Action Comics #400
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn Action Comics #400, Superman takes on the unexpected role of guardian to Gregor, a grieving teen whose life was irrevocably altered by a tragic accident involving the Man of Steel. Written by Leo Dorfman and illustrated by Curt Swan with inks by Murphy Anderson, the story explores the evolving bond between hero and troubled youth as Gregor struggles to master his unpredictable transformations. The emotional journey is captured in a powerful cover by Neal Adams, with inks by Dick Giordano, making this a standout issue in Superman’s legacy.
In "My Son... Is He Man or Beast?", Superman takes on the role of guardian to Gregor, a grieving teenager transformed into a volatile creature by a tragic accident tied to the Man of Steel’s past. As Gregor struggles with his uncontrollable metamorphoses and deep resentment, Superman patiently guides him through fear and fury, forging a bond that challenges both of them. The story unfolds with quiet intensity, exploring the fragile line between fear and trust, and the weight of responsibility when one life depends on another.
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Reprinted in Superman from the Thirties to the Seventies #[nn] (1971), All Star Adventure Comic #75 (1972), Supermann #9/1972 (1972), Stålmannen #10/1972 (1972), Superman et Batman et Robin #56 (1973), Superman et Batman et Robin #58 (1973), Supermann Lynvingen og Robin Stort julealbum #[nn] (1973), Superman #6/1981 (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), DC Finest: Superman: Kryptonite Nevermore #[nn] (2025), Superman #58
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