Superman #13/1973
In "Der Wolkenkratzer, der um Hilfe schrie," must Superboy race against time when Pete Ross appears to be selling his secret identity to a mob boss for a million dollars—though his real plan runs far deeper than betrayal. Written by Cary Bates and illustrated by Bob Brown with inks by Murphy Anderson, this 1973 issue delivers a tense, character-driven mystery where loyalty is tested and danger hides in plain sight. The cover, a striking portrait by Nick Cardy, captures the moment’s urgency perfectly.
When Mr. Peter Demeos finds his skyscraper acting strangely—shuddering, shifting, resisting his commands—Superman is called to investigate. What begins as a structural mystery soon reveals something far stranger: a ghostly alien entity seemingly embedded within the building’s walls, its presence stirring the very steel and glass around it.
When Pete Ross appears to be selling Superboy’s secret identity to the dangerous gangster Domino, the stakes feel dangerously high—especially with a million-dollar price tag. But as the tension builds, it becomes clear that Pete’s plan runs deeper than betrayal, and Superboy must act fast to uncover the truth before it’s too late.
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↩ Reprints Superboy #193 (1973), Superman #262 (1973)
Reprinted in Superman Superband #14 (1980)
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