Superman 2006 #653 Direct Sales - back issue - $3.00

Luthor tries using the Kryptonian Sunstone battle cruiser to destroy Metropolis. But Superman says the city is under his protection. A battle begins, with Superman trying to distract Luthor while other heroes arrive. Luthor realizes this and shields the city from attacks from outside. Superman burns out the control center. Luthor engages Kryptonite weapons, and Superman falls. Jimmy shields Superman briefly, getting burned. Superman has one desperate rip through the ship, grabbing Luthor and the Sunstone. That disables the ship, but drains Superman's powers and they start to fall over the bay.

Dan discusses DC's legacy.

A "1 Year Later" tie-in.

• Up, Up, and Away! Chapter Seven Up in the Sky - Story continued from Action Comics (1938 series) #839 and continues in Action Comics (1938 series) #840. The Kryptonian text on page 3 is translated as follows: "RESISTANCE HAS ENDED MALAK IS PACIFIED", "PREPARE LANDING PARTIES SCAN UNDEVELOPED AREAS FOR POTENTIAL SLAVE LABOR", "YES GREAT DRU ZOD", "AT ONCE GREAT DRU ZOD".
• #13 [June 15, 2006] - Ads for Action Comics #840, All Star Superman #4, Checkmate #3, and Green Lantern Corps #1. Appears on page 34 in this issue. Also DC publisher credits and indicia. On last interior page.
• House Advertisements - House ads for: Superman/Batman and Teen Titans Go (1/2 page). Appear in various places in the issue.
• Ads - Total of 9 one-page and 1 one and a half-page ads for: WannaBWonka? (candy, Nestle), Superman: Brainiac Attacks (DVD, Warner Bros), Hubba Bubba Max (gum, Wrigley), Lego Batman Set #7781 with Secret Files and Origins of Two-Face (toy, Lego), New Super Mario Bros (video game, Nintendo), Justice League (frozen novelties), Superman Returns Movie Cards (trading cards, Topps), Lego Batman Secret Files Sweepstakes (Sweepstakes, Lego, 1.5 pages), Big League Chew (gum), and Cars The Videogame (game, Buena Vista Games). Appear in various places in the issue.