{"product_id":"alex-ross-new-krypton-connecting-cover-set-superman-681-action-comics-871-supergirl-35","title":"Superman #681, Action Comics #871 \u0026 Supergirl #35 – Alex Ross Connecting Cover Triptych Set (New Krypton, DC 2008–09)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll three Alex Ross connecting covers from DC's \"New Krypton\" crossover, sold as one complete triptych set:\u003c\/strong\u003e Superman #681 (Part 2), Action Comics #871 (Part 4) and Supergirl #35 (Part 5). Lined up side by side, the three covers form a single painted image of the 100,000 Kryptonians of Kandor descending on Metropolis — Superman, Supergirl, Krypto, Nightwing and Flamebird and the Kandorian citizens all in Ross's signature photorealistic style. Direct Edition first printings, bagged and boarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e DC Comics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssues:\u003c\/strong\u003e Superman #681 (Dec 2008), Action Comics #871 (Jan 2009), Supergirl #35 (Jan 2009)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover Artist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alex Ross (Cover A \/ standard edition on all three)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStoryline:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Krypton, Parts 2, 4 and 5 of the 2008–09 Superman-family crossover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWriters:\u003c\/strong\u003e James Robinson, Geoff Johns, Sterling Gates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior Art:\u003c\/strong\u003e Renato Guedes, Pete Woods, Jamal Igle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e $2.99 each (32 pages)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw, unread, NM range — see photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing Brainiac's defeat, the bottle city of Kandor is restored to full size in the Arctic and 100,000 Kryptonians suddenly walk the Earth. In \u003cstrong\u003eSuperman #681\u003c\/strong\u003e, first contact turns tense as Clark mourns Pa Kent and Thara Ak-Var makes her first appearance. \u003cstrong\u003eAction Comics #871\u003c\/strong\u003e pits Superman and Supergirl against Doomsday in Metropolis while General Sam Lane pulls Lex Luthor out of prison — and the new Nightwing and Flamebird debut. \u003cstrong\u003eSupergirl #35\u003c\/strong\u003e retells Kara's secret origin, reactivates Reactron, and introduces the masked \u003cstrong\u003eSuperwoman\u003c\/strong\u003e (Lucy Lane) — her first appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Collect This Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Alex Ross triptych\u003c\/strong\u003e — DC's own solicitation called Superman #681 \"the first third of a cover triptych by Alex Ross\" continuing in Supergirl and Action Comics. Most copies are scattered across long boxes; this is all three matched together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst appearances:\u003c\/strong\u003e Superwoman (Lucy Lane) in Supergirl #35; Thara Ak-Var in Superman #681; Chris Kent and Thara's debut as Nightwing and Flamebird in Action Comics #871.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoundation of a multi-year saga\u003c\/strong\u003e — New Krypton leads directly into World of New Krypton, Last Stand of New Krypton and War of the Supermen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreator pedigree:\u003c\/strong\u003e Geoff Johns, James Robinson and Sterling Gates writing; Alex Ross on every cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePricing \u0026amp; Availability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover price:\u003c\/strong\u003e $8.97 for the three issues. \u003cstrong\u003eFair market value (raw NM, individually):\u003c\/strong\u003e Superman #681 roughly $3–5, Action Comics #871 roughly $4–8, Supergirl #35 roughly $8–15 as a first-appearance key — about $15–28 combined before any matched-set premium. Confidence: Medium (based on current dealer stock and marketplace asking prices, not confirmed sold comps). One set available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the Alex Ross cover or the variant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll three are the standard Alex Ross covers (Cover A). The 1:10 variants by Bernard Chang and Stéphane Roux are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the covers actually connect?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — placed Superman #681 (left), Action Comics #871 (center), Supergirl #35 (right), the skyline and figures line up into one continuous image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these first printings?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Direct Edition first printings with the original 2008–09 barcodes and $2.99 cover price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow are they shipped?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBagged and boarded, packed flat with rigid backing, and shipped from St. Louis, MO.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DC Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45575598899290,"sku":"CB-NK-ROSS-TRIPTYCH","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/3359\/4458\/files\/IMG-8507.heic?v=1790625533","url":"https:\/\/epic-panels-comics.com\/products\/alex-ross-new-krypton-connecting-cover-set-superman-681-action-comics-871-supergirl-35","provider":"Epic Panels Comics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}