Adventures of Superman #442
In "Power Play," Superman's powers are systematically stripped away by the villain Psi-Phon and transferred to his hulking ally Dreadnaught, leaving the Man of Steel vulnerable and desperate. With his strength gone and his foe poised to strike, Superman reaches out to an unexpected ally for help. Written by John Byrne and Jerry Ordway, with art by Jerry Ordway and inks by Andy Kubert, this 1988 issue delivers a tense, character-driven showdown anchored by a striking cover by John Byrne.
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Psi-Phon has drained Superman's powers one by one and given them to his partner, Dreadnaught. Now, Dreadnaught looks to kill Superman, so Superman calls in some help.
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