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.
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Clark Kent erzählt dem Jungen Jon Ross von Krypton. Damals gabe es einen Tyrannen, der das Volk knechtete und einen Rebell, der sich gegen diese Knechtschaft auflehnte. Als es zum entscheidenden Kampf kommt, spricht ein Fremder Mann sanfte Worte und beruhigt die Menschen, nur der Tyrann tobt vor Wut und tötet den Fremden.
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