Comic Title: Superman Chronicles Vol. 8 TPB
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: 2010
On Sale Date: April 14, 2010 Direct Market Date April 14, 2010
Source: ComicList, New Comic Book Releases List for Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Direct Market Date April 14, 2010
Source: Previews, #256

Cover Price: $14.99
Page Count: 168
Editor: Bob Joy

See Also: The Guide to Graphic Novels and Collected Editions

Title: "Powerstone"
Pages: 13

Feature(s):
Superman (of Earth-2)

Writer: Jerry Siegel
Artist: John Sikela

Reprinted From:
Action Comics #47 (1942)

Feature Character(s)

• Superman (last appearance in World's Finest Comics #5; next appearance in Superman #16)

Supporting Character(s)

• Lois Lane (last appearance in World's Finest Comics #5; next appearance in Superman #16)
• Perry White (last appearance in World's Finest Comics #5; next appearance in Superman #16)

Villain(s)

• Luthor (last appearance in Action Comics #42; next appearance in Superman #17)
• Luthor’s henchmen (no further appearances)

Other Character(s)

• Brett Calhoun (a young millionaire; no further appearances)
• Digby Masters, Von Schmertz, Kettering, Scarletti, and four other men (millionaires; no further appearances)

Comments:
This story introduces the Powerstone, a gem capable of granting its owner incredible power. A sequel to this story appears in the fourth story of Superman #17.

Synopsis:
Luthor returns, having invented an electrical generator capable of giving him temporary super-strength. Although he is no match for Superman, Luthor gathers several millionaires together and holds them for ransom. To save the lives of the captured men, Superman is forced to retrieve an ancient gem called the Powerstone, which will give Luthor power surpassing even Superman’s. The Man of Steel gets the gem, but gives Luthor a phony. As a result, Luthor is captured, and his hostages are set free.