Cover: Neal Adams & Dick Giordano

Superboy #178

Oct 1971 · DC · 0.25 USD

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“Pawn of the Monster-Maker!”

In "Pawn of the Monster-Maker!", Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes investigate a string of crimes on the planet Zoon, leading to a pivotal moment when they offer membership to the enigmatic Lone Wolf—only for him to reveal a shocking truth. Written by Edmond Hamilton and illustrated by John Forte, this 1971 issue features dynamic art and a twist that redefines the nature of loyalty and identity. The cover, by Neal Adams with inks by Dick Giordano, captures the tension of the moment with striking detail.

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writer Edmond Hamilton · artist, inker John Forte · cover Neal Adams, Dick Giordano

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writer Edmond Hamilton

artist, inker John Forte

cover pencils Neal Adams

cover inks Dick Giordano

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While investigating robberies on Zoon, the Legionnaires extend an invitation of membership to Lone Wolf, but he refuses. Lone Wolf reveals that he refused membership because he is an android.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).