Superman #1/1978
In "Der Anti-Superheld", Superman faces a terrifying threat when Clark Kent is attacked by Kurx, a desperate alien wracked by feverish delusions. After subduing the unstable alien, Superman brings him to the Fortress of Solitude, where a shocking revelation unfolds: Kurx’s mind has been twisted by Vartox, who used him to siphon energy from the fever’s toxins—leaving Kurx convinced that Superman is the true enemy. Written by Cary Bates and illustrated with striking detail by Kurt Schaffenberger, with inks by Vince Colletta and colors by Jerry Serpe, this 1978 issue features a cover by Kurt Schaffenberger that captures the tension of the moment.
In a gripping tale from Superman #1/1978, Superman faces a chilling mystery when Clark Kent is attacked by the fever-ravaged Kurx. After bringing the alien to the Festung der Einsamkeit, the Man of Steel discovers Kurx is healed—but the truth behind his illness points to a shocking betrayal. Vartox, once a trusted ally, has manipulated the situation, and now sees Superman as the enemy.
In a 1978 tale from Superman #1, Jimmy Olsen teams up with Dr. Arnold Grogan when the scientist is attacked, only to be drawn into a dangerous scheme involving a high-tech invention: CAKK, computergesteuerte Atom Kampf Kleidung. With the help of a pair of mysterious gloves and boots, Jimmy briefly becomes a formidable fighter—until the true purpose of the device is revealed. The story unfolds with a mix of ingenuity and deception, as long-buried Kryptonian secrets and the fate of the Fortress of Solitude hang in the balance.
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