Action Comics #423

The cover of this April 1973 issue presents a genuinely unsettling image: Superman stands with hands raised in surrender, surrounded by armed gunmen, while a crumpled figure lies nearby and a thought balloon gloats, "I turned Superman into a murderer!" It's a striking hook that raises immediate questions about what could possibly have brought the Man of Steel to this moment. The issue also includes a backup feature starring the Human Target, making this a solid double-header from DC's early Bronze Age lineup, with cover art courtesy of Nick Cardy.