Superboy #178
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "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.
In "Pawn of the Monster-Maker!", Superboy finds himself repeatedly transformed into a monster while helping a film crew shoot a horror movie—until he uncovers the shocking truth: the crew is using red Kryptonite to force the changes, turning his powers into a spectacle. With Martha and Jonathan Kent by his side, and the mystery deepening, Superboy must uncover who’s behind the deception before the transformation becomes permanent.
In a tale of trust and identity, Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes encounter the enigmatic Lone Wolf while investigating a string of robberies on Zoon. Though the Legion offers him membership, Lone Wolf declines—revealing with quiet resolve that he is not human, but an android, carrying a past that shapes his solitary path.
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Reprinted in Stålpojken #6/1972 (1972), Superboy #74 (1972), MV Comix #27/1972 (1972), Superboy #33 (1985), Back Issue! #142 (2023), Stålpojken #2/1972, سوبرمان [Subirman Kawmaks / Superman Comics] #422, Superman Presents Wonder Comic Monthly #86
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