Giant Superman Album #39

In "The Super-Hero Who Refused to Hang Up His Boots," Vartox grapples with the quiet dread of fading powers, watching Superman from afar as a new threat emerges. When Earth’s mightiest hero is once again targeted by Karb-brak, the alien whose very biology rebels against superhuman strength, Vartox finds himself at the center of a crisis he never sought.

In "The Computer With a Secret Identity!" from Giant Superman Album #39 (1981), Clark Kent’s neural blueprint becomes the foundation for a new supercomputer in the Galaxy building—only for it to unexpectedly absorb Superman’s intellect and emotional depth. As the machine grapples with its own evolving consciousness, it begins to act with a quiet, selfless purpose, sensing a threat no one else can.

In "Superman's Neighbors," Clark Kent finds himself under quiet scrutiny from a curious neighbor who’s been keeping close watch on his routines. As Superman, he’s forced to think fast—how do you outwit someone who knows your schedule better than you do? The story unfolds with a mix of tension and subtle humor as the Man of Steel tries to stay one step ahead, all while keeping his secret safe.

In "The Land-Lords of Earth," Superman is taken prisoner by alien beings who dwell within the Moon and claim it was once their home world—now they demand Earth be returned to them. Meanwhile, the Justice League inexplicably loses all memory of their powers and identities, leaving no one to stop the Moon-aliens’ bold scheme.