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#9B World of New Krypton [November 2009]
Edition: Mark Buckingham Variant Cover

#9A World Against Superman - World of New Krypton, Part 9 [January 2010]
Edition: Gary Frank Regular Cover

Credits

Writer	James Robinson, Greg Rucka
Artist	Pete Woods, Ron Randall
Colorist	Nei Ruffino
Cover Artist	Gary Frank
Editor	Matt Idelson

Characters

Ursa

Non

Jemm Son Of Saturn

Adam Strange

Superman (Kal-El / Clark Kent)

Alura-El

General Zod (Dru-Zod)

#8B World of New Krypton [October 2009]
Edition: Joe Kubert Variant Cover

#8A World Against Superman - World of New Krypton, Part 8 [December 2009]
Edition: Gary Frank Regular Cover

Credits

Writer	Greg Rucka, James Robinson
Penciller	Pete Woods
Inker	Ron Randall
Colorist	Nei Ruffino
Letterer	Steve Wands
Cover Artist	Gary Frank
Cover Colorist	Brad Anderson
Editor	Matt Idelson

Characters

Jemm Son Of Saturn

Superman (Kal-El / Clark Kent)

Supergirl (Kara / Linda Zor-El / Lang)

Alura-El

Plot: On a mission in space, Superman and his fellow Kryptonians encounter the might of the Thanagarian Army. Can Superman keep things peaceful between the two races â or will The Man of Steel discover that Hawkman's legendary temper is shared by all his people?

#7B World Against Superman - World of New Krypton, Part 7 [November 2009]
Edition: Bryan Talbot Variant Cover

Credits

Writer	Greg Rucka, James Robinson
Artist	Pete Woods
Colorist	Pete Pantazis, Nei Ruffino
Letterer	Steve Wands
Cover Artist	Bryan Talbot
Editor	Matt Idelson, Wil Moss
Editor in Chief	Dan DiDio

Characters

Ursa

Non

Gor

Superman (Kal-El / Clark Kent)

Tyr-Van

Asha Del-Nar

Alura Zor-El

Ral-Dar

Dal Kir-Ta

Zod (Dru-Zod)

#7A World Against Superman - World of New Krypton, Part Seven [November 2009]
Edition: Gary Frank Regular Cover

Credits

Writer	James Robinson, Greg Rucka
Artist	Pete Woods
Colorist	Nei Ruffino, Pete Pantazis
Letterer	Steve Wands
Cover Artist	Gary Frank
Cover Colorist	Brad Anderson
Editor	Matt Idelson, Wil Moss
Editor in Chief	Dan DiDio

Characters

Ursa

Non

Gor

Superman (Kal-El / Clark Kent)

Tyr-Van

Asha Del-Nar

Alura Zor-El

Ral-Dar

Dal Kir-Ta

Zod (Dru-Zod)

Plot: In the wake of General Lane's plot to turn the tide of public opinion on Earth even further against Kryptonians, General Zod lies in stasis from his wounds. As Kal-El returns to New Krypton bearing the corpse of Ral-Dar, the assassin who tried to murder Zod, the Council debates war with Earth. But emerging from stasis to address the council, Zod names Kal-El his temporary replacement.

Now tasked with the defense of New Krypton, Kal-El is uncomfortable with his new position. But when an operation to provide New Krypton with a moon by removing one from Jupiter comes under attack by Thanagarian forces, he faces his first crisis.

#6B World of New Krypton [October 2009]
Edition: Eddy Barrows & Julio Ferriera Variant Cover

#6A Codename: Patriot - World of New Krypton, Part 6 [October 2009]
Edition: Fernando Dagnino & Ra

Credits

Writer	James Robinson, Greg Rucka
Artist	Pete Woods
Colorist	Brad Anderson
Letterer	Steve Wands
Cover Artist	Gary Frank
Cover Colorist	Brad Anderson
Editor	Matt Idelson, Wil Moss
Editor in Chief	Dan DiDio

Characters

Ursa

Non

Superman (Kal-El / Clark Kent)

Alura-El

Asha Del-Nar

Jeq- Vay

Sem- Re

Zod (Dru-Zod)

Plot: An assassin's bullet has struck down General Zod, causing a massive panic on New Krypton. With the head of the Military Guild down, it falls to his Commanders to govern the planet's defense. Ursa is paralyzed by her concern for the general, leaving it to Kal-El and Gor.

The assassin is apprehended, but after a brief interrogation an escape is orchestrated indicating outside help. Sensors are able to locate him, but he's not on New Krypton... Ral-Dar is headed straight for Earth. The last thing Earth needs is the Kryptonian military, prompting Kal-El o change clothes before pursuing him.

#5B World of New Krypton [July 2009]
Edition: Tan Eng Huat Variant Cover

#5A World of New Krypton, Part Five [September 2009]
Edition: Gary Frank Regular Cover

Credits

Writer	Greg Rucka, James Robinson
Artist	Pete Woods
Colorist	Brad Anderson
Letterer	Steve Wands
Cover Artist	Gary Frank
Editor	Matt Idelson
Editor in Chief	Dan DiDio

Characters

Superman (Kal-El / Clark Kent)

Supergirl (Kara / Linda Zor-El / Lang)

Alura-El

Zod (Dru-Zod)

Plot: Kal-El rests in a Kryptonian jail, awaiting trial. As commander of Red Shard, he ordered his subordinates to take a Kryptonian criminal alive, and disobey Zod's direct order to execute him. But to the consternation of his legal council, he will do nothing less than speak the whole truth, confirming Zod's account of what happened.

His life rests on he case's outcome. But Kal-El has supporters of his own. Tyr-Van, a member of the Laborers Guild, arranges an opportunity for Kal-El to escape confinement and flee.

