Superman Vol 1 690

"The Setup": Atlas attacks Steel, and a battle ensues. Steel puts up a good fight, but Atlas ultimately takes him down, then radios General Lane stating that his mission is accomplished.

"The Setup"
Part of the "World Without Superman" event.
Superman Vol 1 #690
September, 2009
Executive Editor	Dan DiDio
Cover Artists	Andrew Robinson
The Setup
Writers	James Robinson
Pencilers	Renato Guedes
Inkers	José Wilson Magalhaés
Colorists	David Curiel
Letterers	John J. Hill
Editors	Wil Moss Matt Idelson
Previous Issue	Superman # 689
Next Issue	Superman # 691

Superman #690 is an issue of the series Superman (Volume 1) with a cover date of September, 2009.

Synopsis for "The Setup"

Atlas attacks Steel, and a battle ensues. Steel puts up a good fight, but Atlas ultimately takes him down, then radios General Lane stating that his mission is accomplished. Guardian chooses Jonathan Kent (Mon-El) and Harper for civilian duty after shaking down the Science Police, a story that is promised to continue in the Secret Files.

Zatara is dismissive of a stagehand who starts to quit. Parasite appears, having killed Zatara's girlfriend, and the stagehand saves Zatara with the trapdoor. The stagehand reveals himself as Mark Merlin, and says they must find Prince Ra Man.

Kimiyo (Dr. Light) and Jim Harper (Guardian) have a date, which is promised to continue in Justice League of America and Superman.

Ion meets Tellus, who tells Ion not to go meet Mon-El, because it will change the future for the worse. Ion agrees not to if Tellus provides Mon-El with knowledge of Daxam. Tellus agrees. To be continued again, in the Annual.

Appearing in "The Setup"

Featured Characters:

• Mon-El
• Guardian
• Zatara
• Ion

Supporting Characters:

• Steel
• Mark Merlin

Antagonists:

• General Sam Lane
• Morgan Edge
• Atlas
• Parasite (Daisy)
• Carnivora (Flashback only)

Other Characters:

• Prince Ra-Man (Mentioned only)

Locations:

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Notes

• This issue is reprinted in Superman: Mon-El.

See Also

• Cover gallery for the Superman series
• Images from Superman Vol 1 690

Links and References

Previous Supergirl (Volume 5) #43.

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