morgan Edge; Lana Lang; Steve Lombard; Oscar Asherman; Justice League of America [Batman; Wonder Woman; Green Lantern; Hawkman]; Supergirl; Drygur Moliom; Brainiac
Synopsis: As the light from Krypton's explosion finally reaches Earth, Superman works overtime to protect his adopted planet. But it's not to distract himself, as his friends suppose. Superman is looking for Brainiac who has once again threatened Earth. As Superman tries to force the villain away from Earth, Brainiac traps Superman and makes him watch the full force of the destruction of Krypton.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #489 [Standard Cover] published November 1978
was Krypton Dies Again! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 15
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No Tomorrow for Superman!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Cary Bates
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): Frank Chiaramonte
Colorist(s): Gene D'Angelo
Letterer(s): Milt Snapinn
Editor(s): Julius Schwartz (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Jimmy Olsen; Lana Lang; Josh Coyle; Brainiac; Hawkman
Synopsis: Ever since Brainiac made him view the destruction of Krypton, Superman has had excessive super-energy that he has to find a way to express harmlessly. But during the latest bout of super-energy, Brainiac directs Superman at the Justice League satellite.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #490 [Standard Cover] published December 1978
was No Tomorrow for Superman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 17
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A Matter of Light and Death!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Cary Bates
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): Frank Chiaramonte
Colorist(s): Gene D'Angelo
Letterer(s): Karen Kish [as Karisha]
Editor(s): Julius Schwartz (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Brainiac; Hawkman; Theodore J. Henkin; Jerry
Synopsis: Diverted by Hawkman, Superman lands in northern Oregon where he hatches a plan. He engages Brainiac's ship, then drags it to the location of a supernova, where he powers up enough to penetrate Brainiac's force shield, enter his spacecraft, and knock him out.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #491 [Standard Cover] published January 1979
was A Matter of Light and Death! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 17
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Rebirth!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Marv Wolfman
Penciller(s): Gil Kane
Inker(s): Gil Kane
Colorist(s): Gene D'Angelo
Letterer(s): Ben Oda
Editor(s): Julius Schwartz (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman; Lois Lane; Lana Lang; Brainiac; The Omega Men [Kalista; Primus; Broot; Nimbus; Harpis] (cameo); Lord Satanis (flashback)
Synopsis: With Superman's unwitting help, Brainiac escapes his prison, experiences the depth and breadth of the universe, and reforms as an entirely new kind of being. Then Brainiac lures Superman to Systus 2, where he robs the hero of his powers, and greets him in his new form for the first time.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #544 [Direct] published June 1983
was Rebirth! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 23
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...The Amazing Brainiac

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): John Byrne
Penciller(s): Jerry Ordway
Inker(s): John Beatty
Colorist(s): Anthony Tollin
Letterer(s): Albert DeGuzman
Editor(s): Mike Carlin (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Cat Grant; Jimmy Olsen; Adam Morgan; Jerry White; Lois Lane; Mr. Chin; Mrs. Chin; Ronnie Chin; Janet Jones; Selena the Beautiful Buxum Bearded Lady; Harry; Dr. Howard (first appearance); VILLAIN: Brainiac [Milton Fine; Vril Dox] (first post-Crisis appearance)
Synopsis: Superman, Cat and Jimmy spend a day at the circus, little knowing that they will be meeting one of Superman's greatest foes... Brainiac.
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From Content Item: FlagAdventures of Superman #438 [Direct] published March 1988
was ...The Amazing Brainiac [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 22
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Man and Machine

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Roger Stern
Penciller(s): George Perez (layouts); Kerry Gammill
Inker(s): Brett Breeding
Colorist(s): Glenn Whitmore
Letterer(s): Bill Oakley
Editor(s): Mike Carlin (original editor); Jon Peterson (original associate editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Guardian [Jim Harper] (flashback); Dubbilex (flashback); Collin Thornton; Mara Talbot (first appearance); Dr. Augustine; VILLAINS: Brainiac [Vril Dox] (origin); Milton Fine (flashback); Sydney Happersen; Lex Luthor; Metallo [John Corben] (flashback)
Synopsis: Vril Dox takes over Milton Fine's body for good, and then escapes Earth and Superman in a rocket ship.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #649 [Direct] published January 1990
was [The Brainiac Trilogy, Part 3] Man and Machine [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 22
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Brainiac 13

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Scott Beatty
Penciller(s): Ed McGuinness (character design); Steve Kim (computer graphic modeling)
Inker(s): Steve Kim (computer graphic modeling)
Colorist(s): Tommy Yune (computer graphic textures and rendering)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): Maureen McTigue (original editor); Tony Bedard (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Brainiac 13
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman Metropolis Secret Files #1 [Direct Sales] published June 2000
was Brainiac 13 [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Profile of Brainiac 13
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Sacrifice for Tomorrow

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Joe Kelly
Penciller(s): German Garcia; Kano
Inker(s): Marlo Alquiza
Colorist(s): Glenn Whitmore (colors); Wildstorm FX (color separations)
Letterer(s): Richard Starkings; Comicraft
Editor(s): Eddie Berganza (original editor); Maureen McTigue (original associate editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Lois Lane; Hourman [Matthew Tyler]; Red Tornado; Metal Men [Mercury; Platinum; Gold]; Lex Luthor; Lena Luthor; Brainiac 13
Synopsis: Knowing that Brainiac 13 cannot control Kryptonian technology, Superman and Red Tornado break him down into pure energy and transfer him into the Kryptonian warsuit. But Luthor makes a last minute deal with the devil.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #763 [Direct Sales] published March 2000
was Sacrifice for Tomorrow; [Y2K, Part 5 of 5] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 23
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Updated Action!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Marv Wolfman (comics text); ? (promo text)
Penciller(s): Gil Kane
Inker(s): Gil Kane
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On the back cover. Illustration taken from "Rebirth!" from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #544 (June 1983).

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