Adventures of Superman #440
In "The Hurrieder I Go," Superman confronts a mystery tied to a missing scrapbook that holds unexpected personal connections—when Batman reveals the truth behind it, Superman realizes the secret isn't just about identity, but about family. Written by John Byrne and Jerry Ordway, with art by Jerry Ordway and inks by Dennis Janke, this 1988 issue delivers a quiet but pivotal moment in the Man of Steel’s life, grounded in emotional weight and layered revelations. The cover by Dave Gibbons and Jerry Ordway captures the tension of the moment with striking clarity.
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Batman gives Superman the results of the mysterious scrapbook, noting that he now knows Superman is Clark Kent, with Superman responding that he knows Batman is Bruce Wayne. Superman gives the scrapbook to Ma Kent for safekeeping, only to find out it was hers all along, and that it's been missing for awhile.
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