| Issue | #684 |
| Published | March 2009 |
| Frequency | monthly |
| Cover Price | 2.99 USD |
| Pages | 36 |
| Editing | Matt Idelson; Wil Moss (Assistant Editor) |
| Notes | This issue is Green Shield Continuity #12, and went on sale 2009-01-28 (on time). It also features the "Faces of Evil" promotion of villains on the cover for March 2009 titles. |
| Characters | Parasite [Rudy Jones] |
| Genre | Superhero |
| Pencils | Alex Ross (painted) |
| Inks | Alex Ross (painted) |
| Colors | Alex Ross (painted) |
| Characters | Superman; Parasite [Rudy Jones]; Mon-El; Science Police; The Guardian [Jim Harper clone]; Alura; Kryptonians; Flash [Jay Garrick] (cameo); Nightwing [Chris Kent] (cameo); Flamebird [Thara Ak-Var] (cameo); General Zod (cameo); Ursa (cameo); Non (cameo); Phantom Zone; Kandor |
| Synopsis | Superman releases Parasite from the Phantom Zone (having already released most the other Earth villains). Mon-El informs Superman that Bizarro is missing, as are Zod and his followers. Parasite reaches in and grabs Mon-El, absorbing some of his energy before being stopped by Superman. Parasite plays weak until he is left alone, and escapes, using up the last of the power he took from Mon-El. At Science Police headquarters, The Guardian introduces himself to his troops, even revealing his face and real identity. Superman visits New Krypton, and with Alura watches a parade in honor of the new planet. He tells her that Zod is missing, and she tells him she released Zod and has put him in charge of their army. |
| Genre | Superhero |
| Script | James Robinson |
| Pencils | Jesus Merino |
| Inks | Jesus Merino |
| Colors | David Curiel |
| Letters | John J. Hill |
| Notes | Story continued from Supergirl (DC, 2005 series) #37, and continues in Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #874. |
| Script | Dan Didio? |
| Notes | The Origins and Omens stories coming up in February are discussed. Ad for Action Comics #874. Appears on page 34 in this issue. |
| Notes | House ads for: DC Universe Reader Survey, Batman: R.I.P. hardcover, Watchmen collections, All-Star Superman #2 hardcover, Origins & Omens promotion, Supergirl, Superman: World of New Krypton, and Justice League of America action figures series 3. Appear in various places in this issue. |
| Notes | Total of 4 one-page ads for: Push (movie, Summit Entertainment), Fight Evil! Superman Batman Heroes United (mobile phone game, Verizon Wireless), New York Comic Con No. 4 (comic convention, Reed Exhibitions), and abovetheinfluence (Partnership for a Drug-Free America). Appear in various places in this issue. |