Comic Title: Superman Vs. Brainiac TPB
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: 2009
On Sale Date: November 5, 2008 Direct Market Date November 5, 2008
Source: ComicList, New Comic Book Releases List for Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Direct Market Date October 29, 2008
Source: Previews, #238

Cover Price: $19.99
Page Count: 192
Editor: Bob Joy

See Also: The Guide to Graphic Novels and Collected Editions

Title: "Man and Machine"
Pages: 22

Feature(s):
Superman (Post-Crisis)

Writer: Roger Stern
Penciller: George Perez
Penciller: Kerry Gammill
Inker: Brett Breeding
Letterer: Bill Oakley
Colorist: Glenn Whitmore

Reprinted From:
Action Comics #649 (1990)

Feature Character(s)

• Superman (last appearance in Adventures of Superman #462; next appearance in Superman #40)

Supporting Character(s)

• Colin Thornton (last appearance in Adventures of Superman #461; next appearance in Adventures of Superman #463)
• Mara Talbot (an executive intern; first appearance; next appearance in Superman #40)

Villain(s)

• Brainiac (last appearance in Adventures of Superman #462; next appearance in Adventures of Superman Annual #2)
• Lex Luthor (last appearance in Adventures of Superman #462; next appearance in Adventures of Superman #463)

Other Character(s)

• Sydney Happersen (last appearance in Adventures of Superman #462; no further appearances)
• Reginald Augustine (first name revealed; last appearance in Action Comics #648; no further appearances)

Cameo Appearance(s)

• Milton Fine (in flashback)
• Guardian (in flashback)
• Metallo (in flashback)
• Dubbilex (in flashback)

Comments:
The Brainiac Trilogy Part Three

Synopsis:
Clark Kent begins his new job at Newstime. Using the computer archives, Clark learns about Luthor's aborted hostile takeover of S.T.A.R. Labs while he was in space. He also connects the sale of S.T.A.R.'s psionics lab to a former Luthor employee. He deduces that the lab is where Luthor is hiding Brainiac.

When Superman reaches the lab, Brainiac has already completely the genetic engineering of a new body with the help of geneticist Dr. Augustine. Brainiac tries to defeat Superman with the power of his will. Superman's mind is too strong, but the battle delays the Man of Steel long enough for him to reach a newly constructed starship.

Brainiac blasts off into space. He intends to return to Colu to seek revenge. Superman pursues and nearly catches up. Brainiac then reveals that he planted bombs in Metropolis. Superman is forced to break off pursuit to save the city. Brainiac escapes. He sends Superman a mental message promising to return.