Cover: Nick Cardy

Superboy #197

Sep 1973 · DC · 0.20 USD

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“Timber Wolf: Dead Hero, Live Executioner!”

In "Timber Wolf: Dead Hero, Live Executioner!", Superboy #197 (1973) delivers a gripping tale of betrayal and redemption, as the returning Timber Wolf—thought dead—suddenly turns on Earth's President during a public ceremony. Written by Cary Bates and illustrated by Dave Cockrum, with lettering by Ben Oda, the story unfolds with tense mystery as Saturn Girl investigates a shocking turn of events, uncovering a hidden mind-control scheme tied to the Legion’s past. The dynamic cover by Nick Cardy captures the moment’s intensity, setting the stage for a pivotal chapter in the Legion’s history.

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writer Cary Bates · artist, inker Dave Cockrum · letterer Ben Oda · cover Nick Cardy

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writer Cary Bates

artist, inker Dave Cockrum

letterer Ben Oda

cover pencils, inks Nick Cardy

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Timber Wolf returns from a mission where he was presumed dead, and while being honored, attacks the President of Earth. After Timber Wolf is seemingly cured of his apparent mind-control, Saturn Girl tails him, discovers Tyr has been mind-controlling him, and helps him prevent the destruction of Legion headquarters.

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