Adventures of Superman #539
In "Dopplegangster," Clark Kent juggles a hectic day at the Daily Planet while Superman faces a mysterious threat as Misa invades Project Cadmus, setting off a chain of events that transforms Floyd Barstow into the enigmatic Anomaly after a chance encounter with blood at the Hotel Royer. Written by Karl Kesel and Jerry Ordway, with dynamic art by Ron Lim and inks by Klaus Janson, this 1996 issue blends grounded tension with sci-fi intrigue, all wrapped in a striking cover by Stuart Immonen and José Marzán Jr.
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Misa invades Project Cadmus and attacks Floyd Barstow when he confronts her, Clark Kent is kept hopping at the Daily Planet filling in for Perry White, Floyd Barstow turns into Anomaly when coming in contact with blood at the Hotel Royer, Superman defeats Anomaly by turning him to energy and Floyd Barstow wakes up back at his hotel wondering what is happening to him.
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