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Adventures of Superman#558
Cover: Tom Grummett

Adventures of Superman #558

Jun 1998 · DC · 1.95 USD; 2.75 CAD
“Another Typical Day”

In "Another Typical Day," the Superman Family takes on a bizarre twist when a strange baseball game leaves Jimmy seemingly transformed into an alien capable of turning objects to gold—prompting Lex Luthor to seize the creature for his own gain. With Superman leading a daring rescue, the truth unfolds in a surprising reveal that ties the alien’s presence to an unexpected visitor from beyond. Written by Karl Kesel and Jerry Ordway, with art by Steve Yeowell and inks by Denis Rodier, this 1998 issue features a vibrant, imaginative story grounded in the everyday chaos of Metropolis, all wrapped in a cover by Tom Grummett.

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writer Karl Kesel · writer Jerry Ordway · artist Steve Yeowell · inker Denis Rodier · colorist Glenn Whitmore · colorist Digital Chameleon · letterer Albert DeGuzman · cover Tom Grummett

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writer Karl Kesel
cover pencils, inks Tom Grummett

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After a unique baseball game between the members of the Superman Family, Jimmy is apparently turned into an alien who turns objects into gold. Luthor captures the alien to take advantage of his transmuting abilities. Supes heads up a rescue, and the alien turns out to be a real E.T. wearing Jimmy's clothes.

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