Superman #13/1977

In "Eine Milliarden-Erpressung - Teil 1 : Der lebende Schlüssel," Superboy and Waldwolf respond to a sudden alarm, only to find themselves outmatched when Charma uses her irresistible charm to turn the tide. With Waldwolf and the Stählerne captured and Mr. Brande held hostage, the villains demand a staggering 100 million dollars—while Chamäleonboy, transformed into a living key, becomes the only one who might unlock their fate.

In a high-stakes twist during a Star City stadium opening, Grüner Pfeil and Elastoman are thrown into chaos when the game ball vanishes mid-play. With Kalkulator escaped and targeting the city, Elastoman is paralyzed—unable to move a single finger—leaving Grüner Pfeil to improvise. Using Elastoman’s stretchable form as a bow and his own body as a missile, the hero launches a desperate, daring counterattack. The final panel reveals a falcon’s silhouette, watching from above.

When a scientist's accident causes his body to shrink uncontrollably, he takes Jean Loring hostage and lures Atom into a trap. Using a recording device on the phone line, the villain captures Atom on tape—just as the tiny hero makes a desperate escape before the cassette is erased.