Adventures of Superman #496
In "Truth and Consequences," Superman faces his most devious foe yet as Mr. Mxyzptlk returns—only this time, every word he speaks is a lie, turning truth itself into a weapon. Meanwhile, the relentless Doomsday pounds away at a steel door, its relentless assault slowly chipping away at the barrier. Written by Jerry Ordway and Dennis Janke, with art by Janke and cover by Tom Grummett and Dennis Janke, this 1992 issue blends surreal mischief with escalating tension in a standout chapter of the Superman mythos.
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Mr. Mxyzptlk is back, and this time he's making it even harder for Superman to send him back to the 5th dimension, since everything he says is a lie. Doomsday continues to pound on the steel door, finally punching small holes through the steel.
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