Warning: Spoilers for Action Comics #1068

Summary

• Superman combines his strength and speed to save Earth from an alien invasion, showcasing his limitless power.
• By using his powers creatively, Superman prevents casualties and proves he can handle any challenge.
• Superman's latest feat solidifies his status as DC's greatest hero, suring his own limits in surprising ways.

Superman Superstars" initiative for the long-running Action Comics title, the Man of Steel just performed what might be his most impressive feat yet.

In the preview for Action Comics #1068 by Gail Simone and Eddy Barrows, Superman faces an otherworldly threat known as the Gorathians, who threaten to destroy Earth. The aliens' warship is heading straight for Metropolis, and the Last Son of Krypton has seconds to come up with a plan to stop it. In an effort to save the planet he's come to call home, Superman prevents the warship from destroying the city by combining his speed and strength.

By using two of his powers at the same time, Superman manages to save the day without any casualties. The Gorathians may claim this feat to be impossible, but if there's one thing Superman can always accomplish, it's the impossible.

Superman Uses His Speed in a Unique New Way

That Even Puts the Flash to Shame

Superman has many powers at his disposal, and he has just discovered a creative new way to use them. When his strength isn't enough to the entire ship without parts of it collapsing, Superman uses his super-speed to compensate and maintain stability so he can carry it all. By combining his super-speed with his super-strength, Superman keeps the falling Gorathian warship from hitting Earth by simultaneously holding it up at every point at once, bearing its massive weight on his own. Superman saves the lives of every civilian below against all odds thanks to this ingenious application of his speed.

Superman's strength and speed alone make him a formidable force, but now that he's shown he can combine the two, his power has no limits.

The Man of Steel has once again proven that he's the strongest hero in the DC Universe with this astounding feat. Superman's strength and speed alone make him a formidable force, but now that he's shown he can combine the two, his power has no limits. The alien invasion that's come to Earth to challenge Superman doesn't stand a chance against the Kryptonian's varied arsenal of superpowers, and his newfound ability to use both his strength and speed in tandem solidifies his status as the best superhero in the business.

Superman's Latest Feat Proves He's DC's Greatest Hero

86 Years Later, He's Still Surprising Fans

Over the years, Superman has demonstrated time and time again that he's capable of accomplishing anything that may seem impossible. He's now sured his own limits through his latest in a long line of heroic feats, utilizing his powers in an inventive way. The thrilling second part of Simone and Barrows' Superman and the Challenge from the Stars storyline highlights what makes Superman the greatest hero DC has to offer. As he rises to the Gorathians' challenge, Superman will no doubt continue to showcase even more of his extraordinary abilities in unexpected ways.

Action Comics #1068 is available August 14th, 2024 from DC Comics.