Superman #1/1980

In "Die Nacht der lebenden Bombe," Superman faces a terrifying threat when the N.R.G.-X, a robot fueled by rage over nuclear energy, launches an attack on the League Against Atomic Energy. Written by Len Wein and illustrated by Curt Swan with inks by Frank Chiaramonte and colors by Glynis Wein, this 1980 issue sees Superman confront the machine’s deadly intent—just as it nears critical mass—before making a desperate move to save Earth. The cover, by José Luis García-López, captures the moment’s intensity.