Superman #168

Superman #168 delivers a delightful role-reversal premise right on its cover: on an alien world called Lexor, a towering statue honors Lex Luthor as a beloved scientific hero, while a bewildered Superman — powerless and branded a public enemy — looks on as crowds cheer for "The Defender," a caped, red-and-purple figure swooping down to confront him. The irony is spelled out in the cover's own captions, making this 1964 "Special All-Luthor Issue" an immediately compelling read. Curt Swan and George Klein bring the scene to life with clean, expressive figures that perfectly capture the topsy-turvy world Edmond Hamilton's story promises to explore.