Superman #12/1977
In this 1977 issue, Clark Kent shares a haunting tale with young Jon Ross about Krypton’s past, weaving a story of tyranny, rebellion, and a mysterious stranger whose calm words bring peace—only to be met with fury and death by the ruling tyrant. Written by Paul Kupperberg and brought to life with moody, expressive art by Marshall Rogers and inks by Frank Springer, the story unfolds with quiet intensity. The cover, by Ernie Chua, captures the moment with a striking, somber image.
When a Scottish inspector arrives in Gotham City to assist Batman, the Dark Knight is drawn into a chilling case of a madman who strangles lifelike puppets—each one growing more human with every murder. As the puppets begin whispering cryptic clues about the next victim, Batman must unravel the mystery before the killer strikes again, with help from Jim Gordon, Clive Kittridge, and Alfred Pennyworth.
In a quiet moment between school days, Clark Kent shares a haunting tale with Jon Ross about Krypton’s past—a time when tyranny ruled and rebellion burned. Amid the echoes of a forgotten uprising, a mysterious stranger speaks peace to a people torn by war, only to fall victim to the rage of a tyrant who cannot bear to be challenged.
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↩ Reprints Batman #278 (1976), The Superman Family #182 (1977)
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