Cover: Rich Buckler & Frank Giacoia

Action Comics #486

Aug 1978 · DC · 0.35 USD

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In "Superman's Time-Killing Trip!", Superman ventures into the distant future only to discover a Earth ravaged by war with the enigmatic Halflings and a red, dying sun that strips him of his powers. Written by Gerry Conway and brought to life by George Tuska’s dynamic art, this 1978 classic sees the Man of Steel facing a world far removed from his own—where his greatest strength is his greatest vulnerability. The cover by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia captures the stark, alien landscape of this future Earth.

Contains 2 stories

Superman's Time-Killing Trip!

11 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark KentKal-El]HalflingsKamptoTyrosLois Lane

In "Superman's Time-Killing Trip!" from Action Comics #486, Superman journeys to a distant future where Earth is torn apart by war with the Halflings and the sun has turned crimson—leaving him powerless and stranded. The story follows his desperate attempt to survive and find a way back, caught between a world he no longer recognizes and the fading strength that once defined him.

Hero for a Day--?

6 pp · Superhero

Lex LuthorVal ColbyLena Thorul Colby

In "Hero for a Day--?", Lex Luthor escapes prison with a secretive plan, sneaking into the home of his nephew Val to deliver a surprise birthday gift. Discovered by police, he fakes a crash using a malfunctioning jet pack to divert suspicion—just as the gift, a Superman cape, reaches its intended recipient.