{"product_id":"absolute-superman-14-cover-a-first-printing-2025-bn","title":"Absolute Superman # 14 Cover A First Printing 2025 BN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbsolute Superman #14\u003c\/strong\u003e, released on December 24, 2025, marks the catastrophic conclusion to the \"Battle of Kansas\" story arc. Written by Jason Aaron with art by Rafa Sandoval, this issue serves as the definitive finale to the first major saga of the Absolute Superman series. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStory Summary: The Battle of Kansas Finale \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe issue centers on the brutal final showdown between Kal-El and Ra's al Ghul (the leader of Lazarus Corp) for the fate of Smallville and the hero's soul. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Duel: Ra's al Ghul dominates much of the fight using a Kryptonite sword forged from the remains of Krypton, nearly killing Kal-El.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Defiance: Despite the torture and pressure to become Ra's' \"son\" and a weapon of destruction, Kal-El refuses to break.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSol’s Sacrifice: The AI ally Sol is corrupted by Brainiac. To prevent himself from being used as a weapon against the citizens of Smallville, Sol deletes his own operating system, sacrificing himself for his \"brother\" Kal-El.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmallville Rises: Led by Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen, the townspeople of Smallville take a stand against the Lazarus Peacemakers. This act of bravery causes many soldiers to defect, refusing to fire on civilians.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Conclusion: Kal-El defeats Ra's in a mid-air battle, shattering the Kryptonite sword. Instead of killing him, he delivers Ra's to victims in Orangi Town, Pakistan, to stand trial for his global atrocities. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Birth of \"Clark Kent\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe issue concludes with a significant emotional turning point for the character's identity: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMartha Kent’s Legacy: After the battle, Kal-El visits Martha Kent's retirement home only to find she passed away peacefully the night before.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe New Suit: Martha left him a box containing a handmade blue costume featuring the Labor Guild crest. In her final note, she officially names him Clark Kent, giving him a sense of home and identity he previously lacked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollector's Information \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetail Price: Typically $4.99 for standard and $5.99 for cardstock variants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotable Variants:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover A: Rafa Sandoval (Main).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover B: Gerald Parel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover C: Elizabeth Torque.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover D: Nikolas Draper-Ivey. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48139766169700,"sku":"BN16 2","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_03_30_16_29_35_735.jpg?v=1774906334","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/absolute-superman-14-cover-a-first-printing-2025-bn","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}