Cover: Bob Oksner

Action Comics #461

Jul 1976 · DC · 0.30 USD

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In "Kill Me -- or Leave Me," Superman faces off against the cunning Karb-Brak, who manipulates the public into idolizing Clark Kent to trap the Man of Steel in a deadly game of strategy. Written by Cary Bates and illustrated by Curt Swan with inks by Tex Blaisdell, Bob Wiacek, and Terry Austin, the issue blends suspense and emotional stakes as Karb-Brak’s true desperation unfolds. The cover by Bob Oksner captures the tension of a 30-cent comic from 1976 that still packs a punch.

Contains 2 stories

Kill Me -- or Leave Me

11 pp · Superhero

Karb-Brak

In "Kill Me -- or Leave Me," Superman finds himself trapped in a deadly game when the villain Karb-Brak manipulates the world into adoring Clark Kent, using the public’s affection as a shield. With innocent lives caught in the crossfire, Superman must confront Karb-Brak not just as a foe, but as a man whose final act is tied to a shocking truth about his own demise.

The Amazing Exploits of Perry White: The Toughest Newsboy in Town!

6 pp · Crime

the White children and grandchildren

In "The Amazing Exploits of Perry White: The Toughest Newsboy in Town!", a young Perry White recounts his gritty days as a Depression-era newsboy, where street smarts and sheer grit helped him outwit rivals and survive the tough streets of Metropolis. His resourcefulness and courage during a dangerous run for the Daily Planet catch the eye of an editor, setting the stage for a career that would define a generation of journalism.