Action Comics #13

In "The Ghost in the Fortress of Solitude," Superman faces off against the enigmatic Dr. Xa-Du, who traps him in the Phantom Zone—where he unexpectedly encounters the mysterious Phantom Stranger and Krypto. Written by Grant Morrison and illustrated by Travel Foreman, this 2012 installment blends cosmic mystery with Superman’s enduring resolve, all rendered in striking colors by Brad Anderson and sharp lettering by Steve Wands. The cover by Bryan Hitch captures the tension with a dramatic, shadowed silhouette of Superman against the Zone’s eerie glow.