#4B World of New Krypton [June 2009]
Edition: Howard Chaykin Variant Cover

#4A World of New Krypton, Part Four [August 2009]
Edition: Gary Frank Regular Cover

Credits

Writer	Greg Rucka, James Robinson
Artist	Pete Woods
Colorist	Brad Anderson
Letterer	Steve Wands
Cover Artist	Gary Frank
Editor	Matt Idelson
Editor in Chief	Dan DiDio

Characters

Green Lantern (John Stewart)

Green Lantern (Hal Jordan)

Ion (Sodam Yat)

Superman (Kal-El / Clark Kent)

Commander Gor

Asha Del-Nar

Tyr- Van

Greyline (Val- Ty)

Zod (Dru-Zod)

Plot: The presence of a new planet in Earth's system populated by nearly one hundred thousand Kryptonians has gotten the attention of the Guardians of Oa. The Green Lanterns of sector 2814 have been dispatched on a fact-finding mission to learn more about New Krypton, and Ion has been sent with them, in case the situation becomes hostile.

All goes smoothly, until both the Lanterns and Kal hear Zod order his second in command to execute escaped prisoner Val-Ty. Kal orders her to disregard the Generals order, and to bring him in alive. But crossing Zod isn't something that even Kal-El can do without risk.

#3B World of New Krypton, Part Three [July 2009]
Edition: Eric Canete Variant Cover

Credits

Writer	Greg Rucka, James Robinson
Penciller	Pete Woods
Inker	Pete Woods
Colorist	Brad Anderson
Letterer	Steve Wands
Cover Artist	Gary Frank
Editor	Matt Idelson
Editor in Chief	Dan DiDio

Characters

Supergirl (Kara Zor-El)

Superman (Kal-El / Clark Kent)

Alura-El

Commander Gor

Zod (Dru-Zod)

#3A World of New Krypton, Part Three [July 2009]
Edition: Gary Frank Regular Cover

Credits

Writer	Greg Rucka, James Robinson
Penciller	Pete Woods
Inker	Pete Woods
Colorist	Brad Anderson
Letterer	Steve Wands
Cover Artist	Gary Frank
Editor	Matt Idelson
Editor in Chief	Dan DiDio

Characters

Green Lantern (John Stewart)

Green Lantern (Hal Jordan)

Ion (Sodam Yat)

Supergirl (Kara Zor-El)

Superman (Kal-El / Clark Kent)

Commander Gor

Asha Del-Nar

Alura Zor-El

Tyr- Van

Tam- Or

Zod (Dru-Zod)

Plot: Despite the idyllic appearance, New Krypton has it's faults. The Labor Guild, now infused by the same solar radiation as all other kryptonians, no longer require food or rest... so the other guilds expect them to work without cease. Having had more than enough with the situation, Tam-Or leads several other members of the Labor Guild, taking Alura hostage.

Commander Gor has already taken a group of laborers hostage, declaring that he will execute them unless Tam-Or surrenders immediately. In an attempt to defuse the stand-off, Kal uses the red-sun emitters on their weapons to depower himself in an attempt to negotiate. He prevails upon Zod to give him thirty minutes to resolve the situation peacefully. But his actions, while winning him respect with Zod and Alura, are making him enemies among the Military Guild.

#2B World of New Krypton [April 2009]
Edition: Pete Woods Variant Cover

#2A World of New Krypton, Part Two [June 2009]
Edition: Gary Frank Regular Cover

Credits

Writer	Greg Rucka, James Robinson
Artist	Pete Woods
Colorist	Brad Anderson
Letterer	Steve Wands
Cover Artist	Gary Frank
Cover Colorist	Brad Anderson
Editor	Matt Idelson
Editor in Chief	Dan DiDio

Characters

Non

Gor

Supergirl (Kara Zor-El)

Superman (Kal-El / Clark Kent)

Guardians of the Universe

Asha Del-Nar

Sem- Re

Kir- Ta

Jeq- Vay

Alura Zor-El

Tyr- Van

Zod (Dru-Zod)

Plot: Kal-El has been placed in New Krypton's Military Guild. Now, placed in command of the Red Shard Tactical Response unit, he helps to train New Krypton's soldiers in the use of their new powers. While this position helps him keep a closer eye on General Zod, it also means that Zod is keeping an eye on him, especially when Non is transferred to his unit.

In their first mission, attemting to stop a herd of rampaging beasts from destroying vital terraforming equipment, the performance of Kal's squad garners praise. But their next mission will test Kal-El. Some among the Labor Guild, seeking equality with the other Guilds of New Krypton have seized hostages. Kal believes in their grievance, but may have to take decisive action against them.

#1B World of New Krypton [May 2009]
Edition: Jose Ladronn Variant Cover

#1A World of New Krypton, Part One [May 2009]
Edition: Gary Frank Regular Cover

Credits

Writer	Greg Rucka, James Robinson
Artist	Pete Woods
Colorist	Brad Anderson
Letterer	Steve Wands
Cover Artist	Gary Frank
Cover Colorist	Brad Anderson
Editor	Matt Idelson
Editor in Chief	Dan DiDio

Characters

Non

Superman (Kal-El / Clark Kent)

Alura-El

Commander Gor

Tyr-Van

Zod (Dru-Zod)

Plot: In order to keep a closer eye on Zod, and to try to work from within to help his people, Kal-El forsakes Earth to make a home for himself on New Krypton. But raised apart from this culture, there are things such as the Guild system that he doesn't agree with. And then there's the matter of Zod, one of his most powerful enemies now in charge of New Krypton's Military Guild. When he refuses to choose a Guild to join, Alura chooses one for him... and it's a choice Kal-El probably won't like.

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