Superboy #1/1982
In "...Superboys Geständnis," Superboy grapples with doubt after realizing his heroic actions might carry unintended consequences. Struggling with the weight of his powers and the fear of being a threat, he contemplates leaving Earth behind—especially as his adoptive parents are away and he has no one to turn to. Written by Cary Bates and illustrated by Kurt Schaffenberger, with inks by Dave Hunt and colors by Jerry Serpe, this 1982 issue captures a rare moment of vulnerability for the young hero. The cover by Kurt Schaffenberger and Dave Hunt perfectly frames his inner turmoil.
Superboy wrestles with doubt after realizing his heroic actions might carry unintended consequences, leading him to consider leaving Earth entirely—feeling more like a threat than a protector. With his adoptive parents away and no one to turn to, he grapples with his identity, even as memories of Jonathan and Martha Kent offer quiet, distant comfort.
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↩ Reprints The Legion of Super-Heroes #274 (1981), The New Adventures of Superboy #22 (1981)
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