Description

Absolute Superman #17 – Metropolis in Peril.

The entire city is engulfed by one of Superman's most dangerous enemies, the all-consuming Parasite. As Metropolis teeters on the brink of extinction, the Man of Steel must stop a threat that grows stronger by the minute.

Meanwhile, the "happiest" man in the Absolute universe - simple family man Lex Luthor - receives a fateful visit. Jason Aaron expands the mythology of the Absolute world, where the heroes and their enemies find themselves in new, unexpected positions.

What's inside

• Parasite invasion in Metropolis.
• Superman's fight with an enemy who grows stronger by touching him.
• A new twist in the Lex Luthor story.
• 32 pages of suspenseful action story.

About the developers

• Screenplay: Jason Aaron
• Art and cover: Rafa Sandoval
• Publisher: DC Comics

Publication

• Title: Absolute Superman #17
• Format: Comic Book
• Series: Absolute Superman
• Age rating: T+
• Release date: 2026-03-04
• UPC: 76194138585301711

Specifications

• Number of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 6 5/8" × 10 3/16"
• Language: English

Recommended for readers who follow the Absolute line and want to see a new interpretation of Superman and Lex Luthor in this alternate DC world.