| Issue | #683 |
| Published | February 2009 |
| Frequency | monthly |
| Cover Price | 2.99 USD |
| Pages | 36 |
| Editing | Matt Idelson; Wil Moss (assistant editor) |
| Notes | Two covers were done for this issue; one by Ross, and an alternate one by Chris Sprouse/Karl Story (10 issues for 1 issue mixture). This issue is Green Shield Continuity #9, and went on sale 2008-12-31 (non-US) and 2008-01-02 (US) (on time). |
| Characters | Superman; Kryptonite |
| Genre | Superhero |
| Pencils | Alex Ross (painted) |
| Inks | Alex Ross (painted) |
| Colors | Alex Ross (painted) |
| Letters | typeset |
| Characters | Superman; Kryptonians |
| Genre | Superhero |
| Pencils | Chris Sprouse (signed) |
| Inks | Karl Story (signed) |
| Colors | Laura Martin (signed) |
| Letters | typeset |
| Notes | For every 10 copies of the standard edition, retailers were allowed to order one copy of the variant edition. |
| Characters | Superman; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; Green Lantern [John Stewart]; Power Girl; Wonder Woman; Black Lightning; Flash [Jay Garrick]; Steel; Starfire; Hawkman [Carter Hall]; Hawkgirl [Kendra Saunders]; Mr. Terrific [Michael Holt]; Science Police; The Guardian [Jim Harper clone]; Alura; Supergirl [Kara Zor-El]; Commander Gor; Kryptonians; Zatanna Zatara (cameo); Dr. Fate [Kent V. Nelson] (cameo); Zachary Zatara (cameo); Jakeem Thunder (cameo); Shazam [Freddy Freeman] (cameo); Ibis (cameo); Sargon the Sorcerer [David Sargent] (cameo); Enchantress (cameo); Dr. Occult (cameo); Kandor |
| Synopsis | Several DC heroes approach Kandor, confronting Superman to demand justice for the people killed by the Kryptonians. Superman agrees that justice is needed, but it will have to be approached carefully. He confronts Alura, as Supergirl joins, but they have a strong difference of opinion. Alura summons her army, and the battle starts. Superman has had enough, and grabs Alura and refuses to let go. But Supergirl, torn by the entire scene, punches him out. The battle is not going well for the heroes, but then the magic-based heroes arrive. |
| Genre | Superhero |
| Script | Geoff Johns |
| Pencils | Renato Guedes |
| Inks | Jorge Correa Jr. |
| Colors | David Curiel |
| Letters | John J. Hill |
| Notes | Story continued from Supergirl (DC, 2005 series) #36, and continues in Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #873. |
| Script | Dan Didio |
| Notes | Dan discusses what is happening with Wonder Woman's series. Ad for Action Comics #873. Appears on page 34 in this issue. |
| Notes | House ad for: Batman: R.I.P. hardcover. Appears on page 14 in this issue. |
| Notes | Total of 7 one-page and 1 four-page ads for: PlayStation Portable (game system, Sony Computer Entertainment), The Spirit (movie, Lionsgate), abovetheinfluence (Partnership for a Drug-Free America), The Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art (training,), Mortal Combat vs DC Universe (video game, Midway, 4 pages), DC Heroic Holiday Sweepstakes (sweepstakes, DC and several co-sponsors), Dungeons and Dragons Starter Set/Dungeon Master's Guide (role-playing game, Wizards of the Coast), and Batman: The Dark Knight (Blu-Ray Disc, WB). Appear in various places in this issue. |