Superboy #224

In "When Stargrave Strikes!", Superboy finds himself caught in a cosmic power struggle when the enigmatic Stargrave demands the Legion of Super-Heroes' aid to seize control of the universe. With Brainiac 5 torn between loyalty and a shocking revelation—Stargrave is his father—the fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance. Written by Jim Shooter and brought to life by Mike Grell’s dynamic art and Bob Wiacek’s precise inks, this 1977 classic features a cover by Mike Grell that captures the tension perfectly.