Action Comics #498
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Catastrophic Man!", alien refugee Vartox arrives on Earth after his world's destruction, seeking refuge with Superman. With Superman's help, Vartox assumes a secret identity and begins a new life—falling for Lana Lang and even stepping in to protect Metropolis when needed. Written by Cary Bates and illustrated by Curt Swan, with inks by Frank Chiaramonte, colors by Gene D'Angelo, and letters by Ben Oda, this 1979 issue blends personal stakes with cosmic consequences. The cover, by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano, captures the moment of Vartox's arrival and the tension of his growing connection to Earth.
In "The Catastrophic Man!", Vartox arrives on Earth after his world's destruction, seeking refuge and a new beginning. With Superman’s help, he adopts a secret identity and slowly finds connection—especially with Lana Lang—while even stepping in as Earth’s protector. But as his past begins to catch up, Vartox faces a chilling truth: his presence may be the very threat that could doom this world too.
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Reprinted in Superman Taschenbuch #22 (1980), Supermann #12/1980 (1980), Superman Géant #9 (1981)
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