Action Comics #410

Action Comics #410 (March 1972) presents a tense and emotionally charged cover by Nick Cardy, showing Superman planting himself protectively in front of a young figure in a purple costume while an angry crowd and a policeman close in — his fist raised and his words clear: "He's still my son!" The story title "The Satanic Son of Superman" promises a deeply personal conflict for the Man of Steel, pitting his instinct to protect against the judgment of the world around him. At 52 pages for just 25 cents, this 1972 DC package offers real value and a Superman story that trades punches for something more complicated — a father's resolve.