Superman #17/1981
In "Der Superman-Kent-Spaltungs-Strahl!", Dr. Voodoo turns his attention to Superman after failing to manipulate Batgirl, striking a deadly blow by killing her mechanic and unleashing a sinister drug during a confrontation. With the stakes rising, Superman must confront the psychological and physical toll of a foe who weaponizes doubt and fear. Written by Cary Burkett and brought to life by José Delbo’s dynamic art, Joe Giella’s inks, and Gene D'Angelo’s colors, this 1981 issue delivers a tense, character-driven thriller. The cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano captures the eerie intensity of the moment.
In a 1981 tale of cosmic intrigue, Superman faces a chilling threat when alien forces unleash a Kent-Superman-Spaltungsstrahl, aiming to split his dual identity and destroy the Man of Steel. With his very essence at risk, Clark Kent must navigate the chaos as his secret self is torn apart—while Lois, Jimmy, and the Kents watch in stunned disbelief.
Dr. Voodoo, frustrated by his inability to control Batgirl, strikes back by eliminating her mechanic and manipulating her during a confrontation, injecting her with a mysterious drug. As tensions rise between Batgirl, Jeff Cotton, and Doreen Gray, Polizeichef James "Jim" Gordon finds himself drawn into a dangerous game where willpower is the true battleground.
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