DC Archiv Edition #5

In "null," a lone rocket escapes the dying planet Krypton, carrying an infant to a new world. Found by the Kents on Earth, the child is raised as their own, unaware of his origins—until the truth begins to stir within him.

In "null," Clark Kent’s job application to the Daily Star hits a wall—until Superman intervenes during a lynching, turning heads and changing the game. When the hero later calls in a story, it pulls in singer Bea Carroll, whose confession ties her to the murder of Jack Kennedy.

In "null," Clark Kent travels to San Monte after Superman thwarts a deadly execution, uncovering a web of deception that threatens to plunge the U.S. into war. As he digs into the conspiracy, the line between hero and target blurs in this tense, grounded tale of truth and infiltration.

In "null," Clark Kent and Lois Lane are dispatched by editor Taylor to San Monte, South America, to report on an escalating conflict. When Lois is captured and sentenced as a spy, Superman intervenes—unmasking a conspiracy where war is being secretly fueled by munitions manufacturers led by Emil Norvell.

In "Wissenschaftliche Erklärungen für Supermans erstaunliche Kräfte--!", Jo explores the science behind Superman’s powers, using Earth’s lower gravity as a key factor. Drawing parallels to insects like ants and grasshoppers, the story playfully examines how relative strength and agility might explain the Man of Steel’s incredible abilities.

In "null," Superman investigates a mining operation after rescuing a group of miners, only to uncover a troubling pattern of negligence and blame-shifting by the mine's owner. The story unfolds with quiet intensity, probing the cost of corporate recklessness and the weight of responsibility when power meets principle.

In "null," Superman slips into the role of a Cordell University football player to expose a corrupt coach at Dale University who's rigging the game with hired thugs. Disguised and undercover, he navigates the high-stakes world of college sports, where the line between athlete and hero blurs.

In "null," Superman intervenes when former heavyweight champion Larry Trent attempts to end his life, uncovering a painful truth: Trent was drugged and stripped of his title by his former manager. When the truth comes to light, Superman dons Trent’s identity to help him reclaim what was stolen—leading to a grueling fight where Trent must face his past and prove himself once more.

In "Superman kämpft für den Weltfrieden!", Clark Kent is sent to interview Professor Runyan, a scientist claiming to have invented a gas that can penetrate any gas mask. When a criminal group steals the formula to sell it to a weapons manufacturer planning to use it in Boravia’s civil war, Superman must act to stop the dangerous technology from falling into the wrong hands.

In "Superman und die Wolkenkratzer," Superman investigates the mysterious deaths of five workers during the construction of the Atlas Building, uncovering a dangerous scheme by Nat Grayson to sabotage Bruce Constructions, Inc. and eliminate his rival—before the deadline can be met.

In "null," Superman, posing as Clark Kent, uncovers a troubling secret at an orphanage when a boy he rescues from a train crash hints at abuse by the facility’s caretaker. With the help of a young informant, he quietly investigates the truth behind the institution’s façade, using his civilian identity to expose what lies beneath.

In "null," a quiet, curious exploration of odd and surprising facts unfolds—each one a tiny revelation about the world, from the deadly potential in a matchstick to the warm water surrounding an iceberg, the strange tax on beards, the curious name of Hawaii’s smallest fish, and the surprising decline of men’s caps. The story presents these truths with a deadpan, almost whimsical precision, turning everyday oddities into a strange kind of wonder.

In "null," Clark Kent encounters a mysterious fighter manager who insists he’s personally handling Superman’s affairs—until Lois uncovers a counterfeit Superman linked to the man. With the real Superman racing to protect Lois, the line between identity and deception begins to blur.

In "null," Clark Kent digs into a military experiment that can trigger artificial earthquakes, unaware that Lex Luthor is already moving in to seize the technology—no matter the cost. The race is on, and with secrets buried beneath the surface, trust becomes as fragile as the ground itself.

In "Auf den Hund gekommen," Shorty can't resist peeking into an artist’s studio, drawn by the sight of a vibrant painting of a steaming turkey. When the artist steps out, curiosity gets the better of him—and soon, the turkey’s on the canvas, and Shorty’s licking his lips.

"Aus aller Welt" collects a series of quirky, real-world oddities with a touch of charm: a Yankees catcher’s surprising weight loss during a game, a Nebraska law banning free cigars, a famous actor’s unexpected firing for claiming ignorance, and a theater lover’s posthumous contribution to a Shakespearean role—each fact a small window into the strange and fascinating corners of history.

In "null," Superman confronts Lex Luthor in a battle that unfolds as the villain manipulates global oil reserves and unleashes a submerged, glass-enclosed city of strange, ancient design from the ocean depths, threatening the western coast of the U.S.

In "null," Superman races across the country, responding to a series of orchestrated crises linked to a manuscript whose author has taken their own life. The story unfolds as a tense, grounded mystery, with the hero confronting hidden threats aimed at sabotaging the nation’s recovery—each step revealing more about the unseen hand behind the chaos.

In "null," Superman infiltrates a criminal syndicate aiming to seize control of the city’s truck drivers’ union, using the threat of halting food distribution to extort power—posing as a willing accomplice in a high-stakes game of deception and control.