Superboy #195

Superboy #195 (June 1973) presents a striking cover by Nick Cardy: a young Clark Kent in full costume is helplessly caught in a raging tornado, crying out that even he can't stop the violent storm — while a cool, sunglasses-wearing blond youth points defiantly and boasts he can, despite being blind. That tantalizing contrast of a powerless Superboy and a seemingly ordinary teenager sets up "The Rock 'n' Roll Riddle of Smallville!" with real intrigue, written by Cary Bates with interior art by Dave Cockrum and lettering by Ben Oda. As a bonus, the issue also promises a new Legion of Super-Heroes saga, making this a genuinely packed package for fans of the Boy of Steel.