Adventures of Superman #552

Name: Adventures of Superman #552
Brand: DC

Nov 1997 · DC · 1.95 USD; 2.75 CAD

“Control of Power”

In "Control of Power," Superman faces off against the Parasite while Intergang holds a scientist hostage, using stolen tech as leverage. With Luthor caught in the crossfire, the villain's own ambitions collide with the chaos—setting the stage for a tense power struggle. Written by Karl Kesel and illustrated by Tom Grummett with inks by Denis Rodier, the issue features a striking cover by Grummett and Rodier.

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writer Karl Kesel · artist Tom Grummett · artist, inker Denis Rodier · colorist Glenn Whitmore · colorist Digital Chameleon · letterer Albert DeGuzman · cover Tom Grummett, Denis Rodier

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Full credits

writer Karl Kesel

artist Tom Grummett

artist, inker Denis Rodier

colorist Glenn Whitmore

colorist Digital Chameleon

letterer Albert DeGuzman

cover pencils Tom Grummett

cover inks Denis Rodier

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Intergang steals some scientific equipment and kidnaps a scientist working for Luthor, whom they hold for ransom. Superman battles the Parasite. Luthor fights Intergang and takes over.

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