Action Comics #361
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Power of the Parasite!", the notorious energy-draining villain returns from the void, reborn by an alien force and bent on revenge. Disguised as a new hire at the Daily Planet, he sets his sights on Superman, using his position to get close and siphon the Man of Steel's strength. Written by Jim Shooter and illustrated by Al Plastino, with a striking cover by Neal Adams, this 1968 classic blends sci-fi intrigue with the timeless clash of hero and foe.
In "The Power of the Parasite!", the once-dead villain returns—revived by an alien in space and now more dangerous than ever. Disguised as a new employee at the Daily Planet, he plots to drain Superman’s strength from the inside, all while blending into the very place where the Man of Steel fights for truth.
In "Supergirl's Super-Date!", Linda Lane dives into the quirky world of early computer dating, only to find her match might be more than just a fellow student—his mysterious abilities and strange familiarity leave her wondering if he could be from Krypton. With a mix of charm and curiosity, she navigates the growing suspicion that her date might be hiding a secret far beyond the screen.
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Reprinted in Superman Supacomic #112 (1968), Supermann #12/1968 (1968), Superman Extra #3 (1981), Superman from the Thirties to the Eighties #[nn] (1983), The Silver Age of Superman The Greatest Covers of Action Comics from the '50s to the '70s #[nn] (1995), Superman: Cover to Cover #[nn] (2006), Alter Ego #137 (2016), Supergirl: The Silver Age Omnibus #2 (2018), Stålmannen #13/1968
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