Superman #184 2002

Superman #184 from DC Comics, published in September 2002, initiates the "Return to Krypton II" storyline. In this issue, a wounded Jor-El mysteriously appears at the Kent farm, recovering under Earth's yellow sun. He then informs Superman they must journey back to Krypton. Accompanied by Krypto, they utilize a Phantom Zone projector to reach their homeworld, only to discover it in ruins. This issue is notable for collectors as it marks the beginning of a significant arc exploring Superman's Kryptonian heritage and the fate of his biological parents.