Cover: Sean Chen & Brett Breeding

Adventures of Superman #581

Aug 2000 · DC · 2.25 USD; 3.50 CAD

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“Adversaries!”

In "Adversaries!", Lex Luthor’s presidential ambitions take a shocking turn when he’s abducted by the enigmatic Adversary, forcing Superman to intervene and face a foe unlike any he’s encountered. Meanwhile, the Prankster’s mysterious visitor and his sudden interest in marrying Rose Forrest add intrigue, while Thorn takes on mobsters threatening Metropolis. Written by J. M. DeMatteis and brought to life by Mike Miller’s art with inks by Walden Wong and José Marzán Jr., this issue blends political tension, personal stakes, and supernatural menace. The cover by Sean Chen and Brett Breeding captures the chaos in bold, dynamic style.

writer J. M. DeMatteis · artist Mike Miller · inker Walden Wong · inker José Marzán Jr. · colorist Wildstorm FX · letterer Bill Oakley · cover Sean Chen, Brett Breeding

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Full credits

writer J. M. DeMatteis

artist Mike Miller

inker Walden Wong

inker José Marzán Jr.

colorist Wildstorm FX

letterer Bill Oakley

cover pencils Sean Chen

cover inks Brett Breeding

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Lex Luthor announces his plans to run for President. But he is snatched up by the Adversary. Superman arrives and saves Lex, then battles the Adversary. The Prankster has a mystery visitor. Thorn attacks mobsters thinking of moving in on Metropolis. Why does the Prankster want to marry Rose Forrest?

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