Action Comics # 870 - Brainiac, Conclusion

The "Brainiac" finale! It's Superman versus Brainiac with everything at stake! No longer content to simply eradicate Superman, Brainiac is now determined to destroy Earth like so many other planets he's left in his wake. But Brainiac's ship is full of many bottles, inside of which some surprise guest-stars lurk! And while hope may blossom on Brainiac's ship, there's one life even the Man of Steel can't save.

Summary

The conclusion to the monumental Superman tale ends with a bang. Brainiac thinks he has the Man of Steel fooled and in control, toying with his emotions and the cities he loves. But soon the smartest machine in the universe is thrown for a loop when Superman escapes his bonds. Kara must overcome her fears of inadequacy compared to her cousin and truly save the world from Brainiac's weapons.

The final part of this issue shows that one man can make a difference for the entire world, taking Brainiac into his hands and showing him a whooping earthman style. Showing the evil machine that not everything can be controlled in this universe nothing is capable of controlling life. As the end of the day comes, will Superman lose someone close? And who will it be?