| Issue | #858 |
| Published | Late December 2007 |
| Frequency | monthly |
| Cover Price | 3.50 USD; 4.25 CAD |
| Pages | 44 |
| Editing | Matt Idelson; Nachie Castro (associate) |
| Notes | Two covers were done for this issue; one featuring only Superman, and an alternate one featuring Superman and the Brainiac Robot (10 issues for 1 issue mixture). This issue went on sale 2007-10-31 (on time). A second printing went on sale 2007-12-05 with a third cover, the main one with different coloring. |
| Characters | Superman |
| Genre | Superhero |
| Pencils | Gary Frank (signed) |
| Inks | Gary Frank (signed) |
| Letters | typeset |
| Reprinted | in Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes (DC, 2008 series) #[nn] ([July] 2008) [minus all text and the UPC]. |
| Characters | Superman; Brainiac Time Diver Robot |
| Genre | Superhero |
| Pencils | Gary Frank |
| Inks | Gary Frank |
| Letters | typeset |
| Notes | This variant cover was announced after the original solicitation via a press release on 2007-09-04. For every 10 copies of the standard edition, retailers were allowed to order one copy of the variant edition. |
| Reprinted | in Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes (DC, 2008 series) #[nn] ([July] 2008) [minus all text and the UPC]. |
| Characters | Superman |
| Genre | Superhero |
| Pencils | Gary Frank (signed) |
| Inks | Gary Frank (signed) |
| Letters | typeset |
| Notes | Second printing cover, colored with a red background, announced on 2007-11-13 and shipped on 2007-12-05. The left tip of Superman's cape is different, extending above the logo. |
| Characters | Superman; Jimmy Olsen; Perry White; Brainiac Time Diver Robot; Brainiac 5; Cosmic Boy (flashback); Saturn Girl (flashback); Lightning Lad (flashback); Legion of Super-Heroes [Shadow Lass; Princess Projectra; Colossal Boy; Triplicate Girl; Star Boy; Light Lass; Phantom Girl; Ultra Boy; Sun Boy; Mon-El; Chameleon Boy; Shrinking Violet; Bouncing Boy; Dream Girl; Karate Kid; Ferro Lad; Matter-Eater Lad; Invisible Kid [Lyle Norg]; Element Lad; Timber Wolf] (flashback, cameo); Colossal Boy; Dawnstar; Wildfire; Juun (cameo); Mara (cameo); General Zod (photo); flight ring; time bubble |
| Synopsis | Parents on a dying world send their baby to Earth in the 31st century, but instead of being accepted like Superman was, the people who find it decide to kill it. Back in the 21st century, a giant Brainiac-like robot is menacing Metropolis, but turns out to be a Time Diver sent by Brainiac 5 to restore Superman's memories and bring him back to the 31st century to help. Superman remembers back to when he first met the Legion back in high school. He travels to the 31st century via time bubble, but is attacked by Science Police officers. He's helped by some Legionnaires, but he discovers he has lost his power as Earth's sun has turned red. |
| Genre | Superhero |
| Script | Geoff Johns |
| Pencils | Gary Frank |
| Inks | Jon Sibal |
| Colors | Dave McCaig |
| Letters | Rob Leigh |
| Notes | Story continues in the next issue. The Interlac dialog on page 15 is translated as follows: "THERE HE IS." and "TURN YOUR LEGION TRANSLATORS ON." |
| Reprinted | in Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes (DC, 2008 series) #[nn] ([July] 2008) [minus the credits and the next issue blurb]; in Action Comics #858 Special Edition (DC, 2010 series) #[nn] (July 2010) |
| Script | Dan Didio |
| Notes | Dan discusses the Fourth World characters, the Death of the New Gods mini, and mentions the upcoming Fifth World. Ads for Action Comics #859, Countdown Presents: Lord Havok & the Extremists #1, Crime Bible: The Five Lessons #1, and DC Infinite Halloween Special #1. Appears on page 42 in this issue. |
| Notes | House ads for: Green Arrow/Black Canary, Countdown Presents: Lord Havok and the Extremists, Batman; Superman; Wonder Woman; Salvation Run, and Shazam! The Monster Society of Evil hardcover. Appear in various places in this issue. |
| Notes | Total of 3 one-page and 1 two-page ads for: MLB Power Pros (video game, Konami), Get Your Pow (Saturday TV, KidsWB, 2 pages), Top 10 Ways to Tell if your Home has an Energy Hog (advice, Ad Council/7-Eleven), and Wizards of Waverly Place (TV, Disney Channel). Appear in various places in this issue. |