Adventures of Superman #481

In "The Big Drain!", Jimmy Olsen’s hopes for a new job at Newstime are dashed when Ron Troupe gets the position—just as the Parasite strikes, siphoning energy from six subway cars in a chilling display of power. Written by Jerry Ordway and illustrated by Tom Grummett, with inks by Doug Hazlewood and colors by Glenn Whitmore, this 1991 issue delivers a tense, grounded thriller where Superman must race against time to stop a threat that’s draining life from the city’s transit system. The cover, penciled and inked by Jerry Ordway, captures the moment of dread as the Parasite’s shadow stretches across the rails.