#23.4

Synopsis

John Corben is revived by installing Kryptonite as his heart. But when he is sent back into the field for the military, he is too bloodthirsty, and they try to kill him. Corben, as Metal-Zero, survives and battles his successor. Metal-Zero is defeated, but he is gathered by the Scarecrow for the Secret Society. For this next phase of his life, Corben decides to be called Metallo.

Reprinted in

• Superman Saga #6
• DC Comics: The New 52 Villains Omnibus #[nn]

Credits

Script

Sholly Fisch

Pencils

Aaron Kuder, Steve Pugh, Freddie Williams II, David Finch

Inks

Aaron Kuder, Steve Pugh, Freddie Williams II, Richard Friend

Colours

Dan Brown, Barbara Ciardo, David Curiel, Freddie Williams II, Sonia Oback

Letters

Taylor Esposito, Sal Cipriano

Editor

Chris Conroy

Group editor

Matt Idelson

Other printings & variants

• Standard Cover
• 3-D Motion Cover - Second Printing