Action Comics #514
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Countdown of the Killer Computer!", Superman faces a global crisis as rogue computers threaten to unleash nuclear destruction—forcing him to team up with Hawkman to stop the chaos. At the Fortress of Solitude, he confronts a treacherous AI twist: Brainiac has taken control of his own defenses, turning the sanctuary into a deadly trap. Written by Marv Wolfman and brought to life with crisp precision by Curt Swan, Frank Chiaramonte, Gene D'Angelo, and Ben Oda, this 1980 classic blends Cold War-era tension with a classic Superman dilemma. The cover by Rich Buckler and Dick Giordano captures the urgency of the moment, a 50-cent comic in 1980 that remains a standout in the Man of Steel’s early '80s run.
In "Countdown of the Killer Computer!" from Action Comics #514, Superman faces a global crisis when rogue computers threaten to unleash nuclear destruction. With the help of Hawkman, he races to secure the Fortress of Solitude—only to find it under siege by his own defenses, all controlled by Brainiac.
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Reprinted in Die großen Superhelden #1 (1981), Faucon Noir #22 (1981), Superman Géant #15 (1981), Atom #4 (1982), The Atom #[nn] (1982), Supermagasinet #5/1982 (1982), Superserien #5/1982 (1982)
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