Superman Vol 1 677

"The Coming of Atlas, Part One: The World on His Shoulders": Superman muses about the state of his life, playing catch with Krypto. Hal Jordan stands with him in deep space, concerned at Superman's naivety toward loss, but ultimately persuaded that things are potent

"The Coming of Atlas, Part One: The World on His Shoulders"
Superman Vol 1 #677
August, 2008
Executive Editor	Dan DiDio
Cover Artists	Alex Ross Renato Guedes
The Coming of Atlas, Part One: The World on His Shoulders
Writers	James Robinson
Pencilers	Renato Guedes
Inkers	José Wilson Magalhaés
Letterers	Rob Leigh
Editors	Tom Palmer, Jr. Matt Idelson
Previous Issue	Superman # 676
Next Issue	Superman # 678

Superman...! Where is he? Where is your titan?! I will show him sorrow! I will show him pain! I will show him -- ATLAS! I am the champion this city, this land, this orb needs. Me.

— Atlas

Superman #677 is an issue of the series Superman (Volume 1) with a cover date of August, 2008.

Synopsis for "The Coming of Atlas, Part One: The World on His Shoulders"

Superman muses about the state of his life, playing catch with Krypto. Hal Jordan stands with him in deep space, concerned at Superman's naivety toward loss, but ultimately persuaded that things are potentially good and fine. On Earth, a large white creature does battle with the Science Police, the leader of whom tells us about his life and existence as a member, culminating with Superman arriving, killing the monster, and ending the threat. He also details the lives and proclivities of the other members of the Sciences Police.

Superman departs abruptly, as the Daily Planet globe falls. Atlas catches it, throwing it into space and calling Superman out. The Science Police, including the leader, are shredded, leading Atlas to bellow for Superman again. At last, Superman arrives to face the threat, after telling Hal Jordan to watch Krypto.

Appearing in "The Coming of Atlas, Part One: The World on His Shoulders"

Featured Characters:

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Supporting Characters:

• Green Lantern
• Krypto
• Lana Lang

Villains:

• Atlas

Other Characters:

• Science Police

• Adam McCafferty
• Carol Dash
• Clare Madison
• Jake Grimaldi

Locations:

• Metropolis

• Daily Planet

Items:

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Vehicles:

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Notes

• Issue shipped with an alternate cover by Renato Guedes.
• This issue serves as a prelude to the upcoming "Superman: New Krypton" story-arc of 2009.

See Also

• Cover gallery for the Superman series
• Images from Superman Vol 1 677

Recommended Reading

• Superman Recommended Reading
  • Action Comics (Volume 1)
  • Action Comics (Volume 2)
  • Adventures of Superman (Volume 1)
  • Batman/Superman (Volume 1)
  • Batman/Superman (Volume 2)
  • Batman/Superman: World's Finest (Volume 1)
  • DC Comics Presents (Volume 1)
  • Superman (Volume 1)
  • Superman (Volume 2)
  • Superman (Volume 3)
  • Superman (Volume 4)
  • Superman (Volume 5)
  • Superman (Volume 6)
  • Superman/Batman (Volume 1)
  • Superman Confidential (Volume 1)
  • Superman: Son of Kal-El (Volume 1)
  • Superman: The Man of Steel (Volume 1)
  • Superman: The Man of Tomorrow (Volume 1)
  • Superman/Wonder Woman (Volume 1)
  • World's Finest (Volume 1)

Links and References

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New Krypton Crossover This issue is related to the Superman: New Krypton crossover, running through the Superman Titles between 2008 and 2009, involving the coming of a great number of new Kryptonians to Earth from the Bottle City of Kandor. Core Issues Superman: New Krypton Special #1 • Superman #681 • Adventure Comics Special Featuring Guardian #1 • Action Comics #871 • Supergirl #35 • Superman #682 • Action Comics #872 • Supergirl #36 • Superman #683 • Action Comics #873 Lead-Up Superman #677 • Superman #678 • Superman #679 • Superman #680 • Action Comics #866 • Action Comics #867 • Action Comics #868 • Action Comics #869 • Action Comics #870 • Supergirl #34 • Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen Special #1