Superboy #154

Something has gone terribly wrong in Smallville — the cover of Superboy #154 (March 1969) presents a striking and genuinely unsettling image: the Boy of Steel stands on a city sidewalk wearing dark glasses and an "I AM BLIND" sign around his neck, tin cup in hand, guided by a white dog, while passersby react with shock and pity. The cover art by Irv Novick and Neal Adams makes the scene feel both dramatic and oddly grounded, with bystanders in sharp late-'60s fashion commenting in disbelief as Superboy appears reduced to begging. Titled "Blackout for Superboy!", this 12-cent issue promises a compelling mystery around just what has robbed the young Kryptonian of his sight — and his dignity.