Superman #137
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Chapter I: The Super-Brat from Krypton," a bizarre accident on Krypton produces a duplicate of Kal-El’s rocket—and the infant inside is no mere copy, but a being with powers of his own. Adopted by the deceitful Dereks, this second Superman grows up with a very different set of values, setting the stage for a clash of ideals. Written by Jerry Siegel and brought to life by Curt Swan’s definitive art with inks by John Forte, the cover by Swan and Stan Kaye captures the eerie duality of the moment.
In a twist of fate, a duplicate of Kal-El’s rocket crash-lands on Earth, bringing with it a younger version of the Man of Steel—adopted by the crooked Wolf and Bonnie Derek and raised as the rebellious Super-Brat. Now a young boy with powers beyond his years, he must navigate a world where his origins are a secret and his true nature is still being shaped.
In "Chapter 2: The Young Super-Bully," a teenage Super-Bully sets his sights on stealing Clark's life, but his plan hits a snag when Krypto, the Dog of Steel, uses his super-sense of smell to see through the deception. With Wolf Derek and Bonnie Derek caught in the middle, the young villain’s scheme begins to unravel — but the real battle of wits is just getting started.
In "Chapter III: Superman vs. Super-Menace!" from Superman #137 (1960), the newly empowered Super-Menace—once a boy named Wolf Derek—faces off against Superman in a clash of wills and powers, his immunity to Kryptonite making him a rare threat. As the battle rages, the truth about his origins and the sinister legacy of the evil Dereks begins to unravel, setting the stage for a revelation that could change everything.
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Reprinted in Superman Supacomic #14 (1960), Superman Annual #1963 (1963), 80 Page Giant Magazine #1 (1964), Superman #1/1969 (1969), Superman #2/1969 (1969), Superman #3/1969 (1969), Showcase Presents: Superman #2 (2006), Superman: The Man of Tomorrow Archives #3 (2014)
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