Cover: Stuart Immonen & José Marzán Jr.

Adventures of Superman #525

Jul 1995 · DC · 1.95 USD; 2.75 CAD; 1.25 GBP

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“Hard Decisions!”

In "Hard Decisions!", Superman grapples with the weight of his dual identity as Lois Lane pushes him to embrace the everyday life of Clark Kent—while Lex Luthor’s sudden departure from S.T.A.R. Labs hints at a shift in the shadows. Written by Karl Kesel and brought to life with sharp, expressive art by Stuart Immonen, this 1995 issue captures a pivotal moment in Superman’s personal journey, with cover art by Immonen and Marzán Jr. that perfectly frames the tension between heroism and humanity.

writer Karl Kesel · artist Stuart Immonen · inker José Marzán Jr. · colorist Glenn Whitmore · letterer Albert DeGuzman · cover Stuart Immonen, José Marzán Jr.

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Full credits

writer Karl Kesel

artist Stuart Immonen

inker José Marzán Jr.

colorist Glenn Whitmore

letterer Albert DeGuzman

cover pencils Stuart Immonen

cover inks José Marzán Jr.

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Lois catches up with the Kents and convinces Superman that he needs the balance of a life as Clark Kent. Meanwhile, Lex Luthor is transferred out of S.T.A.R. Labs.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).